Thoughts on Steroids

First off, all I know about anabolic steroids is... well, not much at all.  I do not use anabolic steroids and do not wish to do so.  But if you choose to incorporate it into your lifestyle, then to each his/her  own.  I believe that anabolic steroids is unnecessary unless you have hit the ceiling of your natural potential and you desire nothing more than to surpass that ceiling.  It is rare that your everyday gymrat and amateur bodybuilder have experienced a peak in natural potential.  I would say slim to none.  But that is the beauty of a natural bodybuilder's lifestyle, to push the envelope.  Not only does your nutrition and training have to be on point, which can take years, decades, or even a lifetime of trial and error to discover the optimal plan for your body; but the length of time invested in that optimal nutrition and form of training that will bring you to the next level.  Anabolic steroids, like supplements, are just accessories-extra credit.  If nutrition and training are not maximized in your regimen, then the rest simply does not matter.  Can you achieve an amazing physique based solely on nutrition and training?  Absolutely.  Can you achieve an amazing physique based solely on anabolic steroids and supplements?  Absolutely not.  I frequently ask myself, "can my nutrition and diet be any better?"  "Can I train harder?"  The answers to both those questions is an unequivocal 'YES'.