Is alcohol bad for your gains? Alcohol effects on fitness

If you ask me that is alcohol bad for your gains or effects on fitness then my answer is yes, it is an curse for the body and fitness. It badly affects on gains and fitness by decreasing testosterone levels, weaken immune system, damage heart, weakens the liver, prevents proper digestion of food, higher the risk of cancer by 70%, interferes with the brain communication pathways and these all problems directly weakens your whole body, decrease muscle mass and fitness levels. Yes, there is no problem if you drink only two to three times a year or occasionally in a limited amount. But if you drink daily or frequently, stop that now otherwise it can destroy your dreams and even can take your life.



Bodybuilding is a game of discipline. And if you want to build an above average physique then you have to sacrifice short term pleasures for long term happiness and joy. There are many obstacles between you and your dream physique like junk foods, unhealthy foods, smoking, self pleasure and alcohol. But you have to focus on your goal and follow every rule of bodybuilding and keep yourself moving toward your goals.

But its not just an internal struggle you have to contend with.

Social factors is an another factor that can explain why many people don't achieve their fitness goals.

At that moment you have two choices, quit your dreams or just live for your dream or you can also say that "Do or Die" . Ignore what people are saying and just focus on your dreams it is an solution to avoid social obstacles but what about that inner desire or inner obstacle which is stopping you to achieve your goal? You cannot make a good physique with that desire. So, you have to cross that barrier by follow these steps:-

HERE ARE SOME QUICK TIPS WHICH WILL HELP YOU IN QUITTING ALCOHOL:-

• Write your reasons why you want to quit - Writing down your reasons to quit helps to remind you the effects that drinking has on your health and happiness. This will work in future when you start  losing your motivation. This will motivate you.

• Talk to your doctor - You must talk to your doctor about this topic because you start the path to recovery alone and tell him about your problems without hesitation because in future if you start experiencing severe symptoms then you need  medical assistance immediately and it is only possible if your doctor is aware about your condition.

• Don,t put yourself with people or in situations where you're likely to drink - You have to leave some of your old drinking buddies to keep yourself away from alcoholic surroundings. It is an very good method yes, it is very hard to leave your buddies but you have to do it for your fitness goals.

• Start by reducing your alcohol intake - You cannot achieve your goals in a week or in few time you have to start by reducing your intake that will slowly but surely help you in quitting alcohol for lifetime.

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• Drink a lot of water - Water will keep you hydrated, lowers your effects of alcohol, treat damage organs, make you feel better and help you flush out all toxins from your body.

• Don't give up on yourself - Many people will say you that alcohol does not effect on body or fitness i've been drinking for so long, don't change your mind by that stupid excuses keep believe in you and keep yourself motivating. Never give up.

• Reward success - Give yourself a reward for not drinking that day or for a week this is the best way of self motivation and most effective way.

• Do meditation - You must do meditation or yoga to keep yourself away from distracting. Yoga and meditation helps to prevent desire and make you focus on your goals and keep your mind calm.

I hope this article will help you in quitting alcohol and give you a better and healthy life. 

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