does matter. When on steroids, the user must eat enormous amounts of .

             food, which is high in protein and calories. Many athletes do not eat .

             enough food to get steroids to work off, if they do eat enough calories, .

             they often eat to much fat. If a person is going to take steroids they must .

             understand that proper nutrition is part of the program. Another key to .

             achieving the best results, which many people ignore is getting large .

             amounts of rest. A steroid user should have a minimal 10 hours of sleep a .

             night. .

             The last mistake people make when using steroids is the type of .

             steroids they use. Plain and simple, the more effective the steroid, the .

             more side effects that go with it. If a person curious in steroids wants a .

             body builder physique, they will be looking for something very effective, .

             but also has to think about the side effects. Strong steroids and very toxic .

             to the liver, kidneys, and heart, and should not be taken for a very long .

             time. The mistakes people make is that they look at how powerful the .

             steroid is and don"t look at the side effects. Another problem with steroids .

             is counterfeits. Many of these drugs have the side effects of real steroids .

             but not the positive effect. Using a fake steroid is like putting poison into .

             your body. The best thing to do is get the steroids from someone you .

             know, or someone you can trust. .

             There are many side effects of taking steroids. The side effects are .

             Water retention, Acne, Gynecomastia, Aggression, Hypertension, .

             Cardiovascular Disease, Palpitations, Impotence, Jaundice, Irritation of .

             the stomach lining, Menstrual changes, eye changes, osteoporosis, .

             premature hair loss, and headaches. I will explain these side effects in the .

             next few paragraphs:.

             "-Water retention is the most common from using steroids. It causes a .

             puffiness or swelling in the neck and facial areas. You can tell if you know .

             the person is on steroids.