Unrealistic weight loss brags
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I'm facebook friends with someone who quit her job as a nurse to sell It Works products full time. She's constantly posting about how many lives she's changed for the better selling her crappy MLM products. Kind of makes me sad thinking about how many more lives she could have really impacted if she stayed on as a nurse.3
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I have never posted anything about weight loss on facebook. No apps telling the world that I went for a walk, no pics of my dinner with calorie counts, no announcements that I went to a gym. I assume that nobody cares enough to hear it every day because I certainly wouldn't want to hear about every move everyone makes.
Most of the people bragging about weight loss on facebook won't go the distance. I think they're more insecure than bragging. Others are trying to sell fitness shakes. Skim, move on.
I used to share my exercises on Facebook until one day I looked back at my timeline and noticed that because I don't have other content to post every single day, it was dominated with "Mentali burned X calories today!" and that's so boring in such large quantities. So now when I log an exercise on my app and it gives me the option to share I think about whether there's anything interesting about that workout. I shared one a few days ago because it was interesting that I walked so far playing Pokemon Go, and I share hikes in interesting locales, things like that - I don't really mind if people share everything, but if you're not super active posting things to Facebook you really risk becoming one-note boring person.0 -
I decided a long time ago that others have the right to their own reality.....even if it is unrealistic and skewed. I choose not to support people in their silly fantasies.
I give you a high five, though, because I agree with you!0 -
i had a friend like this. But we all know it was probably to make herself feel better lol. I've lost 5stone over the course of 2 years nice a slow. But i think she may have gave up to fast on herself stress and kids
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almostanangel21 wrote: »I only just started a Facebook this year, mainly so I don't look weird to the Bar or employers looking for my social media accounts. They don't find anything, they figure you're hiding something. Anyway.
My friends don't post about having lost tons of weight; they just have a compulsive need to 'check in' whenever they're at the gym. I know they're not logging it for their own sake like MFP, they're just bragging. And then they'll post a selfie looking too cute to actually work out and WAY too cute to have actually worked out. News flash: if you wore that much makeup while breaking a sweat, you would break out in so many zits it would look like chicken pox. "In the gym transforming".... right.
Speaking of "in the gym transforming," I hate the way MFP overestimates calorie burn. I did an hour of cardio yesterday (elliptical, cross trainer) and a 30 minute kettlebell workout, and MFP told me I burned 1000 calories, not me. I work out the burn according to the MET formula and change it when I remember, but my adjustments are never saved so that I can just check off my exercises next time. I just don't eat my exercise calories back because MFP is insane.
Ha, I've often posted asking "friends" who post gym selfies how they manage to not get skin issues working out with all that make up trowled on their face, and while I'm at it i would love to know why they are posting pics of themselves posing in the gym in the first place, does anyone really give a stuff? I'm so glad i got rid of Faceache, so not worth the annoyance and frustration.
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Christine_72 wrote: »almostanangel21 wrote: »I only just started a Facebook this year, mainly so I don't look weird to the Bar or employers looking for my social media accounts. They don't find anything, they figure you're hiding something. Anyway.
My friends don't post about having lost tons of weight; they just have a compulsive need to 'check in' whenever they're at the gym. I know they're not logging it for their own sake like MFP, they're just bragging. And then they'll post a selfie looking too cute to actually work out and WAY too cute to have actually worked out. News flash: if you wore that much makeup while breaking a sweat, you would break out in so many zits it would look like chicken pox. "In the gym transforming".... right.
Speaking of "in the gym transforming," I hate the way MFP overestimates calorie burn. I did an hour of cardio yesterday (elliptical, cross trainer) and a 30 minute kettlebell workout, and MFP told me I burned 1000 calories, not me. I work out the burn according to the MET formula and change it when I remember, but my adjustments are never saved so that I can just check off my exercises next time. I just don't eat my exercise calories back because MFP is insane.
Ha, I've often posted asking "friends" who post gym selfies how they manage to not get skin issues working out with all that make up trowled on their face, and while I'm at it i would love to know why they are posting pics of themselves posing in the gym in the first place, does anyone really give a stuff? I'm so glad i got rid of Faceache, so not worth the annoyance and frustration.
This is a thing? Someone should probably send a news flash to all the people who workout right after work or otherwise have makeup on. Honestly I didn't realize sweating for one to two hours with makeup on would cause faces to explode.
And regarding looking "too fresh" to have worked out ...
Not everyone sweats the same amount during a workout, and
Couldn't they have taken the pic before working out?
I always cringe when we get done with a workout during a special event like the introduction of a new workout and they want to take a pic afterwards. Some people look like beauty queens and I look like an absolutely drenched, if not drowned rat. Sometimes their workout intensity was same or higher than mine, other times less, but regardless they got what they needed out of the workout
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If it bothers you that someone is bragging about their weight loss, large or small then it says more about you than them.10
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I had a friend just post she lost 6lbs last week by exercising and eating right.
She probably did lose 6lbs.
She has hired a personal training and he is putting her through it...
I didn't pipe in and say you know most of that was water weight because why deflate her.
I have a body builder friend who posts gym selfies to show friends out eat his progress prior to competition.
Why knock them...I am into fitness and health I get that a large portion of their life is gym related.
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I decided a long time ago that others have the right to their own reality.....even if it is unrealistic and skewed. I choose not to support people in their silly fantasies.
I give you a high five, though, because I agree with you!
This is true. Personality I just don't give a *kitten*. If you're lying you're only lying to yourself. Behind closed doors one will still have to face the reality not the lie being displayed online. It's kinda sad when you think about it.2 -
I don't do Facebook because it's like Crack..will just suck you in and not let go...no thanx!
As for calling people out on their weight loss brags, that's not something I'd do. What's it to me? Maybe they really did lose all that? I've lost 7 lbs in a week once...juicing...yes it was probably water weight back then, but who cares? It was my 7 lbs to be proud of if I wanted to tell everyone.
I'd rather high five someone who posts big numbers...whether they are overestimating, thinking too highly of themselves, or being dead on, what's it to me? If it keeps them motivated to keep working on improving, win!
You do you, I'll do me....
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Christine_72 wrote: »almostanangel21 wrote: »I only just started a Facebook this year, mainly so I don't look weird to the Bar or employers looking for my social media accounts. They don't find anything, they figure you're hiding something. Anyway.
My friends don't post about having lost tons of weight; they just have a compulsive need to 'check in' whenever they're at the gym. I know they're not logging it for their own sake like MFP, they're just bragging. And then they'll post a selfie looking too cute to actually work out and WAY too cute to have actually worked out. News flash: if you wore that much makeup while breaking a sweat, you would break out in so many zits it would look like chicken pox. "In the gym transforming".... right.
Speaking of "in the gym transforming," I hate the way MFP overestimates calorie burn. I did an hour of cardio yesterday (elliptical, cross trainer) and a 30 minute kettlebell workout, and MFP told me I burned 1000 calories, not me. I work out the burn according to the MET formula and change it when I remember, but my adjustments are never saved so that I can just check off my exercises next time. I just don't eat my exercise calories back because MFP is insane.
Ha, I've often posted asking "friends" who post gym selfies how they manage to not get skin issues working out with all that make up trowled on their face, and while I'm at it i would love to know why they are posting pics of themselves posing in the gym in the first place, does anyone really give a stuff? I'm so glad i got rid of Faceache, so not worth the annoyance and frustration.
Virtual high five, sistah! I agree 100% xo1 -
Oh good, this has devolved into bashing on women that wear makeup to the gym...3
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I generally don't give a crap about weight loss brags, since it has nothing to do with me, but... I did see someone post a 200+ calorie burn in 10 minutes and it left me scratching my head in confusion.1
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Posts on MFP to complain about people posting on FB about weight loss. I need to post on FB to complain about people posting on MFP about dating. Just to balance out the universe.12
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2-3 lb a day is water weight...and rapid weight loss is not good for either your heart or your liver.1
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If they are big people and just started weight loss journey they probably proud and excited. If they have a lot to loose then they might initially loose a lot. Good on them. Be it realistic or not the whole of social media and society revolves around celebrities show casing their fake *kitten*, tits and amazing lemon juice diets.its all exaggerated fake and unrealistic. If people are gullible enough to believe it let them.1
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middlehaitch wrote: »If I posted on face book that I had burnt 1000 cals everyone would just assume the Sunday roast had gone up in flames again.
Cheers, h.
That is my quote of the day!
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Christine_72 wrote: »almostanangel21 wrote: »I only just started a Facebook this year, mainly so I don't look weird to the Bar or employers looking for my social media accounts. They don't find anything, they figure you're hiding something. Anyway.
My friends don't post about having lost tons of weight; they just have a compulsive need to 'check in' whenever they're at the gym. I know they're not logging it for their own sake like MFP, they're just bragging. And then they'll post a selfie looking too cute to actually work out and WAY too cute to have actually worked out. News flash: if you wore that much makeup while breaking a sweat, you would break out in so many zits it would look like chicken pox. "In the gym transforming".... right.
Speaking of "in the gym transforming," I hate the way MFP overestimates calorie burn. I did an hour of cardio yesterday (elliptical, cross trainer) and a 30 minute kettlebell workout, and MFP told me I burned 1000 calories, not me. I work out the burn according to the MET formula and change it when I remember, but my adjustments are never saved so that I can just check off my exercises next time. I just don't eat my exercise calories back because MFP is insane.
Ha, I've often posted asking "friends" who post gym selfies how they manage to not get skin issues working out with all that make up trowled on their face, and while I'm at it i would love to know why they are posting pics of themselves posing in the gym in the first place, does anyone really give a stuff? I'm so glad i got rid of Faceache, so not worth the annoyance and frustration.
I used to have a boss who perfected her hair and coordinated her lipstick, nails, and sweater before yoga.
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kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »almostanangel21 wrote: »I only just started a Facebook this year, mainly so I don't look weird to the Bar or employers looking for my social media accounts. They don't find anything, they figure you're hiding something. Anyway.
My friends don't post about having lost tons of weight; they just have a compulsive need to 'check in' whenever they're at the gym. I know they're not logging it for their own sake like MFP, they're just bragging. And then they'll post a selfie looking too cute to actually work out and WAY too cute to have actually worked out. News flash: if you wore that much makeup while breaking a sweat, you would break out in so many zits it would look like chicken pox. "In the gym transforming".... right.
Speaking of "in the gym transforming," I hate the way MFP overestimates calorie burn. I did an hour of cardio yesterday (elliptical, cross trainer) and a 30 minute kettlebell workout, and MFP told me I burned 1000 calories, not me. I work out the burn according to the MET formula and change it when I remember, but my adjustments are never saved so that I can just check off my exercises next time. I just don't eat my exercise calories back because MFP is insane.
Ha, I've often posted asking "friends" who post gym selfies how they manage to not get skin issues working out with all that make up trowled on their face, and while I'm at it i would love to know why they are posting pics of themselves posing in the gym in the first place, does anyone really give a stuff? I'm so glad i got rid of Faceache, so not worth the annoyance and frustration.
I used to have a boss who perfected her hair and coordinated her lipstick, nails, and sweater before yoga.
Lol In my circle, it's easy to tell the difference between those who pile on the make up before their gym session and for what reason, and those who just have normal make up on from the morning or whatever.0 -
ItsyBitsy246 wrote: »dragon_girl26 wrote: »...
Unfortunately some of the people see doing that stuff are family members, which is a little harder. Not saying they don't have that teenager mentality, though, haha. My cousin was telling everyone she was a size 0 from all the weight she had lost awhile back, yet I'm an 8-10 and she was still bigger than me.
I also have those ones who like to check in at the gym every day. They just love the attention I suppose.
The checking-in at the gym thing may not be for attention (or just for attention). There are programs like "Sweat Angels" that gyms and boxes participate in. When their clients check-in and post to Facebook, money goes to charity. http://www.causely.com/sweatangels
my fitness activity is posted automatically to FB...it's not a brag it's just what it is...not sure why people assume that all people post to FB to brag or are not being honest...esp when it comes to fitness...
I have a friend who is exceptionally into fitness he posts about it all the time...I love to watch him progress...and cheer for him on the sidelines...esp since he is far away...
I find it funny people here are talking about deleting people due to checking in at the gym or for posting their fitness...wow...
Your activity posting to FB may be automatic now, but at some point you must have made a decision to set it up that way.1 -
Christine_72 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »almostanangel21 wrote: »I only just started a Facebook this year, mainly so I don't look weird to the Bar or employers looking for my social media accounts. They don't find anything, they figure you're hiding something. Anyway.
My friends don't post about having lost tons of weight; they just have a compulsive need to 'check in' whenever they're at the gym. I know they're not logging it for their own sake like MFP, they're just bragging. And then they'll post a selfie looking too cute to actually work out and WAY too cute to have actually worked out. News flash: if you wore that much makeup while breaking a sweat, you would break out in so many zits it would look like chicken pox. "In the gym transforming".... right.
Speaking of "in the gym transforming," I hate the way MFP overestimates calorie burn. I did an hour of cardio yesterday (elliptical, cross trainer) and a 30 minute kettlebell workout, and MFP told me I burned 1000 calories, not me. I work out the burn according to the MET formula and change it when I remember, but my adjustments are never saved so that I can just check off my exercises next time. I just don't eat my exercise calories back because MFP is insane.
Ha, I've often posted asking "friends" who post gym selfies how they manage to not get skin issues working out with all that make up trowled on their face, and while I'm at it i would love to know why they are posting pics of themselves posing in the gym in the first place, does anyone really give a stuff? I'm so glad i got rid of Faceache, so not worth the annoyance and frustration.
I used to have a boss who perfected her hair and coordinated her lipstick, nails, and sweater before yoga.
Lol In my circle, it's easy to tell the difference between those who pile on the make up before their gym session and for what reason, and those who just have normal make up on from the morning or whatever.
I should reiterate, I'm talking about the people i know in real life. Not people i don't personally know, or women on here.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »almostanangel21 wrote: »I only just started a Facebook this year, mainly so I don't look weird to the Bar or employers looking for my social media accounts. They don't find anything, they figure you're hiding something. Anyway.
My friends don't post about having lost tons of weight; they just have a compulsive need to 'check in' whenever they're at the gym. I know they're not logging it for their own sake like MFP, they're just bragging. And then they'll post a selfie looking too cute to actually work out and WAY too cute to have actually worked out. News flash: if you wore that much makeup while breaking a sweat, you would break out in so many zits it would look like chicken pox. "In the gym transforming".... right.
Speaking of "in the gym transforming," I hate the way MFP overestimates calorie burn. I did an hour of cardio yesterday (elliptical, cross trainer) and a 30 minute kettlebell workout, and MFP told me I burned 1000 calories, not me. I work out the burn according to the MET formula and change it when I remember, but my adjustments are never saved so that I can just check off my exercises next time. I just don't eat my exercise calories back because MFP is insane.
Ha, I've often posted asking "friends" who post gym selfies how they manage to not get skin issues working out with all that make up trowled on their face, and while I'm at it i would love to know why they are posting pics of themselves posing in the gym in the first place, does anyone really give a stuff? I'm so glad i got rid of Faceache, so not worth the annoyance and frustration.
I used to have a boss who perfected her hair and coordinated her lipstick, nails, and sweater before yoga.
Lol In my circle, it's easy to tell the difference between those who pile on the make up before their gym session and for what reason, and those who just have normal make up on from the morning or whatever.
I should reiterate, I'm talking about the people i know in real life. Not people i don't personally know, or women on here.
I'm guessing they're supposedly just there to look cute, which unless they're somehow doing it for free and getting in the way, lots of people do go to the gym to kill time if they have it. People who might go to the pool to relax on the chairs or whatever those recliner bed thingies are. Or those who relax with the floaties in the pool. Legit people who paid good money, getting something out of their membership and not necessarily breaking a crazy sweat
One thing I tend to think about make up, though, is it's something lots of people do prior to leaving for an activity they actually enjoy. To be honest, it warms my heart a little to think that someone might feel that way about working out or hanging out at the gym.1 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »almostanangel21 wrote: »I only just started a Facebook this year, mainly so I don't look weird to the Bar or employers looking for my social media accounts. They don't find anything, they figure you're hiding something. Anyway.
My friends don't post about having lost tons of weight; they just have a compulsive need to 'check in' whenever they're at the gym. I know they're not logging it for their own sake like MFP, they're just bragging. And then they'll post a selfie looking too cute to actually work out and WAY too cute to have actually worked out. News flash: if you wore that much makeup while breaking a sweat, you would break out in so many zits it would look like chicken pox. "In the gym transforming".... right.
Speaking of "in the gym transforming," I hate the way MFP overestimates calorie burn. I did an hour of cardio yesterday (elliptical, cross trainer) and a 30 minute kettlebell workout, and MFP told me I burned 1000 calories, not me. I work out the burn according to the MET formula and change it when I remember, but my adjustments are never saved so that I can just check off my exercises next time. I just don't eat my exercise calories back because MFP is insane.
Ha, I've often posted asking "friends" who post gym selfies how they manage to not get skin issues working out with all that make up trowled on their face, and while I'm at it i would love to know why they are posting pics of themselves posing in the gym in the first place, does anyone really give a stuff? I'm so glad i got rid of Faceache, so not worth the annoyance and frustration.
I used to have a boss who perfected her hair and coordinated her lipstick, nails, and sweater before yoga.
Lol In my circle, it's easy to tell the difference between those who pile on the make up before their gym session and for what reason, and those who just have normal make up on from the morning or whatever.
I should reiterate, I'm talking about the people i know in real life. Not people i don't personally know, or women on here.
I'm guessing they're supposedly justthere to look cute, which unless they're somehow doing it for free and getting in the way, lots of people do go to the gym to kill time if they have it. People who might go to the pool to relax on the chairs or whatever those recliner bed thingies are. Or those who relax with the floaties in the pool. Legit people who paid good money, getting something out of their membership and not necessarily breaking a crazy sweat...
Yeah. I remember those days. Losing weight was much easier and life was also. I don't begrudge anyone going through that phase in life.
Some people stay in great shape much longer than others. I love seeing awe-inspiring photos of those who look great and stay fit as they get older. Everyone wants to live out their lives in great health and vitality.
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Christine_72 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »almostanangel21 wrote: »I only just started a Facebook this year, mainly so I don't look weird to the Bar or employers looking for my social media accounts. They don't find anything, they figure you're hiding something. Anyway.
My friends don't post about having lost tons of weight; they just have a compulsive need to 'check in' whenever they're at the gym. I know they're not logging it for their own sake like MFP, they're just bragging. And then they'll post a selfie looking too cute to actually work out and WAY too cute to have actually worked out. News flash: if you wore that much makeup while breaking a sweat, you would break out in so many zits it would look like chicken pox. "In the gym transforming".... right.
Speaking of "in the gym transforming," I hate the way MFP overestimates calorie burn. I did an hour of cardio yesterday (elliptical, cross trainer) and a 30 minute kettlebell workout, and MFP told me I burned 1000 calories, not me. I work out the burn according to the MET formula and change it when I remember, but my adjustments are never saved so that I can just check off my exercises next time. I just don't eat my exercise calories back because MFP is insane.
Ha, I've often posted asking "friends" who post gym selfies how they manage to not get skin issues working out with all that make up trowled on their face, and while I'm at it i would love to know why they are posting pics of themselves posing in the gym in the first place, does anyone really give a stuff? I'm so glad i got rid of Faceache, so not worth the annoyance and frustration.
I used to have a boss who perfected her hair and coordinated her lipstick, nails, and sweater before yoga.
Lol In my circle, it's easy to tell the difference between those who pile on the make up before their gym session and for what reason, and those who just have normal make up on from the morning or whatever.
I should reiterate, I'm talking about the people i know in real life. Not people i don't personally know, or women on here.
I'm guessing they're supposedly justthere to look cute, which unless they're somehow doing it for free and getting in the way, lots of people do go to the gym to kill time if they have it. People who might go to the pool to relax on the chairs or whatever those recliner bed thingies are. Or those who relax with the floaties in the pool. Legit people who paid good money, getting something out of their membership and not necessarily breaking a crazy sweat...
Yeah. I remember those days. Losing weight was much easier and life was also. I don't begrudge anyone going through that phase in life.
Some people stay in great shape much longer than others. I love seeing awe-inspiring photos of those who look great and stay fit as they get older. Everyone wants to live out their lives in great health and vitality.
Yep. I mean, some of the people who look like they're taking it easy aren't even losing weight. They're at a healthy weight and have been working out for years, if not decades. So now I'm gonna show up after a couple of years of working out and show them how it's done? Yeah, I'll tell them once I hit twenty years of doing it!0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »ItsyBitsy246 wrote: »dragon_girl26 wrote: »...
Unfortunately some of the people see doing that stuff are family members, which is a little harder. Not saying they don't have that teenager mentality, though, haha. My cousin was telling everyone she was a size 0 from all the weight she had lost awhile back, yet I'm an 8-10 and she was still bigger than me.
I also have those ones who like to check in at the gym every day. They just love the attention I suppose.
The checking-in at the gym thing may not be for attention (or just for attention). There are programs like "Sweat Angels" that gyms and boxes participate in. When their clients check-in and post to Facebook, money goes to charity. http://www.causely.com/sweatangels
my fitness activity is posted automatically to FB...it's not a brag it's just what it is...not sure why people assume that all people post to FB to brag or are not being honest...esp when it comes to fitness...
I have a friend who is exceptionally into fitness he posts about it all the time...I love to watch him progress...and cheer for him on the sidelines...esp since he is far away...
I find it funny people here are talking about deleting people due to checking in at the gym or for posting their fitness...wow...
Your activity posting to FB may be automatic now, but at some point you must have made a decision to set it up that way.
Edit: I actually don't remember if it was an automatic sync or if I had to turn it on to be honest. If I remember correctly I had to turn it off and I just didn't. Isn't FB for what you are doing? I am going for a walk in the morning. I post it on instagram too...I post my trips south, I post my garden and my flowers too....I post my time at the cottage...AMG I am posting about my life on FB...guess I need to remember what it's for.
If there are people on my fb who are sick of seeing my mmf posts they can unfollow me but truth be told anyone who has an issue with someone else's fitness or health or weight loss being posted on FB is not really a friend and needs to re-evaluate why it's such an annoyance for them to see someone else being fit or healthy...
and maybe just maybe seeing my dedication (after 20 years of being fat) will inspire other people to do the same.
I am not posting selfies from the gym, or me in my hot little workout gear and so what if I was....
this thread turned from "unrealistic" posts to bashing people for posting from the gym etc.
and from people who are on MyFitnessPal...wow just wow.1 -
I wouldn't get advice from these people, they're obviously doing something unhealthy. Slow is better than none, and slow is better than unhealthy 0
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