Weekends.

[maximus1986 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close maximus1986]

I know im not the only one who enjoys a few pints at the weekend, but ive been thinking about my lifestyle recently. Ive got the diet nailed down, i exercise and do alot of walking aswell. Ive always thought going to the pub once a week was ok, but how much i drink must be causing alot of damage. Every week i drink about 6 pints, shots, cocktails and vodka redbulls, basically i get smashed for one night. Can this effect my body alot? Ive been exercisin and eating healthy for ages but havent got the body i want. If i cut this out will it have any affect on my body? i dont want to turn into a monk.

[Padawan787 Moderator ReservePEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close Padawan787]

Cut down on the pints, really high amounts of calories

Maybe try drinking cider (like magners, strongbow), or stick to shots, mixers etc.

Also shots will get you drunk faster so it will be cheaper

[RockstarParkingDude Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RockstarParkingDude]

everything in moderation, especially moderation.

[Toadstool Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Toadstool]

Alcohol can be good for you. If you have a glass or two of wine, or a beer or two... It's okay. It's actually good.

But the thing is, you can't save up over the week and then get smashed on the weekend. You lose all positive effects and it becomes back for you. It's bad for your liver, your brain, your sexual performance, your stomach... You don't have to be a monk.
But you don't have to be a lush, either.

Happy medium. Self control.

[TheSnitch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close TheSnitch]

Binge drinking is the definition of an alcoholic. Not saying you are, but that's simply what it is.

It is better to have two or three pints a night after work than to have 15 pints on Saturday. (Or the equivalent intake of alcohol)
Many alcoholics become so because of an attempt at moderation, they end up shoving everything into one night instead of moderation throughout the week. However, because of their personalities they more times than not end up getting back to drinking every night, but now they are used to 10-15 pints and so the cycle begins.

It sounds like you're doing really well, keep doing so by heading off what destructive cycles you can before they become an issue.

Again, not saying your going to become an alcoholic just letting you know your concerns are founded. Moderation in all things indeed.

[maximus1986 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close maximus1986]

It is something ive been thinking about recently, its ok doing it when your 18 and getting drunk is new, but im in mid twenties so i need to cut it out. Im my head ive always seen it as ok, because i only drink once a week, but now im gonna change my ways. Just had 4 pints of strongbow last night . Thanks for the advice.

[Toadstool Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Toadstool]

Obviously you're not an alcoholic then. Alcoholics don't see it as a problem and don't see the need to change. That could continue indefinitely.

You're looking for a healthier choice. That's awesome. Props to you on that. It's a good idea to slow it down because your metabolism isn't as strong either. You're not going to be able to deal with the alcohol the same way as when you were 18. You're going to end up feeling it more.
It doesn't mean you can't drink. Just don't drink as much.