Nolvadex just helps to lower your estrogen levels(arimadex supresses estrogen production), it doesnt have anything to do with putting your body into an anabolic state. If you had very high estrogen levels for some reason then taking it might make you a little bit leaner but for the most part would be a waste of money for someone who has never altered their hormone levels. If your looking for an alternative to steroids your not going to find much. You could try prohormones but you'll get the same side effects with less gains and probably spend more money on them.