Weekend Drinking and Workout Gains

Does drinking on the weekend ruin your workout from the rest of the week?

The short answer is: kinda. ​Here is the hard truth: Alcohol basically hits the 'pause'

button on muscle growth. ​First, it dehydrates you. And a dehydrated

muscle is a weak muscle. You can’t perform if you’re dry. ​Second,

and most importantly, it wrecks your sleep. You might pass out, but you don't actually get deep rest.

And remember: muscles grow when you sleep, not when you train. ​Plus, your body stops

burning fat to focus on burning off the alcohol. ​I'm not saying you can never have

a beer. Just don't complain if your results are slow. ​So,