A concerning video has emerged showing a 20-year-old bodybuilder named Sjo Herben struggling to breathe while simply sitting down. His girlfriend expresses worry about his condition urging him to seek help. However, he dismisses her concerns by claiming his blood pressure medication will handle the problem.
The breathing difficulty appears to stem from post-competition binging. After stepping off stage, Show consumed massive quantities of food, including Biscoff spread paired with stroopwafels. A single knife-full of Biscoff alone contains roughly 300 calories, and combined with the waffle, a single serving reaches 600 calories. The sheer volume of food consumed has placed enormous stress on his cardiovascular system.
Sjo attempts to manage his elevated blood pressure with Telmisartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker commonly used to regulate blood pressure. However, this medication has highly diminishing returns in clinical pharmacology.
Doubling the dose from 40 to 80 milligrams doesn’t dramatically increase effectiveness. Instead, it only raises concentrations in the blood while providing minimal additional benefit and potentially creating downstream complications.
The visible scarring across Show’s chest tells another troubling story. These permanent marks resulted from severe cystic acne caused by early PED use. Unlike typical pimples, cystic acne forms deep below the dermis, creating large, painful, fluid-filled lumps. When these rupture, they leave open wounds that heal as lasting scars. The skin becomes calcified and hardened, damage. Sjo must now live with permanently.
Androgens like testosterone and its synthetic derivatives bind directly to receptors on sebaceous glands, drastically increasing pore size and sebum overproduction. This creates an inflammatory environment where bacteria thrive. The severity of this response is largely genetic, meaning most people won’t know if they’re susceptible until it’s too late.
Beyond the visible damage, Sjo’s post-show eating pattern poses serious health risks. After using diuretics to peak for competition, consuming enormous amounts of sodium and carbohydrates forces the heart to work overtime. Blood pressure rises dramatically, and water retention occurs not just under the skin but around vital organs. This period, immediately before or after a show, is when bodybuilders face the greatest danger.
The proper approach after competition should focus on rebalancing electrolytes and stabilizing the body before indulging in celebratory meals. Spreading treats over several days rather than consuming everything at once would significantly reduce cardiovascular strain.
When bodybuilder Larry Wheels competed, he gained over 50 pounds in just five days through similar post-show binging, a clear sign of organs under distress.
Despite his young age, Sjo has achieved impressive stage results that surpass many competitors with years more experience. However, success on stage doesn’t equate to internal health. At 20 years old, Sjo faces a critical choice between pursuing short-term gains through aggressive PED use and binging, or prioritizing longevity and sustainable health practices.
