By steroid pills I'm assuming you mean corticosteroids - such as Prednisolone - the anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat a range of conditions. They're a man-made version of hormones normally produced by the adrenal glands (two small glands that sit on top of the kidneys). read more
Taking steroids has direct and indirect effects on metabolism. They have a direct effect on cells, making them burn fat more efficiently. Indirectly, you should be training harder and the increased demand on the body combined with accelerated growth processes will result in you burning more calories. read more
Steroids affect your metabolism and how your body deposits fat. This can increase your appetite, leading to weight gain, and in particular lead to extra deposits of fat in your abdomen. Self-care tips: Watch your calories and exercise regularly to try to prevent excessive weight gain. But don't let weight gain damage your self-esteem. read more
All anabolic steroids can be classified as fat loss steroids; at least to a degree. One of the most basic actions of anabolic steroids is increasing metabolic activity, thereby enabling you to burn more fat. The more powerful your metabolism is the more fat you'll burn, but the enhanced rate also provides you with another ability. read more