I Gave Him Fake Steroids For 100 Days
In a Nutshell
A creator convinced a natural lifter to take fake steroids for 100 days, achieving 7.5% body fat reduction (19.4% to 11.9%) and 8.7 pounds lean mass gain through optimized training, nutrition tracking, and placebo effect. The experiment demonstrated that proper training twice weekly, calorie tracking at a 2,300 deficit, and high protein intake produced steroid-level results naturally. Ray chose to continue natural training over real steroids due to health concerns about side effects and longevity.
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Ray contacted the creator via DM asking for help to start using steroids. When asked about his goal physique, Ray mentioned wanting to look like Hugh and Anatoli without becoming extremely huge. Despite never having taken steroids and not recommending them, the creator believed Ray could achieve his goals naturally.
The creator decided to give Ray fake steroids over 100 days. The goal was to produce such good results that Ray would no longer consider using real steroids. The experiment required Ray to believe the steroids were genuine.
Ray was required to sign a waiver that included a clause stating he was taking a placebo, though he was not supposed to read this section. Three monitoring tools were established: DEXA scans for muscle gain and fat loss measurements on day one, day 50, and day 100; blood work to measure testosterone levels on day one and day 100; and strength assessments on bench press, squats, and pull-ups.
Ray completed 16 pull-up reps during his initial strength assessment. The creator noted that Ray already possessed good size and questioned why he felt steroids were necessary to reach his goals. Ray expressed that he doesn't feel like someone who works out when wearing a shirt and wants to look better.
Ray expressed desire to maintain his current state but acknowledged risks when asked about fertility concerns. He stated his primary motivation was improving his body, though he found it difficult to justify the risks when framed in terms of having children.
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