I've been dating my guy for a little over two years now and let me tell you, being a girlfriend to a gym rat certainly has its ups and downs. If your dude loves the gym as much as he loves you, you'll definitely agree with these 17 things:

1. When he whips off his shirt and you see the glorious 6-pack

2. When someone inevitably says "Damn, he's fine."

3. When he skips on dessert because it's "not in his calorie budget for the day."

4. But then he INSISTS on taking a bite out of YOUR dessert because it looks so damn delicious

5. He is really good at cooking his standard chicken and rice, but as soon as he tries to cook something else...

6. If you ever find yourself being mugged, you know he'll protect you

7. Going to the gym with him and not really knowing what to do, but inevitably trying to talk to him during his reps

8. When he tries to get you out of bed by 6 AM to go to the gym

9. When the "1 mile jog" turns into a full out 5k sprint

10. When he brings you to the gym and you just sort of...

11. You always have a motivational speaker on hand because gym rats are the most driven, dedicated people

12. Sometimes you get brave and attempt one of his work outs

13. He can definitely be a little conceited (who wouldn't be with those muscles?)

14. Yet he still thinks HE'S the lucky one

15. He always gives his best to whatever he's doing, including your relationship

16. He never turns down a chance to flex that gorgeous bicep

17. He always looks scrumptious, and he's always yours