My relationship with working out has evolved a lot over the years. As a scrawny, bookish kid whose hobbies were decidedly sedentary, gym class was probably by least favorite part of school (alongside math). When I got older and started to internalize the messages of Society™ that said my worth was based on what my body looked like, I started to begrudgingly explore ways of moving that didn’t involve lounging in increasingly creative positions on the couch. 

Nowadays I’m not exactly a full-blown exercise obsessive, but fitting a long walk and modest training session into my schedule can often be the highlight of my day. Sorry, child me, a lot of exercise feels good and is good for you. It’s not like I need to convince anyone who’s looking at this list, though. If you’re the kind of person who lives for their gains and has some strong opinions on protein powder brands, look no further than these memes. Let them inspire you to push even harder .