Fitness & Wine

It’s Jan 3, 2011 and I’m working on my New Year’s resolution to be more fit. Apparently everyone else had the same resolution because the gym was packed tonight. In the mean time my dinner is in the Crock•Pot and my thoughts turn to what should I pair with my roast beef? Yes roast beef not a protein shake or steamed veggies. I’m 45 and very much a meat and potatoes guy and i like protein shakes.  Here lies my struggle with wine and fitness. I really want a protein shake to help build muscle but I also want a glass of wine to compliment my dinner. Those who know me know I drink wine and work out and i stay moderately fit so where’s the struggle? Well how can I enjoy wine with a protein shake. I mean I’ve never seen that combination in a wine write up. Ok so I drink the protein shake before I work out, problem solved right? But what about the effects of alcohol on muscle building?  There have been several articles on the subject. Some say you shouldn’t drink any alcohol if you are serious about muscle building. So where do I find my happy place between enjoying the muscle growth I expect to see from all my work outs and the effects of enjoying a glass of wine my dinner. Moderation is key, so I only have one glass of wine after my work out and sometimes I don’t even drink the whole glass. I take vitamins and protein daily so hopefully it all comes together and does my body good.

I’m not an expert on wine or health so I want know how do you balance fitness & wine?

References:
http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_200/218_fitness_tip.html

http://www.bodybuildingsecretslive.com/effects-of-alcohol-on-muscle/

http://www.thefactsaboutfitness.com/research/alcohol.htm

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