When you're accused

BC_Boy · 02-23-2009, 02:11 AM

I was just recently accused of roids. If it was just some yahoo who I can just brush off it is one thing but these accusations come from family, specifically my in laws. A lot of it stems from the fact they can't see that I look the way I do because I've adopted a certain lifestyle that requires dedication and discipline. How do I deal with this so they don't hassle me or my wife anymore?

F-111 · 02-23-2009, 04:47 AM

Ignore it mate. Srously i get it all the time from friends and family and randoms in the gym but it makes no difference what they think. As long as ur happy with how u look thats all that matters.

**moorey** · 02-23-2009, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BC_Boy

I was just recently accused of roids. If it was just some yahoo who I can just brush off it is one thing but these accusations come from family, specifically my in laws. A lot of it stems from the fact they can't see that I look the way I do because I've adopted a certain lifestyle that requires dedication and discipline. How do I deal with this so they don't hassle me or my wife anymore?

Get your wife onboard first, if she believes you and youve give her no reason not to. Tell the inlaws that you think a joke is a joke and they are not welcome no more if they continue to behave like they have ben doing. Alternatively go the other way say in a joking manner yer I use everything, cant even afford food or clothes I spend that much on gear.
People soon lose interest if they can see its not getting to you!
Ignore It, for the reasons above!
or be in their face, tell them you train hard to not look like a fat f*ck like them!
They all work, you just have to match the psychology of the enemy with one of the above or an alternative, but don't ever let them see its getting to you!

Mart001 · 02-23-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by moorey

or be in their face, tell them you train hard to not look like a fat f*ck like them!

best advice of the day Moorey! I can just picture the scene.

Are they being serious about the roids, IMO you can see the difference between the build of a natural builder to one who takes steriods. just say look theres a difference...

**mindstar** · 02-23-2009, 08:13 AM

Well, I'm not natural anymore...but I used to run into this (strangely now that i'm on, no one asks anymore...lol)

I used to just act like I was an infomercial and tell people that they should get on too...I'd tell them that I eat waht I want, don't go t the gym, drink and party and the juice does it all. Then I'd offer to hook them up. Done in the right way, you can make someone feel like an ass.

However, with inlaws, I saw just be straight with them. Tell them you understand their concern, and that even though most people would be insulted by such an accusation, you realize that they only ask because they care for you and their daughter and are actually giving you a compliment of sorts. Then tell them that your goal is a healthy lifestyle, because you've already got the girl, so there's no need for the juice.

**Thomas_Rivera** · 02-23-2009, 09:16 AM

Comerz · 02-23-2009, 10:31 AM

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**Kaboom** · 02-23-2009, 11:05 AM

Like someone said.Make out like its a joke.They will see that it doesnt get to you and think you must not be doing them.
I always say"damn if i was on steroids I would like to think I would be bigger than this"and outstretch both arms.

**mitbar** · 02-23-2009, 11:43 AM

lol i just laugh when they say that. my parents have asked me numerous times and i just laugh and say "you know it"!!! like said above by everyone else just take it as a compliment and that they are just ignorant on what kind of hard work and dedication it takes to get where you are.

tps154 · 02-24-2009, 01:41 AM

that sucks man, i think its kind of a compliment in a way, but obviously you dont want it to come from your in laws. just make up some absurd story and make it into a joke like eveyrone else said. it sucks when hard work cant be appreciated

**Zack** · 02-24-2009, 02:24 AM

People are crazy man... just let it roll off ya back.... cuz that's the only thing they're gonna be looking at when you're in the winner's circle... ur back

**fmoncas** · 02-24-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by moorey

Get your wife onboard first, if she believes you and youve give her no reason not to. Tell the inlaws that you think a joke is a joke and they are not welcome no more if they continue to behave like they have ben doing. Alternatively go the other way say in a joking manner yer I use everything, cant even afford food or clothes I spend that much on gear.
People soon lose interest if they can see its not getting to you!
Ignore It, for the reasons above!
or be in their face, tell them you train hard to not look like a fat f*ck like them!
They all work, you just have to match the psychology of the enemy with one of the above or an alternative, but don't ever let them see its getting to you!

Def. agree 100% with moorey!

gtcraigs · 02-25-2009, 03:04 AM

Hey man,
Do not worry about it. Same thing happened to me. Just remember that your dedication to lifting, nutrition, and your body in general is something that the masses can not understand. People who accuse you of steriods are most likely ones that have not spent time on there bodies and health. Keep up the good work!
BTW.. Are you on roids? = ]

blimp · 03-01-2009, 09:18 AM

If you're natural, take it as a compliment.

BC_Boy · 03-01-2009, 03:02 PM

Thanks for all the responses but this isn't just a case where they are making these accusations and I can joke about it. They are serious and claim they are concerned for my wifes well being and they won't be satisfied untill I get tested and it comes back negative

**moorey** · 03-02-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BC_Boy

Thanks for all the responses but this isn't just a case where they are making these accusations and I can joke about it. They are serious and claim they are concerned for my wifes well being and they won't be satisfied untill I get tested and it comes back negative

Tested! to prove what to whom? sorry but I make allowances for people everyday, but they have no right to put this kind of pressure on you, it between you and your missus and for me they either take your word or get the F*ck out.
People who trusted you wouldnt do this to you, so your better of without them. I dont care if they are inlaws, the only relationship and opinion that I would bother with is my missus!
If you roll over and do this, next time it will be something else, sometimes you just have to take the hard road and tough it out!

**chrispghmuscle** · 03-02-2009, 11:29 AM

Reverse psychology, I agree jim

exxtraa · 03-02-2009, 01:45 PM

most likely the occusions are made by young teens or older adults who are over weight and dont know much about healthy living. in reality they dont realize that by being like them (fat or skinny unhealthy) will hurt them more than a natural bodybuilder. they just dont get the hard work that goes into bodybuilding, so they assume if you are bigger than average and musclular that you are on roids comparing to their fat asses... and making a joking out of it is probably the easiest way to get away from it or just annoy them more.

exxtraa · 03-02-2009, 01:47 PM

haha they are asking you to get tested... you should ask them to give you their blood work to make sure the cholestorol and sugar levels are on par.. haha

BC_Boy · 03-02-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by exxtraa

haha they are asking you to get tested... you should ask them to give you their blood work to make sure the cholestorol and sugar levels are on par.. haha

Thanks extra I like this quote I'm definitely going to use it

exxtraa · 03-03-2009, 02:03 AM

no prob bc boy

luke_william · 03-08-2009, 12:20 PM

hey man i think most r right ignore it. but you know its kinda a comp. if you r natural but ppl think ur on roid you must be doing some thing right... i guess it would be hard to put up with the stress on your wife all you can do is reasure her and tell everyone else to come to the gym for a work out then they can shove the roid poo...

youngbodybuilder1020 · 06-30-2009, 01:56 PM

i like it when i'm accused of juicing, because than it lets me know that i look better than some of the guys that do juice and i'm drug free

Avril18 · 07-14-2009, 05:03 PM

lol im 5`6 and i weight 170lbs and im accused of roids lol wtf
no seriously just take as compliment when people say " wow man u look jacked are u on roids or something right?"

translate it to "wow man u look better than ever good job"

**True21** · 07-17-2009, 04:32 PM

When your accused you know your doing something right...

TylerDurden389 · 07-17-2009, 10:57 PM

No one's ever accused me, but they never believe me when I tell them I weigh only 140 pounds (maybe 143). I'm 5-2 btw.

**True21** · 07-18-2009, 11:02 AM

shii, Im on steroids without even training.

Thats how its like to be me. Im born with broad shoulders so off course I get a lot of mocking from people up over the years. Doesnt take much to be accused really..... Whats annoying though is how people are so God damn wrong all the time... I know pencil looking dudes who have juiced, who you couldnt tell has ever liftet a weight in his life... I also know BIG looking dudes who LOOK like they have liftet for 10-20 years, but who has never touched a weight or steroids in his life...

What Im trying to say is, you just never really know. Period!

Unless wer talking Mr Olympia bodys, when its quite obvious. But you should never judge a book by its cover, or spread out false facts/rumours. Word from the wise...

**HawaiianPride.** · 07-18-2009, 12:24 PM

^Very well put.

dieseld · 07-18-2009, 01:14 PM

steriods or not, if you understand diet and training, if you have average genetics at least-your going to accused of it with enough time training

**True21** · 07-18-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dieseld

steriods or not, if you understand diet and training, if you have average genetics at least-your going to accused of it with enough time training

Yeah.