Does drinking in excess after a workout neutralize the workout?
463558
I think it must be harder on your system.  Your system has just cranked up it's metabolism, and alcohol is a depressant to your nervous system.  Plus, booze gets converted to sugar.  So you aren't giving your tired body good food, you are abusing it with sugar and a depressant.  I bet you'll be mighty sore the next day!
713796
Yes, I think it has to do with endorphines and other chemicals that your body releases. I feel the same way after a workout.
694220
you should drink one glass of whey protein ( either low fat milk or less) or water everytime you work out, so either once after workout or even can take one at night as your muscles tear from working out and the protein rebuilds them. I take one after workout and a friend takes 2 ( one after and one at bedtime ) and we are both about the same.
965468
You can drink alcohol in moderate amounts.  If you overdo it, it can cause stomach problems.\n-MM
520851
your body is trying to compensate for the loss of nutrients caused by the alcohol
823945
All very well, but your body does not start removing the alcohol for about 20 mins after you stop drinking and then yes you are quite right about 1 unit per hour. But when you go to sleep your metabolism slows down considerably when you sleep so some of the calculations will be incorrect. That's why a lot of people get nicked by me the morning after. My advice abstain this once, saves the hassle.
598868
First, do not listen to any answers if people do not qualify their info.  Red Bull was actually created as a sports drink in Europe, when brought to the US marketing determined they had a wider audience (higher sales) if they marketed as an energy drink.  It is like gatorade with caffeine.  IT contains stimulants, and yes, stimulants speed your metabolism, but very minimally and are not going to help you lose weight, the extra energy however, gives you the capacity to workout harder, which in turn burns more calories.  1)Drink = 2)more energy = 3)better workout = 4)weight loss.  without 2 and 3, 1 DOES NOT equal 4.  On the downside, most stimulants also act as diuretics (they dehydrate you).  Dehydration weakens performance (worse workout), particularly in longer duration cardio.  \n\nGOOD SIDE BAD SIDE, make the smart choice, if you feel better when you workout while or after drinking one, go for it, if you don't, then don't.  \n\nRemember, it is ultimately the workout (and diet) that determines your weight loss, supplements (pills or drinks) do nothing on their own, they work through their impact on your workout.
956433
i dont think so. it does have an effect. too much water may dilite your blood. the best solution is to self restrain and control the amount of water you drink. \nwell, good luck to you. hope everything is all right. ;)
575585
It is withdrawl. I had to stop drinking at times and the body goes through some funny changes. My advice is to tell her to get active, start working out and drink water like crazy.
1058861
This happened in 2005 to a young man who was the victim of hazing in Chico, CA.\n\n"Forced water consumption and heavy exercise are known to dilute the salt content of blood to the point where it interferes with brain, heart and muscle function. Without enough sodium, the brain swells and victims can suffer fatal comas.\n\nCarrington's (the fraternity pledge)  friend who survived the hazing told police that he and Carrington each were forced to drink about five gallons of water. They were kept up all night in the fraternity's basement doing rigorous calisthenics as fraternity members splashed them with ice water and turned fans in their direction."\n\nhttp://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/02/04/BAGNSB576121.DTL
138157
no.it will only make you sweat out water weight that you gain back the next time you take a drink.saunas are good for cleansing the skin and for aches and pains
909158
The protein and alcohol have very little to do with one another really, but consider this.... alcohol is a lot of empty calories that you will have to work twice as hard to burn off. You are being counter productive to go work you butt off at the gym then turn around and get blitzed. You're cancelling the workout with those empty calories.
931254
Yes, you will be temporarily heavier by drinking lots of water.  You'll end up sweating and peeing it out, though, so you won't gain weight in the long term.  Drinking too much anything is dangerous and can have devastating consequences, so I don't suggest trying to put on the pounds by doing a lot of anything.  Some athletes have died from drinking too much water and thereby diluting their blood.
614297
drinking too fast can cause cramps, and drinking too much can actually cause an electrolyte imbalance (because you lose electrolytes when you sweat):\nYes, you can drink too much water in a short period but it is uncommon.\n\nThere is a condition known as "water intoxication" or Hyponatremia.  Hyponatremia results when a dehydrated person drinks too much water without the accompanying electrolytes.\n\nSymptoms:\nThey are similar to those of dehydration (apathy, confusion, nausea, and fatigue), although some individuals show no symptoms at all.  If untreated, hyponatremia can lead to coma and even death.\n\nWho usually does this usually affect?\nWater intoxication is most commonly seen in infants under six months of age and sometimes in long distance athletes like runners and cyclists.  A baby can get water intoxication as a result of drinking several bottles of water a day or from drinking infant formula that has been diluted too much.  Athletes can also suffer from water intoxication. Athletes sweat heavily, losing both water and electrolytes.  \n\nWater intoxication may not just be a problem among athletes.  Some people when hiking can drink large amounts of water and may not eat enough food to provide for the needed electrolyte (salt, potassium) replacement and energy.\n\nPhysiology:\nWhen too much water enters the body's cells, the tissues swell with the excess fluid.  Your cells maintain a specific concentration gradient, so excess water outside the cells (the serum) draws sodium from within the cells out into the serum in an attempt to re-establish the necessary concentration.  As more water accumulates, the serum sodium concentration drops, a condition known as hyponatremia.  The other way cells try to regain the electrolyte balance is for water outside the cells to rush into the cells via osmosis.  The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from higher to lower concentration is called osmosis.  Although electrolytes are more concentrated inside the cells than outside, the water outside the cells is 'more concentrated' or 'less dilute' since it contains fewer electrolytes.  Both electrolytes and water move across the cell membrane in an effort to balance concentration.  Theoretically, cells could swell to the point of bursting.\n\nFrom the cell's point of view, water intoxication produces the same effects as would result from drowning in fresh water.  Electrolyte imbalance and tissue swelling can cause an irregular heartbeat, allow fluid to enter the lungs, and may cause fluttering eyelids.  Swelling puts pressure on the brain and nerves, which can cause behaviors resembling alcohol intoxication.  Swelling of brain tissues can cause seizures, coma and ultimately death unless water intake is restricted and a hypertonic saline (salt) solution is administered.  If treatment is given before tissue swelling causes too much cellular damage, then a complete recovery can be expected within a few days.\n\nIt's not how much you drink, It's how fast you drink it!\nThe kidneys of a healthy adult can process fifteen liters of water a day! You are unlikely to suffer from water intoxication, even if you drink a lot of water, as long as you drink over time as opposed to intaking an enormous volume at one time.  As a general guideline, most adults need about three quarts of fluid each day.  Much of that water comes from food, so 8-12 eight ounce glasses a day is a common recommended intake.  You will probably need much more water if the weather is hot or very dry, if you are exercising, or if you are taking certain medications.  \n\nHow much?\nThe fluid requirement for the majority of endurance athletes, under most conditions, is about 8 to 16 ounces per hour.  There is considerable variation here, of course, due to individual sweating rates, body size and weight, heat and humidity, and running speed, and other factors.  Still, much more than this amount of fluid is, in most instances
48860
Drink as much water as your body can hold.  Water along with your alcoholic drinks is also a great way to avoid a hangover or lessen its effects.
907738
Drinking water does not remove the lactic acid, but keeping the muscles moving and limber via massage. also drinking sport drinks help. There are also products on the market at sports stores that help with muscle recovery. but no it is not necessary to do anything, they will repair on their own, You will just be sore for a few days. Up to 3 days will be the worst soreness and then they should start to loosen up. If they don't improve at all then you may want to check to see that you have not injured them instead of just being the normal soreness after exercise. Lactic acid is what the body replaces the natural sugar that the body uses for fuel to make the muscles work, when it's gone it gets replace with lactic acid. You can also drink sports drinks during exercise to reduce lactic acid.
1155231
yes that's suppose to happen. What you should of done though after your workout was drink a lot of water it helps prevent that soreness that you feel. Just wait for the soreness to go then start lifting again