Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Brad, Alberto, and Brian discuss how common drugs and alcohol can negatively interfere with your bodybuilding goals and what you can do to minimize their negative effects. What are Brad’s experiences with smoking weed and nicotine? What does Brian’s and Alberto’s relationship with and use of nicotine look like? Would Alberto say quitting drinking has been worth it? Can someone drink alcohol and still get shredded? Does a small amount of alcohol provide any health benefits? How can you consume alcohol and still stay on track with your goals? What are the pros of recreational drugs and alcohol? How does marijuana use affect progress? When are good times to get off caffeine/preworkouts? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode.
Timestamps:
0:00- Introduction
1:23- Brad’s experiences with smoking weed and nicotine
5:10- Brian’s and Alberto’s relationship with and use of nicotine
11:34- Alcohol
17:28- How to consume alcohol while still staying on track with your goals
28:40- Myths about alcohol
35:10- How marijuana use affects progress
40:58- Caffeine & Preworkouts
55:07- Be careful what you take!
1:02:26- Final thoughts
SELECTED LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Coaching By Team 3DMJ- 3dmusclejourney.com/coaching
3DMJ Podcast Episode #249: The Hidden Risks of Supplements- youtube.com/watch?v=0dxRo582uhM
Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- 3dmusclejourney.com/mass
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Alberto Nuñez - instagram.com/nunez3dmj
Eric Helms - instagram.com/helms3dmj
Brian Minor - instagram.com/bdminor
Brad, Alberto, and Brian discuss how common drugs and alcohol can negatively interfere with your bodybuilding goals and what you can do to minimize their negative effects. What are Brad’s experiences with smoking weed and nicotine? What does Brian’s and Alberto’s relationship with and use of nicotine look like? Would Alberto say quitting drinking has been worth it? Can someone drink alcohol and still get shredded? Does a small amount of alcohol provide any health benefits? How can you consume alcohol and still stay on track with your goals? What are the pros of recreational drugs and alcohol? How does marijuana use affect progress? When are good times to get off caffeine/preworkouts? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode.
Timestamps:
0:00- Introduction
1:23- Brad’s experiences with smoking weed and nicotine
5:10- Brian’s and Alberto’s relationship with and use of nicotine
11:34- Alcohol
17:28- How to consume alcohol while still staying on track with your goals
28:40- Myths about alcohol
35:10- How marijuana use affects progress
40:58- Caffeine & Preworkouts
55:07- Be careful what you take!
1:02:26- Final thoughts
SELECTED LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Coaching By Team 3DMJ- 3dmusclejourney.com/coaching
3DMJ Podcast Episode #249: The Hidden Risks of Supplements- youtube.com/watch?v=0dxRo582uhM
Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- 3dmusclejourney.com/mass
Thanks for watching The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪
SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/show/4E61iRCD1qSZUTRactySTj?si=kiONmQJqSaC3EWUncGgfsg
SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3d-muscle-journey-podcast/id1115048476
**3DMJ COACHING & COURSES: 3dmusclejourney.com/coaching
**APPAREL & MERCH: redbubble.com/people/team3dmj/shop
**FULL WEBSITE & BLOG: 3dmusclejourney.com
**FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
Team 3DMJ: instagram.com/team3dmj
Jeff Alberts - instagram.com/3dmj_godfather
Brad Loomis - instagram.com/3dmjcoach
Alberto Nuñez - instagram.com/nunez3dmj
Eric Helms - instagram.com/helms3dmj
Brian Minor - instagram.com/bdminor
