Is it still like this in the bodybuilding world?

[Beefhat]

Exactly, I've been wanting to be a pro bodybuilder since I was 14. I'm fortunate enough to have pretty good genetics and I have good discipline with diet and training. This is a obviously a huge road bump in my dreams. That's a huge step to take. Winning the Arnold Classic or Mr.Olympia would clearly be a dream come true but I also want a family and a life past 50

What bumped my journey was the point of "pumping blood after staging" part....and being in shock a few times a year, thats just not worth it to me especially if you have a family.