Why steroids destroy the psyche? Piotr "Bestia" Piechowiak

Piechowiak described that after the 5 AM cardio and breakfast, he took his son to preschool, then drove to the gym. The workouts were designed to be brutal: heavy weight, drop sets, supersets, everything to absolute muscle failure, leaving him soaked and utterly depleted. By the time he got home at 1 PM, he was non-functional. The caloric deficit made recovery impossible. He said that anyone who has prepared for a contest understands this state of near-collapse, and that it’s not sustainable outside of a short contest window.

Piechowiak insists that this stack is exclusively therapeutic, not for size or performance. He contrasted it with broader steroid misuse, noting he uses it only when injured and stops immediately afterward. He criticized the outrage around SARMs, comparing it to the slow-burn toxicity of junk food that manifest after decades. He believes that a brief course at low doses for healing carries minimal risk, especially compared to the alternative of chronic pain and inactivity. He acknowledged the media storm after his previous SARM sponsorship and clarified that he terminated the partnership after legal issues arose, but stands by his personal experience.

Piechowiak mentioned that after posting a video where he mixed Winiary and Kielecki mayonnaise, he received a flood of messages debating which brand is better. He says he likes the sauce with his parówki (sausages) and that the combination of garlic, chili, and dill completely transforms the dish, making the mayo disappear into a garlicky, herby explosion. He emphasized that he doesn't eat the whole jar in one sitting—he uses just enough to coat a portion of sausage, and the rest he eats plain to enjoy the natural juices. The sauce is part of his signature online eating persona.

Piechowiak explained that his taste buds rewired to run on fat instead of carbs. He no longer desires sweets, pastries, or fruit—even if surrounded by them—and finds high-fat meals intensely satisfying. He eats one or two large, calorie-dense meals daily, such as 21 fried eggs with butter and cheese, or half a kilogram of sausage with bacon, lard, and garlic sauce. This keeps him satiated and mentally sharp all day, unlike carbs which used to make him drowsy. He admits the initial transition from 112 kg to 105 kg made him feel “flabby” for about two weeks until his body adapted to fat fuel. Now his weight and physique are stable, and he adds keto desserts (sweetened with liquid sweetener) on weekends without breaking ketosis. He emphasizes that the eating videos are deliberately created as ASMR—a sensory trend popular in Asia—where viewers find the sounds of chewing and juicy textures relaxing, though some misinterpret it. He says he knows proper table manners but enjoys eating this way at home and in restaurants, and the audience expects it.

Piechowiak claims that in strength sports, particularly bodybuilding and strongman, everyone at the top uses drugs. He sees anti-doping as hypocritical because the testing cannot catch everyone, and those who get caught are often scapegoated while the system remains unchanged. He advocates for a model where athletes can take whatever they want, with full transparency, and accept the health consequences. He thinks this would eliminate the stigma and allow better education on responsible use. He admits this would end the concept of fair play for natural athletes but counters that naturals almost never win at the elite level anyway, and separate federations already exist but lack participants.

He explained that after a serious shoulder injury, he used a compound stack: BPC-157 and TB-500 as healing peptides, and Ostarine (a SARM) at 20 mg daily to facilitate recovery. He emphasizes strict short-term use—four to six weeks—and stops once the injury is healed. He says he never stays on them year-round and believes that an average person taking a much lower dose (e.g., 5 mg) would face negligible risk. He draws a parallel with the delayed effects of junk food: you don't feel bad immediately, but chronic use causes harm. With these substances, he argues, the acute healing benefit outweighs the risk when used responsibly. He acknowledged the criticism that as an influencer he has social responsibility, but counters that he never directly sells the products and only documents his personal regimen.