Drinking and your body.

Healthy 21 year old here, just turned 21 about a month ago and thinking about drinking. I've never drank or smoked before, I'm also completely healthly, exercise regularly, and in good shape. I won't drink often, I don't go to clubs, bars, etc. I may drink 1-2 beers a week, 3 at most. I've heard about the negative effects of drinking, but also the positive. Do you think drinking as little as I will, will have a negative impact on my body?

Healthy 21 year old here, just turned 21 about a month ago and thinking about drinking. I've never drank or smoked before, I'm also completely healthly, exercise regularly, and in good shape. I won't drink often, I don't go to clubs, bars, etc. I may drink 1-2 beers a week, 3 at most. I've heard about the negative effects of drinking, but also the positive. Do you think drinking as little as I will, will have a negative impact on my body?

munkey102

You will die instantly.

I'm a doctor, I know these things.

I've been binge drinking vodka since I was 15 and I'm in good health. although they say the damage is long term so idk

I messed around with hard liquor briefly when I turned 21, being buzzed feels pretty great -- all the courage but none of the slurred speech. Beer didn't cut it for me. The trick is to drink lots of water and make sure you eat. The better hydrated you are, the less likely you are to get a bad hangover. In fact the only time I felt really sick in the morning was when I mixed drink with pills. Drinking shouldn't ruin your body if you are physically fit and do cardio. Just watch the stomach.

I doubt I'll ever drink enough to get a hangover. Like I said, I'll only drink 3 a week at the most, and never more than one a day. Since I've never drank before I have no idea what to expect in terms of flavor, effects, etc. Anyone want to recommend me a brand of beer to go for?

I doubt I'll ever drink enough to get a hangover. Like I said, I'll only drink 3 a week at the most, and never more than one a day. Since I've never drank before I have no idea what to expect in terms of flavor, effects, etc. Anyone want to recommend me a brand of beer to go for?

munkey102

Edit: It is my belief that beer sucks, don't want anyone thinking Im trolling.

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I doubt I'll ever drink enough to get a hangover. Like I said, I'll only drink 3 a week at the most, and never more than one a day. Since I've never drank before I have no idea what to expect in terms of flavor, effects, etc. Anyone want to recommend me a brand of beer to go for?

DigitalExile

I messed around with hard liquor briefly when I turned 21, being buzzed feels pretty great -- all the courage but none of the slurred speech. Beer didn't cut it for me. The trick is to drink lots of water and make sure you eat. The better hydrated you are, the less likely you are to get a bad hangover. In fact the only time I felt really sick in the morning was when I mixed drink with pills. Drinking shouldn't ruin your body if you are physically fit and do cardio. Just watch the stomach.

GrudHeap

if you dont already have the habbit of drinking why start? I have never drank (did once on accident) and I dont see the reason to ever start. it can turn into a bad habbit, and why spend money on something that might screw you up down the road?

If you're only going to drink one beer a day what exactly is the point in drinking? People drink beer to get drunk, not because they love the taste.Chevolutionary

If you're only going to drink one beer a day what exactly is the point in drinking? People drink beer to get drunk, not because they love the taste.Chevolutionary

if you dont already have the habbit of drinking why start? I have never drank (did once on accident) and I dont see the reason to ever start. it can turn into a bad habbit, and why spend money on something that might screw you up down the road?

theshadowhunter

if you dont already have the habbit of drinking why start? I have never drank (did once on accident) and I dont see the reason to ever start. it can turn into a bad habbit, and why spend money on something that might screw you up down the road?

theshadowhunter

[QUOTE="Chevolutionary"]If you're only going to drink one beer a day what exactly is the point in drinking? People drink beer to get drunk, not because they love the taste.rawsavon

[QUOTE="rawsavon"][QUOTE="Chevolutionary"]If you're only going to drink one beer a day what exactly is the point in drinking? People drink beer to get drunk, not because they love the taste.Chevolutionary

and take it easy when you become 28+ Iantheone

Everyone I know binge drinks. So long as you don't become an alcoholic and take it easy when you become 28+ then you should be fine. Beer is for casual drinkers :PIantheone

[QUOTE="Iantheone"]Everyone I know binge drinks. So long as you don't become an alcoholic and take it easy when you become 28+ then you should be fine. Beer is for casual drinkers :Pchaoscougar1

[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"][QUOTE="Iantheone"]Everyone I know binge drinks. So long as you don't become an alcoholic and take it easy when you become 28+ then you should be fine. Beer is for casual drinkers :Ptoast_burner

I started drinking when I was 15 and have never had a hangover to this day, the joys of having an awesome metabolism.

Ive been drinking in some form or another since 14/15. the only thing i know is that over time alcohol will make your bones weaker, it affects muscle growth, and you pile on the calories when you drink it.

factor in the fact you may enjoy smoking particular substances with it you will usually find yourself chowing down on high calorie foods at weird times of the night that will screw your metabolism. if your in decent condition and know HOW to manage your calorie intake then i say go for it, if not you might find yourself developing a beer belly.

I doubt I'll ever drink enough to get a hangover. Like I said, I'll only drink 3 a week at the most, and never more than one a day. Since I've never drank before I have no idea what to expect in terms of flavor, effects, etc. Anyone want to recommend me a brand of beer to go for?

munkey102

I think it'll have the affect of making you want to drink more, which will have the affect of making you want to make friends, which will have the effect of making you want to go to bars, which will have the effect of you drinking more. So there.

Are you American? If so, don't drink beer, it tastes like weasel water over there :?tofu-lion91

The bar I go to regularly has nearly 40 beers on tap and hundreds in bottle. They're not all mass-market American pilsner.

All the beer I've had tastes like stale bread water, and I don't just drink budweiser types either. Guess it grows on some people.

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[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"] Beer is for casual drinkers? Fo' real?Iantheone

Also, that last bit is absolute rubbish, I worked at an RSL and most of the regulars got pretty smashed on beer. A standard drink is a standard drink, you have enough, you will be drunk

naw dude you're fine.

Healthy 21 year old here, just turned 21 about a month ago and thinking about drinking. I've never drank or smoked before, I'm also completely healthly, exercise regularly, and in good shape. I won't drink often, I don't go to clubs, bars, etc. I may drink 1-2 beers a week, 3 at most. I've heard about the negative effects of drinking, but also the positive. Do you think drinking as little as I will, will have a negative impact on my body?
munkey102

Three beers a week won't just do absolutely nothing negatively to you healthwise, it will do nothing for you positively and will not really make it worth acquiring a taste for beer.

You're 21 years old and never done a thing wrong in your life. You're scared of a few beers. You're obviously a good kid. I'm sure you won't become an alcoholic if you have a bit of fun and get drunk every now and then.

1-2 beers a week's ok if you're exercising, it's the regular binges that are truly bad for your health and your wallet.

Light DAILY drinking is fine and even good for you. Don't worry about it. Unless you're drinking a case every day, you'll be fine.

3 beers a week, thats not unhealthy at all.

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I doubt I'll ever drink enough to get a hangover. Like I said, I'll only drink 3 a week at the most, and never more than one a day. Since I've never drank before I have no idea what to expect in terms of flavor, effects, etc. Anyone want to recommend me a brand of beer to go for?

tofu-lion91

First time I see someone 'getting ready' to drink beer. :P

It's a drink with barely any alcohol.

I don't see the point in drinking except for social events or my woman leaving me for another man only to find out that man was my best friend who was also my father.

lol at this forum. In this thread it's all about everything is great in moderation, but in the fast food threads if you even so much as touch it it's instant coronary heart disease. That's the way it seems anyway. Just have fun, drinking won't hurt you unless you do something stupid.The_Zoid

Yeah like drinking an entire bottle of Vodka in a minute. Didn't do me too much good.