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I think I’ve found the most relatable man on Instagram and no one can convince me otherwise.
Edward Lane, a Men’s Health UK journalist, is one such man that’s worthy of the title of Insta Husband. His girlfriend, Amy Hopkinson, is inversely a digital editor at Women’s Health UK and currently runs a fitness and wellness Instagram, @Wellness_Ed. In response to her growing popularity, Lane created @Wellness_Ted. The photos are definitely #goalsAF, whether or not you want to label them as relationship goals, fitness goals, or anything under the sun.
Hopkinson’s Instagram currently has a following of over 26,000 users that keep track of all her inspirational fitness posts. In contrast, Lane gained about 8,200 followers doing the exact opposite.
I think some examples are in order. Take a look at this photo of Hopkinson doing some calming meditation:
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Beautiful, no? It must feel amazing to find a nice quiet space just to breathe. When you’re dedicating time towards your personal health and fitness, half of the battle is mental. Everyone needs some TLC after hardcore exercise after all. Now, take a look at Lane’s take on yoga.
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Take a look at the Instagram boyfriend in all his glory. Notice how his draw-on abs glisten in the sunlight. Take stock of his spoils, a half-drunken can of Bud Light and a pack of cigarettes. This man looks one with the world. The first word that comes to mind after seeing his IG is “relatable.”
Lane later told Mashable that he was inspired to create the account when he noticed how popular his girlfriend’s Instagram was. “Literally hundreds of people were double-tapping a picture of my girlfriend eating salad – it made absolutely no sense to me,” he said. “But most of all it cracked me up.”
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All joking aside, don’t be too turned off by Lane’s parody account. Lane originally made the account in response to the sheer amount of power fitness bloggers have these days, his girlfriend included. He respects their reasons well enough, but also believes that some fitness influencers can be more damaging than inspirational at times.
“There’s been enough research into social media to reveal that there are a lot of vulnerable people out there looking for direction, and the problem is that the boring science of a top-end nutritionist or trainer just isn’t as sexy or appealing as the pretty girl subsisting on brunch and HIIT workouts,” Lane said.
As funny as his post may be, Lane hopes to combat Instagram’s body positivity issues. Regardless of if you hit the gym twice a day or treat yourself to that pizza instead of a salad, do what makes you happy. Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t essentially mean that you need abs of steel, nor do you have to ban pizza from your table. The same goes for how attractive or sexually appealing you are. Just be comfortable in your own skin.
If you want to check out more of their pictures, definitely find them on IG. You can find Hopkinson’s account here and Lane’s account here.
