When you are trying to lose weight it can be difficult to keep motivated. If you use social networks then this can give you an extra boost which could mean the difference between success and failure.
Some of the advantages of using social networking sites when you are losing weight include seeing friends that are also losing weight and seeing what is working for them, also having encouragement and support from your friends and family.
One of the main problems that those losing weight have is that they lose motivation, if you are on a social networking site then the encouragement you can get from friends and family can be enough to keep you going through the tough times, when you post that you are struggling a little to stick to your diet or weight loss plan you are likely to get motivational comments from friends and family almost instantly rather than having to wait for that praise and added motivation.
Another benefit is that if you announce that you are going to be losing a certain amount of weight you are increasing your chances of success. In research when people publicly announce that they are going to do something they are more likely to do it, whereas if they privately decide to do something then if they struggle or fail no-one else was expecting anything of them so there isn't that added pressure or motivation.
So if you want to quit smoking, or if you want to lose weight or achieve something then announce it on Facebook or Twitter, say what you are going to be achieving and in what time period. If you may need some help or support or would like anything from your friends or family then you can mention this. As you work towards your goals you can keep people updated with progress and if you struggle at all you can mention that you are struggling and people are likely to offer motivational comments and ideas, if any of your friends are also working on the same thing then you can use some friendly rivalry to enhance motivation.
What is your experience of losing weight, quiting smoking or working towards a goal using Facebook or Twitter to help with motivation?
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