Is Drinking Alcohol Holding You Back?

[@Hamza97]

Used to predrink straight out of the vodka bottle like a crackhead. My secret tip was to mix vodka with fruit squash so it hydrates you and has 0 extra calories. Even then I would miss a fair amount of workout sessions the next day and definitely have a shitter diet. I'm glad you made this video. I feel like a whole bunch of guys are stuck with a conflict against British drinking culture and trying to make gains

[@culdeus9559]

Cut down drinking to only Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun. Makes a big difference. Also have used the "fake drink" thing at bars when not on weekends and it works, nobody questions it except when you drive off after having 5 sodas with lime.

[@Lozwave]

lol

[@tamarajay7676]

Great work! For me i didn see improvements when i cut down to every 2 weeks or 30 days. I lost 20 pounds but i couldn't lose my belly. I guess women's bodies are different to men? However now im trying 50 to 60 days in between to see if that works n doesn't interfere in my progress. Im working out 5 days a week, 4 with weights and one with hiit cardio. Weekends to rest or short walks. I think its different if you already have muscle n toned body. N probably can get away with 2 or 3 weeks but not if ur still trying to lose some fat.

[@TheGilbalfas]

ha ha!!

[@Darkest_of_Winter]

I know my opinion doesn’t matter but man, I really value these types of videos over the lifestyle videos. So much more motivational for me personally. Thanks for this one mate!!!

[@apollo4657]

I’ve got a couple of buddies that drink a 12 pack of beer every other night after work and then complain to me that they can’t get rid of their gut. Well, no shit!

[@Mrlemonsqueezy1]

I recently turned 30 and havent drank since december 29th 2019. Everything you are saying, is exactly what I have been saying to myself. I have lost 10kg and training 3 times a week. Feel like a did when I was like around 20. I have wasted so much time and money on drinking and nights out. I had to cut people of my life because all they want to do is drink every weekend. I will drink again, but like you said I would prefer to do it for an occasion.

[@goose72000]

I’ve stopped drinking a year ago, started going to the gym. Changed my diet. And i’ve lost 50 pounds! I’m even beginning to put some good muscle on. I feel very proud of what i’ve done in just a year. It all started with getting sober. Getting drunk 2 or 3 nights a week can really be a bad thing!

[@CashflowConfidentials]

When mike talks about his physique and how it went downhill im kinda like dude wtf i dont notice anything u r still a majestic Beast

[@iShUddl3J0k3r]

LOL this is so true

[@nolanmaxwell6879]

sNow 😂what a creep.

[@yeetwchybaban]

@@nolanmaxwell6879 eh

[@nolanmaxwell6879]

Yeetwch y Baban what’s up you deaf?

[@Kjertinge]

I used to go out almost every weekend with my friends. When I was 19 I used to be one of the only guys from my friend group going to the gym. And I’ve heard about you know, surrounding yourself with like minded people. If you want to be jacked, look to hangout with people who prioritize nutrition and gym etc. But shortly after one by one my friends started wanting to join the gym. And here we are years later, I still have the same friends, we all love the gym, we’re all way more jacked and loving life. I get paid weekly so the source of wanting to go out was very common. But now we’re all on track, we’re saving our $ and to be honest “going out” wasn’t as fun anymore when you go out every single weekend. That’s why we save those special nights for friends birthdays or gatherings and save the hangover for those few times a year. And my physique, my bank and my liver thanks me for it. And I hope whoever reads and has a similar predicament, make the change! You don’t have to erase your friend group, but make sure you work on yourself. And if your friends want to join the train to Gainsville, then all aboard! Great vid Mike!

[@luckyluke4276]

Kjertinge Inspiring 👍🏾

[@yeetwchybaban]

Hmm

[@attila2246]

Sadly waiting for my friends to get to that point and grow up. Not only do they refuse to go work out but they'll moan at me for only going out once every 1 or 2 weeks. Then they'll say getting a 6 pack is impossible unless you have no life when they're rocking dad bods at the beach or sitting on the bench every Sunday because they can barely run for 20 minutes without collapsing.

[@emoraytorres6842]

That's the way to do it

[@redbull19733]

I came to a point in my life where I absolutely seeing no point of drinking for the sake of just drinking. Sure, I drink a few glasses of wine or a beer with a nice diner once in a while. But I can skip alcohol for weeks on a regularly base and I don't miss it all.

[@rverhoeven6993]

Exactly this mate

[@betteryourself452]

I think what a lot of people don’t realize is that some people have the desire to always get drunk so we can “ease up,” on liquor. Men approach women more when their drunk/women become flirtatious and willing to make out with a stranger when their drunk. After 3 weeks it’s easy to not want to get drunk, but the first few weeks sucks because you realized how boring/flawed you are 😐

[@redbull19733]

@@betteryourself452 Totally agree with you. And besides that, I think drinking alcohol is part of group behavior/herd mentality. Not to sound old and wise, 46 here and in the best shape of my life. An example, I have this new girlfriend about the same age as me. She's still a party girl and drinks excessively at times. For the rest, we have a lot in common and making fun (without excessive drinking). This whole alcohol thing, I am not a fan of it, and she knows that very well. She is also attracted to my fitness level and physique and that makes her a bit insecure. it's a lifestyle, I said. There's nothing wrong to better yourself and you have an own will also, but you have to want it too. She comes from a background where parents and other family are serious alcohol abusers and normalized it. They are all overweight and having health issues, still having that party attitude. It is and looks a bit pathetic in my eyes. So she did go to a few parties drinking much less or sober. She also admitted that these parties suddenly became a bit boring and annoying. It made her thinking... Excuse me for probably bad English writing, I am Dutch. ;-)

[@betteryourself452]

@@redbull19733 hello sorry for the late reply. You're english is actually quite well. To be honest, I was honestly going through what your girlfriend was going through. I'm 25 years old, so I moved to Miami to live the extravagant party life. I use to think living the party life and having the beach body was, "attainable," at the same time, however the longer i was living in Miami, the harder it was to want to be in the best shape of my life because of the drugs and alcohol i was doing. I guess what I am trying to say is, it humbles me that despite you and your girlfriends age, it is still ok to live your life and keep it at a balance. 2020 has been a wake up call for me (especially the covid-19 impact), so i think it's officially time to take a break from the fast life :) hope you are doing well.

[@richard99cookify]

Won't be long until Mike is full sheikh-mode, robes and all.

[@ClintonSiegel]

It is great to see you go to the next level!

[@OperationEndGame]

With a flying carpet.

[@4eyedike]

Didn’t take long! #boderlineracist

[@joenoor7264]

OH SHUT UP

[@4eyedike]

joe noor very basic, aggressive come back. 2/10

[@simonprice9808]

What about a apocoliptic bender 35 pints in a weekend and a bottle of port and 3 bottles of wine , any side effects ?

[@John-949]

Simon Price nah it don’t, don’t worry ;)

[@philippevujosevic24]

@@SoberRider78 Bahahahahahahaha

[@arjanpetersen]

balance with coke... and you will be fine

[@raleighwooddriftwoodmanor]

Sorry, I meant to say : if I could give advice to my 20 year old self, it would be, take all your advice from Depeche Mode. No wait, it would be to scream "harder" at the bf in bed, instead of "I love you". No, wait, it would be : open a tab, bartender. Oh, I dont know, maybe : kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2O5c6B-hL6jjJo

[@furdiebant]

Just do legs then it’ll be fine

[@rodu15]

Man, your channel is on another level right now. Honest, quality content and extremely entertaining 🙌🏼

[@a.k.6065]

I quit drinking over ten years ago now, best decision ever! It is important to spread awareness of how alcohol can affect your life! Loved the video! Thanks Mike!

[@freshoxygen2176]

A. K. : Could I ask what you would rate your overall. Wellness/mood in life. 1-10. I know that’s really to simplistic of a metric. But having a lower general level is what makes me crave some UPs. And Alcohol does bring it. Even though it’s a depressant (weird). But anyway. I’m not saying it’s worth it to drink even for people with lower levels of general feel good. It’s just that I find myself without alcohol as either Stoic or angry. I wish I liked weed. Anyway. I’m sincerely happy for you! I work really hard on finding my BEST ME. I’ll get it.

[@j0eyp0ps]

I've been struggling with alcoholism for about 20 years and I've been lifting weights for about 1 year now. It really helps my motivation and focus, but I'm nowhere near clean yet. I'll consider this video a well deserved kicking of my arse.

[@StallionFernando]

I love alcohol as well, so hard to avoid when it's so socially acceptable and encouraged in pretty much all cultures and easy to obtain. That makes it hard to quit, after crashing my car and getting a DUI I decided to just stop drinking all together, have lost 10lbs of fat over the past month just from not drinking and eating crappy food while on my binging.

[@zachmarchmusic]

Respect for putting this video here Mike. Struggling with this for a while.

[@thomasjones9920]

Unless it's a special occasion, just stop drinking. Save money, save calories, save brain cells.

[@trtdshash1138]

Especially brain cells !

[@rodpalmer5275]

Sounds easy

[@wayneamelie278]

weed for the win

[@midget420]

@@wayneamelie278 weed is also bad bro. I smoked a lot of weed but imo its pretty addictive. It becomes a habit quickly and it makes me lazy, unmotivated and it also kills my ambition a bit. Its less bad than alcohol but it still drugs and not recommendable

[@Hansmoman7]

Do a video on drugs on the body. I feel like shit after mandy or coke but I legit feel stronger after a night on ket

[@xGuiZ]

lmao

[@richardf1157]

Not sure that ones too brand friendly, would be interesting tho lol

[@betteryourself452]

Shit don’t even bother. Have you ever gone to the gym after a night Coca Cola? The pump will never feel the same after that

[@caiminjacob2798]

Hahahhahahahaa

[@Adam-gq7gk]

@@MercedesSL3 lol at this 😂😂

[@dnbhead1]

I've been going out drinking and training at the same time for the past ten year, I've been out most weekends, from my own personal experience, the weekends I stayed in I noticed massive strength increases, drinking can be a massive strength inhibitor. Ive had some of the best nights of my life while out being drunk but I've also woke up the next day sometimes regretting going out. My point is we only get one life so must enjoy it, its all about balance.

[@SK-ou2wv]

True say my brother, balance!

[@alekspopglam]

Hello, British dude lol All the excuses to live life on the piss

[@davidaronson7348]

Been sober for a year now and I have no cravings , and I can still hang out with my more wild friends without being tempted. Great video as always though mike!

[@s2kkev292]

Good for you man, I have about 9 months and I definitely still crave, but it does seem to get easier.

[@davidaronson7348]

S2k Kev keep it up man. It’s worth it. Good job so far

[@Jose-cu3ff]

This is why your the all time GOAT on youtube. Love you man.

[@santley88]

I appreciate your honesty concerning the party lifestyle. It IS possible to be social and enjoy life without the chemical enhancements (alcohol, etc...) Abstinence is ok, but moderation is probably better. Awesome example!

[@KeesJansma7689]

Great video Mike, I can totally relate to this issue. I'm 23 and going out is one of my biggest hobbies. The best tip from me for this dilemma is actually to try to just not drink at all when you go out. You might feel weird at the beginning but after some time, when you come in some kind of happy 'outgoing' state, you feel equally social and happy as if you were when you consumed lots of alcohol. You just need to just cross some kind of border for this. Just try it out people ;)

[@StallionFernando]

I'm antosocial until I drink. The reason I drank was to be more social. Now that I stopped drinking I just stay home and don't talk to no one. But I preffer ut this way lol

[@ruubern]

just take phenibut and some caffeine, instead of alchol.. works great! and you will be more social

[@derKischda]

Tried that but drunk people are really annoying and in the end you'd rather stay at home or just go to good restaurant instead of partying.

[@leaf6069]

Just smoke weed

[@chrismakara-howe9792]

Well said and put.... I am 4 months alcohol free and its made a massive difference not only in my gains but overall health physically and mentally. 90 days is a big milestone as your body definatly appears to change overnight 💪💪💪

[@jamiehay1027]

3:44 I'm from Scotland and I can say that accent was absolutely... Brilliant! Hahaha

[@craigm72]

10,000 Subscribers With No Videos Challenge it wasn’t too shabby eh mate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@nolanmaxwell6879]

10,000 Subscribers With No Videos Challenge poor you.

[@paullampl1]

Only video on this topic actually worth watching.. Good job mate

[@chule10lamasia]

I'm pretty sure, your community will always appreciate your training tips and videos, no matter of how your actual shape is. Great video as always, Mike. Hope you are enjoying life in Dubai.

[@deltahomicide9300]

I celebrated working from home during corona a little too much. What took me 2 years to achieve was gone in a matter of 3 months. I'm not giving up, still hitting the gym but I learned my lesson with alcohol

[@anakaticc]

I stopped drinking 6 months ago and it’s the best decision I ever made 🙌

[@nothreewords]

I'm on 3 months now! Well done to you :-)

[@DtownJ]

It’s all about balance really. I drink every now and then but I prioritize my goals first 💯

[@itsmuna8155]

Bro do you go to Workout Anytime?? Your profile pic looks like my gym bathroom 😂

[@DtownJ]

Its Muna Yeah haha

[@Calcific9]

That’s you got back flaps my dude no offense

[@elisthomas6262]

Joshua Scott he’s still working towards his goal as he said! Why put him down?

[@jobvandelaar7977]

@@elisthomas6262 true facts

[@Benvos]

‘Borderline depressed’, this is the dark truth of a hangover!

[@user-vk8yq8oq7p]

A Ibrahim not always that depends on the person

[@user-vk8yq8oq7p]

A Ibrahim so going out every weekend for fun is what depressed people do?

[@ahmedfiasco6412]

@@user-vk8yq8oq7p yes

[@protohype5928]

@@user-vk8yq8oq7p Every weekend? I go out maybe once every 3 weeks, more often than not, longer than that

[@drommer007]

Really like these honest-straight up videos about topics a lot of youtubers avoid!

[@sinatracann1591]

Ive been sober for 9 months!... but only cos im an alcoholic and my life was a mess

[@LikeaBoss-rl3fs]

Well done Hope it’s still going well.

[@sinatracann1591]

@@LikeaBoss-rl3fs it is bro, thanks !

[@amendment2711]

I really appreciate this video. The last several years I’ve gone the first 6-7 months with no alcohol intake. I spend that time eating clean and exercising 5-7 days a week. So by mid Summer I’m ready to “loosen up”. I’ll drink about every other weekend and enjoy more pastas and refined carbs. No binging, nothing completely asinine, but definitely not as strict. Then come January it’s back to business. I find it brings me good balance. Again, thank you for the video and the time you put in.

[@tomfarmer6242]

Best vid you've done in a long time and really sound advice for anyone between 24-34. Younger than 23 you should be enjoying being young, older than 34 and if you need advice on not drinking then you're in trouble. Keep up the good work Mike.

[@gbin21]

Alcohol has some advantages but it's a net negative proposition.

[@TheShale100]

Absolutely crying, was not expecting that accidental switch to a Scottish accent 🤣🤣🤣

[@gregfolland8452]

@Ricky Bobby - Yeah, I loved that! 😂

[@nolanmaxwell6879]

Ricky Bobby your easily amused.

[@SM-ov4vl]

Nolan Maxwell *you’re.

[@gregfolland8452]

@S M - Yep! 👍

[@nolanmaxwell6879]

S M I’m what you lump😂💪🏻

[@moderndaydodo]

3:44 Where tf did that come from?! Hahahaha

[@AspiringCRNA]

Being in uni and all I used to drink quite heavily. Went sober in May 2019, and I shit you not... made ridiculously more strength gains in 3 months as sober than I did over the course of 1 year prior to that. (Went out 1-2 times a week) Alcohol is fun, but that fun comes at the cost of your health, wealth and more importantly, your time.

[@alexxxender1258]

You're how old and just learning these things? It sucks at the same time tho because I can't even go to a bar without thinking that everyone in here rn is a idiot weirdo bitch who I will KO

[@yeetwchybaban]

@@alexxxender1258 eh

[@juliancate7089]

So based! Self-discipline is an inseparable part of any success. "No person is free who is not master of himself." - Epictetus, Stoic philosopher.

[@jonathanmcdonald1994]

having a fun life is success... not letting the gym dictate your life. can get an amazing body & still drink

[@juliancate7089]

@@jonathanmcdonald1994 ....says the guy that no one has heard of.

[@StallionFernando]

@@jonathanmcdonald1994 lol having fun is NOT success pal. You can have plenty of fun while being a failure, most people chose to have fun and play to much and ignore the stuff they don't wanna do which is why most people don't reach their goals in life. Fun is ok but in moderation.

[@jonathanmcdonald1994]

@@StallionFernando hmmmmm spending less time in the gym & living life or spending half your life in the gym & missing out on countless experiences just to be 2% better shape. looooooooool your life expectations are clearly shit.

[@juliancate7089]

@@jonathanmcdonald1994 Most serious bodybuilders spend about 2 hours a day total in exercise, give or take. How does that equal "half your life"? Also, are you suggesting that those of us in that regime have never had fun or never had broad experiences? Finally, if you're proof that you can cut time in the gym and drink regularly and still "get an amazing body", then why don't you start a channel and make money marketing your revolutionary methods to an awesome physique?

[@pumarob]

I live in Dubai, recently got into working out because of Mikes videos. Have always struggled with drinking socially. Some great tips. 186cm, 81kg, hoping to add 10kg of muscle mass over next 2 years in a sensible realistic way. Thanks for the videos big man, always helps keep me on track. I need to find new people with other social habits rather than drinking. Playing a lot of tennis at Madinat and on the Palm, but wary about doing too much cardio. Also Riva gym 2-4pm is empty, which is great in these Covid times.

[@peterpan31000]

So very true, glycogen stores in your muscle deplete quickly when you drink and it takes a few days to literary pump your muscles back to their pre-drinking size. you lose gains and and it just disrupts your schedule.

[@marshkid1]

Good timing! I quit drinking 8 weeks ago, definitely think it was holding me back. Thanks for the reassurance Mike!

[@MisuLIIQ1]

I like how real you are in your videos. Appreciate it, thanks

[@nathanGr19]

Not that anyone asked, but here's what works well for me. I only drink a maximum of 26 times in a year (once a fortnight). I can either have a mental 4-week bender or hold onto the 'drink cards' for when I really want to drink. What I've found is that I end up only drinking once a month and sometimes go for a few months without drinking because it's just not necessary. Hope this helps.

[@maryetdave]

Everything in moderation, live life.

[@Waytooblonde]

So helpful! I live in Miami and it’s so hard to cut alcohol, but no better time like the present to just cut it out completely especially since bars are closed. I definitely need to find new friends at the gym that don’t just like to party.

[@StallionFernando]

I love drinking, I use to drink almost everyday, it's got me in trouble with the law and crashing my car. Decided to just stop all together lol, saved myself money, use my time for other better things, have lost the beer belly and making gains. I'm over all in better health and state of mind. Same goes for smoking weed.

[@xONYXo1]

Sushi Uchiha 100% agree, but for me, weed doesn’t seem to be an issue. I use it socially and occasionally for pain or sleep, and I feel great while and after using it. Seems to help a lot of my anxiety and helps manage stress. But for those who have a toxic relationship/ reliance on the substance (not saying you did) good on you for overcoming it.

[@japan32japan]

Sushi Uchiha same here..... life is too precious to get wasted all the time.

[@StallionFernando]

@@xONYXo1 I have friends who smoke for the same reason as you, I used to smoke more in high school. It never really helped with my anxiety but instead made me overthink more therefore stress more, while alcohol did help me not think as much and helped me become more social and easy going, the problem was I that I'm a high functioning alcoholic and could do my work just as well if not better at times and able to interact with people more and be more open minded while drunk. I also never got hangovers lol so it was easy for me to coast a day somewhat drunk without anyone really noticing or having negative repercussions, but everything catches up eventually one way or another.

[@StallionFernando]

@@japan32japan indeed despite it being alot of fun. Prioritizing a healthy and productive life is always vest despite missing out on fun at times.

[@tanhuulusoy]

@@StallionFernando weed is like a slow quiet snake, it can fuck ur personality and ur social life. I'm so upset that i used to smoke almost everyday with the guys back in school times.. first u try it, then u tell yourself "im just gonna smoke in weekends", then u start smoking more and more and then like everyday... it fucked my relationship and grades, I stopped taking life seriously, I was like 12 in my adult body, it made me carefree, I got depressed and emotionally unstable very often, made me cry like a bitch because I was getting so soft and emotionally unstable, stress was always a factor, I hated when people took me out of my comfort zone... honestly a drink or two every weekend is way way better than weed... once youre stoned u dont wanna do jackshit, u just wanna lay in bed and be lazy.... both are not good, but smoking weed is just a no go, it turns your personality 180 degrees and fucks with ur emotions and u will only realise it when u stop smoking... not to mention when u smoke that often the only thing ur friendships are about is weed, if u or ur buddies don't have weed u will have nothing to do because now ur friendship is based on weed... u start getting these junkie stoner friends who sell drugs and shit... hell naw man fuck weed...

[@SurinderSingh-dq4mu]

Your videos are so cool, Mike's the coolest trainer on KZbin.

[@japan32japan]

Well done Mike...... I stopped drinking 7 months ago...... it’s definitely overhyped.....better decisions, you don’t do twattish things as much, feel better in so many ways........ and you are right, you need to make new friends and change life to suit..... but it’s worth it. I can’t see me going back now..... I started at 15 and stopped at 55. Life is good !!!!!!!!!!!

[@doolyskating]

Water for life. Never wasting all of tomorrow for some of today. Good work Mike

[@bernardsisson1091]

Mike arrived in Dubai yesterday and had my first drink of alcohol for 2 months this advice is so good

[@Ezrafeig]

The bottom line is, alcohol is bad for you.. For many different reasons. I’ve been sober for a year now and every day is so much better. I highly suggest the book “the alcohol experiment” for anyone trying to learn more about how much alcohol holds you back. I was a social drinker, and quitting alcohol has been HUGE for me

[@paulnevin6734]

I started to limit my alcohol intake last year. I normally will have a few beers every 5 or 6 weeks instead of every weekend. Honestly I never thought I'd be able to do it but I do and the rewards are invaluable. I dont think I could ever go back to my old drinking habits. Keep it up Mike the benefits are unreal!!

[@tamarajay7676]

Im doing the same! Every 50 to 60 days! Whats really discouraging me to drink is all the hardwork I put into working out and food control... its not worth messing with every weekend. Or all that work is down the drain! However a girl needs her wine once in a while.

[@abulkhayr726]

Don’t even drink alcohol but still supporting my guy Mike

[@tommate4727]

Just go out every couple of weeks or once a month, still keep the social life and keep training 5 times a week consistently.. eat the best you can and drink plenty of water! I also think having a pint of water mid sesh and at the end of the night aswell really helps for the morning after 👍🏻

[@arobles201263ar]

Never drank in my life never plan to and I still enjoy going out and still have fun enjoying everything and being able to remember everything that happened

[@hairymeat8750]

Cool

[@stevesteaven8349]

I agree, no intention on trying it, I'm fine as is, and would rather not risk developing a negative relationship with alcohol.

[@s2kkev292]

Steve steaven I find that admirable, just curious as to how old you are? Have you been around it for a long time and still havent tried it?

[@arobles201263ar]

@@s2kkev292 25 now and I'm in the military as well as the guys drink like fish and still easy to say no just cause I never tried and when your never start you never have to quit

[@s2kkev292]

Abraham Robles yep that makes sense, Im 9 month sober myself but I kind of wish I never tried it, it would make life much easier! Keep it up man.

[@davidcain214]

I gave up alcohol two weeks ago..the first week was quite hard but this week has been really easy, as I've started drinking again!

[@jjeales7329]

Mate.. Hands down a great insight. Plenty of young blokes need this sort of motivation to handle the expectations of gettin on it and seein there are other alternatives etc!

[@dintdong554]

8:25 wise mans words

[@stephenbuckley5778]

From a 66 year old brit who's dealt with the demon drink while working out for the last 50 yrs you're absolutely bang on mate

[@Sophie-fu2yp]

Think you gotta be careful if cutting food to make room for alcohol calories on a day you know you are going to be drinking, as a uni student in the UK feel this is not the most sensible idea as you need carbs etc to line your stomach prior to alcohol - from personal experience not eating enough before a night of drinking can go pretty badly... I understand people with proper goals for their physique probably won't drink so much this matters but for students etc think realistically you just have to put the drinking calories behind you and get on with things

[@paradox8473]

I'v been sober for 9 months now, doing a 1 year challenge. It was one of the worst years of my life. I achieved opposite effect from what I actually wanted. I feel like shit, bored and depressed. Life is short and we should enjoy it. It is all about the balance , no extreme is good

[@Mattkayina]

booze is the only drug you have to apologise for not taking! it's crazy how it's so embedded in culture. I've done 3 months sober to help my training out too. nice one Mike!

[@StallionFernando]

Yes, it's crazy, so socially encouraged and accepted. Weed in the US has become the same thing to where people get offended when you say you don't smoke. I love the booze but trying to stop.

[@janigmoney5436]

going gym and lifting definitely helps the hangover !

[@mpc141]

Honestly one of the most realistic fitness KZbinrs

[@JP-hh6sb]

been following your channel, tips and routines for over a year now..smashing the gym 5 to 6 times a week and drinking like a fish every weekend..results? im an absolute beast..a little beast but still. i think mike is feeling 10 times better as a result of the effects of the sunlight in him. keep it up lad

[@vxsr33]

From personal experience and coming from a person who gyms religiously, tracks macros, writes ever rep set and exercise down etc. Do not train on the day you are going to have a heavy drinking session that night, it's detrimental to muscle growth, maybe do a light session if you want just for a bit of a pump but don't go all out. You won't give your muscles a chance to recover and get stronger, you've just broken the muscle down and now you aren't giving it adequate rest or nutrition to rebuild. in my experience you can even get weaker. For example I have noticed if I do a heavy chest session then drink heavily that night, not only will I be sore for a few days after on my next chest session I'll even be a bit weaker. Training the day after drinking I say is fine as long as you are adequately hydrated and have eaten enough, I'd say go in the late afternoon or at night though when you've had a bit more chance to rest and fill up on food. I've never noticed a drop in performance or felt weaker, maybe just have pre workout on this day and you are good to go.

[@patrickokeefe9156]

I’ve stopped drinking alcohol since going gym, I just see a night out meaning a gym session wasted but that’s just my opinion

[@travismoore1891]

Needed this bit of inspiration

[@abdallahassan8370]

I like your honesty you take it from health prospective, needless to say Alcohol dont do any good for the person

[@Katyjgodfrey]

“The least efficient session of the whole entire week!” I’m crying laughing

[@Livefree432Livewhole]

Katy Godfrey I laughed so hard then 😂

[@MagnusBulkan]

Everything in moderation boyyys🍻

[@MrBboy112]

9.08 hit the nail on the head mate ....binge drinking is a mega depressant

[@nav0954]

Need more videos like this!

[@CineFitRaVeN]

Love your videos Mike, there's always something new to learn from each and every single one of them! I myself, have never been a big of a drinker, specifically, this is because it has always been quite hard for me to build my physique, and when you see all your hard work being thrown away out the window for some hours of "fun" you know it's not worth it. Now whenever I drink, it's mostly occasionally and it feels like it's a celebration, and most important you appreciate it more, to be honest. I appreciate all the ideas you share in your content and I find myself very familiar with these situations in which, you are "the strange guy" by not drinking and pretending you have a drink in your hand, just so that others don't bother you with joining them in drinking so you can feel as "you are a part of something". 🤣 Always looking forward with a lot of enthusiasm to your uploads, would have loved to do a training session with you while you were living in London. I think it would be great if you would do a seminar here once, or do some training sessions with the subscribers! 😂 All the best, and thank you for the great wisdom shared ! 👏😊👍✌

[@SFSBuster]

Mike is one of the best personalities in youtube.

[@marcusgray7258]

I stopped drinking alcohol several years ago. I can have just as much fun sober as I did drunk. The only difference is I can drive home at the end of the night sober. My problem is eliminating sugar.

[@anderszimmerman2428]

i need to find a healthy balance between fitness and living. Sometimes I'm too hard on myself and don't let myself enjoy anything. I will not have sugar, drink nothing but water, won't go out to eat with friends, etc. That deprivation often leads to me going on an absolute binge where I just go mad, eating like 3 trays of oreos or some shit. It's weird because although I look better than most people could dream of looking, my self confidence is almost at an all time low resulting from my fitness journey. My muscles are never as full as I would like them to be, and they probably never will because I will always crave more. My social life has taken a hit. And when I go on my binge episodes I feel nothing but hatred towards myself for my lack of control.

[@sebwright513]

Happens to me all the time mate still trying to find that balance

[@MrMundher44]

awesome vid plz make another one about smoking vs training

[@gricius]

Amazing! When I used to have hangovers, the next day I always used to fast and do about 300 calorie diets, like only drinking water, a fruit, some nuts with honey. This was not because I knew it's good for the body, but because I just never had the appetite, but Mike just confirms that it's a good idea to bring calories down the next day, so that alcohol is broken down, which was exactly my thought process. Mike, wish you all the prosperity in life. You're very kind for sharing these tips.

[@bengranttt]

In the age of fake youtubers who "keep it real", Mike genuinely keeps it real as fuck.Thank god for this glorious specimen of a man.

[@Barca57fan]

Thurston your on point when you said you could still have a good time w/out alchohol. Though i be havin more than 4 drinks once or even twice a week. Problem is my friends love drinkin so yea its difficult to not drink and socalize at same time.

[@byronwellburn]

Haven't had a drop this year, including New Year's day.

[@spud74]

Same, decided around October that NYE was to be my last and I've stuck to it, not missed it at all.

[@bkc587]

Yooo. Nice work Mike! I'm in the Miami area myself, where if you don't drink you are the creep in the club/bar/party. I did exactly what Mike did and killed the game in gains. Good Luck Mike!

[@skylerrobinson1870]

Just gave up alcohol for Lint, so I'm exciting to see the difference cutting out drinking on the weekends will make. I'm not sure if you've ever made a video about this, but if you haven't already it would be interesting to see you discuss your body recomposition process from where you started to what you would consider your best physique. Thanks!

[@luqmani]

Great vid - great advice, insight and honesty and not only for Instagram body builders but the level of trolling is not cool.

[@KillerGnutt]

I am doing sober February at the moment, definently feel a lot better on it. Will cut down quite a lot even after this month is over :)

[@shaune5169]

Been sober 4 months made alll kindsa gains

[@carolinab9556]

Wowwww !!!! What a cool message Mike!!! Probably this is your BEST video ever!!! And I agree with you a 110% Thanks a lot! And just keep it “ Just for today”. 😊👌

[@kanenas12]

i loved sooooo much the video you did with zac perna ! it was really fun … hope you ll do it again ! I was watching it when the notification for your new awesome video came !

[@italianjock63]

Mike I have not drunk alcohol since I was 29.? I got so plastered I felt horrible for three days. From then on nothing. Don’t miss it. You are maturing. Don’t need alcohol to have a great time mate.

[@NickinNashville]

How you gonna come our with this video no joke THE SAME DAY I’m admitting I’m an alcoholic and looking for help online and on KZbin ! Crazy timing ! Thanks for the video haha

[@paullawrence8667]

That’s why I go the gym at 10pm, by time you get home, get yourself sorted it’s nearly 1am. Cutting ale an bad eating habits, has saved me over a stone in weight, without needing to do intense cardio multiple times a week. 🤙🏻👌🏻

[@GimhanSithum]

Mike Always gives the right tips and speak directly 💪🏽

[@notyurbizniz5568]

You're awesome Mike. This is my best KZbin subscription.

[@caprisunsrgood]

Mike in his "worst condition" still looks better than 99.9% of us lmao

[@bengriffiths5096]

Nice one Mike ! Good down to earth video 👍👍👍

[@lloyd_and_harrys_worm_farms]

Last drink I had was on December 13th. Tomorrow is 11 weeks without alcohol - it is an absolute game-changer!

[@angelpajarillo]

Bloody brilliantly Mike the info , pragmatism and honesty it’s just what I needed to hear thank you so much

[@sukhmandersingh1242]

I do avoid alcohol and cola drinks completely, your video presentation is so cool.