Alcohol and metabolism

[alpinerabbit]

I also get wobbly muscles sometimes, but then again I get the "killer instinct".

I notice a single beer after riding - it shoots into my muscles and makes them burn. But in a nice way it's the reward for having biked hard

[momof4greatkids]

I personally wouldn't be able to ride and imbibe, but I have noticed this phenomenon: When I am running a lot, or cycling a lot, it seems like I can drink more alcohol and feel it's effects less. I would deduct from this that the running/cycling speeds up my metabolism, and therefore, the alcohol is more quickly metabolized and the buzz wears off quicker.

I am NOT a physican, though, and I don't play one on TV either

Colleen

[hellosunshine]

im the opposite,when im in the racing season any alcohol that hits my system has me under the table instantly and then i guarantee i wont get a winks sleep,ah!does that indicate its thrown my metabolism into overdrive,adn when i say alcohol ,i get this reaction after one shot of whisky,terrible

[margo49]

Has anybody else noticed the restraint and modesty of the New Zealanders and Australians in *not* posting on this thread ?

[han-grrl]

Alcohol is brutal on the metabolism of women. For whatever reason, the studies that show a glass of red wine or whatever is good for us, does not seem to hold true for ANY of my clients or friends. those who drink keep gaining weight, those who don't manage their weight better.

[Geonz]

I"d have to agree... when I stop drinking beer, I can lose weight. There's this pretty direct correlation. Whether it's just the calories or whether it has a more general effect, I dunno, but in a way it's nice, because I know what works.

[spokewench]

I do drink - but when in the winter when my exercise level is down, I just have to cut down on the beer - If I don't, I have the after 45 flabby tummy syndrome that was talked about on another thread. Actually, I have it right now cause I just went on vacation and drank lots of beer and didn't have a bike with me!