I don't want to make this a natural or steroid bashing hysteria thread.
BUT, it seems to me a lot of my fellow meathedz take some silly health risks to gain muscle.
I just got back from the dentist and had a permanent crown put on ( back left molar).
It went well, but reminded me, how much of a pain in the ass it is, to get medical procedures.
For example, a few years ago I tore my Achilles tendon and had surgery to get it reattached.
The doc was great, but the lengthy recovery process sucked ass.
I never want to go under a surgeons knife again or endure some serious medical procedure again.
I'm perfectly happy now , walking on a gym treadmill and lifting on (mostly) Hammer machines.
Ronnie Coleman was incredible, but seeing him endure painful , hip and joint surgeries makes me cringe.
Along with the health risks is the $$$ pissed away on various potions and drugs.
I trained with an old gym bro, who took out a 2nd mortgage to fund his drug cycles for national contests.
He did ok, but missed turning pro and left competing feeling bitter.
Most thought he was hardcore ,but I secretly thought he was a dumb ass for doing it.
Over the past 15-20 years, I've wondered IF I should have given more to bodybuilding.
Today, I reflect back and am pleased I did it mostly on my own terms with few long term regrets.
Your thoughts?