20 Things That Happen When You Get Yourself In Shape

At some point in adulthood, some of us decide being is shape is more rewarding than 3am pizza.

I have yet to experience this myself, but I hear it’s a wonderful thing. It’s like maturity and loving yourself suddenly collide and lead you to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Those around me who have chosen to get their butt into said shape have told me it’s a rewarding experience that comes with its own pros and cons. If you happen to be one of these people who is deciding to enter this realm of adulthood, here’s what you can expect from it:

1. Nothing fits you anymore. All your clothes are too big and make you look like you’re swimming through the clearance bins at Old Navy.

2. You can spluge on fast food without feeling guilty about it.
3. You no longer look at the stairs as an annoying chore.
4. You can’t do your laundry fast enough. It’s like there’s a factory in your closet that just spits dirty clothes onto the floor all hours of the day.
5. One beer now leads to a hangover now.
6. If you go too long without a workout you don’t just feel it in your body, you feel it in your soul.
7. You’re suddenly much more adventurous and confident in bed. You’re trying things you didn’t even know existed.

8. You begin to sleep fantastically and are suddenly a morning person. (You’re friends probably hate you for this.)
9. You suddenly have much more confidence.
10. Things that never looked good on you before (like maxi dresses), suddenly look great on you and you feel confident leaving the house without any makeup.
11. You also feel confident leaving the house while wearing your glasses.
12. Heck, you’ve gone grocery shopping in your pajamas without thinking twice about it.

13. You enjoy sweating and waking up sore on a Monday morning is a great feeling. It means you really challenged your body and your body is stronger as a result.
14. You’re noticing muscles popping up all over your body. Who knew your butt could ever look this good?!
15. You can climb a few sets of stairs without feeling winded.
16. Your significant other has your class schedule memorized. He knows you’ll be up at 7am to hit the gym for a class before work.
17. Maybe you’ve even inspired those around you to get healthier too.
18. Your friends start asking you for health and workout advice.
19. You notice your life in general is looking up and your learning to love yourself more.
20. You don’t know it yet, but you’re going to live longer as a result of these healthy life choices.

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