Man takes steroids and drinks 24 beers for 77 days without working out to show impact on his body
Let's kick this one off with a little warning, shall we? Don't try this at home.
Peter Mossfield made a bet that he'd get into the best shape possible while supping on 24 drinks a day.
However, he didn't want to do the legwork, and instead someone suggested he could just try steroids,
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Halfway through the experiment, which started on 1 March 2026, his weight had increased from 191lbs to 208lbs, and before-and-after pictures showing off his progress were certainly impressive.
His goal was to enter a bodybuilding competition without lifting weights after five months on steroids, but things didn't quite go to plan.
'I’m on the way to greatness'
Peter, who runs the Instagram account BoozeBagFitness, told LADbible in May (two months into the experiment) that he felt 'great', and like he's now got 'the body and the physical presence to match who I actually am'.
"I know everyone says the gear will make me irritable, but it’s more like having a chip on my shoulder knowing I’m on the way to greatness and not having time to listen to a word of negativity from anyone questioning me or hating on me as I get there," he explained, though there were some downsides to what he was doing.
"Sleep is bad and I’ve been cramping a lot, but nothing another supplement or IV can’t fix in my opinion.
"Really proud of what my body’s been able to take."
Peter later declared that he'd switched his drink of choice to diet coke and vodka and boosted his steroid intake so he'd 'get really shredded' without lifting weights.
Providing an update in August, Peter said over the course of the challenge, 'sleep was horrible, digestion has been bad, but the energy (while enhanced) has been great'.
He added: "Sleep issues definitely most significant health impact as well as stomach pains."
The bodybuilding competition took place on 8 August in New York, and Peter finished last out of the eight competitors who placed in his category.
He said after the event: "Everyone agreed if I had 4 less shots beforehand and shaved my chest I would’ve been in first, but that’s all part of the process. So proud of my body and what it’s capable of on gear."
Undeterred, he is now training for a 'beer marathon', running 26 miles while drinking 26 beers, and to take part in an MMA fight.
He's also challenged himself to drink 31 drinks every day for the rest of the month, saying a $60,000 bet is on the line, and has confirmed he's still taking steroids.
Impact of steroids on the body
Dr Kathryn Basford at Asda Online Doctor told LADbible: “Anabolic steroids are often used to build muscle and enhance performance, but they can be dangerous if used incorrectly or without medical advice. This is because regularly taking anabolic steroids can lead to both physical and psychological changes, as well as certain dangerous medical conditions.
“For men, side effects of anabolic steroids can include infertility, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and increased risk of testicular cancer. For women, they can cause problems with periods, hair loss, and excess growth of facial and body hair.
“Both men and women who misuse anabolic steroids are more at risk of developing serious medical conditions like heart attack or stroke, liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure, deep vein thrombosis, and high cholesterol. Psychologically, misusing steroids can lead to aggressive behaviour, mood swings, paranoia, and even hallucinations.
“It is generally recommended to avoid consuming alcohol while taking anabolic steroids as this can significantly increase the risk of serious health conditions like liver damage, hepatitis, fibrosis, or even liver failure.”
'Both substances can damage the heart and liver'
Dr Basford added that steroid misuse can also increase the risks of cirrhosis, tumours, heart attacks, strokes and pancreatitis.
And consuming alcohol at the same time as steroids is a particularly bad idea because 'both substances can damage the heart and liver, so combining heavy alcohol with steroids significantly increases these risks'.
Dr Basford said: "If you have been prescribed steroid medication, it’s best to speak with your doctor first about whether you should drink any alcohol."
And while Mossfield's physique certainly looks impressive at the moment, she added that 'muscle gained without training is usually unsustainable if the drug use is stopped' and 'the result is not the same as a trained physique from exercise and resistance training'.
She went on: “Anabolic steroids can be addictive, and withdrawal symptoms often include depression or anxiety, insomnia, anorexia, headaches, fatigue, and muscle and joint pain. You should see a doctor if you feel you are addicted to steroids, and they will provide a treatment plan.
“Anabolic steroids are prescription-only medicines, and can only be issued by a doctor or pharmacist. In the US, they are illegal to use or possess without a valid prescription, and it is also illegal to sell or share them.”
Topics: Alcohol, Health, Social Media
Joe Harker
