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    A Musclehead's Guide to Alcohol (T-Nation article)

    in Health & Nutrition Programs

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    For a while now, studies and articles have been published in various places claiming to prove that alcohol isn't bad for you, or that it may even be good for you. It seems that this article draws on a lot of those studies.

     

    My personal opinion, speaking as someone fully qualified to say that he likes the sauce, is that alcohol is not good for you. If you're going to drink it, great, I certainly do, but going around claiming that it's healthy, even in moderate amounts, is disingenuous. Just admit that it's a vice, but you like to do it anyway. What's the big deal? Everyone likes to do some things that are bad for them. Own up to it!

     

    I also do not believe that drinking two drinks a day does not impair recovery from workouts. As someone who likes to drink, and likes to work out, I notice a HUUUUUGE difference in recovery on nights that I don't drink after a workout. I wake up feeling rested, clear-headed, and full of energy. On nights that I drink after a workout, even if it's only one or two drinks, I wake up feeling grumpy, tired, and sore.

     

    Anecdotal, yes, but I have heard that alcohol has a negative effect on your ability to fall into the deep sleep needed to recover well.

     

    Wow... I actually agree with every single word you said here 150%

     

    Love the "sauce"....don't think its good for me.... think it's a vice...think it hurts my health and workouts more than helps me by far. Couldn't agree more.

     

     

    Same here...I agree with you both. I like a little bit of alcohol sometimes, and it doesn't take much to wear me out.

    Trying to move

    in General Discussion

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    Portland does sound like a good fit for you. Coffee coffee everywhere!!! I don't know how good the job market is for your interests, but usually doing something you truly love and making good money at it is pretty tough for most (including me) anywhere you go. I came out here, sight unseen, from the east coast almost 9 years ago. It was the change I was looking for. So I say...GO!!! Even if it's not here, just go. Save a little, and go.

     

    At least you'd have the Portland board folks to keep you company.

    What do wealthy vegans eat?

    in General Discussion

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    At $20 a pound I expect an orgasm out of it.

     

    haha same here!

     

    Really good question... I'd probably go with some expensive spices, cooking oils, olives, etc... all of which add to the cooking (and dining) experience.

     

    Just out of curiosity, what's everyone spend a week on their vegan groceries / produce? The minimum I'm spending is around $70 and that covers weekly fresh produce, canned beans, etc.

     

    When I have to re-stock on things (soy milk, some spices, whole wheat flour [vega and supplements not included]), I probably drop $150.

     

    All in all, I probably spend $360 a month on food, in the DC area, and that's just for ME.

     

    Maybe I eat too much. Vegan-Oink.

     

     

    I too spend a lot on food. I don't know how much because I don't want to think about it. If I were wealthy, I'd just buy everything vegan that I could get my paws on. Instead of standing at the store and contemplating whether or not I should spend the money now or wait, I could just shop my little veggie heart out. Yay for vegan piggies!

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