When going natural, are you disappointed?

[Quadsweeps Sister]

Ughh. At this point your guys aren't getting me too excited for going natural. i was just on for 20 weeks and was planning on going natural for at least that much time again.

No need for disappointment. The disappointment for me lies within myself when I have any dependence on AAS to make me 'something...' I might not have been. As you read through some of the posts - I think the best advice lies between the lines where those who have gone without have still found happieness and results. Many said strength was better after or off - such as I had. Sometimes only the look is different, but the strength may be better. It all depends on the person, their dedication, diet, training and mental fortitude. 20 weeks is a lengthy time and maybe a rest is a good thing. Take care.
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"We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more."

 

[Tatyana]

I have always trained nattie, don't know any different.

Have absolutely no intention of ever doing gear.

I completely transformed my body in a year, and still getting bigger.

Learning to train smarter, eat better, use my natural hormone response.

I find this empowering, not taking performance enhancing drugs to do so.

People THINK I take steroids, I think that is a compliment



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[Tytan]

Never used, don`t know that I ever will, I`m 38 years old, 6 feet tall, 216 lbs w/ about 14 percent bodyfat. I`m not very big and when I have a shirt on I proly look pretty regular. When I`m training though, guys assume I`m getting ready for a comp or something because I have good definition and I can move some heavy weight. I think genetics play a huge roll in this if you are using or not. I think if you can do it naturally, you might have a better understanding of your body and of your own personal capabilities. Juicing will get you faster results, but obviously at a price. Either way, you need to focus on your overall health and not just appearance. Dissapointment may come when you hit a plateau, but that`s when you learn alot about your ability to train at a higher level. You should find a new way to push through, change things up and reach new goals. It may take longer, but so what. I would love to acheive the look I want for my body overnight, but thats not reality.

 

[markmark]

not when I was in my 20s, but now at 40 gear is the only way. the feel good high libido test. keeps me young and strong. I have stated on other forums that I will use test up to the last day of my life..

 

[blut wump]

I have always trained nattie, don't know any different.

Have absolutely no intention of ever doing gear.

I completely transformed my body in a year, and still getting bigger.

Learning to train smarter, eat better, use my natural hormone response.

I find this empowering, not taking performance enhancing drugs to do so.

People THINK I take steroids, I think that is a compliment



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I think that quite a few of us have been in this situation. One might even suggest that until those around you think that you're on gear then it's premature to be taking gear.

Of course, the rules change as one gets older and gear simply helps one to continue to feel human.

This is an old thread. I guess someone bumped it by voting.

 

[b fold the truth]

Due to serious health issues over the last few years, my doctor has suggested and monitors my AAS use.

It doesn't do miracles.

In the Summer of 2007 I was on and struggled with a 500 lb deadlift. I could not do a 220 lb log press..after doing a 340 previously.

Against my Dr's suggestions I went clean in August and since then I have hit a deadlift PR, Stone PR, Log PR (342 lbs) as well as a bodyweight PR of 291 (I was under 240 last year, and was forced feeding to keep it).

That being said...I have spent the day in the hospital and came home tonight for peace of mind. I'm going back in tomorrow, though, since I've been sick since Saturday.

At this point...the difference is health. It does help to keep me healthy, be a good father to my son and husband to my wife.

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

I have always trained/competed natty...but i admit in the last 2 competitions- the gals using did look amazing!! Its very tempting becuase i know the results would have me place higher in competitions.. but im not really up for the downsides, even tho there are fewer natural (drug tested)competitons on the schedule

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

I like this post. I like the way I look natural, but it pisses me off I'd like the way I look more if I were to go on. Not to mention natty comps can be more expensive to compete in and often get a lot less attention.

hey Nathan- good post! so this gal @ my gym is using winstrol & basically tells me if i "buy" it from her- I'll be more shredded @ my next comp!! LOL its so tempting, but I'll prob pass! she wil prob kick my ass at the next figure show! lol

 

[Nathan]

I will also say this:

People have been emulating what Schwarzenegger and those dudes started over 30 years ago for a while. But people generally ignore the fact that what made them successful in the first place was that what they were doing was *new*. People hadn't seen it before, hence their fascination and why they found it entertaining. Time for something new. And I don't know about the rest of you but I just don't see a future in chasing after the dream of being a 300lb bodybuilder @ 4% bf. I really hope those who are doing it can make it happen cause they are busting their fucking asses and I respect the shit out of that. But I also would like to see appealing alternatives for those who don't want that but still love fitness.

Thirty years ago or whatever, if you saw a magazine cover from say five feet away, you could tell who the bodybuilder was from his physique without even needing to see his face. Nowadays, even if you show me the dude's face I still have no clue who the fuck he is.

 

[2DIEZEL]

Whats natural ?