Posted on 11 Nov 2018 Views 5825 Comments 7
Most of us are very familiar with using Social Media and most of us use it every day to keep everyone up to date with our lives, posting photos and reconnecting with family and friends that we have lost touch with.
But have you thought about using it for support during your weight loss journey? As many people embark on their journey to reach a healthy weight and maintain alone, are more likely to fail. Getting support when you are on your weight loss journey is crucial to enable you to achieve your goals and maintain your weight loss.
Sometimes it is really difficult to get all of the support that you need from family and friends. Occasionally they do not understand how important this is to you, or they try to sabotage all of your hard work. Most of the time they don’t give you the recognition that you deserve!
Recent studies have proven that using social media as a support tool has been really helpful to users. People who have used the tool have had good losses and maintained their weight loss compared to those who did not.
Positives of using social media as support are:
So get the Selfie taken, your goals set and join in with our Facebook groups!
Have you got any tips getting the best out of Social Media when trying to lose weight? Share them below to be in with a chance of winning a pack of 20 Strawberry Shakes!. Our favourite comment will be chosen on Thursday 15th November 2018 at 4 pm!
By Joanne Jones, Customer Care Advisor
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My Top tips
When I first started and was really struggling I had a blog type post that I updated every day with what I had eaten and how I was feeling. Partly for support, partly to keep me focused and mostly to keep me accountable
The monthly challenges gave me a public goal to aim
For and keep updating it even if it is a 1lb here and there does help. It doesn’t have to be a weight related goal, I once posted on the monthly challenge that I wanted to make it 100% on plan for a month which helped
Before and after pictures have been essential on my journey. Your body changes and you don’t personally notice but other people see it from a different perspective. It’s angreat visual aid instead of relying on the numbers in the scales
NSV the scales are not always kind somseek g my own and others NSV help keep motivation up and reduce dependency on the scales
Sometimes the group is a great place to vent with people who can actually understand because they are in the same boat and without judgement.
Use the group as a distraction when you get impulsive and want to eat. Many a time I’ve logged in and posted or just read other posts to stop me eating
I love the recipe sharing and ideas of how to use packs or even lifestyle meals
Most importantly use the amazing support on offer, I’ve brver felt judged. I’ve asked a million questions, posted hangry rants, or emotional and upset posts but the support is always there from the wonderful members and excellent support team.
Genuinely cannot recommend the social media groups enough