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Question about drinking...

Avalonis
Avalonis Posts: 1,540 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Its probably been answered before... but I searched briefly and didnt find it.

The setup: I am no longer trying to lose weight. At all. In fact, I am trying to bulk some upper body, because my muscular *kitten* legs look weird when the upper body is scrawny. (Hill sprints = Massive legs)

I like to drink Tequila. ALOT. Anyone on my friends list can attest to this. (Sorry guys....drunk posting is a crime)

Now, contrary to popular opinion, I do not know all about diet. So hence my question.

Since I am trying to build muscle and not lose,, am I better off eating my full amount of calories especially proteins, and then going OVER my calorie limit with the booze

OR

Am I better off saving some calories, and not getting enough protein/complex carbs/fats for the day, but staying around my calorie goal?

Discuss.

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  • mistyb47711
    mistyb47711 Posts: 861 Member
    get what you need to build the muscle and limit the booze.....;)
  • cabul3
    cabul3 Posts: 210 Member
    i am newer to MFP so i could be wrong, but....
    if you have your "goal" set to "gain 1 lb/wk" or something similar, i would just stick with eating the amount of calories/protein that MFP suggests!
    when i drink, i work the calories into my daily amount, but i'm trying to lose not gain :o)
  • EmBlazes
    EmBlazes Posts: 374 Member
    Hi. I think it's really refreshing that you admit you like your booze :drinker:

    I would ensure you have all your protein especially if you are trying to bulk up and use your extra "exercise" calories to have a drink. Bear in mind though that they are "empty" calories. Nothing scientific here.. just gut feel.. that's what I would do

    Good luck :happy:
  • mhncaldwell
    mhncaldwell Posts: 17 Member
    Alcohol is metabolized like a fat...it sure won't help you build muscle...just a gut.
  • Avalonis
    Avalonis Posts: 1,540 Member
    get what you need to build the muscle and limit the booze.....;)

    Hmmmm limiting the booze... not really an option on the table ;)
  • Avalonis
    Avalonis Posts: 1,540 Member
    Hi. I think it's really refreshing that you admit you like your booze :drinker:

    I would ensure you have all your protein especially if you are trying to bulk up and use your extra "exercise" calories to have a drink. Bear in mind though that they are "empty" calories. Nothing scientific here.. just gut feel.. that's what I would do

    Good luck :happy:

    I've currently been eating both exercise calories AND daily cals. So thats why I would have to go over my limit if I were to drink on top of that, even with exercise.
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