If you're anything like me, you've been feeling guilty for ages about falling off of your workout schedule. For a while you had it down to a science, keeping your routine on point, but then for one reason or another, either a busy schedule, a lazy summer break, or something else all together, you stopped going. You kept telling yourself you'd go next week. Now the time is finally here, and you're going back to the gym for the first time in months. I'm in the same boat, so I know exactly what you're thinking.
1. Is this the real life?
You can't believe it's really happening. You're a little bit nervous. You have your headphones and your playlist. You might even have the squad. It's for real.
2. I'm straight up about to kill this workout.
I'm going to throw. It. On. The. Ground.
3. My body is ready.
You've done all your stretches and a light warm up. You've never felt so alive. This is your moment. Nothing is going to stop you.
4. Why did I stop in the first place?
It's a breeze. You could do this all day.
5. I TAKE IT BACK.
I was terribly mistaken. This hurts. I have the stamina of a not-so-young person. Why did I think this was a good idea?
6. This is awful, yet strangely exhilarating.
Are you into pain? Who knows. But this hurts. And you're happy about it. And you don't quite get that.
7. Have I earned a water break yet?
You're taking a break because you need to stay hydrated. It's totally not because your muscles are screaming for mercy.
8. How sexy do I look right now?
You're at the gym right now. You're sweating. You're basically a fitness god. Someone has got to see this and be impressed.
9. If I work out hard enough, will my muscles look like clouds?
"They said I could be anything, so I became a cloud." --The Internet
Beautiful. Stunning. #goals
10. I am going to be so sore.
It's been so long. You're so out of shape.
11. I can't wait for next time.
A few more work outs and you'll be the next Sean T. Just wait.