Set Muscle

Posted: **Wed Feb 25, 2026 11:16 am**

Swear I looked lean last week. Today I look like I ate myself. Do gyms install bad day mirrors or am I going insane?

Posted: **Wed Feb 25, 2026 11:36 am**

It’s lighting. Overhead gym lighting is ruthless. Same body, different shadows.

Posted: **Wed Feb 25, 2026 11:50 am**

Carbs + sodium + water retention. One salty meal and boom… “bulk mode” activated.

Posted: **Wed Feb 25, 2026 12:15 pm**

Some mirrors are slightly curved too. I swear the squat rack mirror makes me look 10 lbs heavier.

Posted: **Wed Feb 25, 2026 12:49 pm**

Morning vs. evening makes a big difference. I look tighter in the morning every time.

Posted: **Wed Feb 25, 2026 3:33 pm**

Stress and sleep mess with how you look. Bad night of sleep and I feel soft instantly.

Posted: **Wed Feb 25, 2026 4:05 pm**

Honestly, we’re just our own worst critics. Nobody else sees the “bad day” like we do.

Posted: **Wed Feb 25, 2026 5:17 pm**

Okay glad it’s not just me

I’m blaming lighting and sodium from now on. Guess I’ll stop trusting the mirror and trust the progress instead.

The Gym Mirrors Are Getting Disrespectful