Can social media be used as a “spring” to lose weight? This has happened to many people whose stories I have told, for example her and her . In practice , according to some studies, it is possible to use social networks such as twitter, facebook and instagram to lose weight and not lose motivation.

How? According to this latest study , which analyzes the use of twitter to lose weight, make posts declaring good intentions every day (I ran tot km, that’s what I eat to lose weight, I’ll make it) alongside positive messages, they a double value: on the one hand they act as an important reminder for ourselves, sanctioning a commitment to diet and a healthy lifestyle that we have taken “publicly”; on the other hand, we are helpful and inspiring to other people, as has happened to some people whose weight loss has gone viral. The message is this: learn to be the coach, the guru, the motivatorof yourself. And make a commitment not only with yourself but also with others, always striving to send a positive message, of growth, of progress. It does not matter if there is a bad day, if there is a day when the balance goes against you or the progress has not been exciting: the strong and positive image you give of yourself on social networks will help you to maintain determination and determination. determination even in those moments.
Other tips to do it thanks to social media:
– post photos of healthy dishes, small healthy recipes, selfies of ourselves or daily shots in which we show part of our slimming path (even if the extra bottle of water or sneakers)
– follow and comment on self-support groups or exchange recipes and advice. Maybe without the trap of some coach who wants to sell you a product.
– follow fitness and diet pages, even on instagram, where tips and recipes are shared.