Anabolic Steroids and the Martial Arts

[Big Johnson]

There seems to be a lot of bias here regaurding the use of anabolic steroids.

As an athlete, mixed martial artist, and person of good will, I can tell you that most of this bias is unfounded, verbal spaghetti.

A few examples are as follows:

1. Steroids are immoral
2. Steroids are unhealthy
3. Steroids are for retards

I'd like to address each of these statements in turn, giving you my opinion, based on years of training and experience.

1. Steroids are immoral:

Suggesting that the use of steroids is immoral is almost too humorous to even address. However, for those of you who agree with this assumption, stop and ask yourself what harm, say, Arnold Swarzenegger has done to all of us by using anabolics to build the body and career he has done so for himself. None. Rather, he has inspired millions to become more concerned with thier own physical health, rather than become the proverbial "couch potato" who neglects his or her own health to an early death.

2. Steroids are unhealthy:

This statement can be true, if the use of anabolic steroids becomes misuse. As with many things in life, including prescription medications, a balance can be attained which allows for one to reap the benefits while minimizing the risk involved. This balance can be difficult to attain, requiring self discipline, money, and research. But, to those who do attain it come the rewards; increased strength, increased muscle mass, decreased body fat, inceased self-confidence, and the list goes on.

3. Steroids are for retards:

This is the type of uneducated, biased response one who has absolutely no knowledge or experience with anabolics makes. I've known doctors, lawyers, police officers, teachers, technical professionals, and many others who use anabolics, but NO retards.

Now, if any of you would like to have an intelligent conversation regaurding the use of anabolics, please feel free to comment. I am also available via email and would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

- BJ

[MrPoopy]

Steroids are for retards.

[skibum77]

Good post i fully agree. Anything taken in moderation and using good common sense can be controlled and in the case of steroids the person using must be very knowledgeable about what he is doing to himself and not abuse it.

[Big Johnson]

Originally posted by MrPoopy
Steroids are for retards.

Prove it, retard.

[Grape_Ape]

Ok, your handle is Big Johnson.

[MrPoopy]

Well, Big Johnson, you are retarded and aren't you a steroid abuser? Aren't all these other dip shits from elitefitness also retarded steroid abusers? That's how I came to think retardation and steroid abuse went hand in hand.

[STEROIDABUSER]

and Mr. Poopy does not know jack!

[Big Johnson]

Poopy, I don't abuse steroids. First and foremost, I am concerned with being healthy. I have learned and strive not to use ANY substance to the point that my health is adversely affected, whether it be anabolic steroids or jelly doughnuts.

Can a person remain healthy taking anabolic steroids? Yes; a fact you seem unable to accept or refute.

I feel sorry for you, Poopy. You're attitude will not get you anywhere in life.