Mistakes that make on Facebook losing weight

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According to a recent study by the University of Michigan, people who shared their fitness goals on social networks weekly did the exercises no more than those who kept their plans to themselves. Another study of female students revealed that those who compared their appearance with the appearance of numerous Facebook friends exposed themselves to dangerous dietary strategies more often.

Experts warn that spreading information about losing weight and finding advice and support in communities can play a trick on you. Here is what you need to pay special attention to:

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You announce your goals for the whole world (or at least all your friends on Facebook)

Do you have ambitious goals? If you tell your 500 + friends about them, you will become even more persistent in achieving them, right? Alas, no, nutritionist Adrienne Raimo says: “You can be unrestrainedly published to publish your grandiose, unrealistic goals, say, lose 15 kilograms to your birthday or eat exclusively“ clean food ”in the future - which can be very upset if you don’t succeed. Imagine how embarrassing you will be for eating an ice-cream or drinking a glass of beer on the weekend, and how much more likely you will lower your arms, realizing that you did not cope with the task in front of numerous friends. ”

What to do: Post messages about small victories. Instead of telling you what goals you have set, modestly boast that you got the whole 5 to the gym once a week or were able to put on tight jeans that you used to go before pregnancy - especially if you know that such a post will get a lot of messages about support. “So you will rather feel yourself on a horse,” says Raimo, “and you will rather continue to follow the planned course.”

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You post updates while in the gym

When Jamie Logi, a personal trainer and nutritionist, notices people writing posts about his classes before the sessions themselves or directly in the midst of the exercises, he is skeptical about them. “This immediately shows that a person creates an artificial image of himself instead of actually working on his progress,” he says. Moreover, a recent study by Kent State University found that using smartphones during classes reduces their effectiveness, which means that social network lovers burn fewer calories and get less benefit from fitness.

What to do: Leave your phone in a sports bag or drawer in the locker room. So you will be less tempted to be interrupted by online communication.

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You are obsessed with food photos

Remember the last time you saw in the news feed pictures of tempting freshly baked cookies or breathtaking types of melted cheese on perfectly cooked spaghetti. Such photos not only seduce the eye, but also make you want to eat something equally tasty and harmful to the waist. Brandon Mentore, a sports nutritionist from Philadelphia, warns: one of the social networking techniques to knock you off the right dietary path is to turn food into entertainment.

What to do: Try to mentally calculate the number of calories in dishes on beautiful photos - and remind yourself that these numbers do not correspond to your eating plan. On a diet, try to unsubscribe from the pages of cooking shows, food bloggers, and even friends who are addicted to homemade baking. “One of the functions of the diet is to teach you to listen to your own body,” says Mentore. - Therefore, try to drown out extraneous "waves" in the choice of food. "

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You measure your progress with others.

Yes, it’s almost impossible to compare yourself with your Facebook friends. However, studies show that constant comparisons lead exclusively to lowering self-esteem, no matter how great you think about your achievements before going online. “If you kept yourself on a diet for two weeks, practiced fitness conscientiously and didn’t notice great results, a photo of a girlfriend in a bikini can discourage any desire to try further,” says Raimo. “You can tell yourself that you still will not look as good as she does, and that there is no longer any reason to refrain from a chocolate bar.”

What to do: Concentrate on yourself. May it seem impossible. But it is worth the effort. “Constantly remind yourself that you are trying only for yourself. For your health. This will help protect you from demoralizing comparisons, ”advises Shane Allen, a weight loss specialist from Dallas.

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Friends boast excellent results from the new diet, and you decide to follow their example

Mentore believes that the insane amount of trends and fad for weight loss leads to only one problem. "The immense variety of ideas in the diet, the crowd of fans and ardent supporters, endless posts and recommendations can lead you off the intended path and make you rush from one diet to another."

What to do: Try to disconnect from the "external noise" and keep your choice. “If you catch yourself thinking that your chosen weight loss program is wrong - tear yourself away from the monitor and remember why you chose this path initially,” says Mentor. Comparison of diets, as well as comparison of appearance - a bad adviser. "Take a break in communication on Facebook, and soon, very soon, it will become clear to you whether it has a positive effect on your results and attitude towards yourself, or not," adds Raimo.

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