Stallone BUSTED in OZ
It appears everyone's favorite Rocky star was convicted in Australia on Monday. He was charged with importing growth hormones into the country. Stallone pleaded guilty last week and was fined approximately $10,000.00 in total. He was charged for bringing dozens vials of Jintropin (for which he had no prescription) and four vials of testosterone (for which he had a prescription) into the country in February.
I always flex my guns like this when I put on my bandana
Apparently Stallone twice tried to deceive the authorities and at one time was attempting to claim the existence of a prescription. It's been reported that he claimed his LA doctor prescribed the drugs to treat an undisclosed malady, and some sources are reporting that Stallone had in fact been using the testosterone legally (even though he threw it out of his hotel windows when authorities attempted to search his hotel room). Jintropin however, is not available for sale legally in the US, and the existence of a prescription for the growth hormone was never substantiated.
We're not sure what to think of this behavior, but it definitely does not become a 61 year old action “superstar”. Since millions of people look up to Stallone and naively think his physique is simply the result of years of hard work and “taking care of yourself” it destroys a portion of his credibility and also discourages to some degree people who believe they can achieve a physique like his without the aid of drugs.
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Stallone has this problem
Stallone has this problem for a long time now. I've heard some rumors saying that this is not his first time, that he did it several times. Maybe a drug detox would help him and make him give way this bad habit he has made of it.
so sad
and to add tothat , i always like to flex when i put on a bandanna too, lol. sorry just feeling a bit silly
-_-..... very disappointing.
-_-..... very disappointing.
hormonal confusion
No, No, NO !! He was caught with natural testosterone and HGH I believe, if so, and if he was taking them for a real deficiency, then quite the contrary, instead of a "let down" he will "rise to the occasion"! If, on the other hand, he has been on synthetic anabolic steroids as well(most likely), all bets are off and he well may be in need of cialis for any fireworks.
Darren Clair, MD
Vibrance Health Services
Blimey....
OOPS..
Blimey Guys....
There are many types of Steroids,I know...but Ive never used any...only when I had Asthma as a Younger Woman..
Im sure you all know far more about it than me...but....like I stated previously..its a bit of a let down...am I right?
Sandi xx
Probably just an anti
Probably just an anti inflammatory steroid, nothing to do with muscle building. I'm 99 percent sure on that, but there is a doctor here, so I'll leave it at that.
stallone
what? you guys thought his body was all natural???
BCHENK
NEVER...........
.....lol lol
The Unfunniest Man In The World
how could I forget that idiot/retard Joe Piscopo (You know Danny Vermin from "Johnny Dangerously") he went from skin and bones to looking like a juiced up Stallone...and don't forget Jimmie "JJ Kid Dynamite" Walker from Good Times...he looked like a golf club with a cover on it when he used to wear a stocking cap on the show...then magically he gained about 50 pounds...
if you only knew how many people take steroids...and how many of them don't look like they take steroids...well you'd realize while they work, they don't do all the work for you...
I got confused when I was younger and thought "roids" would make me huge and strong...the problem was I had them for years before I realized i was on the wrong kind...apparently hemorrhoids are not the good kind of roids...excuse me while I sit on my customized cushion...
THATS FUNNY ...
.... THIS IS HILARIOUS , I HAVE TEARS IN MY EYES FROM LAUGHING
WHY!?
Do you think Schwarzenegger sucks and/or is a cheater because of steroid use? How bout Barry Bonds? How bout countless thousands of people (athletes and otherwise) who take steroids...is it the "discovering" and the uncovering that bothers most people more than the actuality. Look Charlie Sheen and Edward Norton both took steroids to get in shape for Hot Shots and American History X (lax) respectively. What is the big deal...man this entire society is so judgmental...let who is without sin cast the first syringe...man am I ever funny. I remember this one time I took so many steroids I nearly became catatonic...I didn't blink for a week and was the best "blank starer" in the world. I was the staring champion of the world...so does that make me a cheater?
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More "Pitchers" take steroids than DH's and Fielders
Ahoy!,
-Matt-
"When you're not training... I am."
Do you know who is the worse of them all ....
..DANNY BONADUCE ...and he is a trainer for PODFITNESS...smack me across the face and make me wake up ...Danny what a physique , You still look like you never trained before .
Its a Shame
Its a shame when someone has to cheat..in order to comply with an image he created about himself..Wouldnt it have been more graceful to be himself..More honourable..Im dissapointed..'.reality' is a great judge..
Sandi..
PS...Im new here..no hate mail please..lol.xx
If I was Sly, I don't know
If I was Sly, I don't know if I would have done them. At a quick glance, he had no need to do them. As for considering steroids cheating, I disagree a lot. Many of the most driven people and athletes take them. They're the ones who want to be better than everyone else, and who aren't afraid to try them. I know a lot of people who want to take them but are just scared. Also, there's many reasons why people may want to take them that you probably can't imagine. Some people have short comings. I do. I have something called hyperhidrosis, it means I sweat an unbelievable amount, probably ten times more than the average person. It makes me feel very uncomfortable and I believe often times I'm ignored, especially by the opposite sex because of it, despite the fact I'm a super looking guy. I was a very dedicated weight lifter before steroids, weight lifting helped a lot in dealing with this problem. Steroids have made me feel even more comfortable. They've done wonders for me. The people who outlaw these kind of drugs are people who have never had to deal with any problems of that sort, so they are hopelessly ignorant in that respect. I've never done hgh but want to incorporate that in with some anabolic steroids. I know one of the rare sides with hgh is something called something like agromely where's your bones become much denser and bodyparts much bigger. I think at least one person said Sly looked great in Rocky Balboa. I thought his body looked pretty good, I thought his face and head looked plain weird. I thought he looked old, and I thought his head looked bigger. I thought he looked goofy. My own opinion. He was pretty strong for his age though, very admirable. I saw the 495 squat which is no joke even for a guy my age (32). I saw the 315 over the head press which was nice also. I love the Rocky movies for the most part. I did think five stunk though, and I thought Rocky Balboa was stupid to say the least. Overall I like Sly a lot too, but do wish he would have kind of admitted to using performance enhancing drugs like someone below suggested. And I've seen Danny Bonaduce once or twice in the last few years and he is pretty moronic LOL.
Great comment
Thanks for sharing!
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He probably feels pressured to take these because he feels like he needs to live up to the super-human that his fans make him out to be....i think above all other things its just sad.
What a Shame
~No Pain No Gain~ That's unbelievable, i have always looked up to Sly particularly for his physique and his determination. After having read this article i have lost all respect for him. I always thought that his physique was a result of his hard word and determination... but i guess not.
Unbelieveble!
It's difficult to imagine that someone with a reputation like Stallone would depend on drugs like that. But then, i'm always intrigued at how popular & very successful athletes who spend their days & nights kicking people's asses all over the place could have such a weakness... They should consider the fact that they lose organ function, & mess up their sex life using testosterone & other steroidal products. As for those who do the other drugs, like cocaine... I guess even champions have a weak point. Disappointing indeed!
growth hormone and testosterone
Whoa! I think it is jumping to conclusions to say that taking testosterone or growth hormone is a weakness! As a matter of fact, there is a quite natural decline in these hormones as we age and it is this decline that is largely responsible for the signs of aging-loss of muscle mass, increased fat, lower energy, memory impairment, osteoporosis, and on and on. There is good scientific evidence that maintaining your hormone levels at a youthful level (I'm not talking about super-high, supra-physioogical levels) under a doctor's care, can help people maintain their health and vitality, help prevent heart disease and other chronic diseases and improve the quality of life. Of course, it is important to state that only natural, bioidentical testosterone and growth hormone should be taken (NOT synthetic anabolic hormones)and that this be done under a doctor's supervision, these hormones are powerful and potentially unhealthful if not taken properly. I don't know if Stallone is under the care of a doctor of not, certainly by his age he is seriously deficient in growth hormone and may well be deficient in testosterone.
Natural hormones including growth hormone and testosterone do not cause one to lose organ function-quite the contrary when taken properly! Both testosterone and growth hormone do not mess up a person's sex life! Growth hormone and natural testosterone are not drugs in the sense of cocaine or even aspirin for that matter anymore than insulin is. Again, it is important to differentiate natural hormones from the synthetic anabolic hormones.
Darren Clair, MD
Vibrance Health Services
steroids, gh et al
The issue for me is not that he takes GH or test. The mere fact that he does take it confirms that he is aware of the limitations of the human body at 61 years old and knows he requires supplementation to train hard and continue to maintain higher than normal levels of muscle mass.
My issue is that prior to this conviction, he passed off an air of "I just train hard to look like this". I find this a bit deceptive. There are people in Philadelphia that think Rocky and Stallone are the same person, and they use his story as a regional legend to motivate people out of the dregs. We all know they would have a different opinion if it was common knowledge that he used supplementation to achieve his goals. Whether or not this is a justified reaction isn't really the point. It is important (in my opinion) to be radically transparent when you take performance enhancing products.
I agree with you on the point that taking these products is not necessarily a weakness. In time, clinical trials and scientific evidence will likely prove that doctor supervised supplementation of GH and Testosterone can enhance health and longevity without the derogatory effects that the media perpetuates. However, I think until that time, it would be nice to have people like Stallone step up to the plate and say "Yes, I do take these products and there is nothing wrong with that. It is my choice and is not something everyone needs to do"
your point is very well
your point is very well taken. I agree he should be more up front about it. For the record, I am 53 and I take GH and DHEA to maintain my vitality.
Darren Clair, MD
Vibrance Health Services
when you say taking GH is
when you say taking GH is safe.. what amount or how many you should take to be in the safe side? I dont know much about GH, but i would like to know what it does and why it could be safe.. and im glad we have Doc here, he can explain it all..
Thanks
Thanks for the great comments. In the very near future I would like to post some articles to bust some of the myths surrounding testosterone and GH supplementation.
Ohh boy ..
Australia is a country , where you can't mess around with the authorities , I use to live there . Any one going through the customs , will get searched , and they find food or anything that is potentially hazardous to the australian Bush they will confiscate or if its drugs you will get arrested or sent back home .. So can you imagine if you are a big guy, you will be calling their names from the moment you step out of the plane . They will come after you and search , Stallone or not !!! he is lucky he got 10G's as a fine , or should i say is it because he is Rocky he only got 10G's ...