Ive heard this argument and variations of it so many times. To each their own man. I'll start by saying though i am the kind of guy who competes at like 180lbs, im not what people would consider a "freak", although I myself am impressed by the freakish dudes. Alot of sacrifice goes into that. So I will say, and I'll try not to sound arrogant, but when your someone my size and get in great shape, it does impress other people, not just body builders and judges. I will say there are in fact plenty of ladies who find it attractive. And to even go further with impressing people. Lets say your someone who plays in a beer league, hockey, baseball whatever. You enjoy that. Who are you impressing other than other players who play with you? Do you care? prob not, because you enjoy it and it makes you happy. Same goes here. We love the challenge and seeing how the body can be transformed fascinates us. That makes me happy. I dont get that same kind of satisfaction from my everyday real life job.

But enough of that. As for health concerns....I'm aware. But who doesn't have a vice nowadays? I can tell you i very rarely drink alcohol, i dont do drugs, i dont smoke, i rarely eat bad food. So is it any better to get shit wasted bombed every weekend, eat 2 quarter pounders and pass out? Fun mind you, i know. ive been there in the past. But is that any healthier?