How bad is weed?

[4STRINGS]

how bad is it for a bodybuildeR? it doesnt really interfere with you physcially correct?

Takes away motivation. Send it to me for disposal.

[Wolfnatas]

Causes some kind of memory problem, but I forget what it was.

[stencil]

Seriously, though...

The smoke can inhibit oxygen intake and cause lung problems. You're probably not smoking a pack o' weed a day, but be careful with that, and make sure you get your antioxidants.

It can cause memory problems. At worst, you'd forget what day of your split you're supposed to be doing and you'll end up doing triceps two days in a row.

It can cause munchies. You could end up eating way more sugar and salt than you should be.

It has been shown to reduce testosterone levels and even cause manboobs in some people. Not what you want when building.

[benman2002]

Studies have shown that marijuana can lower testosterone levels in men. Testosterone controls hair and beard growth, development of the penis, muscle mass, and voice changes at puberty.

hmmmm...doesnt sound good for bodybuilding

[Zeroboard]

The only bad thing I can think of associated with it (and I can relate) is it can cause serious cases of the munchies, which can be deadly to a diet (you get really desperate when you get munchies) I used to eat like 7 burritos and mozzarela sticks with my friends all the time years ago when I used to smoke up.

[Steve]

smoked in moderation....I find it has no really bad side effects on me...careful with the munchies...sugar cravings..

Ever tried working out stoned?

[Steve]

Originally Posted by IronMan

Takes away motivation. Send it to me for disposal.

up in smoke kind of disposal

[amwxx]

i guess it just depends on who you are but i love to get high and lift.

[stencil]

I don't combine the two, but I love getting high on a day or night off and play some videogames, watch a DVD, or just hang out on the terrace. Lifting requires too much coordination for me to do it stoned.

Try not to get to point that you need to get stoned every night, though - that will lead to laziness and manboobs.

Originally Posted by stencil

watch a DVD

You gotta watch "Saving Grace". Funny, funny movie.....hehehehe

[4STRINGS]

good good from what im readin it doesnt do anything that harmful to a bodybuilder. Recently ive been doing it twice a week, not bad ehh?

[Jakanden]

Not that i am advocating weed smoking (I am avid anti-smoker of all kinds) but don't forget that Ahnold was toking up on Pumping Iron heh

[jay`]

Originally Posted by stencil

Try not to get to point that you need to get stoned every night, though - that will lead to laziness and manboobs.

I wouldn't say that this is "fact" at all. For quite a while (yrs) i smoked a fair lot, every night easy, and i never gained gyno at all ( no man boobs), i was the skinniest i ever was when i smoked (165 @ 8% -too small). I certainly think i feel healthier now that i have stopped for a considerable time, and although i think in moderation as everyone is saying it is fine, i however feel if i toke up again i'll slip back into my rut, so i avoid it completely.
Memory loss is negligible, if any, as far as i've noticed, however my motivation was much lower during that period, but i guess there would be exceptions to that rule as well, as i've seen mates not hindered at all.

[brakes]

Originally Posted by Wolfnatas

Causes some kind of memory problem, but I forget what it was.

LOL, wait, what was the question?