How Omnivores Feel About Going Vegetarian | GIFs

A plant-based diet gets a thumbs-up in your doctor's eyes, but deciding to cut out meat from your meals can be downright painful shocking to those who have eaten it their entire lives.  Here's what goes through an omnivore's mind at the thought of going vegetarian.

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No, I'm Not Ready Yet!

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What Is This Thing Called Salad?

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I Just Can't Do It

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Veggies Are Not as Good as Cookies (or Steak)!

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OK, Maybe a Green Piece of Lettuce on My Burger

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Wait, No Chicken?

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Is Giving Up Meat Really Worth It?

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I'll Just Buy It, but I Won't Eat It

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My Heart Says Yes, but My Mouth's Not Buying It

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Enough Said

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Ooh, but Fries Are Vegetarian!

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And Cheese, Too.  Cheese Makes Everything Taste Better

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Come to Think of It, I Have Been Feeling a Little Sluggish Lately ...

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OK, I'll Do It, but Only For the Cute Little Animals

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Posted by Richard J. Wood on Monday 16 January 2017
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Prepare Yourself For the Stages of Your Fitness Resolution

Another year, another fitness resolution to carry out.  Whether your plan is to lose weight, run a marathon, or eat right, chances are you'll be going through allsome of these stages to keep up.  Take a look, have a laugh, and know that you're not alone through the ups and downs.

 

You Come Up With What You Think Is a Pretty Manageable Plan

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And For the First Few Days, You Do Everything to Stick to It

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Your Workouts Are a Little Rusty After the Holiday

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OK, Really Rusty

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Good Thing You've Got New Shoes and a New Playlist to Help You Power Through

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But by Week Two, You're Tired of Working Out Every.  Single.  Day.

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You Start to Think You May Have Been a Little Too Ambitious

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So You Scale Back Your Efforts

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Resisting Temptation Becomes a Job in and of Itself

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By February, Your Resolution Is a Thing of the Past

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It's Nothing to Be Proud Of

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You Tell Your Girlfriends What's Going On

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Of Course, They Light a Fire Under Your Sweatpants

 

And You Remember Why You Committed to Your Resolution in the First Place

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So You Get Back to It

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And Halfway Through the Year, With a Little Help From Britney ...

 

Victory Is Yours.  Go, Girl!

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You Spend a Lot of Time at the Gym in GIF's

Sometimes it feels like the gym is my second home — but I'll take the name "gym rat" in stride!  If you can relate, you'll get a kick out of these GIFs.

 

When you walk in, you're pumped to see your favourite front-desk attendant.

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You tend to get a little excited when your favourite treadmill is open.

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You've got the class schedule memorised.

 

There is no new workout class you won't try!  No matter how crazy the uniform ...

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You'll be rocking (at least part of) your gym gear at work.

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Before you pencil in any extra-curricular plans, you make sure they don't conflict with your workout schedule.

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Because having to skip your favourite instructor's class brings you close to tears.

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You have a go-to crew of workout buddies.

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You're not afraid to lift.

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People always comment on your great form.

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But those compliments never get old.

 

You're rarely phased when someone hits on you during a workout.

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Even if it's a trainer.

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But most importantly, you know it's about more than weight loss;  this is a lifestyle.

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Working out makes you feel awesome!

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And that's why you're committed.

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GIFs: Excuses For Skipping the Gym

Some nights, heading to the gym is a no-brainer, but other days, it takes a little more commitment.  If you've found yourself bailing from the gym lately, you'll be able to relate to (at least) one of these GIFs.

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I work out all the time.  I deserve a break!

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The weather is so gnarly.

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I've got to run those errands.

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I can't deal with seeing her.

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I ate so healthy all day.

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Maybe I'll do a workout DVD once I'm home!  Maybe ...

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I need a glass of wine.

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What if that guy is finally at happy hour ... ?

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Everyone told me I looked so fit today!  Who needs the gym?

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All my "good" workout clothes are dirty.

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I haven't seen my boyfriend, girlfriend, puppy (insert your "person" here) all day.

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Today was so stressful.  I just need some "me" time.

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Basically, I have big plans at home.

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Most Annoying People at the Gym | GIFs

Many a calorie has been burned at the gym, and, for the most part, everyone either keeps to themselves or offers help or motivation when you need it.  But sometimes we have to share the gym with these people — some are just so annoying that I get why people work out at home!  Which one bothers you the most?

 

The Never-Wears-a-Shirt

Carousel Productions (II)

Note:  this person could also be viewed as amazing.

 

The Equipment Hog

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What are you, three?  Share people!

 

The Look-at-Me

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Yeah, you're awesome.  Thanks for sharing.

 

The Extreme Worker-Outer

Take it down a notch, dude.

 

The Always-Looking-For-a-Date

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Maybe you didn't realize — this is a gym not a bar.

 

The Never-Shuts-Up

Disney

Have you noticed that you're the only one talking?

 

The Hasn't-Showered-in-a-While

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Ever heard of soap or clean laundry?

 

The Perfume Counter

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Directions:  one spray, not one bottle.

 

The Curser

AMC

We could do without the profane outbursts.

 

The In-Your-Face

NBC

How about a little personal space?

 

The Germ Spreader

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What's with the stash of used tissues in the cup holder?  And I know you didn't wipe down the machine!

 

The Expert Who's Not

Lionsgate Television

Does it look like I asked for your help or advice?

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