anyone feel like they're cheating?

[Goldprospector]

you wont get many honest responses to this because most are so into their gear and in denial.

This is bullshit!
The only way that I feel like I have cheated....I cheated myself for not have tried AAS while I was in my late 20's instead of late 30's.
Either way, the honest answer is NO!!! I work very hard to get what I have!!!

 

[Stacemranger]

sorta... yes I do.

you wont get many honest responses to this because most are so into their gear and in denial.

I'm in no denial of what I do. I know I can harm my body, but I do it anyway just to better myself. As long as the side effects I get(which are minimal at best; I take low dosages) can be kept under control, then what's the big deal? I look better and feel better now than I ever have in my entire life. I love the feeling and look forward to more of it.

 

[hawaii50]

I'll be honest. YES, i felt guilty, so i stopped my current cycle (which happens to be my first one. lol) only after 2 weeks, and have decided to get where i want naturally. I'm not attempting to berate anyone, this is just how i feel.

I'll think i'll go through w/ a cycle after my natty test drops.

 

[Lab_Wizard]

This is bullshit!
!

its ok bro, i expected responses like this

 

[stuck]

I don't subscribe to the "cheating" theory, since that's the attitude perpetuated by the mainstream, uninformed media. You don't sit on your couch eating potato chips, stick a needle in your ass and get huge.

It comes down to the individual and their feelings. If you get more satisfaction out of doing things the natural way, then go for it. If you prefer to go the chemical route, more power to you.

We hypocritically use "legal" substances like beer or cigarettes to attain a certain state of mind all the time. I use coffee every morning to get me going. The concept is all the same, I think it's attitude of the society we live in that influences our feelings on it.

 

[blut wump]

When I first tried creatine I did kind of feel "muscles in a bottle" when I came off for two weeks and then went back on. Then again, I remember feeling better when I first took ginseng.

Where do you draw the line? I've given up on the whole concept. If you compete in something which says that AAS is cheating then you're cheating otherwise who gives a monkeys bum?

 

[flyin j]

anyone feel like theyre cheating to the point that they stopped juicing just because of that? has anyone felt that the muscle isnt "real"-for lack of a better word, or the muscle is OH TOO REAL to have those feelings....?
does anyone feel that they arnt on the same level as someone who is the same size naturally? i guess thats what i meant by real/fake.

when i started lifting iwas 6'3 180 skinny and i wanted to be 250 huge naturally because i always had something against the "juicers" but when i finally made it to 250 naturally with average bf no gut or anything i didnt look like i thought i would so i started a huge 2 month cycle and realized its no big deal its easy (did feel a little fake) when on cycle but when i got off thats when the real work started i felt fake for a while but after 3 months of busting my ass to keep my gains i dont feel so bad because most of the guys in my area will juice then not want to work to keep it like i did, so even if you juice as long as yoiu work hard who F'N cares

 

[JoNeS]

Absolutely not! I've only done 2 cycles of gear, both relatively low-dosed. And I did not gain the insane amount of muscle I thought I would gain by using steroids.

There are still alot of people that are bigger than me in my gym.

I used to think that people who used AAS where big time cheaters, but after my experience, I've found that it aids to your physique to an extent. But its not magic, and you have to work for your muscle via diet and training.

 

[2lunatics_ina_rubber_room]

We don't consider it cheating nor do we feel even the slightest guilt about AAS use. There is alot of hard work and science that goes into every aspect of the lifestyle. Lets face it the chemicals help but they are not MAGIC at all, like others have said. I'd be willing to bet that most folks on this board work pretty damn hard to get the gains they have and should feel good about their dedication and hard work.

Guilt is certainly a functional human emotion. Guilt allows us to "check" our behavior. It has a place. However, western culture is also "very guilt ridden". Anyone who has "lost" their religion knows exactly what we mean ! So, let us go out on the limb here an expose ourselves to criticism by saying that if you have stopped AAS use because you feel guilty than your guilt is misplaced (no offense meant at all) Don't by into socially imposed guilt about AAS use by an under educated society. Use AAS responsibly, embrace the fitness lifestyle, and above all enjoy the myriad of benefits afforded by science

Of course thats just our opinion

 

[flyin j]

sorta... yes I do.

you wont get many honest responses to this because most are so into their gear and in denial.

2 years ago i would have agreed with you completely but not after growing up a little bit and not being so immature i totally agree with stuck's post #15 on this thread.