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Title: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Marty Champions on January 29, 2018, 07:36:34 PM
less energy crashes but im also eating better

i make shakes with raw almonds soymilk and dates , sometimes add strawberries

i really dont feel alcohol is that big of a deal even wen id drink alot and often. alcohol is just quicker energy and more energy crashes

but overall i prefer sobriety wen i compare the two
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: chaos on January 29, 2018, 07:40:44 PM
Soymilk raises estrogen and gives you bitch tits.
Eat more greens for energy. Grass, alfalfa, Hibiscus leaves, etc
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Marty Champions on January 29, 2018, 07:44:24 PM
Soymilk raises estrogen and gives you bitch tits.
Eat more greens for energy. Grass, alfalfa, Hibiscus leaves, etc
i eat a green shake in the morning but then im all about almond, date and soymilk its the only way u can be on my level
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Nether Animal on January 29, 2018, 07:57:55 PM
Good for you m8 stick with it.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Kwon on January 29, 2018, 08:32:33 PM
less energy crashes but im also eating better

i make shakes with raw almonds soymilk and dates , sometimes add strawberries

i really dont feel alcohol is that big of a deal even wen id drink alot and often. alcohol is just quicker energy and more energy crashes

but overall i prefer sobriety wen i compare the two

Great job Falcone!


Keep doing what you're doing!


Health is most important!
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: LurkerNoMore on January 30, 2018, 06:14:27 AM
Not much of a drinker myself, but the biggest change to my diet I ever did (and that showed results with  no other changes to how I trained or ate) was eliminating protein drinks.   In about two weeks, I no longer felt bloated or sluggish.  I actually saw results in the mirror in those two weeks without making any other changes or doing anything different.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Dokey111 on January 30, 2018, 06:36:34 AM
good on ya Falcon, I quit on 11/26.  Thought it was going to be harder than it was/is, but had to do it. 
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Thin Lizzy on January 30, 2018, 09:03:13 AM
Good job, Falcon. I never really made a conscious effort to stop drinking but when I started getting into running and waking up early to run I just kinda stopped. It really is a better life.

It’s one thing when you’re young and hitting the bars to meet pussy, but when you’re in middle-age and still drinking a lot, you’re just an alcoholic.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Mr Anabolic on January 30, 2018, 09:09:50 AM

What's worse, alcoholism or hemi-iron?




 ::)
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Grape Ape on January 30, 2018, 09:11:07 AM
I see nothing wrong with booze combined with healthy eating and exercise.

Within reason, of course.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: LurkerNoMore on January 30, 2018, 09:29:36 AM
I see nothing wrong with booze combined with healthy eating and exercise.

Within reason, of course.

Yeah, don't want to go overboard with vegetables and gym stuff.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: be back on January 30, 2018, 09:31:52 AM
I see nothing wrong with booze combined with healthy eating and exercise.

Within reason, of course.

everything in moderation, including moderation...
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: chaos on January 30, 2018, 09:35:11 AM
everything in moderation, including moderation...
And getbig accounts.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Kwon on January 30, 2018, 09:45:11 AM
And getbig accounts.
I was waiting for that
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Grape Ape on January 30, 2018, 09:56:40 AM
Yeah, don't want to go overboard with vegetables and gym stuff.

You are right.  Scaling back on the kale today to be sure.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Thespritz0 on January 30, 2018, 09:58:08 AM
Congratulations, I haven't had a drink since October 1999, the day I got out of the Army!!!
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Henda on January 30, 2018, 10:42:20 AM
No drink since afore Christmas, saved the bottle of vodka I got off me Mam for Christmas for the end of one of the most miserable stinking jobs I ever took on, finished the job then couldn’t be bothered to drink it.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: gib on January 30, 2018, 11:15:42 AM
I tried stopping but really felt no different. Having said that I’m usually quite moderate - maybe half to3/4 a bottle a day. Or if drinking whisky perhaps 5 shots over the course of a few hours.

And in clubs prefer to stick to champagne though occasionally hit the taquilas :)

For BBQ’s a nice cold beer or 2.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Straw Man on January 30, 2018, 11:34:11 AM
Not much of a drinker myself, but the biggest change to my diet I ever did (and that showed results with  no other changes to how I trained or ate) was eliminating protein drinks.   In about two weeks, I no longer felt bloated or sluggish.  I actually saw results in the mirror in those two weeks without making any other changes or doing anything different.

how many drinks were you doing

I do at least one protein drinks a day (often 2) and don't have any issues

I pretty much only use Beverly International UMP

I also use IsoFlex Whey but I don't make drinks.  I just mix one scoop into cream of buckwheat hot cereal
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: ratherbebig on January 30, 2018, 11:37:28 AM
ive been trying to drink more, but its hard

whisky doesnt taste very good, neither does gin, not to mention vodka

a lot of beers are not very good either.

it's really difficult to drink regularly!
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Ted SuperSet on January 30, 2018, 11:43:41 AM
I tried stopping but really felt no different. Having said that I’m usually quite moderate - maybe half to3/4 a bottle a day. Or if drinking whisky perhaps 5 shots over the course of a few hours.

And in clubs prefer to stick to champagne though occasionally hit the taquilas :)

For BBQ’s a nice cold beer or 2.

5 shots of whisky or 3/4 bottle of wine every day? Also workdays?
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Ted SuperSet on January 30, 2018, 11:58:38 AM
Good for you Falcon.
I stopped drinking 7 years ago.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: tres_taco_combo on January 30, 2018, 12:00:47 PM
i love alcohol so much too

i only drink with my chica - other than that i do not drink. (we only drink 1x a month on average)
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: LurkerNoMore on January 30, 2018, 12:07:42 PM
how many drinks were you doing

I do at least one protein drinks a day (often 2) and don't have any issues

I pretty much only use Beverly International UMP

I also use IsoFlex Whey but I don't make drinks.  I just mix one scoop into cream of buckwheat hot cereal

Averaging 2 a day, some days were 3, some days were none.

It was like as soon as I drank it, my body absorbed the water immediately (which it should) and left behind a "clump" of protein powder sludge that just sat there.  If that makes any sense.

I use Beverly now and have no problems.  But then again, I don't drink it either.  I make pudding with it for late night dessert and my own protein bars to take with me when flying to a gig that is overseas.  (Hate airline food).  I think that actually putting it in with something of substance helps with the absorption problems.  Since it takes longer for the whole intake to break down.

But even now, I rarely use it.  One tub of Beverly lasts me about 8-9 months.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: LurkerNoMore on January 30, 2018, 12:09:56 PM
You are right.  Scaling back on the kale today to be sure.

Might want to down some bacon chili cheese pork rinds and Coca Cola too... just to balance it out.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: robcguns on January 30, 2018, 01:00:56 PM
Good for you,booze sucks.When I quit regular drinking about 12 years ago I felt so much better.Occasional glass or two of scotch if gambling and I feel like ass.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: wes on January 30, 2018, 01:43:54 PM
Props Falconi ........keep it going buddy!!  ;)
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Irongrip400 on January 30, 2018, 02:26:39 PM
Me too. Figured I would give it a shot until vacation. I honestly don't miss it, although I didn't drink everyday or have the "happy hour" beer with colleagues. A weekend warrior of peace. I haven't lost weight like I though though. 
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: gib on January 30, 2018, 02:32:55 PM
5 shots of whisky or 3/4 bottle of wine every day? Also workdays?

Yep - usually only in the evenings. Probably 4-5 tines a week.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Marty Champions on January 31, 2018, 05:29:55 AM
wen u work too much u start craving a drink but by the end of the day your too tired to drink
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: falco on January 31, 2018, 05:50:15 AM
Marty on the road to the Olympia 2019.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Henda on January 31, 2018, 06:01:48 AM
wen u work too much u start craving a drink but by the end of the day your too tired to drink

Haha this is very true then if you do still have a drink you just fall asleep after a few
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: ratherbebig on January 31, 2018, 06:21:04 AM
typical weak americans

usa ranks #48 in the world when it comes to alcohol consumption
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: Thin Lizzy on January 31, 2018, 06:22:58 AM
typical weak americans

usa ranks #48 in the world when it comes to alcohol consumption

Could be that we’re not as depressed.
Title: Re: havent had any alcohol since january 1st
Post by: residue on January 31, 2018, 06:46:32 AM
Could be that we’re not as depressed.

america is 3rd after china and india