Need your opinion about making a personal choice

[Superman]

Okay folks, I need some people to weigh in here. I have been an amateur body builder for a little while now. I eat the specialized diets, go the gym about 4 times per week, take supplements, etc. I don't know if there are any fellow lifters in here, but I am considering starting an anabolic steroid regimen.

Since we are all basically anonymous in here, I was wondering what you people think. I am aware of the potential side effects and I am aware of the benefits.

Opinions????

Thanks people.

[Kuja]

Opinions????

Thanks people.

Don't do it.

[Utsanomiko]

Look up 'Elite fitness', or 'EFitness' on this message board.

And take careful consideration what you say in this thread. I smell trouble a'brewing.

[Superman]

Look up 'Elite fitness', or 'EFitness' on this message board.

And take careful consideration what you say in this thread. I smell trouble a'brewing.

Ummm, am I missing something?

[Superman]

Look, I promise you I am not making trouble. Just asking for some opinions.

[Utsanomiko]

Well then, don't do it. It isn't worth it.

[Joe]

Probably not a wise course of action. Besides, you might grow boobs.

[Xenophobe3691]

Steroids make you a girl. Your brain confuses them with Estrogen, so...

That, and I could use some advice on weightlifting...

[Darth Wong]

am I missing something?

He's referring to an invasion of idiots from elitefitness.com (a steroid advocacy board) a while ago.

PS. Don't take them; they're toxic to your liver and kidneys and while they try to reassure you that your organs can withstand it in controlled doses, it's still a pretty shortsighted thing to do your own body.

[Superman]

Yes, from what I understand they are HELL on the liver and kidneys. Oh, while I love to lift and live the lifestyle, I don't consider myself to be one of the muscleheads. I do, however, want to get a "boost" and bulk up much more on certain parts of my body.

Vorlon, what advice were you looking for?

Thanks again, people.

[Colonel Olrik]

Opinions????

Keeping yourself fit, going to the gymn and leading an active life is one thing. Body building for the sake of it has little to do with it, specially when you're obsessed and start taking drugs. There are far more healthier things to do and where you can spend your time and money.

I do gymn three times a week, and mountain biking at the weekends. While I like to have muscles and work them, I can't understand the obsession with body building as an end to itself.

[Superman]

I understand what you mean. I am also very active in Tae Kwon Do, and I jog when I can. I agree with you, keeping fit and living an active lifestyle is enjoyable and has positive benefits.

[RedImperator]

Health risks aside, it seems like cheating to me.

[Superman]

heheheh...

A special is on TV now about body dysmorphic disorder.

[salm]

i agree (once again ) with red imperator. it´s like cheating.
i can respect body builders who manage to pump themselves up to uberhumans by training, but growing muscles by taking drugs is something everybody could do.

[Next of Kin]

I understand what you mean. I am also very active in Tae Kwon Do, and I jog when I can. I agree with you, keeping fit and living an active lifestyle is enjoyable and has positive benefits.

Then ask yourself why are you willing to risk your future health for a short term gain? Do you want to be fit or do you want to look good in front of others or the mirror. Are you are narcissist?

[theski]

I power lifted for college. I used roids for more than 2 years on and off. So here is a different perspective.
Good: They work let no one tell you different
They work like cortizone shots, no stiffness in your joints
You will gain muscle mass and lose body fat
You can train harder and more often, faster recovery

Bad: Shots suck, and pills are harder on your body
You will get acne and bitch tits unless you have a great endrocro
You will hate yourself inbetween cycles
Your liver will pay. I had to stop drinking for good after a bad liver test 2 years ago..
Good and bad your choice

[Superman]

sky, was it worth it?

[darthdavid]

Plus Roid rage. There is a good thing about shrunken testicles though. Small potatoes make the steak look bigger

[Superman]

LOL...

Yes, rage sucks. I have taken ephedra for a bit and that can even make me a little edgy. Fighting with my girlfriend sucks...

[theski]

Roid Rage is just an excuse for the weak minded.. You always can control your aggression if you want to.. It was worth it for what I was doing at the time.. Would I do it now No..

[Superman]

So how big did you get? Were you also dieting?

[theski]

I wasn't body building so "getting big" was not the thing. Getting strong was. It was more about specific weight totals, Bench, Squat, I only limited fat intake and increased protein intake..

[Zaia]

Ahh, Superman. We meet again.

Although I don't exactly body build, I do work out quite a lot (cardio, bikes, weights). It's usually by myself, but occasionally I go with friends. One of these friends used to feel really insecure when we'd do weights because he was a little on the skinny side, so he decided to go for the quick fix by taking steroids. Didn't tell me because he knew I wouldn't approve. Well, let's just say that they caused about ten times more problems than he had to begin with. It was a mess. Don't do it.

[Superman]

Yes, they are a health risk. I am looking for a "boost," but maybe this is the quick way out. Perhaps I should just keep to my routine and develop more naturally.