People who live a fitness lifestyle see the world differently. Their lives revolve around eating right and getting their reps in to achieve their desired physique.
If you fit this definition, you may get a kick from the ‘Do You Even Lift’ Instagram account. Here, you’ll find memes, social media posts, and videos poking fun at missed leg days, protein shake recipes, calorie tracking, and bulking up.
For today’s list, we’ve collected some of the funniest and perhaps most relatable still images from the page. These may speak to you if you consider yourself a full-fledged gym rat and health buff.
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Some people don't just need energy to go to the gym, but confidence as well.
There is a triathlete trainer that swims laps at my pool. I thought there might be some magical energy food she would recommend before a workout. She said she eats tons of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
It's all that sweat that bears the most resemblance, but even without it that's accurate.
Many people work out for vanity’s sake. They follow a strict exercise regimen to bulk up or form specific body parts, focusing less on overall health and fitness. Personal trainers like Phil Snowden see this as a problem, and he blames social media.
“This ... evolution of fitness particularly on [Instagram and TikTok] in recent years has become very bad taste in my opinion,” Snowden told Young Post in a 2022 interview.
What kind of question is "Are you on steroids?" anyway? Embrace body type diversity and do what you can to be healthy. Don't take d***s unnecessarily.
Thank you. Today I am slow, and didn't get why people would be vaccinated in a gym's locker room. Your comment switched on the light.
Load More Replies...I would also get worried if someone gets vaccinated in the gym locker room, that's not very hygienic.
Snowden pointed out that having such a skewed view of exercising may lead to the development of disorders like bigorexia. It’s a form of body dysmorphia where people become obsessed with decreasing their fat mass to unhealthy levels while increasing muscle mass.
A 2021 review revealed that bigorexia, otherwise known as Adonis complex, mainly affects men. Overall, their obsession with following a strenuous workout routine adversely affects their health and social life.
Other people have an unhealthy relationship with exercise, to the point where they prioritize it over maintaining personal relationships. As pointed out by eating disorder psychologist Dr. Bryony Bamford, such a mindset can also cause mental and emotional strain.
In an interview with Vogue India, Dr. Bamford explained that an all-consuming preoccupation with exercise that doesn’t meet self-imposed fitness goals may lead to anxiety and a sense of inadequacy, which can become problematic in the long run.
I've heard this done in the opposite direction too - a women pointing out what they think is an attractive (and usually thin) woman, only to have their partner point out that hugging a bony person isn't much fun. But to each their own.
I get way more men attracted to me now than when i was about 15-20lbs lighter. And i was never boney.
Load More Replies...We have very different ideas of what a "good life" looks like. Variety is the spice of life for one thing!
Wait... You don't want to eat boiled chicken, broccoli and rice every day at every meal? You rebel you.
Load More Replies...When you're used to protein rich food it becomes better. Plus this is actually really tasty! I upset my stomach after a burger at McDonald's
Load More Replies...When approaching exercise, Snowden urges people to embody a holistic mindset. Instead of dedicating yourself to gym workouts, he suggests going outside for a brisk walk or a short run to be outdoors for some fresh air.
And if you’re going through bouts of anxiety and self-questioning, Snowden advises seeking assistance from a professional who can properly evaluate your fitness goals.
“Unless you are a professional athlete, your fitness goal should be to achieve overall health and wellness to enhance your quality of life,” he said.
Maybe it transferred from a pattern on the back of their shirt. Like from the uneven texture he's got fabric wrinkle on his forehead
Another way to approach working out is to keep things fun and lighthearted. According to body image psychologist Dr. Nadia Craddock, finding a healthy balance between taking exercise seriously and being silly about it is essential to avoid falling into unhealthy obsessions.
“Think about physical activity as a chance to be silly and playful and an opportunity to have fun and make friends,” Dr. Craddock told Vogue India, adding that following the latest fitness trends and tracking every step you take isn’t always necessary to reap the benefits of exercise.
You kidding right? I understand the body builder isn't your thing..but to want the other guy?!?!
Load More Replies...We’d also like to hear from all of you fitness buffs out there. Did any of these images resonate with you? Do they reflect your views on exercise and staying active? Share your thoughts!
If it was easy, everyone would do it. Some people only see results after multiple years of hard work.
Just as an aside to shoulder pain, it is a common side effect (in women) of having major abdominal surgery and is called referred pain.
On the note of having major abdominal surgery, apparently if you do and you lift something wide (close to the span of your arms) and twist with it, you can sprain the ligaments that attach your organs to your ribcage. This can feel like a heart attack. What you lift doesn't have to be heavy for this, just wide. Learned this the hard way, 6 years after my abdominal surgery. You don't have to be in recovery and can be fully healed. Be careful out there.
Load More Replies...I weigh 51 kg, and my fiancé could definitely bench press me if I could maintain a rigid posture whilst he did so.
That whole protein being a source of calories is going to put a damper on that
Load More Replies...Presumably the people posting the pic of their baby are doing so for the sake of grandparents, aunts/uncles, siblings etc that very much do care about the baby. Literally no one cares how much you can bench except you.
What's a bench PR? Are we talking about human baby? What is the link here?
PR = personal record. And they are saying no one cares about that but then posts a pic of their baby, which some people also don't care about. This whole thread is pretty weak tbf.
Load More Replies...He sounds interesting - unlike most people who are all about their appearance.
United States President Theodore Roosevelt, himself a proponent of physical culture and exercise, proclaimed, "If I wasn't president of the United States, I would like to be George Hackenschmidt".
TBH John looks like a dude who will give you really good advice and diet plans and support you
Presumably not only her own but also the baby's (or babies' if she's having/had more than one).
I'd like to point out that IF Valkor The Rockbreaker was actually 6 foot 8 the mirror would be much lower. I'm sure that SOMEONE will find this an attractive proposition.
Disordered eating and body dysmorphia are not cool. Love your body. Give it what it needs to be healthy, and don't forget to feed your mind and soul occasionally as well.
Squatting while holding a toddler is pretty hard work - and you do it every day, multiple times a day.
This!! So many buff upper bodies with little bitty stick legs. Myself included, although my buff upper body is from too much dinner, not from working out. 😬
Load More Replies...This usually turns up in "photos full of cringe". . . .NORMAL father's and husband's take photos WITHOUT trying to be the focus and making it all about themselves.
I genuinely don't understand this one. Is he the dad and kicked them out? If so, a) they've probably got a lot more interesting lives now, and b) he's a self-obsessed a*****e who I hope never finds love again.
Guy in the Pic got mad, said some stuff about how long he's been training. Person who responded explains that they were making a joke about not being able to see the legs because of the camouflage leggings.
Load More Replies...Hahahaha. I mean... Wow. I was thinking of your dominant arm getting big from self loving. 🙄
Good lord. The insinuations here have no place on BP, or anywhere on the internet.
Agreed. And some of the comments left by fellow bps, also terrible.
Load More Replies...God, these people sound obnoxious and most of their memes are desperately unfunny. Go out in the world and embrace other things for goodness sake, and stop laying on your eating/fitness disorder on other people too while you're at it.
All different kinds of addictions out there and none of them are good for you.
Agreed. And some of the comments left by fellow bps, also terrible.
Load More Replies...God, these people sound obnoxious and most of their memes are desperately unfunny. Go out in the world and embrace other things for goodness sake, and stop laying on your eating/fitness disorder on other people too while you're at it.
All different kinds of addictions out there and none of them are good for you.
