Bigorexia: Never Big Enough

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Comment Below : Which phase are you currently in?

[@Mythomagick]

I think I am in Phase 3. I am in college right now and I keep comparing myself to others. I look at other people and I wonder, "They must be on something because their so defined and look so much better than me!" I even considered taking gear. I didn't even know that I had this until you posted this. I love working out and I want to make the best physique with this body I have. Thank You! Edit: Me no spell and grammar good.

[@gonzalol4157]

I think Im in 4, Its pretty frustrating because I just injured my back so I cant do deadlifts, but your video really helped me take things easier.

[@DeadliftDarrell]

Could you enable subtitles please? I love your videos man, keep them coming.

[@BRODERVEVO]

Imma take steroids

[@timg4444]

Tyrus Nelson go talk to them, most people are happy to guide you if you’re trying to make progress. Just be ready to put in the work

[@BackGuy]

I think Phil's gut might have this, it just never really gets big enough

[@AHaber007]

Idk why people cant be srs for once. Smh.

[@appeabbe7199]

@@AHaber007 lol stfu kid

[@walidghariani9415]

Anders Gjellan I genuinely believe that you have bigorexia at phase 5, from the fact you are so addicted to BB videos, dropping comments seconds after every new video on any BB channel and looking at your photo. Good luck

[@Fordo11789]

Bro you got a good fuvking back

[@daanstroo867]

LOL

[@AleQuag]

Bonus stage = getting more body compliments from dudes than from girls lol

[@christaylor7916]

LOL True

[@arakewithinternetaccess4378]

*sHit*

[@adidas4785]

QUAG but when you stop hearing “hey you’re looking big man” you’ll start feeling weird

[@harpindawg7456]

I have been working out for 47 years, so I've seen a few things. You have really nailed it with this article. You are very wise for 25. Congratulations on not taking up the gear. Aim for longevity.

[@tarikd9449]

Agreed

[@alisafeerhyder1994]

Yooo 47 years(48 now i guess) can I get some basic advices

[@syfsonkupskowicki5326]

I have a question: I'm 38 now.In younger years I didn't train a lot, just ocassionaly,cause it wasn't needed .Now,more often then ever,I'm thinking about regular trainings. Of course my body have some damage from works,so I maybe not able to train like a teenager. And all I wish to achieve I wish to achieve naturally. So,the question is: Can I develope a physique that looks muscular in my age without juicing?

[@TheBcoolGuy]

@@syfsonkupskowicki5326 Athlean-X has a good video on the topic. The answer is yes. You can get ripped even starting in your fifties, but not quite as much as if you start in your teens.

[@johnkylem2033]

@@TheBcoolGuy What if you started around age 9, trained for around 4 months, Stopped for ten years, and started around age 19 again? How much potential do think I lost?

[@onemoresi]

The day you start lifting is the day you'll feel forever small.

[@kingcomiskey6379]

onemoresi so true

[@schoob4822]

I was so much more confident before I was lifting. I’m not not confident anymore, but it is humbling to know how small/weak you are relative to some of these other guys.

[@chasedreamsgetgains1825]

onemoresi couldn’t have put it better

[@MW-ir3cc]

Sorry that that was your experience. I enjoyed getting fit and staying fit.

[@noyce714]

I've heard before.

[@michaelbohn3670]

I love the rich piana photo at the end, a classic victim of bigerexia...

[@kojack635]

RIP Rich Piana

[@fabiboiii]

Rich Panini

[@christaylor7916]

@Uncle Freddy lol

[@Quitarstudent]

@@fabiboiii rich piňata

[@dafoo3737]

Nick's Teaching and Informing

[@chrisr546]

People would take this topic as a joke.....but it's so damn true ....I have been training since 7 years now with a well balanced diet....I always wonder why people & my friends compliment me by saying..."Hey bro!! You are so muscley and big" and even my family members compliment me about my physique...but deep down inside me I always feel that this is not enough & this doesn't satisfy me/ my physique is not at the level(more big & ripped) that I want it to be. Trust me....it's just so bad.

[@RahulSingh-rm3lu]

True

[@JohnQTaxpayer.]

The question I would ask is what is your need to be bigger? Many people would be ecstatic to have what you acquired after a long period of time. And the second question would be is why will gaining more help benefit you?

[@STEM2049]

Same here! I get compliments all the time but in my mind I still see a skinny guy in the mirror. I was 115lbs when I graduated high school so I’ve always had body image issues so I’m always trying to get bigger and bigger

[@maysham6096]

same thing man! i dont know it saddens me

[@sokratesteron5845]

A Friend of mine had the same issues He started kickboxing and he got over it because know he wants to improve his fighting skills(which is not dangerous because you don't take auf Chemicals to support your training

[@dragonfist25]

Yup I went through every stage. This is the best explanation I've heard about this.

[@maysham6096]

yea man

[@lucasmejia3033]

@@maysham6096 same hir

[@ahanuabedanu6798]

Yes this video explains it very well!!

[@rileysinclair5980]

Can't have muscle dysmorphia if you don't have muscles!

[@bonob0123]

yep getting to phase 3 would be great as soon as I get off my ass

[@WMPEXFBTLZYH]

Gotta confuse the muscles right babe?! 😂

[@fi4re]

The sad part about muscle dysmorphia is that everyone who has it feels like they don't have muscles.

[@khirulaminur]

Well said!

[@woodlefoof2]

Sounds like you have muscle dysmorphia

[@theajayy2258]

I gained 11kg (24 lbs) in half a year, and i only noticed my insane transformation after looking at progression pictures. I actually had no idea how much I changed

[@Shirls]

Rejection AKA injection

[@rotmgdabeatz]

Shirls so you are into bodybuilding other than party commentaries

[@TaiPassionGP]

All examples that he show they took that step

[@oplastkill7350]

Idk why this made me laugh hard af 💯😂🤣

[@LegendMuscle]

Definitely injection

[@BrettMaverick]

Damn dude, this was insanely accurate. I'm currently in acceptance faze because its healthier, more freedom, and people generally are more attracted to the natural aesthetic physique.

[@ryanmichaelpower]

Frickin love you Brett and I love how all my favourite KZbinrs interact with each other 😊

[@TheBoon14]

Nah you're living in denial if you think natty physiques look better than Jeff Seid's, Logan Franklin etc. And more freedom? What?

[@shubhamthorat2314]

Brett Maverick hey bud ...This was insanely accurate. ...!!!! 😂😂😂👌👌

[@TheBoon14]

@searcher Lol no but I'm not talking about physiques like that. I'm talking about Jeff Seid and Logan Franklin, Zyzz etc. God-like physiques.

[@xavdest5481]

That last point can't be overstated.

[@Simnettnutrition]

This is way too true! I'm definitely wrestling with the acceptance phase right now. I had better get used to these gains!

[@2494Andy]

your already on them you clown

[@unitalianoalosangeles9662]

Simnett Nutrition Oh come on dude ahahhaa, your physique is fucking amazing

[@JustBGunn]

A vegan legend

[@sniffingdogartofficial7257]

Dang dude, didn't expect to see you here. Met you at the Bristol Vegfest. I guess you could incorporate more typical body building into your routine if you want to get bigger? I understood you tended to use callisthenics (or like 80 or 90% callisthenics) in your training?

[@shubhamthorat2314]

Simnett Nutrition hey dude just came here to say HI 👌😁💟

[@Hemestal]

Yeah, I went through some of those phases. My best friend always made fun of my body, I wasn't fat, just built like a baked potato. He insisted that I joined his gym until one day I said "ok, let's do it" So he starts teaching me some basic routines and I keep going to the same gym for about 7 months without giving too much thought into it, I just wanted to lose some weight and get leaner. So, one day I get out of the gym and some girls walking by, turned at me and gave me that flirty smile and I suddenly realized that not only I was leaner but much more muscular than I was only a year ago. Suddenly I was doing bench offs with my mate, arm wrestling, etc. Getting stronger became part of my life. So, I was in pretty good shape but the posters on the gym's walls always haunted me. "how did they get so big?" , "what I'm I doing wrong?" and after talking to a trainer, he told me that I just plateaued and that the bigger guys in the gym were all on gear. That really devastated me because I was pretty ignorant about how to get huge and when I realized I just reached my limit and that gear was the only way to continue progressing I actually went into a 2 month depression period. After that just said fuck it, I'm not going to get on gear and now I just aim to stay lean, keep my beach body and after a while, the depression was gone, the pressure was off and I just continued on like the idea of taking steroids never crossed my mind. But it did.

[@r0354]

I had this the same but I'm skinny

[@vincentgunnarsson9880]

Hemestal I PROMISE you didnt reach your genetic plateau after one year of working out

[@RussianConnection22]

You know, Nick... I've been watching your videos for years and have never commented once. I really enjoy the quality and consistency of your content, and this video made me want to write a couple of things. Firstly, I completely agree with this video, and though I've never considered taking gear, I have seen myself go through these stages, so thank you for bringing this up; especially mentioning your audience is younger, because the kids need to hear these things (I'm 30). Secondly, at the end of this video I thought to myself there is only one person who I know who remained absolutely adonis-like till they passed; and that was Serge Nubret. Your video on Serge was exceptional, and he is literally the only specimen (besides Herschel Walker - not a bodybuilder but jacked) that I can imagine who remained shredded till the end. Anyways, thanks for all of your dedicated hard work; this channel brings the light to bodybuilding!

[@DianeJennings]

Why do I enjoy these videos so much? Im not a bodybuilder? Really well put together though

[@wahmodijiwah4201]

Diane Jennings you look stunning

[@turtletramp]

I'm not either. It's the way Nick speaks so clearly and informatively I enjoy.

[@mrflood1005]

Diane Jennings maybe you have a jones for bodybuilders.?.

[@lurchlogan]

Cute though, really well put together!!😉

[@wernersunkel]

@@wahmodijiwah4201 you must be blind lol

[@nuclearnimbus1112]

Gotta think you have a small body to confuse the body RIGHT BABE?

[@omalley16]

Good morning goddammit!!!!

[@freestate208]

I just read that in Elgintensity's voice. Awesome!

[@isaacl1927]

Yea thats what im saying if you push yourself to get a crazy mr Olympia physique you will get in the best shape of your life so muscle dysmorphia is good in a way

[@GhoulGrundle]

I found myself comparing my physique to those shown in the video lmao

[@PedroHenrique-nj3fk]

Me too

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

I didn't even try to comparing because my body literally looks likes a sack of shit compared to them.

[@T0YCHEST]

I live inside your house u just compared it cause u deduced ur body is worse 🤷🏽

[@lunhing5308]

I feel like I'm getting smaller but everyone says I'm huge time for a 8 hour arm workout

[@Xerxez22]

😂

[@ManuelGrossi]

Gotta confuse everyone,right babe?

[@SS-mk4sn]

OH NO

[@jimbeam3923]

Nick it sounds like your telling my biography here

[@joeldavis28]

Right? Get out of my head Nick!!!

[@jeanvizueta1617]

Nick's Strength and Mental Health.

[@ts1090]

Really hit the nail on the head here Nick. I've seen nothing but quality videos from what you've been bringing this past year, keep it up bro!

[@kutumaurus8204]

I went through all of these phases at almost the exact time period in my life that you did in yours. When I reached stage 5, I actually began to research which performance enhancer I was going to use. You see...I had "rejected" my limitations and wanted to take more "drastic" steps as you say. I decided to use HGH and was investigating methods to get it. One day I was laying in my bed in my college dorm and I had a long talk with myself. I asked myself, "what is the end game here"? "What are you trying to do"? "Are you willing to kill yourself for this?" After this long talk, my thinking turned toward "acceptance" and I just concentrated on filling out my body the best I could. That was over 20 years ago and I have never touched any sythetic hormone, roids, performance enhancers etc. Nice video

[@joko1996]

I'm 18 and have only been working out for about 3 years but I definitely feel like I'm in the comparison stage, I went from absolutely loving myself to doubting myself very quickly.

[@rionn2]

Nicks philosophies and theories.

[@tombrady3710]

This touches a lot of lives. One of your best videos yet 🙌

[@Autiosti]

I must be the only one with a kind of reverse bigorexia. When I look myself at the mirror I see my physique as a lot bigger than it is. But when I take a picture, it reveals what a skinny stickman I really am.

[@balshiferul]

that means you never workout more than 3 months

[@daniloking223]

anorexia

[@mediocreman6323]

First of all: I am absolutely not into bodybuilding (as you might tell by me being 1.85m/66kg - 6'1"/147lbs), but I can absolutely relate to that, because I went through the same process, albeit in endurance sports/running, a sport I always liked and did in one way or the other, but some day I started running against the clock, and I got up to an average speed of 13km/h (8mph) I could keep up for at least an hour, but after a while I realized it completely took the fun out of it. Now I go running for an hour or two every couple of days just because I enjoy it and I love the positive effects it has on my health. So yeah, it takes quite some self discipline to _not_ try to go as big/fast/high/heavy as possible, but in the end, it is the way to go. Videos like this are the reason why I subscribed. Keep up the good work!

[@charliekp6534]

Same here, I've only been running about a year, but was enjoying it more and doing timed park runs, signed up for my first marathon (cancelled now though due to the virus) etc. Loved trying to improve. Quickly realised that that's just nowhere near as fun as taking it easy, going for long comfortable runs where I enjoy to process so much more vs. trying to improve.

[@Tjulfar]

I think the outcome of stage 5 also has a lot to do with the genetics of the specific person. There are people that can get huge and pretty ripped while staying natural and there are people that will look pretty shitty even at their natural limit. so If you have good genetics already i think it's way easier to stay natural.

[@PATthe13EAST215]

Good video nick! This topic isn’t discussed enough. I feel like most people think only women can have body image issues.

[@elijahsymington5343]

Videos are always created at the perfect time, just finished my first course yesterday, I’ll definitely take this vid into consideration when I start seeing the decrease in mass

[@Tjulfar]

I think the vast majority of ppl starts to work out to look better. But everyone needs to understand that eating good and healty foods and training naturaly equals to a strong natrual body. It's harder to build muscle no doubt but is it really worth sacrificing your health to just look good for a few years. I'm arguing that if you train natural you can maintain your physique much longer even all the way to old age than if you would be taking gear.

[@daynight4087]

Very true man I agree

[@ath3rish1spid49]

U need 2 take it urself, otherwise u cant form a proper opinion on it. U cant just say is it worth it 2 look good 4 a few years... There is much more 2 it than that

[@Tjulfar]

@@ath3rish1spid49 I'm working out naturally since i'm 15/16. And i have friends taking gear. One of them has failing kidneys now at just 32. Because he bought tainted stuff. The other already had 2 pec tears. Both lost heir physiques. Of course both of them were way bigger at their Peak than i will ever be but I'm still going strong in the gym withoug any health issues while they have severe health problems. Of course you can take gear and never be injured or never have health problems but you are still increasing the risks when you take gear and is that really worth it ?

[@mattybhoy6522]

Agree. There is absolutely no reason to go on gear if you aren't competing at a high level. Bodybuilding is a lifestyle that should benefit your health not hinder it

[@karllippiatt4728]

After 15 years of training 6 days a week your clueless

[@mark60123]

Nick, this must be one of your most relevant and eloquent videos to date. You some up Bigorexia, its phases and effects in a way that is very easy to understand and relate to especially steroids being a nonsustainable trip that can become addictive. This video should be mandatory watching for all young teens getting into the iron game so they understand the pitfalls that lay ahead down the iron road. You are positioning yourself as one of the most level-headed, honest, and easy to relate to bloggers in the sport and a positive role model. Bravo! The sport needs more people like you getting involved by telling it like it is. Thank you.

[@ConspiracySundays]

8:41 man putting rich at the end was powerful

[@benmader66]

Death Grips yea

[@goodenstuff]

This is probably the best video you’ve ever made. Everyone who lifts should watch this

[@jonasmoden8446]

Your story sounds exactly like mine Nick. I’m 21 right now and about a half year ago I just fully accepted that I like who I am. Now I train for myself and I can say that with confidence.

[@sadpothead8678]

Jonas Modén when did you start training?

[@beardman6600]

you start out skinny or fat and then you become forever too small

[@fitnesscafe9289]

been through all of this .. your channel is helping many youngsters to make the right choices .. just keep up the good work brother

[@itsthereal6667]

This is so true, body builders don’ t really inspire people anymore. It gives you a want to get bigger, but makes you feel inferior even if they r usin roids

[@leonardoL1997]

This is the most accurate thing I’ve seen

[@kurtbarlow9917]

Nicks strength and Educational training 👍🕶 spot on !

[@Mobilemonstercoca]

I never noticed anything to do with the body building world till I stumbled into your channel. Now I'm in love with it!!! Its wonderful how you brake everything down.

[@johnhammett7311]

This video floored me, I never thought I had body dysmprphia since I always heard Dom joke about it, but since you broke it down, my fitness journey fits every single one of these. I think I saw this at the right time when it comes down to accepting or rejecting. Thanks Nick.

[@zstrode.8953]

NICKS LIFE AND REALITY

[@milosterzic81]

This hits too close to home

[@GreenOnions6]

The day you started lifting is the day you became forever small. Dom

[@sandro9152]

Hahaha well said

[@seyerus]

Jamie Lor very true!

[@joeldavis28]

So true

[@thechilledcat2861]

Honestly one of your most interesting videos because it tackles a genuine problem that a lot of people eventually face when gaining muscle. Would love to see more videos like this!

[@NickChase]

This is the best video you make. Actually the best video on KZbin about fitness and bodybuilding.

[@berner]

I first experienced bigorexia when I watched porn for the first time.

[@JigneshPatel-rp1my]

Nick you are really more matured for your age you have explained it so beautifully Love from India.

[@jaimesalazar3727]

Daddy long neck is safe from bigorexia

[@Splatria]

Underrated comment

[@quinnrafferty4635]

He suffers from longerexia

[@wahiedali5941]

Nick you up did yourself man. This video is spot on. I know all the phases and went through it. This video should be watched by everyone and I believe this video will be one of the big hits and others will copy your idea. Good work.

[@nikitapearson5509]

I have never seen a video like this but wow, no bs, just straight to the point and very very informative. Cheers nick

[@srinivasamuralidhar6325]

I have been following you for a long time now and I really think this was by far the best video you have done..please do videos of this kind more👍👍

[@PleaseDoNotDoThis]

Could Phil Heath's Gut have Bigorexia?

[@shawnh.2334]

you win

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

lol

[@the_alpha1111]

Please Don't Do This. 😂😂

[@QuinnCoulombe]

Wow this video really hit home.. I believe that most lifters (including myself) have or are currently going through these phases.. stay *_natural_* my friends!

[@comedylondon6306]

And what phase are u going through right now????

[@QuinnCoulombe]

ComedyLondon Acceptance

[@franciscoadame8460]

Man bro I am 28 now and I can tell you that I have gone through all these stages from my teen years until now. Like you I was part of that Ronnie/Jay era before bodybuilding blew up on a social media scale. Right now I’m in a mental rut, dealing with personal and family issues. Thanks for this.

[@mikeolejniczak1219]

Nicely said nick, I started bodybuilding at 15, I'm now 53, I've had 8 surgeries putting me back together, there is one more phase that I deal with as well, I have used gear off and on my journey in this amazing sport, and I have become for many years now big Mike in the gym and answer questions after questions in the gym to the beginner , so I have not been able to let go of the gear because I have built this image of, ( that's the big dude I was telling you about ), and feel the need to stay this way for ego alone, and will have to take trt probably the rest of my life, I'm still healthy and blood work is still fine , once in awhile my liver enzymes get a little high, after all these years this is all I know. Great channel nick, never miss a video.. stay healthy, mike.

[@deonrobbertse4494]

This was really well done! Surprisingly related to this... I'm at the Acceptance stage

[@pruga20]

After 5. phase you get once again to phase 1. but this time with anabolics. You are insecure with new gains, bloated face, acne, sweating, than 2. phase is confidence with first cutting and clean eating and winning local competition. In phase 3. you start to compere yourself with other amateur bodybuilders and want to become pro bodybuilder. In 4. phase you start abusing a lot off anabolics to become pro. In 5.phase you accept that you will not become pro and just cycle some test dbol all year and competing maybe on national level or classic physique or you just get some guru and abuse more anabolics, gh, insulin, prptides and you become pro or you die

[@brucepower3429]

Nah this isn't it..

[@LiftHead1]

bruce power he tried 😂

[@alialquriqchee6262]

This is when you start realizing that genetics is almost everything in this game

[@pruga20]

bruce power I am 5' 10 , 210 lbs dried as fuck on stage. My friend is ifbb pro with 260 lbs. We all have bigorexia. We are all fucked up in head. Bigger bodybuilder, bigger idiot. When i lost bigorexia one time in life I didnt get a fuck how i look. I was normal person. No muscle, no training , I didnt give a fuck. Bodybuilding has nothing to do with health, natty or not same shit. Go swimming, running, hicking. Bodybuilding is fucked up body illusion.

[@YouNoub1]

real talk right here learn and study this man

[@kaynemordini4229]

Very well put together. Your knowledge and maturity surpasses your years. Well done.

[@tommcgivern8020]

I really admire your realistic personality. This is a real topic with real thought and feeling about what we do and go through. Nobody putting on a show here.

[@richardstylez1950]

4:44 Wow, you're 145 at the picture to the right!? You look like you're in your 20's there, I would have never guessed you were 145 years of age in that picture. (jk, good video)

[@billybobmonroe3166]

he looks like he put on some weight after 80 years

[@jackapgar5824]

az sam goten wwe2014 no u

[@AzoXDesignTV]

that was literally the worst joke of all time, no way 100 liked it

[@KingJayski]

it's 2020 lame is the new funny

[@south97north]

Well said. That's exactly the phases I went thru in school.

[@Raccon_Detective.]

Same.

[@oscarchavez6432]

Broscience “Evolution Of The Lifting Man” -Dom Mazzetti

[@Dadbod-xx6kn]

Great video! You gave a lot of accurate information about MD. I’ve been lifting weights/cardio for almost 20 years now and accepting who you are is the only path to sustainable success in life.

[@johnnyx9659]

I think you absolutely nailed it. I'm 36 and I experienced all of these phases and I'm in the acceptance phase. As someone who works 9-5 job, mostly in front of the computer and raising 11 month old twins, being able to hit gym twice a week, I do not have Mr Olympia expectations by any means. I still do enjoy killing it in the gym and quoting my favorite body builder, Rich Piana "whatever it takes goddamn it!!!!", however I'm aware that I'll never look like that. Being healthy is more important than looking a certain way. Thanks for sharing the video, it was very well put together brother.

[@Zhoniin]

3:33 Whoa check this out! At the bottom!

[@Bobby_Ballistic]

Holy shit, does Zhoniin lift?

[@ShneirtsNip]

Does darkshine have bigorexia?

[@lurchlogan]

Two✌ for lookin'👌 🤜💥+🤜💥 🤕

[@dreamworksmarc]

666 iluminati symbolsm.... and the 33 freemason code

[@timmoe3370]

My mentality is, I'm on my own path and my goals are different from others. Don't care about being massive, just want to lift heavy shit and make some solid gains while still being healthy.

[@timm5362]

Non competitive bodybuilding is a lot better once you realize most of the guys you used to idolize took gear and/or trained to the point they're getting surgeries for it 30 years later. I'm not 100% satisfied with my body as I know I still have a long way to go, but I'm happy with my progress all things considered.

[@GTLees]

Excellent topic Nick! Congrats for reaching the mature, realistic stage at an early point in your life. some folks never get there. I believe you've got the the stages of the affliction figured out too. Although I have never been completely content with my physique I did accept reality and limitations fairly early as well. I've gotta give both props and thanks to ya for the terrific council you've given to the younger batch of lifters (it can apply to all ages really). You did a really good job of this Nick, thanks man. .............................PEACE!!

[@AndrewDoesLife]

I’d like to think I’m in the acceptance phase. You laid out the entire mental, physical and emotional aspect of this process perfectly. Thanks for making this video. Keep up the good work!!

[@foosbabaganoosh1]

Man I can't imagine how awful it must feel to have that post-cycle regression. For those guys to have been that huge and shredded to becoming a beer gut physique, to know you peaked that hard and have fallen so far must suck.

[@pauldonnelly3179]

Could 'lyin' Jim Acosta, CNN reporter and enemy of Trump, have been a bodybuilder, given his impressive ability to keep hold of a 5 kilo microphone under pressure

[@arsjogren7]

I like it, I like it.

[@pauldonnelly3179]

Just like to add I can't thank Nick's strength and power enough. Until 6 months ago I was an addicted to painkillers & hookers and meth/coke. Funnily enough painkillers are the worst as they make life just fuzzy. Now I'm addicted to the gym and so the regular cocaine and painkiller sessions have stopped It's also why I am mindful to stay clear of gear - even though I may not be genetically susceptible to heart or liver damage - just like recreational drugs they put you on the same roundabout of low self esteem, temporary boost through gear/drugs and back to the start.

[@noahdouglas7140]

Lmaooooo

[@badmanners619]

3:08 lmao! That guy staring is beyond mirin brah xD

[@Ggggggggg631]

Great advice Nick ! That’s why I’ve been trying to tell everyone who asks me about it. I’ve been working out for 19 years now and I’m almost 34. I am very happy with my decisions regarding working out. Taking steroids was always out of question for me 💪🏽

[@mattL0103]

You should do talks in schools my guy. Im 25 right now and I know that I would have appreciated this topic when I was 15. I believe that awareness for this issue will give kids a healthier outlook about going to the gym and training in general. As always Nick, amazing video.!

[@metinsayx]

Okay I'm 21 and since you have a 40 years old chad man voice I'll trust you

[@wolfganggarrigan5716]

steroids phase.... and loving it lol. mad respect to nick though for staying natty, very grounded individual

[@EatGymSleep]

The guy in the thumbnail is future mr olympia😂😳

[@AnimalzyNL]

Really liked the way you split this up into phases. Never really looked at it this way, but its accurate. I think bigorexia is something almost all serious lifters suffer from to some extent, but not everyone accepts it. At the end of the day, every serious lifter looks better (in terms of physique) than at least 90% of all other people. Its odd how something like working out, which is meant to be beneficial for your physical health can have such a tear on your mental health.

[@valentinoh5441]

One of the top videos you've made Nick

[@npd6225]

02:29 Name of the bodybuilder please?

[@cjlasorsa3175]

hahahaahahaaha

[@JinxxEditz]

N Daly Justinus Beeberius, he’s an 5x Mr Olympia. Show some respect.

[@QuinnCoulombe]

Justice Beaver

[@kristiann__7]

@@JinxxEditz gotta put some respect on those gloves

[@Glaedr11]

J. Beibs, AKA the Biebs

[@suvrosarkar4419]

is there anything called strength'o'rexia ? my bench pr is only 140 😢 edit: thanks for the encouragement my dudes !currently at 165 for 6 will hit 225 club one day! 💪

[@skaizu]

If its only 140 and u dont put work into it stop fucking crying.

[@johnnyspence623]

Skye Viper calm down dickhead Jesus Christ

[@muellernikolai8630]

if 140kg thats not bad at all. If lbs ... yea maybe work on it a little lol

[@STEM2049]

suvro sarkar you will get there. It takes years sometimes

[@magnuminfinitum8453]

Who cares at the end you just need to focus on your diet and training to keep gaining

[@cfritz1970]

Whenever a normie calls me big i rely on the famous "to you, i look just like a bodybuilder... To a bodybuilder, I look just like you."

[@pluggothesluggo5509]

Damn son that's so harsh

[@kuriosites]

I appreciate the way you put yourself out there in this video. That takes guts. I went through a few of these phases before I discovered that my body is much better suited to riding bicycles up hills. I still lift in order to build as much strength as possible.

[@thorcrom1366]

Probably your best video yet, and that's saying a lot because all you videos are pretty great. This one really hit home though.

[@cornegeyer6139]

This is 💯% true because I am 15 and is unsurecure

[@michaelhahn5398]

I never get off gear... So I never lose my gains. That’s what works for me. I cycled off and on for 20 years. Would get so depressed when I’d come off a cycle. Then... About 9 or 10 years ago... I just decided to stay on. I stayed on Dbol for 5 years straight. Then I switched to a bottle of test every week for the last 4 years. I have had blood work done and everything is looking pretty good. Whatever works for each individual.

[@LegendMuscle]

You still must've lost gains after a while. Starting a Deca/oxy cycle kind of excited

[@hridayfcb]

Damn I am in phase 3 .I was super happy with my physique when I saw noobie gains. now I just compare myself. Ugh it sucks

[@iTzDark740]

Easily your best video Nick. Every single phase was SPOT ON. Much appreciated 💪🏽

[@romanshulik3134]

This video was spot on. I hope it can motivate people away from taking steroids if they’re at that crossroad.

[@Dom2_cold]

I compare my self to body builders😂😂 and I be like damn why am I small and others tell me damnn you got big and I be like nah 😂😂 thank you Nick I’m keeping in mind

[@qwertyuiopasdfghjlkl6398]

Jesus christ. You described my self

[@xanderguldie]

God bless you Nick, this knowledge needs to be out there and is part of a much bigger problem in this world. Hopefully someone watches that struggles with this

[@neumillennium]

Kind of amazing that even though you touch base with Bigorexia through this video, all the phases you discuss match very well with people who are dealing with the opposite insecurities or body dysmorphia. Those that deal with feeling like they aren’t ‘slim’ or ‘lean’ enough when they get into or half-way through their work out journeys. They then fall into extreme dieting choices and believing dieting fads that tend to backfire, harming the body’s natural state. I really hope when we all make the choice to start working out, it is truly for our wellbeing and health and not for our ideal physique. When it’s all about the physique, it tends to take over your life not always in the most positive way.

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

I've been through all the phases and I opted not to take steroids. Now after numerous back and other injuries and being 45 years old I actually regret not taking steroids sometimes. I was happy with how big I was between 27 and 35 @230lbs. I had to workout Way heavier and harder than the guys juicing. I didn't get as big or ripped as they could. I was always afraid of the consequences and possible long-term effects. Now I'm smaller because I had to quit working out several times to heal from injuries. I have permanent back injuries, but still basically kill myself to try to get back to my old self on days that I am able to lift. It's a never ending cycle, and I don't know what the future holds for me. I really do feel like cheating with roids often. I probably won't ever take them and won't ever be happy with my muscular size again.

[@Xerxez22]

Take them. You'll love it. 🤪

[@siddhantkhorjuvekar]

U can try low dose test..or pct dugs. It won't do much harm at Ur age. At Ur age naturally test starts getting low so in order to maintain Ur Natural gains it will be helpful for u . In think Nick mentioned Roids Specifically for teenagers who start jucing early on and then they get test level crash when they reach 45 or so.....

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

I wouldn't know what to take. I was thinking about sarms. I workout at home so I'm not even in the gyms anymore to know where to find it lol.

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

@@siddhantkhorjuvekar how low is low dose?

[@chrismanning1717]

bassmansoundking99 if your age is older i recommended trt

[@noyce714]

There was always a monster inside of me I just had to bring him out.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster