The life they chose, everybody has a right personally to choose their destiny. U see girls getting but injections and all kind of stuff and they know it dangerous. That’s they choice though
Rather than stopping BB, here's a thought: Stop the muscle enhancement drug use. Eat right, be healthy and compete THAT way. So what if you don't look like a rodeo bull? In my opinion, Kali, you look better and healthier now than you ever did carrying all that swollen mass. These professional BB organizations need to stop perpetuating the status quo. Until that happens, you can count on these young men and women continuing to die. I'm happy you're okay! Be well.
Shredding down as a natural is almost just as bad. Your body begins to eat the muscle once you get to single digits whereas with drugs you can still retain the muscle. Naturals nearly have to starve themselves. Not worth it.
@@GreaterGoals HRT is something worth considering (though one dose used on one person could vary to another) but creatine makes you hold too much water unless you stop a few weeks before going on stage.
They tried that. They had tested Mr Olympia something like 32 years ago. The organisation didn't make any money because the public wasn't interested. People want to see monsters, and they want magic supliments to get like them in 3 months. The public is the problem.
It may be the gear but it may also be the amount of calories. The body doesn’t know the difference between 250lb of muscle or fat. Carrying 250lb all of your life will put a toll. How many morbidly obese people make it past their 60’s. Same concept with the heavy weight bodybuilders. I say it has more to do with diet and high overall mass than gear but I do also think that if they did much more moderate doses, their risk would be much lower. The diuretics, rapid weight cuts, and insulin shots don’t help either
Respect! Natural foods are not killing these great men. It's the substance abuse. These platforms can help to save lives (futuristically). I am glad you are here and alive to share Kali! Thanks!
Well said. Maybe you saved a life. Been bodybuilding for 30 years and thought about using peds on many occasions but was always too scared. Glad I never took them. You can get a pretty good body with genetics, diet and workout.
Yeah, I'm 60. Never took drugs or competed, but still work out. I look better than most retired bodybuilders round my age. I look better than Ronnie (and I can walk) and Dorian. I don't look as good as Lee Labrada - but he takes PED's! You can look pretty good without drugs, and you don't have to live a fanatical lifestyle. If you want to be a top pro - then that's another story.................
You can get an amazing body with genetics, diet, and workout. It just only seems "pretty good" because unnatural bodies have distorted our sense of reality
If you do take peds....you should understand the handful of the 100,000 thousand or so bodybuilders world wide taking peds who actually get OLDER and still huge...you should understand all the sumps and lab work it takes...
Thanks for speaking truthfully about this. Just did a video on this problem. It is amazing how many people attribute these recent deaths and illness to the vaccine. The demands of bodybuilding are too much with all of the chemical augmentation.
He’s right about the lack of full disclosure. We can see this in a lot of genres of entertainment. We see rappers glorify alcohol but we don’t know the lab results for their kidney functioning. We see actors glorify vegan life but you don’t know their blood sugar levels. We see UA-camrs glorify everything under the sun but we don’t see their late payment and overdue notices.
Kali you may not see this message but if you do, this is by far the best most honest, forthcoming video about the ins and outs of bodybuilding that I've ever seen. Because of your honesty alot of "fitness gurus" are gonna hate you but the real ones will love you. May GOD bless you and your health
Yep yep. Kali is 100% right. If they switched to natural only competitions, then it would change the whole culture. But everyone wants to see a "freak show," for the lack of better words.
This has been talked about for ages. As you said, people want to see the freak show. That’s where the money is. The problem is, not everybody has Ronnie Coleman’s constitution.
@@giannismagos if being mediocre means having a full head of hair, regular sized organs, healthy cardiovascular system, working set of nuts and saving a lot of money then shoot I'm down with being mediocre.
Kali - I feel that is what you had to go through to be where you are and a GREAT Role Model. You have a great sense of humor and you have evolved into something special. Thank you for sharing.
Kali, I lost my best friend & the God father of my daughter, at the age of 26. He had kidney & liver failure. He is on the internet. (Stewart Cameron Doncaster 1995 it pops up in u-tube he was 19) I cherish this clip of him posing. But, I always told him he wouldn't see 30. That haunts me. We were inseparable. I miss him tremendously, my friend. I am 45 now. Stay healthy brother. Much respect from Scotland.
@@rav9681 Because sometimes we feel a strong bond as human beings over things that we mutually can relate to, even if we haven't ever met the other person immediately. That's that one special feature only human beings have. Alright?
@@igorgajic8346 but at the end of the day the word brother has a specific meaning so unless the individual u are referring to came from the same womb you did.. guess what buddy... He's not your brother lol
Man I keep seeing these comments like he’s the only one saying how he feels when I’ve watched alot of these UA-cam guys talking about the risk of gear.
2, 3 cloves of garlic a day , piece of ginger twice measured at around 4grams total , 4 tea spoons of tumeric spread out , 2 to 3 cups of veggies and fruits banana apple Spaich brocli Kale tomatoes cucumbers mushrooms oranges are the ones I try to get in everyday, 2 tea spoons hemp chia a day 1 spoon olive oil , also countless other things like honey green tea cacao powder this and I also take vitamins d3 along with k2 , zinc , magnesium is a must it will improve test along with the diet I just said and hard traning , wim hof breathing , I know your prolly thinking there tough do and it does take a lot energy each and dicspline to eat clean but I’m telling you your entire physical and mental state will change and everything will get better. And I only eat about 2000 calories a day just from those whole foods none of that 4000 up crap I’m 250 athlete as well , all those excess calories is useles , less is more we are not meant to be eating a ton of day in day out or so not healthy , hope that helps good luck to anyone who reads this please make the changes it will be worth it your body will adapt
The two faced narrative; "I did drugs to make a bunch of money and being a fucking bully cause of my size. But that part of my life is over. So don't you do it now." It was cool when I did it."
much respect Brother Kali. Bless your frank honesty. I am 61 and have loved and followed bodybuilding for years. Will be listening in for your knowledge.
Nothing but respect for this man. The amount of courage it took for him to sit in front of this camera and essentially expose the “professional sport” of bodybuilding. Not to mention calling some people out at the end to do the same. Props to you for telling the truth and brining awareness. I know this wasn’t easy for you. Glad you made a full recovery as well. 💪🏽🙌🏽💯
I know you dont need to hear this from someone to do what you do but im proud of you for turning your life around and becoming something of a positive role model in health and fitness. I'm. Sorry it took a serious issue to make a change but i have respect for you and i enjoy your content. You are a awesome individual and i wish all the success and happiness.
Respect for Kali for speaking out the truth as a pro BB! Tbh most ppl do not realize the importance of life until it’s too late. You a blessed man that God gave you a second chance to wake up for yourself and your family!
I won mr. teen San Jose heavyweight and overall in 2003, it was my dream to be a pro bodybuilder but a mr. California and a few other up and coming pro’s sat me down and said turn around while you still can, they said it was a dark road and definitely not worth the money or your health. I took that as a sign and gave it up after winning my first show. 🙏🏼
Great to hear this.. I'm a Cardiology Specialist Nurse, so I've been saying this stuff for years in the gym and getting laughed at. All we can do is advise, but the sad truth is, thousands of guys (and girls) are rotting their bodies from the inside. Great content from Kali. Got to keep spreading the word. A rigorous daily training routine and a healthy balanced diet. All you need.
THIS. It's an unhealthy way of living. Puts too much strain on the internal organs and ages you faster. Eat sensibly, work out without killing yourself & rest. Life's too short to waste it on over training and "the look".
@@fhenlizhao5406 all good man. Going on 7 years now. She had a dang good husband. I couldn't take the abuse anymore. It was verbal physical and psychological. I should have made her go night night. Lol. Probably would have still been together but at what costs? Not worth it. Life so much better the days
Brutha this was a very down to earth and real video...I appreciate you telling the truth about what really goes on behind the scenes. I never knew those bodybuilders had any health problems at all. Stay healthy Brutha! Respect!!!!
I stopped taking steroid 5 years ago after meeting my fiancé at the time who was my gf she told me was the reward worth the risk ? I said no and stopped went back to natural and taking just pre workout and stayed on my diet and I’m so much happier mentally seeing this video helped me even more love being natural
Just a quick one @Vinny. Protein powders and creatine are they good? I have been struggling with recovery and want to take something to help me with that.
@@Theophilus72 protein powders are good to take after your work out only. all the other stuff like creatine, pre workout supplements are all rubbish. remember only take the protein powder after your work out, dont take it 3 and four times a day that is where people are going wrong.
First of all, Glad that your alive Kali and I’m with you on this subject! When I first competed it was in 2012 Men’s physique. I was young, I wanted a comeback. So that was when I jumped on gear before my second show. Long story short, times has changed. The guys was getting bigger n bigger in all categories. Which is why I stepped back. And I’m sure I wasn’t the only one. There are a lot of pros that either retired or stopped competing because of the same reason why everything is happening now. It’s because no one is talking! Ever since covid started, I lived my life and also stepped away from the gym. Now that I’m back, I’ve been thinking about jumping back on gear. But seeing all these athletes dying is the reason why I leaning towards being natural and just training because it makes me feel good. Like kali said, you have teenagers jumping on gear, new shit like “Sarms” that these teens younger generations are taking. No one is learning and getting educated. They think about the fast route and getting big. And that’s the risk they take. I was in that same road, and I’m starting to realize, competing isn’t for me. Bodybuilding is a dark sport. If you don’t learn now, some day you will.
Keep speaking. The veil is lifting everywhere, not just body building. Humanity is in the process of purging negativity. You speaking the truth is a huge part of the process. God bless you.
Kali, i have followed you for along time and you still look amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing your story with us, the world of bodybuilding needs to change. The quest for size more size in the sport has started to now take the lives of people. Thank you again for bringing the truth to the masses. You are a great man and we all love you.
This guy is ON POINT…far to many bodybuilders dying and at such a young age…bodybuilding is nothing like it used to be when Arnold Schwarzenegger was competing…whole different ballgame now smh
That's right it's all about more, mass, more mass as opposed to focusing on the aesthetics of the physical form these days. The human body has its limits and if pushed too far something will definitely give.
Wow! Good on you bro. This needs to be said. Things are gonna get worse before they get better. I won't name names but I can think of quite a few guys who I'm expecting to drop dead in the next 5 years. Crazy insecure people. You should work out because you enjoy it, and because you look and feel good. Been working out since I was 15 and I'm 58 now. I love it but don't do it for anybody else, for prizes, for money, for my ego. Thanks Kali. Young people need good role models who tell it like it is.
I appreciate the honesty! I'm on TRT because I had legitimate low T, I'm 41. My doctor does lots of blood work but I still worry about side effects. I'm trying to get in shape to be a better me. I do t want to be huge, or even the natural competitor size. I just want to be functional and healthy and look better than I do now. We need more truth about this.
There’s no health problems associated with trt man. It just puts ur levels in the natural healthy range test is only dangerous when your free test is off the charts
Preach. I had started using sups to help lose weight, powder greens, power this and that….i ended up passing kidney stones and peeing blood. I stopped that and just eat right, exercise and intermittent fasting. Love your videos man. Continue
After meeting you in person at the 2015 Battle on the Bay, I realized how real and straight up you are. I only met a few people like that, mostly in the military
Respect to you kali. Ik this is a life you chose but this will help future bodybuilders change for their own health. Seeing so many bodybuilders dying at a early age is just sad. keep educating these guys we need more of this at the moment.✊🏾🙏🏽
I don't know a lot about bodybuilding, but I was worried I wasn't exercising hard enough because I wasn't swole like those guys. But after hearing your story, I think exercising for your health is more important. Thanks for sharing!!!
I can say this with assurity that few years later we will come back to this video and realize that all Kali was doing is speaking facts and bodybuilding indeed must be stopped.
It's not bodybuilding that should be stopped, it is the use of unnecessary and illegal substances that should be stopped. Medicals should be done for every competition.
@@Eddybo22 You do have a point. But I agree with Kali on this especially considering that there is no money in this sport even after being a “Pro Bodybuilder”. If you see any other sport, whether it is football, cricket, basketball etc all the top athletes are getting paid millions. But top bodybuilders are not getting paid much and plus they are risking their health as well.
@@saaquibshaik7237 well yes if you have to pay for it all yourself then it is pointless. At some point they should be able to get paid for what they do. I know winning brings sponsorships and stuff but even just earning appearance fees would be great. I get what you are saying.
Damn man, this is some powerful shit and it makes me glad that I chose the natural route. Albeit, it’s a slower growth but worth it. I’m riding out to LA in a few weeks, would love to meet you. Would love to share stories with you and maybe even talk about a mutual late friend. If you’re cool with that, lemme know. I’m damn proud of you man and I don’t even know you like that but I am.. Been following your channel for awhile and there’s a clear difference in your demeanor in a good way.
@@liverpoolovencleaning ha, you don’t even know me dude. Nice try though. It’s kinda sad that out of all I wrote, you were only capable of responding to one small part. Your need to make a general assumption on someone you don’t know speaks volumes of your caricature.
Keeping it real w Kali Muscle! 👊🏾💯 Even "regulars" in the gym who aren't competing in any sport or competition are doing juice, HGH, shredders, etc... The biggest drug in the world is ego. Stay healthy.
I want to see NATURAL body building. I want to see competitions where it’s just straight, eating regular foods, and grinding in the gym. No supplements, no injections. Just straight workouts.
No one wants to see that. They tried it and no one was interested, so it'll never happen. Just needs to go back to where physiques actually looked good.
@@azadpeyma853438 never said it was bad. And I like seeing body building where the supplements are used and how the body expands from it. But there is still something intriguing about natural change from training the body. And it’s more of an even playing field too. Guys taking sups, injections, etc… it’s like if you don’t have the money for that stuff you can’t compete and if you do have the money, someone takes more than the other. When it’s natural, it’s just straight-up food and workouts. 🏋️♂️
He has said in older videos he doesn't take protein, creatine or weight gainers. But he does use caffeine, pre workout, multivitamins and l-arginine(for vascularity and pumps, citrulline malate does this as well).
Natural bodybuilding is shlte though..and where do you draw a line when it comes to natural?? When ppl still eating processed foods supplements..pre workouts with chemicals...pharmaceutical medicine..etc etc nothing is natural..young ppl still die that never touched a gym
@@MohammedShahid694 Natural Bodybuilding is shit? That's what a steroid user would say... Natural Bodybuilding is the best for longevity and health Natural Bodybuilding is where you don't take any shortcuts to achieve results, like drugs/ PED's. It's a long term game or lifestyle. Most Natural Bodybuilders who do their research eat healthy, occasional junk food is fine like once in a month. I don't take any supplements, all my nutrients/vitamins are from food. I don't eat processed crap, only home cooked, and buy from good source where they don't use any chemicals
I appreciate you, bro. I haven't watched you that much, but I have a new admiration for you now. I've learned so much from you from this video, the humbleness, the gratitude, the gentuinity. It takes a lot of courage to come out and speak against the sport you loved. Love from the east coast to the west. I got Cali Love 💯
Such a great video. It's so rare to see an Icon of the bodybuilding community sending out a genuine and selfless message to the up and comers. He's basically saying that all of the money, fame and admiration isn't worth dying for.
My exact thoughts! Body builders dropping like flys lately... all for what? A trophy? What about your family? your wife? Your kids?!
That's real.. What about the Family's.. nothing is worth leaving your kids without a Dad if you can help it.. damn
For a plastic trophy 😂. You don’t even get paid if you win an amateur show, you have to actually pay to participate in the beauty pageant
Well it’s their choice
From the VAX!
The life they chose, everybody has a right personally to choose their destiny. U see girls getting but injections and all kind of stuff and they know it dangerous. That’s they choice though
Been training for nearly 40 years now, still love it! Always natural!!
same here. i am 59. started training back when i was 18. not had any problems yet.
Difference is your natural these bodybuilders be juiced to the gills
@@trinihammer great, I take advice for one dude online:"No meter how you feel always go and work out.
Good for you sir 😁
Rather than stopping BB, here's a thought: Stop the muscle enhancement drug use. Eat right, be healthy and compete THAT way. So what if you don't look like a rodeo bull? In my opinion, Kali, you look better and healthier now than you ever did carrying all that swollen mass. These professional BB organizations need to stop perpetuating the status quo. Until that happens, you can count on these young men and women continuing to die. I'm happy you're okay!
Be well.
HRT or even nothing but creatine
Shredding down as a natural is almost just as bad. Your body begins to eat the muscle once you get to single digits whereas with drugs you can still retain the muscle. Naturals nearly have to starve themselves. Not worth it.
@@GreaterGoals HRT is something worth considering (though one dose used on one person could vary to another) but creatine makes you hold too much water unless you stop a few weeks before going on stage.
They tried that. They had tested Mr Olympia something like 32 years ago. The organisation didn't make any money because the public wasn't interested. People want to see monsters, and they want magic supliments to get like them in 3 months. The public is the problem.
It may be the gear but it may also be the amount of calories. The body doesn’t know the difference between 250lb of muscle or fat. Carrying 250lb all of your life will put a toll. How many morbidly obese people make it past their 60’s. Same concept with the heavy weight bodybuilders. I say it has more to do with diet and high overall mass than gear but I do also think that if they did much more moderate doses, their risk would be much lower. The diuretics, rapid weight cuts, and insulin shots don’t help either
Never thought Kali Muscle would ever say all this, much respect for speaking out and standing for what's true and real
Respect! Natural foods are not killing these great men. It's the substance abuse. These platforms can help to save lives (futuristically). I am glad you are here and alive to share Kali! Thanks!
Well said. Maybe you saved a life. Been bodybuilding for 30 years and thought about using peds on many occasions but was always too scared. Glad I never took them. You can get a pretty good body with genetics, diet and workout.
Yeah, I'm 60. Never took drugs or competed, but still work out. I look better than most retired bodybuilders round my age.
I look better than Ronnie (and I can walk) and Dorian. I don't look as good as Lee Labrada - but he takes PED's!
You can look pretty good without drugs, and you don't have to live a fanatical lifestyle.
If you want to be a top pro - then that's another story.................
What's peds?
@@primemen001 PED's - Performance enhancing drugs.
You can get an amazing body with genetics, diet, and workout. It just only seems "pretty good" because unnatural bodies have distorted our sense of reality
If you do take peds....you should understand the handful of the 100,000 thousand or so bodybuilders world wide taking peds who actually get OLDER and still huge...you should understand all the sumps and lab work it takes...
The Realest, most Honest words of Wisdom I’ve ever heard from a bodybuilder. Keep on keepin it 💯 bro. These youngsters need to hear the Truth. ✊🏿💪🏿
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Kali is on a mission. Nobody can say he doesn’t care. Haters cannot say he isn’t trying to help people. He is making it very clear.
Kali found his purpose . He found god and he wants to help people. Hod bless this dude
Facts kali is on a mission
@@markmcgarry1516 he almost died like the rest of them y u made at him?
Ppl get the flashy shit confused, Cali keep doin u
@@markmcgarry1516 Facts! He has bullied your mama's cheeks.
Good talk man its nice to see some honesty in the world of bodybuilding. Peace.
Thanks for speaking truthfully about this. Just did a video on this problem. It is amazing how many people attribute these recent deaths and illness to the vaccine. The demands of bodybuilding are too much with all of the chemical augmentation.
The clot shots affect cardiac tissues of active people WAY more dramatically than from those who don't exercise.
BOTH OF THE VIDEOS ARE REALLY HELPFUL ANd EDUCATIONAL. Thank you for sharing!
@@AvyScottandFlower Do you have research data for this to support that position?
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I remember a couple years ago I was thinking about hopping on Gear, I’m glad i didn’t natural is the way to go💪🏾 Thank you Kali
a low dose is a natty dose
@@omarcarranza215 Nah
@@omarcarranza215 when you’re older sure
When ur old not when ur young
just eat raw primal ffs
He’s right about the lack of full disclosure. We can see this in a lot of genres of entertainment. We see rappers glorify alcohol but we don’t know the lab results for their kidney functioning. We see actors glorify vegan life but you don’t know their blood sugar levels. We see UA-camrs glorify everything under the sun but we don’t see their late payment and overdue notices.
Fake it till u make it!
Amen, well said 👍
Vegan and sugar is totally an issue
Preach it brother!!! Way to keep it REAL !! Your words must be Heard and everyone better Listen!!!! You the Real OG!!!
Takes courage and integrity to say what you saying my dude .
Much respect 🫡
Kali you may not see this message but if you do, this is by far the best most honest, forthcoming video about the ins and outs of bodybuilding that I've ever seen. Because of your honesty alot of "fitness gurus" are gonna hate you but the real ones will love you. May GOD bless you and your health
Kali is a real man. He cares and always tries helping the community. Has my respect
he is an ex-con in prison for 11 years. ignorant as they come
He cares when he got fucked , now he doesn't want others to come ahead
Yep yep. Kali is 100% right. If they switched to natural only competitions, then it would change the whole culture. But everyone wants to see a "freak show," for the lack of better words.
FACTS
This has been talked about for ages. As you said, people want to see the freak show. That’s where the money is.
The problem is, not everybody has Ronnie Coleman’s constitution.
Exactly. Reminds me of MLB. Everyone wants to see home runs but cry's when they find out Bonds juiced his balls off.
Natural just means you are drug-free for the PED‘s they test for for about six months out of the year.
Natural shows is kinda like saying nobody speeds in their cars. Unless there is a polygraph it doesn't mean much.
Lifting can be fun and healthy if done without all those chemicals!💪
Ok then stay mediocre lol
@@giannismagos if being mediocre means having a full head of hair, regular sized organs, healthy cardiovascular system, working set of nuts and saving a lot of money then shoot I'm down with being mediocre.
In my opinion you don't need anything but healthy food
@QuinoaBeast who cares about deadlifting as a bodybuilder..
@QuinoaBeast 380kg. Google my name
Kali - I feel that is what you had to go through to be where you are and a GREAT Role Model. You have a great sense of humor and you have evolved into something special. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks!
Kali, I lost my best friend & the God father of my daughter, at the age of 26. He had kidney & liver failure. He is on the internet. (Stewart Cameron Doncaster 1995 it pops up in u-tube he was 19) I cherish this clip of him posing. But, I always told him he wouldn't see 30. That haunts me. We were inseparable. I miss him tremendously, my friend. I am 45 now. Stay healthy brother. Much respect from Scotland.
Sorry for your loss, hope you get better 🙏
Why u calling a stranger brother lol
@@rav9681 cuz he wants to why you giving him shit
@@rav9681 Because sometimes we feel a strong bond as human beings over things that we mutually can relate to, even if we haven't ever met the other person immediately. That's that one special feature only human beings have. Alright?
@@igorgajic8346 but at the end of the day the word brother has a specific meaning so unless the individual u are referring to came from the same womb you did.. guess what buddy... He's not your brother lol
Big fucking facts! Kali spitting the truth. No body comes straight forward.
What about Rich Piana? He always told the truth. You are behind on facts
Guys been lying about being natural for how long?
Man I keep seeing these comments like he’s the only one saying how he feels when I’ve watched alot of these UA-cam guys talking about the risk of gear.
Seth feroce, Rich Piana have been saying this for years I'm sure many others have to.
Eat clean, train hard, and sleep well. That's all we need guys, nothing else
Eat natural too, no supplements
@@xCarbonBlack no processed crap
Also garlic ginger tumeric green tea cacao all organic every single day like clock work I feel like machine and look like I’m my early 20s
How much of each ingredient ?
2, 3 cloves of garlic a day , piece of ginger twice measured at around 4grams total , 4 tea spoons of tumeric spread out , 2 to 3 cups of veggies and fruits banana apple Spaich brocli
Kale tomatoes cucumbers mushrooms oranges are the ones I try to get in everyday, 2 tea spoons hemp chia a day 1 spoon olive oil , also countless other things like honey green tea cacao powder this and I also take vitamins d3 along with k2 , zinc , magnesium is a must it will improve test along with the diet I just said and hard traning , wim hof breathing , I know your prolly thinking there tough do and it does take a lot energy each and dicspline to eat clean but I’m telling you your entire physical and mental state will change and everything will get better. And I only eat about 2000 calories a day just from those whole foods none of that 4000 up crap I’m 250 athlete as well , all those excess calories is useles , less is more we are not meant to be eating a ton of day in day out or so not healthy , hope that helps good luck to anyone who reads this please make the changes it will be worth it your body will adapt
Your health is your wealth. Thank you Kali for speaking the truth.
I feel privileged just to hear your story you're the man thank you
You're an angel Kali. Appreciate for dropping priceless values
Straight up, genuine, real talk. Much respect to you for the honesty.
The two faced narrative; "I did drugs to make a bunch of money and being a fucking bully cause of my size. But that part of my life is over. So don't you do it now." It was cool when I did it."
I'm really intrigued by Kali’s personal development. He's seemingly a whole different person than he was 6 years ago
Con artist. Keeping up with what sells and gets attention. He's a piece of shit.
Hes a very smart man
Ex wife bad influence ?
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Almost dieing will do that to a man
much respect Brother Kali. Bless your frank honesty. I am 61 and have loved and followed bodybuilding for years. Will be listening in for your knowledge.
Nothing but respect for this man. The amount of courage it took for him to sit in front of this camera and essentially expose the “professional sport” of bodybuilding. Not to mention calling some people out at the end to do the same. Props to you for telling the truth and brining awareness. I know this wasn’t easy for you. Glad you made a full recovery as well. 💪🏽🙌🏽💯
Absolute respect to Kali for this. Too much death to a dream 99.99% will never achieve.
Well done Kali. Videos like this takes guts. You’re helping effect change and no doubt saving lives/mental health. Be proud 💪🏻💪🏻
I know you dont need to hear this from someone to do what you do but im proud of you for turning your life around and becoming something of a positive role model in health and fitness. I'm. Sorry it took a serious issue to make a change but i have respect for you and i enjoy your content. You are a awesome individual and i wish all the success and happiness.
Respect for Kali for speaking out the truth as a pro BB! Tbh most ppl do not realize the importance of life until it’s too late. You a blessed man that God gave you a second chance to wake up for yourself and your family!
I won mr. teen San Jose heavyweight and overall in 2003, it was my dream to be a pro bodybuilder but a mr. California and a few other up and coming pro’s sat me down and said turn around while you still can, they said it was a dark road and definitely not worth the money or your health. I took that as a sign and gave it up after winning my first show. 🙏🏼
Who Cares....and stop hanging around truck stops. -Stay Safe
Those are real people, they saved your life
@@ap6722 straight up
@@HerePiggyPiggy What does a truck stop have to do with his post? I'm not too quick!
@T Mac thank yu I didn't know I'll have to do that.
Natural is the way to go , health is everything , praise the lord , seek the kingdom
Lol you religious nuts cant go 2 secs without injecting your crap into everything
John 14:6 Jesus is the truth the way and the life! No one goes to the father unless is thru Him.
Great to hear this.. I'm a Cardiology Specialist Nurse, so I've been saying this stuff for years in the gym and getting laughed at. All we can do is advise, but the sad truth is, thousands of guys (and girls) are rotting their bodies from the inside. Great content from Kali. Got to keep spreading the word. A rigorous daily training routine and a healthy balanced diet. All you need.
A Nurse ... Chill boi we need a real doctor up in here...
What are your thoughts on trt?
thankyou sir :) I try to follow a moderate healthy life
+Chris
Yes, I'm surprised how many women now are on this drug! It's starting to becoming a fashion with women now I think.
THIS. It's an unhealthy way of living. Puts too much strain on the internal organs and ages you faster. Eat sensibly, work out without killing yourself & rest. Life's too short to waste it on over training and "the look".
I'm 46 and have no problem staying steroid free ,building muscle comes slow n steady its consistency period
You never get the size of those guys being natty!
@@navarrouk3487 it about lifestyle and journey. Size only thing for people with ego issues.
@@navarrouk3487 you get stronger though
@@navarrouk3487 you sound stupid dudes in prison would make these bodybuilders look average
@@navarrouk3487 🤣
Kali cares. real talk from. a bodybuilding G glad you encouraging others about the truth
love your honesty. we gone from bodybuilding to body killing.we need to get back to how it started.
I was married to a physique competitor and she really exposed me to how unhealthy this industry is. Including her which aided in our divorce.
lol yeah some of the females in the industry are pyscho - breast implants, glute implants, silicon injections, and lip filler etc
Yeah peak natural always looked better to me than the roid body and you don't look like a walking circus 🎪
Her farts must’ve been the worst too
Sorry to hear that. I think it’s in the mind. Unfortunately we don’t see the important things in our life when we obsess over these things.
@@fhenlizhao5406 all good man. Going on 7 years now. She had a dang good husband. I couldn't take the abuse anymore. It was verbal physical and psychological. I should have made her go night night. Lol. Probably would have still been together but at what costs? Not worth it. Life so much better the days
i salute kali for changing his ways for the better .
He deserves all the good he has earned throughout the years .
Thank you for real talk!!
Brutha this was a very down to earth and real video...I appreciate you telling the truth about what really goes on behind the scenes. I never knew those bodybuilders had any health problems at all. Stay healthy Brutha! Respect!!!!
Respect to you!! Always giving positive advice!! 👍🏾👍🏾
Been following you since 2014 Kali. Nothing but respect for everything and talking about this stuff🤝
Well said man, god bless you.
Truer words NEVER been spoken!!!! Talk to them brotha!!!! GOD Bless U bro!!! Ppl NEEEEED to hear the truth!!!
I stopped taking steroid 5 years ago after meeting my fiancé at the time who was my gf she told me was the reward worth the risk ? I said no and stopped went back to natural and taking just pre workout and stayed on my diet and I’m so much happier mentally seeing this video helped me even more love being natural
Just a quick one @Vinny. Protein powders and creatine are they good? I have been struggling with recovery and want to take something to help me with that.
You sound jealous of ppl on juice
@@Theophilus72 protein powders are good to take after your work out only.
all the other stuff like creatine, pre workout supplements are all rubbish. remember only take the protein powder after your work out, dont take it 3 and four times a day that is where people are going wrong.
@@eneagedmachine2914 …How, exactly, does he sound that way? Lmao
Pre workout supplements aren't good for you and cause health issues along with insomnia. You might want to try no fap too lol
First of all, Glad that your alive Kali and I’m with you on this subject! When I first competed it was in 2012 Men’s physique. I was young, I wanted a comeback. So that was when I jumped on gear before my second show. Long story short, times has changed. The guys was getting bigger n bigger in all categories. Which is why I stepped back. And I’m sure I wasn’t the only one. There are a lot of pros that either retired or stopped competing because of the same reason why everything is happening now. It’s because no one is talking! Ever since covid started, I lived my life and also stepped away from the gym. Now that I’m back, I’ve been thinking about jumping back on gear. But seeing all these athletes dying is the reason why I leaning towards being natural and just training because it makes me feel good.
Like kali said, you have teenagers jumping on gear, new shit like “Sarms” that these teens younger generations are taking. No one is learning and getting educated. They think about the fast route and getting big. And that’s the risk they take. I was in that same road, and I’m starting to realize, competing isn’t for me. Bodybuilding is a dark sport. If you don’t learn now, some day you will.
This new generation even some from the old are doing gear for the quick fix sadly ..
The vac and gear are a dangerous Mix
They don't build em like you anymore Kali Health is Wealth. Keep shining a light in the darkness. The world needs people like you!
Keep speaking. The veil is lifting everywhere, not just body building. Humanity is in the process of purging negativity. You speaking the truth is a huge part of the process. God bless you.
love this dude. glad you are feeling better
Thanks kali I’m so happy you are survived your experience. Sad to say rich can’t say the same! Stay safe
BRING EM TO THE LIGHT ....massive respect' brother kali'
This was one of Kali Muscles realist videos. This needed to be said and needs to be heard.
Yeah after he's already rich & influenced millions of people.
Kali you speak the truth! All puffed up! Priceless 😂!
Kali, i have followed you for along time and you still look amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing your story with us, the world of bodybuilding needs to change. The quest for size more size in the sport has started to now take the lives of people. Thank you again for bringing the truth to the masses. You are a great man and we all love you.
Thanks a lot. You gained more respect in my eyes like never before ❤️❤️
I'll just say that I saw this video at the right time in my life.... I appreciate the honesty. Thank you
Rest In Peace to all bodybuilder, stay natural and stay healthy man 💪🏽
Thanks for speaking truth bro not everyone keeping it real. I appreciate u
Thanx bro, for telling people much of they don't talk about. BB ain't a sport no more, u made it crystal clear.
I like your 'telling it like it is' honest approach. Thanks a lot.
Keep educating, inspiring and motivating Kali. Continue your great work and staying healthy. Happy Easter to everyone and stay safe n blessed people
Hey man, I really appreciate you being real here. Stay healthy and keep passing on the knowledge. It's very much appreciated 👍.
This guy is ON POINT…far to many bodybuilders dying and at such a young age…bodybuilding is nothing like it used to be when Arnold Schwarzenegger was competing…whole different ballgame now smh
That's right it's all about more, mass, more mass as opposed to focusing on the aesthetics of the physical form these days. The human body has its limits and if pushed too far something will definitely give.
The V is destroying hearts and cardiovascular systems too make no mistake.
What is the V ?
@@ShaneBoy Take a wild guess.
@@AldousHuxley7 virus?
Wow! Good on you bro. This needs to be said. Things are gonna get worse before they get better. I won't name names but I can think of quite a few guys who I'm expecting to drop dead in the next 5 years. Crazy insecure people. You should work out because you enjoy it, and because you look and feel good. Been working out since I was 15 and I'm 58 now. I love it but don't do it for anybody else, for prizes, for money, for my ego. Thanks Kali. Young people need good role models who tell it like it is.
Dropping absolute jewels here. Sometimes it takes facing catastrophe to develop wisdom. Keep speaking that truth, my man. You’re saving lives.
I appreciate the honesty! I'm on TRT because I had legitimate low T, I'm 41. My doctor does lots of blood work but I still worry about side effects. I'm trying to get in shape to be a better me. I do t want to be huge, or even the natural competitor size. I just want to be functional and healthy and look better than I do now. We need more truth about this.
There’s no health problems associated with trt man. It just puts ur levels in the natural healthy range test is only dangerous when your free test is off the charts
Yoooooooo the realest thing I've heard in a long time. Makes a lot of sense. Thanks bro.
Preach. I had started using sups to help lose weight, powder greens, power this and that….i ended up passing kidney stones and peeing blood. I stopped that and just eat right, exercise and intermittent fasting. Love your videos man. Continue
Bodybuilding doesn't have to be stopped. What needs to be stopped is willing ignorance and extreme abuse of PEDs.
I second this.
I third this
Why "extreme abuse of PEDs"? EVERY use of PEDs is an abuse!
@@wilhelmtrager7875 they can be taken responsibly by using moderate doses and getting consistent check ups
@@daniellovesosrs Using "moderate" doses is just a self-deception! You never know about the long-term effects. It is much better to stay clean!
I also gave up bodybuilding after it started affecting my mental health, more to life than starving my brain and killing it at the same time 😳
Bay Area OG glad you bounced back the world needs your voice . Peace to you
The most powerful message iv ever heard on UA-cam god bless you
After meeting you in person at the 2015 Battle on the Bay, I realized how real and straight up you are. I only met a few people like that, mostly in the military
This man had some of the best genetics that kept him going so far. Good to see him speaking up
Respect to you kali. Ik this is a life you chose but this will help future bodybuilders change for their own health. Seeing so many bodybuilders dying at a early age is just sad. keep educating these guys we need more of this at the moment.✊🏾🙏🏽
Followed you for a long time Kali from 🇬🇧 and got more respect for you than ever for doing this we all appreciate it. Take it easy
Legend Right herea....all hail Kali....just changed my outlook ......fast...damn this is powerful
I don't know a lot about bodybuilding, but I was worried I wasn't exercising hard enough because I wasn't swole like those guys. But after hearing your story, I think exercising for your health is more important. Thanks for sharing!!!
I can say this with assurity that few years later we will come back to this video and realize that all Kali was doing is speaking facts and bodybuilding indeed must be stopped.
It's not bodybuilding that should be stopped, it is the use of unnecessary and illegal substances that should be stopped. Medicals should be done for every competition.
@@Eddybo22 You do have a point. But I agree with Kali on this especially considering that there is no money in this sport even after being a “Pro Bodybuilder”. If you see any other sport, whether it is football, cricket, basketball etc all the top athletes are getting paid millions. But top bodybuilders are not getting paid much and plus they are risking their health as well.
@@saaquibshaik7237 well yes if you have to pay for it all yourself then it is pointless. At some point they should be able to get paid for what they do. I know winning brings sponsorships and stuff but even just earning appearance fees would be great. I get what you are saying.
Natural BB Should be a thing that is glorified
BRING BACK THE BODY BUILDERS OF THE SILVER ERA !!!! all natural healthy food and no substance abuse ...
Yeah, they did drugs. Good contribution.
I’m glad you’re alive Kali, thank you for speaking up.
dude real asf for keeping it real
Damn man, this is some powerful shit and it makes me glad that I chose the natural route. Albeit, it’s a slower growth but worth it.
I’m riding out to LA in a few weeks, would love to meet you. Would love to share stories with you and maybe even talk about a mutual late friend. If you’re cool with that, lemme know.
I’m damn proud of you man and I don’t even know you like that but I am.. Been following your channel for awhile and there’s a clear difference in your demeanor in a good way.
yeah that won't happen, his life busy enough without thirsty strangers
@@liverpoolovencleaning ha, you don’t even know me dude. Nice try though. It’s kinda sad that out of all I wrote, you were only capable of responding to one small part. Your need to make a general assumption on someone you don’t know speaks volumes of your caricature.
Natural huh but all you idiots will take an experimental shot called a vax!!!! WAKE UP
Near death sure does make you respect life I can't wait to see where you go from here Kali Glad you are doing good
Keeping it real w Kali Muscle! 👊🏾💯
Even "regulars" in the gym who aren't competing in any sport or competition are doing juice, HGH, shredders, etc... The biggest drug in the world is ego. Stay healthy.
I know that's right I had somebody ask me in a GYM if I want to take something I'm very proud to be natural
I feel you on the migraines! They are physically the worst pain I have ever experienced. Happy to hear you no longer experience them!
Kali, I appreciated the honesty; the transparency; the love. Blessings from, Jehovah.
I want to see NATURAL body building. I want to see competitions where it’s just straight, eating regular foods, and grinding in the gym. No supplements, no injections. Just straight workouts.
No one wants to see that. They tried it and no one was interested, so it'll never happen. Just needs to go back to where physiques actually looked good.
Dream on bro
Building muscle through CALISTHENICS is the only natural way.
Why ? Supplements are great. I am
Pretty sure even CR7 takes protein shakes, it’s not a bad thing
@@azadpeyma853438 never said it was bad. And I like seeing body building where the supplements are used and how the body expands from it. But there is still something intriguing about natural change from training the body. And it’s more of an even playing field too. Guys taking sups, injections, etc… it’s like if you don’t have the money for that stuff you can’t compete and if you do have the money, someone takes more than the other. When it’s natural, it’s just straight-up food and workouts. 🏋️♂️
So no protein powder and no creatine?
He has said in older videos he doesn't take protein, creatine or weight gainers. But he does use caffeine, pre workout, multivitamins and l-arginine(for vascularity and pumps, citrulline malate does this as well).
Pro and Cre are a waste of money. Just eat food. I did it as a teenager then realized it's a scam.
Bodybuilding? You meant Steroid building, right? Because Natural Bodybuilding exists and is the way to go
Natural bodybuilding is shlte though..and where do you draw a line when it comes to natural?? When ppl still eating processed foods supplements..pre workouts with chemicals...pharmaceutical medicine..etc etc nothing is natural..young ppl still die that never touched a gym
@@MohammedShahid694 Natural Bodybuilding is shit? That's what a steroid user would say... Natural Bodybuilding is the best for longevity and health
Natural Bodybuilding is where you don't take any shortcuts to achieve results, like drugs/ PED's. It's a long term game or lifestyle.
Most Natural Bodybuilders who do their research eat healthy, occasional junk food is fine like once in a month. I don't take any supplements, all my nutrients/vitamins are from food. I don't eat processed crap, only home cooked, and buy from good source where they don't use any chemicals
@@xCarbonBlack do you take protein shakes?
@@MD-qo5dm No :)
@@xCarbonBlack what do you use as an alternative?
Respect you so much for being honest Kali! Been following you since 2012
My new favorite guy on the internet… thank you!!
I appreciate you, bro. I haven't watched you that much, but I have a new admiration for you now. I've learned so much from you from this video, the humbleness, the gratitude, the gentuinity. It takes a lot of courage to come out and speak against the sport you loved. Love from the east coast to the west. I got Cali Love 💯
Such a great video. It's so rare to see an Icon of the bodybuilding community sending out a genuine and selfless message to the up and comers. He's basically saying that all of the money, fame and admiration isn't worth dying for.
I loved you opened up about this. I’m glad you didn’t die. We need you . Stay up and stay strong. And stay natural.