When to post success on social networks?

tonyaf78

just curious... at what weight loss would someone post their success on fb and it be significant or worthwhile? I haven't posted my weight loss on fb yet (other than just commenting on others posts) and I haven't posted any before and afters on fb yet... i have currently lost 76.5 lbs. and have about 50 lbs more to go...

nturner612

anytime u want it will def help and keep u motivated.

JesterMFP

I guess when you feel it's significant enough to tell people? I wouldn't put that kind of thing on Facebook at all.

WendyTerry420

just curious... at what weight loss would someone post their success on fb and it be significant or worthwhile? I haven't posted my weight loss on fb yet (other than just commenting on others posts) and I haven't posted any before and afters on fb yet... i have currently lost 76.5 lbs. and have about 50 lbs more to go...

I post a fitness update about every two weeks or so.

omma_to_3

I wouldn't put that kind of thing on Facebook at all.

I wouldn't either. I do let Runkeeper post about my runs though. But as for telling people on FB, just post awesome pictures of yourself and let people figure it out ;-)

vtmoon

Go for shock value and wait until you are done, so the people who don't get to see you often are in aww.

whittlelauraann

I post almost weekly... my friends there are really motivational for me plus I feel way more accountable when people are watching lol. Also I have inspired at least a half a dozen friends to start a weight loss journey including my partners parents who have both lost a bunch now too... I think it depends on the type of person you are ... for me I am very open about it.

nturner612

diff is if u put anything like what we post on here on fb....ur "friends" will eventually get tired of ur "weight loss or gym bound" posts. while here, EVERYONE on here is trying to lose weight and finding time or trying to work out. i dont really even use fb like i used to anymore.

wizbeth1218

just curious... at what weight loss would someone post their success on fb and it be significant or worthwhile? I haven't posted my weight loss on fb yet (other than just commenting on others posts) and I haven't posted any before and afters on fb yet... i have currently lost 76.5 lbs. and have about 50 lbs more to go...

I blog almost daily about the journey. I recently made a FB page for the blog because most of my referrals come from FB. So, I don't really have an answer for you.

I guess the answer will depend on what kind of social network interaction you have. If your all of your FB are really friends (people you would have over for dinner, for example) then they probably already know that you are losing weight. If your FB friends are more little-known indirect acquaintences, then your weight loss might not be something you would ever share in that venue.

But most of all... CONGRATS on your progress!

SeaChele77

Never -
Let others see it. Don't advertise it. That is what MFP is for. You'll have old pictures then post new pictures and people will comment "Wow, looks like you've lost some weight" then you can go into the whole success. but unless you've previously mentioned you were planning to lose weight and such..... I wouldn't addvertise it.

agoofynut

I don't post about my weight on FB and actually only talk about it in real life to people who ask. But when I hit 100 down, I think I'm going to post a simple "ONE HUNDRED" as my FB status and those who know will know what it means.

julieh391

I don't post about my weight on fb at all. I use mapmyrun and haven't linked that to fb either. It just seems kinda self absorbed to think that my "regular" friends would want to read about my progress. That's why I'm here. If someone wants to tell me how fabulous I look in a pic, I'll gladly accept a compliment. But I don't go looking for them.

uncarvedblock

I don't post about my weight on FB and actually only talk about it in real life to people who ask. But when I hit 100 down, I think I'm going to post a simple "ONE HUNDRED" as my FB status and those who know will know what it means.

Same here to all of this!

I have friends on FB who post every time they lose 0.5lb... I don't want to be grating on people's nerves, plus it's a personal thing for me.

FutureSkinnyMama03

I'm not sure I ever would. I don't like to draw attention to my body though no matter if it's for a good thing. (Yes, I have some self-esteem issues that I tend to hide pretty well)

Never -
Let others see it. Don't advertise it. That is what MFP is for. You'll have old pictures then post new pictures and people will comment "Wow, looks like you've lost some weight" then you can go into the whole success. but unless you've previously mentioned you were planning to lose weight and such..... I wouldn't addvertise it.

I agree!

I don't post about my weight on FB and actually only talk about it in real life to people who ask. But when I hit 100 down, I think I'm going to post a simple "ONE HUNDRED" as my FB status and those who know will know what it means.

I might would make an exception if I had reached a loss of 100 lbs.

fitnesspirateninja

I'm no longer using Facebook, but I didn't post anything fitness-related when I did have an account because frankly, I don't think my loved ones really care. And I only have a joke Twitter account so it doesn't seem relevant to post anything related to my health there. That being said, I did create a fitness/nutrition group on Facebook. It was private and I only asked my friends and family who were either training for marathons or trying to lose weight to join. In general, I posted my weekly weigh-in and the odd recipe or fitness-related article. So about once or twice a week.

futurestarz

Go for shock value and wait until you are done, so the people who don't get to see you often are in aww.

This! ^^ Sometimes I post about the progress I'm making fitness-wise but never about my weight.

MissNations

This is a very personal decision--it's completely up to you. I haven't said a word on FB.

schell81

I wouldn't unless I reached my goal personally. I have one of those friends that posts every gym workout, every .2 pound lost. It gets to be a little much for me. But I have other friends who post once in awhile about their losses and I'm always happy for them.

supercatie18

MFP-anytime FB-never

Today414

For me.. My facebook is private and I keep my friends list to actual friends and familly and most if not all of them are aware of my struggle with my weight. So, that said, I posted when i started and i'll post when I hit a milestone. (ie: 20 lbs... 50 lbs... etc) It makes me feel great to hear all the "OMG THAT'S AWESOME!"'s and since I don't get out much, a few of my friends have told me "I'm following your weight loss on Facebook and it's fantastic! Please keep updating!" So I do. I don't post weekly, just when I've reached something I feel super proud of.

alyssamiller77

IDK for me I'd say post whenever you feel particularly proud of your accomplishments. It's nice motivation for you and often times can be great motivation for your friends too. As far as shock value, if you have a before picture, doing a before and after shot will get you that shock value still.

notmac

I only do on a private group on FB, of friend/ friends of friends, who are all working on being healthier.

LennyInFlorida

I would post the second you were SURE it wasn't coming back on!

secretlobster

I lost about 45lbs and never posted it to facebook. Why bother? The people who are important enough to know already know.

gabriellejayde

I don't post about my weight on FB and actually only talk about it in real life to people who ask. But when I hit 100 down, I think I'm going to post a simple "ONE HUNDRED" as my FB status and those who know will know what it means.

that's exactly what a friend of mine did. She had gastric bypass and was losing weight so quickly. She never mentioned it, but would post pics once in a while- not even of her- just of her kids (she adopted twins). One day she just said, "100" and everyone knew what that meant.

toscarthearmada

I wouldn't consider it advertising. Facebook is suppose to be a social network with your friends and family...why wouldn't you want to update them on your progress? I post my weight loss about every two weeks, just because everyone is so supportive and it motivates me. If any of your FB friends have a problem with you posting your weight, they know where the block button is!

WendyTerry420

I guess it depends on what type of FB friends you have. Most of mine are family and RL friends, so I am comfortable sharing my journey with them.

justal313

I posted at 28lbs since it was 2 stone and being American and having American friends it was funny to post I lost 2 stone and have them say "what is a stone"

I posted at 50lbs since it was a significant number and to show off my tatoo.

I will be posting in another pound as 81.5 lbs puts me at Normal Weight for the first time that I can remember, and then I won't post about it until I lose the 100 total I am working towards.

That being said, my checkins at the gym and the rail trails certianly keep it out there.

WendyTerry420

I wouldn't consider it advertising. Facebook is suppose to be a social network with your friends and family...why wouldn't you want to update them on your progress? I post my weight loss about every two weeks, just because everyone is so supportive and it motivates me. If any of your FB friends have a problem with you posting your weight, they know where the block button is!

Exactly! :flowerforyou:

Are these people your friends, or mere acquaintances?

chocl8girl

I've posted a picture about every 30 pounds or so just with a -(however many pounds). I don't mind sharing, most people on my FB either already know or don't care. *shrug*

paulabsc

I WOULD POST IT AT ANY WEIGHT LOSS, BECAUSE I WOULD BE PROUD AND WANT TO SHOW OFF ANY WEIGHT LOSS. :happy: