Man Drinks 24 Beers a Day and Takes Steroids to Enter a Bodybuilding Competition, Swaps Beers for Vodka to “Get Shredded Faster”
A bizarre social media experiment is sparking outrage, concern, and debate across the fitness world after one man documented himself drinking 24 alcoholic beverages a day while taking steroids in an attempt to enter a bodybuilding competition, despite reportedly never lifting weights during the process.
The man behind the viral stunt, Peter Mossfield of the “BoozeBagFitness” Instagram account, claims he is now entering the “cutting phase” of his transformation. That means replacing beer with vodka and diet soda so he can “get really shredded.”
From 24 Beers a Day to Vodka During “The Cut”
According to reports, Mossfield originally planned to combine heavy drinking with workouts. But after deciding he didn’t want to train, he allegedly turned to anabolic steroids alone in hopes of building a competition-ready physique.
The experiment has now lasted more than 70 days, with Mossfield claiming he consumed 24 drinks per day throughout the bulk phase. He says he has gained weight during the process and now plans to lean out by swapping beer for vodka mixed with Diet Coke and protein powder.
He also admitted to side effects including poor sleep and severe cramping, though he dismissed the concerns by saying supplements and IV treatments could handle the problems.
The Fitness World’s Reaction: Absurdity Mixed With Real Concern
On the surface, the story almost sounds like parody. Competitive bodybuilding already carries stereotypes involving extreme bulking diets, enhancement drugs, and risky prep tactics. Mixing massive alcohol intake with steroid use pushes the scenario into territory many fans see as outright reckless.
But underneath the absurdity is a real conversation the bodybuilding community has wrestled with for years: the dangers of PED abuse and how lifestyle choices can amplify the risks.
Alcohol alone places stress on the liver, cardiovascular system, hydration levels, hormone balance, and recovery. Anabolic steroids can also impact the liver, blood pressure, cholesterol, heart health, and mental state, especially when 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 they may lead to both physical and psychological complications.
Pro bodybuilder Victor Martinez gave Generation Iron the facts vs fiction about side effects of steroids here:
Bodybuilding’s PED Debate Isn’t Going Away
The story has also reignited the larger debate surrounding PED culture in bodybuilding and strength sports.
While many elite competitors openly acknowledge the prevalence of performance-enhancing drugs in untested bodybuilding, most athletes still emphasize disciplined training, nutrition, recovery, and carefully structured prep. Even among enhanced competitors, drinking 24 alcoholic beverages daily would generally be viewed as self-sabotage.
That distinction is part of why this story has exploded online. Critics argue the experiment dangerously glamorizes steroid use while trivializing the years of training and discipline typically required to build a bodybuilding physique.
Others point out that social media shock content continues pushing creators toward more extreme health risks in exchange for attention and viral engagement.
Social Media Shock Experiments Continue to Blur the Line
Mossfield reportedly gained attention previously for another controversial wager involving alcohol addiction and recovery.
Now, his bodybuilding experiment is becoming another example of how viral fitness culture can blur the line between entertainment, trolling, and genuinely dangerous behavior.
But the backlash surrounding the story is already fueling one major takeaway across the fitness industry: There’s a massive difference between bodybuilding discipline and reckless self-destruction.
Featured image via Instagram @BoozeBagFitness
