Health·Posted on Oct 4, 2015Here's What Actually Happens When You Start Lifting WeightsWelcome to Swole City. Population: You.by Shannon RosenbergBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. At first, your body doesn't know WTF is going on and it hates you a lot. 2. But then those post-lifting endorphins kick in and they put you in the best mood ever. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Your palms have never looked gnarlier. View this photo on Instagram 4. And your conversation starters have gotten a little more niche. 5. Random bruises start showing up all over and you really have no idea how they got there. View this photo on Instagram 6. Cardio starts to become more and more of an afterthought. View this photo on Instagram 7. THIS becomes the most glorious thing you’ve ever seen. 8. And you realize you'd rather wake up early than have to wait in line for the weights you want. 9. You start to kind of love that sore-all-over feeling. 10. You strongly consider the possibility of creating an elaborate home weight room. View this photo on Instagram 11. Everything — your bag, groceries, laundry, people — starts to feel a LOT lighter. View this photo on Instagram 12. You even become the go-to jar-opener person. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. You don’t know if it’s because of the extra stamina, energy, confidence, or core strength, but you’re definitely having the best sex of your life. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. And your selfie game has never been stronger TBH. View this photo on Instagram 15. Your t-shirts start to get a bit snug in the arms. View this photo on Instagram 16. And your jeans are feeling tighter in the thigh area. View this photo on Instagram 17. You learn that there are actually MUSCLES in your BUTT. View this photo on Instagram 18. Your life starts to revolve around your feeding schedule. 19. And there can never be too much protein. 20. Which makes you very familiar with this problem. 21. You start flexing anywhere, at any time, for no particular reason. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 22. In fact, you've taken up a new hobby: Touching your muscles any time your hands are free. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 23. Your clothing purchases have taken a unique turn for the neon and spandex. View this photo on Instagram 24. And taking rest days actually turns out to be the worst. 25. It dawns on you that feeling strong is basically the best feeling you’ve ever had. View this photo on Instagram 26. And you're pretty sure you're an actual fucking superhero tbh. View this photo on Instagram May the swole be with you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF