Man drinks 24 beers a day and takes steroids to compete in bodybuilding competition, swaps beer for vodka ‘to shred faster’
Bizarre social media experiment sparks outrage, concern and debate across the fitness world after a man was recorded drinking alcohol While taking steroids to participate in bodybuilding competitions, he reportedly drank 24 alcoholic drinks a day, but never lifted weights during the process.
The man behind this viral stunt, Peter Mossfield of the “BoozeBagFitness” Instagram account, claims he is currently in the “cutting phase” of his transformation. That means replacing beer with vodka and diet soda so you can “really shred.”
From 24 beers to vodka a day at The Cut
According to reports, Mossfield initially planned to combine heavy drinking with training. However, after deciding he no longer wanted to train, he is said to have relied solely on anabolic steroids in the hopes of getting his body ready for competition.
The experiment has now lasted over 70 days, with Mr Mossfield claiming to have consumed 24 drinks per day throughout the bulk phase. He said he gained weight in the process, so he plans to replace beer with Diet Coke and vodka mixed with protein powder to lose weight.
He acknowledged side effects such as sleep deprivation and severe seizures, but dismissed concerns, saying supplements and intravenous treatment can address the problems.
Fitness industry reaction: Absurdism mixed with real concerns
On the surface, this story almost sounds like a parody. Competitive bodybuilding is already riddled with stereotypes such as extreme bulking diets, enhancement drugs, and risky preparation strategies. Combined with heavy alcohol consumption and steroid use, the scenario is pushed into territory that many fans would consider completely reckless.
But behind the absurdity is a real conversation the bodybuilding world has been having for years. It’s about the dangers of PED abuse and how lifestyle choices can amplify the risks.
Alcohol alone puts stress on your liver, cardiovascular system, hydration levels, hormonal balance, and recovery. Anabolic steroids can also affect your liver, blood pressure, cholesterol, heart health, and mental state, especially if abused without medical supervision. Combining both at extreme levels raises obvious red flags.
Dr Kathryn Basford told LADbible that anabolic steroids “can be dangerous if used incorrectly or without medical advice”, warning that they can cause physical and psychological complications.
Victor Martinez, a professional bodybuilder, shared facts and fiction about steroid side effects here on Generation Iron.
Bodybuilding’s PED controversy never ends
The story also reignited a larger debate over PED culture in bodybuilding and strength sports.
Although many elite competitors openly acknowledge the prevalence of untested performance-enhancing drugs in bodybuilding, most athletes still value disciplined training, nutrition, recovery, and carefully constructed preparation. Drinking 24 alcoholic drinks a day is generally considered self-sabotage, even for hardened athletes.
This difference is part of the reason why this story exploded online. Critics argue that the experiment dangerously glamorizes steroid use and trivializes the years of training and discipline typically required to build a bodybuilding physique.
Some say social media’s shock content continues to push creators to more extreme health risks in exchange for attention and viral engagement.
Mr Mossfield reportedly previously attracted attention for another controversial bet involving alcoholism and recovery.
Now, his bodybuilding experiment is becoming another example of how viral fitness culture blurs the lines between entertainment, trolling, and truly dangerous behavior.
But the backlash against the story has already spurred a greater realization across the fitness industry that there’s a big difference between bodybuilding discipline and reckless self-destruction.
Featured image via Instagram @bozebadfitness
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