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Steriods

Hi, im a 17yr old lad and i have been thinking about taking steriods. I am quite fit and active, and i eat alot! but i never put any weight on...i mean ever, i have weighed about 9-10st for about 4 years now. I have large legs muscles, but my arm muscles are tiny, i was thinking of taking some steriods so that i could build my arm muscles and chest muscles up more

But i have heard many people say its a bad idea to take steriods. Can you tell me what you think becuase i dont want to do it if its going to cause me any harm!

I have tried doing exercisies with my arms like press ups and chin ups but they never seem to work!! please help

Reply 1

"Steroids can cause serious health problems. Many changes take place inside the body and may not be noticed until it is too late. Some of the effects will go away when steroid use stops, but some may not."

"Possible side effects for males and females include the following:

High blood pressure and heart disease
Liver damage and cancers
Stroke and blood clots
Urinary and bowel problems, such as diarrhea
Headaches, aching joints, and muscle cramps
Nausea and vomiting
Sleep problems
Increased risk of ligament and tendon injuries
Severe acne, especially on face and back
Baldness"

is it worth it?

Reply 2

steroids would be a retarded idea. other than the health risks, the expense, etc they won't do much because what you are doing is complete crap.

the problem lies with what exercises you are currently doing: pressups and chinups, they ain't gonna do anything. get a gym membership and some whey protein.

Reply 3

what are whey protins?

Reply 4

Just say no...

Reply 5

Anonymous
what are whey protins?

you don't know what protein is yet you wish to take steroids?