In the world of bodybuilding, what does it mean to be “natural”? In today’s episode, Andrea, Eric and Alberto, sit down together to discuss what it means to be drug-free, and why each of them chose this path.
What is the typical drug-free timespan required by most natural organizations? What is the group’s stance on the concept of “lifetime-natural”? What is one of the primary reasons why people who have used in the past, or are currently using, try to sneak their way into natural competitions? Should people on hormone-replacement therapy be allowed to compete in natural organizations?
Along with the above topics, the group also dig in on a more personal level, looking at Eric’s early lifting days, the story of how Alberto at one point purchased pro-hormones, and what it feels like to be accused of not being natural.
Selected Links from this Episode
WADA Prohibited list 2017: https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/2016-09-29_-_wada_prohibited_list_2017_eng_final.pdf
What have natural lifters achieved? (3DMJ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHjxH9rTAdU
The “Natural” Bodybuilding Controversy (3DMJ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4mMGpChhD4
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I loved this episode! (Well, I love them all to be honest.) I echo what Andrea said re: the femininity aspect of staying natural but the other big one for me is that I am *very* emotional, and while I’m getting better at improving my responses and reactions.. adding hormones to that? No. I think it could be a recipe for disaster.
I’m so happy you loved it, Laura!
You’re “very” emotional state is probably a great reason to stay away from complicating it further lol
Thank you so much for sharing! As that is actually something I had not quite considered before, myself.
-AV