My main concern is my liver. I have an alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency. From what I remember of my trips to see specialists over the years, I don't have a very severe case.
I've never suffered any of the common symptoms.
The worst thing that happened was the fact that my liver wasn't capable of breaking down fats (according to my physician). It stores it. So basically, if I don't work out... The fat piles up, and eventually I'll need a liver transplant.
The doctors didn't think I'd live past my 20th birthday.
I'd like to say they were wrong, but I haven't gotten there yet. I won't be 20 until December.
My question is, should I use steroids? I know they're toxic to the liver, but here's the thing... I'll need a new one regardless.
Even eating right and exercising can't reverse the damage that's already been done. I have a fatty liver. It's not gonna go away.
Steroids might speed up the process of killing my liver. That's the only thing I'm worried about.
Other than having a fatty liver, I'm completely healthy. Well, almost. I'm a healthy fat guy lol. I weigh 255 lbs and I'm about 30% body fat.
My goal is to lose weight, not turn into the hulk. But I'd also like an athletic advantage.