proposed scenario?

Lenny · Sep 21, 2007

Okay, lets say that you have chosen to stop competing as a bodybuilder or powerlifter or any other competitive sport. Do you think it is valid to stay on steriods or hormones, only exception is HRT, but besides HRT is there in other valid points other looking great. I suppose you could look pretty darn good natural if you train, eat, and rest properly? I know bodybuilding is a lifestyle because i love the sport, but just want to hear peoples thoughts on it?

Thanks

Dad · Sep 21, 2007

Many will, and have, dissagreed with this, but I think competiton is the only reason to assume the potential health risks (and in the U.S. severe legal risks) associated with using AAS. THis, as yuo point out, does not include legitimate, prescribed HRT.

Most use drugs to "look better" with no intention (or hope, due to genetic limitations) of competition. I could go on and on, but don't need to. The posts made on this, and any other muscle board make my point.

And, yes, I think virtually all of us are capable of squeezing more out of our diets and training!

oldfella · Sep 22, 2007

I agree with DAD. I have said this before, outside of HRT there is no reason to use aas for simple vanity or the "I wannabe bigger" mentality. If you are a state or national/international level competitor then the choice is up to you. But for just looking better and getting bigger I say, stop being lazy and bust your ass in the gym and eat a great diet! You will look as good as you want this way!!

terryd5150 · Sep 22, 2007

Yup.

Dad said:
.... I think virtually all of us are capable of squeezing more out of our diets and training!

I know I am.

violentmessiah · Sep 22, 2007

this is all opinion

and I'm not going to adopt an elitist attitude toward's the use of AAS.....
There are health risks associated with their use, but that it should be up to the individual to decide whether or not the risks are worth it or not. I'm not going to be like the government and even think that I'm capable of making a life choice for others. It's hard enough to get on HRT in some places that I don't even know if that would count. I wouldn't be willing to have my test at the bare bones bottom and hear my doctor say "you're within normal range" while my sex life would be dying and the wife might be thinking it's time to leave......side effects would be worth it then....
This is really a question relative to your experience and understanding of life where you are at. I know what I'd choose for myself under certain circumstances, things change depending on where you're "standing".

No, this isn't about me, just my thoughts on telling people what they can or can't OR what they should or shouldn't be able to do.

edge250 · Sep 22, 2007

oldfella said:
I agree with DAD. I have said this before, outside of HRT there is no reason to use aas for simple vanity or the "I wannabe bigger" mentality. If you are a state or national/international level competitor then the choice is up to you. But for just looking better and getting bigger I say, stop being lazy and bust your ass in the gym and eat a great diet! You will look as good as you want this way!!

i disagree with this statement........your justifying aas use for the goal of a plastic trophy, yet the guy who bust's his ass just the same and uses but chooses not to compete is simply vain or has a "i wannabe bigger mentality"

its an individual decision and no one shoud be judged. the legal status is rediculous and the health risks for an intelligent well read user are little to none.