The Rise of Fitness Influencers and Toxic Gym Culture

[@Gigi44_Bookworm]

I’m nervous and uncomfortable going to a gym because I’m plus size and these are the situations I’m worried about happening. I use to love weight lifting and hit workouts. Personally, I don’t want to be skinny; I want to feel strong and agile.

[@vadamane]

Nobody is going to hate on you trying for trying to get in better shape.

[@bluevillsplash]

​@@vadamaneshe has a valid fear. Too many adult highschoolers looking for bs content. Start at a smaller gym. Do something specific. Where the group will support and not attempt to prank or embarrass you. Depending on your schedule and location/safety, go to the gym really late to very early. And with a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you can try to beat your previous and collect the medals 🏅 😉

[@LouisaWatt]

It’s sad that gyms are no longer safe environments to zone out and get strong 💪🏻

[@paynet23]

I use to worry about the same thing but I’ve been going to the gym for almost 3 years now and I promise you no one will judge you! It’s such a great community to be apart of and it’s really motivating. You’ll see the same ppl all the time. And they’ll usually be some of the first ppl to notice your changes and consistency.

[@Gigi44_Bookworm]

@@pretzelthings I’d recommend watching some more videos about how plus size individuals are treated in gyms. It is easy to say this if it isn’t your experience.

[@IAMMXRCUS]

This is one of the reasons I’m on a social media cleanse. There is entirely to many standards

[@Arri7979]

But, you're also on KZbin, which is also social media. Do you mean a social media cleanse from certain apps or just overall?

[@IAMMXRCUS]

@@Arri7979 I would consider this entertainment and not social media

[@haileylo8623]

@@IAMMXRCUSYESSSSS ME TOO AGREED THATS WHAT IVE BEEN DOING 🙏

[@cjray04]

REAL I just make sure I’m not following toxic influencers lol

[@lizr.9038]

In a Instagram cleanse currently it’s amazing

[@Cierrareadsandwrites]

i love my planet fitness cause no one says anything to anybody!!! like thank god, everyone is so focused on themselves and their loved ones to worry about what the hell i’m doing.

[@xXTiaRosexX]

This is very true! We are in there minding our business lol!

[@ggluv23]

Girlll I was just about to comment the same thing about my Planet Fitness. Everyone ( for the most part) is so kind and welcoming. I never feel out of place there.

[@24K-v7y]

It’s the same at Anytime Fitness as well. Everyone is welcoming and keeps to themselves.

[@themondoshow]

Yeah Pf is super low key

[@keyahninaylor4974]

Same

[@sakinahandthecity]

We as a collective need to stop being prisoners to our body. Forcing ourselves to eat a certain way, burning out from working out so much and still comparing ourselves to others. It's unhealthy for our mind and soul. Instead we should focus on being grateful for having a healthy working body, and appreciating/loving ourselves no matter what we look like.

[@NubiaHere]

Consumerism is in our dna

[@Xoulrath_]

We, as a collective, did that. It led to the obesity epidemic.

[@HighValueMaxedOutGigaSigmaMale]

@@Xoulrath_Yeah that’s what led to obesity🤡

[@Xoulrath_]

@@HighValueMaxedOutGigaSigmaMale do yourself a favor and actually research the history or obesity in the U.S.

[@HighValueMaxedOutGigaSigmaMale]

@@Xoulrath_ You really think a looks maxed out GIGA Sigma male of my caliber and high value hasn’t researched obesity?🤦🏽

[@KA-ky9nb]

I did my first 5km last Saturday . I had no phone . I looked terrible and I didn’t document it or post it on socials that I don’t even have . I did it for myself . I plan on doing it again until I don’t have to stop multiple times and feel sick 😂

[@Fire_Moon_Tarot]

That’s awesome 👏🏾

[@bhagavad-gitakarma1604]

Congratulations, that's wonderful 👏🏆

[@Simmerdownidc]

I was so proud of myself when I did my 1st 5k without stopping😂. Now I'm just glad if I stay consistent with going out and trying

[@LeleSM94]

Congrats!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@ToniBryanneTV]

So cool! I’m in an “I want to run a marathon” phase rn too I think. I think you just inspired me, how cool!! I love that you did it for YOU

[@bradleyharris774]

I started tuning out Fitness Influencers because 99% of them don't know what they're talking about and seeing them just made me feel like sh*t. I'm trying to loss weight and I'm following a simple strategy of Calorie Deficit. I move more, eat less, and count calories.

[@michi-bi]

counting calories can be stressful...I think it's better to have a balance diet of whole foods/less processed foods. You can eat your desserts and not worry. Have you heard of glucose goddess youtube channel? Learning about eating foods a certain way is something our ancestors done that is lost now. It's been making my life much easier.

[@Iamyl4]

@@michi-bicaloric deficit is how you loose weight though. You could be eating 2,500 calories a day and even if you eat in a slight deficit eating at 2,300 calories a day you will see results. Not everyone is stressed by calorie counting, just because it stressed you out doesn’t mean it will stress everyone out and truthfully it’s the most fool proof way to loose weight that’s why people still do that. Maybe when they get to they’re goal weight they can stop counting.

[@michi-bi]

@@Iamyl4 There is different ways to lose weight, For me i like to focus on having a balanced diet, getting enough sleep ect. I didnt realize the things that i was doing was basically increasing my metablism. I was able to train my body to burn fat while resting. increase my quality of sleep, walking ect. Would you say you get 8 hours of sleep? How do you manage stress? Do you eat whole foods or processed foods? Do you eat a lot of nutriently dense food/super foods? I think its beyond calories, some foods trigger hunger hormone ghrelin . like Carbs but carbs also help you sleep better. ect I use to do weight watchers, . It's started my journey in understanding food.

[@LushPleiades]

Thisssss

[@MrAmansa12345]

@@michi-bii mean calories are just energy to it’s a simple math equation. Honestly my hunger cues suck and I grew up not eating with whole foods or anything, counting calories actually makes me feel less stressed and forces me to add more whole foods into my diet, which make me feel better :)

[@fimbulvintrcat]

I think you hit the nail on the head when calling out the Kendal Jenners of the world. They pretend to eat the junk food but we all saw Gigi Hadid's mother telling her to go on a diet and not letting her eat her own birthday cake to stay skinny. Yes they have good genetics to help them but they are also on EXTREME diets to maintain the model look.

[@sofiaandersson7038]

No no. There is actually people that look like that naturally. I am one of them. I eat whatever I want and I’m not gaining any substantial amount of weight. With that said - I have a special metabolism and what is considered healthy or normal for me may not be for others. I would not promote my eating habits to anyone else because I know everyone has slightly different metabolisms and will gain weight differently from how I do.

[@Seaweed-y]

Exercising and dieting shouldn’t be something your guilted into doing, take everything at your own pace! ❤️

[@Mack2279]

I literally just had a conversation about this with my psychiatrist We were talking about how it doesn’t matter if even small steps takes years (for context we were talking about issues I have around food and food anxieties)

[@reneerojas8595]

I feel better now 🥹

[@SweetlyxJules]

My mom is a multi-certified personal trainer, even educated in fitness with a degree in physical education and fitness. She’s been working in this industry for basically her entire life, starting as a PE teacher to gymnastics coach to personal training to fitness class coach and heck, even a swimming instructor. My point is, she’s basically a super human and she looks GREAT, especially at her age. She’s super fit and genuinely enjoys working out. But does that mean she doesn’t drink? Heck no, she loves wine. Not have a social life? She’s literally the life of any party. Not eat cake? She will probably makes like 3 cakes a week. Not eat out? We ordered sushi 2 days ago for dinner. Despite all of her working out, inane hours she does her swimming and gymnastics and conditioning classes, etc., she doesn’t have a six pack. She isnt out here promoting a workout to give people thigh gaps or help “fix” their hip dips. I often get sad and even jealous sometimes that she looks so so good, and it makes me upset to compare my body to her knowing I will never be that skinny and never have the motivation to work out like she does. But whenever I get that way, I have to remind myself that this is her JOB. Just like Ken’s job is beach, my mom’s is gym. So I can’t be too hard on myself because my reality is completely different than hers, and comparing my body and my needs to her will never make me feel better. It breaks my heart to see middle schoolers make “what I eat in a day” video showing GUM as a snack. I am so glad I decided to unfollow all these “fitness influencers” on insta because if it was messing with my mental health, I cannot imagine what it’s doing for kids and teens. 😢 Anyways shoutout to my mom for being amazing 😂🫶🏼

[@bingy8259]

Yes your mom sounds amazing 😊

[@kiairaharbin]

I wanna be just like your mom when I grown up.

[@SweetlyxJules]

@@kiairaharbin girl, same. I tell her this every day! She’s my best friend and so iconic.

[@f4gsforpele]

Wonderful comment

[@cocoaxo6126]

your moms lifestyle is what i aspire to!! i’ve been learning to enjoy fitness in multiple arenas but trying to create for freedom in my life to have fun outside the gym too ❤

[@WoIffia]

I developed anorexia & orthorexia during the end of middle school and start of high school because I was being heavily influenced by super popular fitness influencers. Turns out they were getting their body through surgery and hard-to-spot waist filters so I lost a ton of weight, hair, and my menstrual cycle just to stunt my growth and miss out on the shape I wanted all along 💀 I'm still making some decisions based on the problematic stuff I followed and I feel terrible for younger girls that currently fall for it

[@p.hearting9992]

Your parents should have been monitoring your content. I do it with my daughter and she says she hates me. But I don’t care I always tell her “you’ll thank me when you’re older”. Too much social media content can be poisonous and she’s too immature to see it.

[@Incityandinforest]

Same. I wish I can take my teen years back. It took me years to be able to eat a cheese burger, it terrified me. Be gracious to yourself ❤️

[@MB-nb7yq]

😢 I’m so sorry.

[@WoIffia]

@@p.hearting9992 They do monitor what I do and very often, it's just that they're only focused on if I'm turning into some "devil worshipper" over a music video or if I'm talking to weird creeps through a secret account. When they saw me watching fitness influencers, they didn't think much of it because "at least she's working out and eating less junk food"

[@rachel1729]

People obsess over these trends because they have no sense of self. It’s only toxic because people make it their entire personality. And why are we not calling out parents who allow their kids on social media knowing how detrimental it is to their mental development? Ugh

[@naomirachel9161]

Exactly this.

[@monceeherrera-rizo2371]

🎯

[@adaaa11]

Exactly. And yes I agree ppl who lie to make money are lame but at the same time it is your job to do the research and understand the basics fitness and nutrition You’re just lazy and not that bright if you watch one fitness influencer and think if you copy what they do you will look like them I spent months watching countless videos and researching to understand how to find my calorie maintenance and how to build a program that works for me And yea, if you’re 13 year old is making tik toks about what they eat in a day, the issue is the parent, not tik tok

[@yougotgamesonyourphone6947]

I stopped giving advice in the fitness community due to the amount of ignorance and naivety people want to have. You get called a hater or jealous while trying to give legit information. For example, hip dips. I can’t even count the amount of videos I’ve seen of women advertising routines that get rid of them. The dips literally from come how high or low your hip sits, and ironically, the bigger your glutes and legs are, the more pronounced those dips can become. Im convinced people just want to be sold a dream and a guide of lies.

[@alkahinat4558]

I think that all this hyper body scrutiny could be a form of masochism? It’s been this way for so long The demand for Asian women to bind their feet so they get smaller, trying to have bigger boobs, be super skinny, force a butt, force a thigh gap, etc Just seems a bit like it might be a part of human nature to NOT be satisfied with ourselves, something beauty and fitness industries understand very well and of course exploit

[@sanjanat1085]

Every time I go to the gym, multiple people are filming and they take so much time to change the camera angles and setups and needlessly hog the machines. When I asked a woman how long she would need for the bench press, she looked me over and gave me the stinkeye and said "I'm more fitting of using it" (I'm a beginner lifter and overweight and anyone in the gym can tell I'm new to it). Stopped going right after and invested in a set of adjustable dumbbells to workout at home. It's ridiculous how people who genuinely need the gym are shamed and turned away from it by people who can very easily help with guidance or at the very least mind their own business in what's meant to be a judment-free zone

[@faithandlove4899]

Aww I am sorry that happened to you.😢

[@canecorsomom2023]

I hate that. I've been bodybuilding since 2012 and been in gyms since I was a teen. Gyms have gotten outrageous in the couple years. I'm not insecure in the gym at all, but it got so bad that I invested a lot of money in a home gym to avoid it all. I will say however, good on you for not quitting and just changing your plan of attack. Lifting is really important for mobility and muscle retention, especially when you get over the age of 35

[@se2664]

I would had reported her to management!

[@HunterLvyiXIII]

Oh absolutely not! No one is more deserving, same fee = same equipment rights. Hell, I recently have been using the 20lb easy bar to bench because my doctor set a weight limit. I'm sure you were at least benching the bar, and even if you weren't you have as much right to be there! This is why gyms need to ban filming/ charge a premium for filming

[@xylophonlangner9801]

This is Bad, but Not all people do it for content. I Film myself to See if im doing it right. I have a Bodybuilding Coach and After the Training i send my Videos to her and She gives me advice. There is no Need for it beeing a pretty Video. If I Train my Face is red and i do Strange faces anyway bc i try to train hard. But one thing i Must say about this video, you can Build a but. However it takes years of eating right and enough for it to grow.

[@shelbeepollino9008]

My gym doesn’t allow cameras or filming and I LOVE it! For reference I go to a YMCA in South Dakota. I’m a woman and I certainly don’t want to be in a strangers video, even if I’m just in the background! Just my opinion, filming yourself in the gym is crazy, literally nobody cares about anyone else’s workout 🤣🤣

[@evaphillips2102]

Sometimes a persons audience will ask them to film their workout

[@lolathelonewolf]

It’s for personal use though not everyone filming themselves is doing it for others some people need to check their form or keep track of their progress or what they are lifting for progressive overload and yes people DO care learn to not speak for everyone 😂

[@Aliensanonymous_]

I’m an avid exerciser I go about six times a week and I absolutely despise people who go there to set up tripod and film themselves working out. This is not the place for that. The gym is not a place where you film things.

[@May-qb3vx]

Right?! Where I go, there are no mirror by the squat racks so I’ll whip out my phone for a quick ad how record for a set to check my form before the next set but that’s it. The gym isn’t a recording studio. And posting strangers all over the internet just for glancing in your general direction is just…ughhhh

[@pinkplight9992]

Do not compare your day 1 to someone's day 500. Everyone tries to compare to my strength, but I've been doing strength training for about 9 years. Like I do even like that great I'm just naturally strong. Take your time and train how you want it. I'm just glad you're in the trenches.thank you for giving me credit as I did a 9 to five and still went to the gym.

[@elizabethatwood.]

I’ve recently been falling down a rabbit hole of how female fitness influencers (not all) seem to really lean into the infantilization of women and the sexualization of youth . Examples include: Gabby Scheyen, Whitney Simmons, Suzie B with how they speak and their aesthetics. I dunno I could be wrong, but it feels like there is something there

[@kellypasko8895]

Ohhh yeah I’ve noticed this too!! What about gabby scheyen’s content makes you feel this way?? Just wondering because I followed her for a while a few years back but don’t anymore and haven’t seen her content in a while

[@elizabethatwood.]

Tbh I get most of my info from r/gymsnark and I randomly check in on influencers accounts to see the tea for myself. I don’t have Instagram anymore. She doesn’t post much fitness content anymore as it’s mostly promotion of her swimwear brand so basically a lot of bikini shots. What I did notice before was a lot of child like themes in her way of dressing sometimes including childish prints/graphics, pig tail hairstyles, etc. I did also notice in one of her swimwear photoshoots she had laid out a bikini with the book “Lolita” in the frame - just looking at it all in context it’s a little strange. I feel like they are all trying to be “sexy babies” lol Just my opinion though!

[@tashibalampkin8555]

Yeah. You're on to something

[@oneofeverything9820]

I used to go to this pilates studio. I liked their workouts but I couldn't go anymore because there was such an emphasis on bodily aesthetics. The instructors would say, "oh, let's go chest flies now because that will be a nice boob lift." I really didn't like that. I wanted to do chest flies because I want to be stronger. Not everything is about looking hotter 😭😭😭.

[@evaphillips2102]

But then what if someone wants a work out that will offer a boob lift…nothing wrong with that either

[@renshii422]

... I mean... why not both?

[@mialovesyousm]

@@evaphillips2102 there won’t be anything like a boob lift. Only if you have double A cups. But you can’t lift your boob fat. your boobs can look a bit bigger if you get bigger pecs but by getting more muscles you will also lose fat, so your boobs will shrink since you’re losing fat. Why else would female body builders always get implants. They lose all their boob fat and the muscle alone won’t give you big boobs like women usually can get.

[@realdeallaignston8514]

😂 just say you didn’t want to go anymore because this excuse…

[@Luvliaa]

This is why I stopped listening to fitness influencers and actual people who got a degree in the fitness world. No you don’t need to workout 6x a week. All these supplements are not necessary to take either. This is your journey not theirs. Don’t restrict yourself to eat certain foods because our body naturally needs food for energy. Stop seeing food as a reward. Just be yourself

[@cocoaxo6126]

right !! 3-4x week can make big changes if it’s consistent and thought through.

[@The_World_Champion.]

Stop being lazy and complain why you can't keep a man

[@SameerahJohnson]

I used to gym but I used to work 12 hour shift to help my mom pay for college so I couldn't gym anymore I just didn't have the time. My fitness friends used to shame me for being lazy

[@jihyecore]

This is crazy 😭 people are so out of touch to reality, i hope u know that you are not lazy

[@Jkoin1]

My biggest pet peeve in the fitness community is the recording. I had a trainer who was building his instagram. I told him very early into working together that I didn’t want to be filmed. He didn’t listen and kept posting me on his page. When I fired him, he used my own personal experiences that led me to fitness as content. I was mortified, because I did not give permission for any of it. I’m sorry but recording isn’t needed unless there isn’t a mirror around to see your form. You can journal your gains, and take progress pics when needed.

[@MegaDiva1999]

So unethical of him

[@se2664]

Or use an empty room when no one is around . If it’s allowed

[@jaim3214]

Good point

[@tylachad6102]

I’ve learned years ago from consistently going to the gym that people in the gym are the most insecure people you will ever meet. Most of them are going so they can magically look like someone else. It irritates my soul when trainers are telling people that they’ll look a certain way if they workout enough. Not everyone can have a small back and fat ass. Most of them aren’t actually qualified in that field at all, they’re just trying to teach you what worked for them without mentioning genetics. Most people need to aspire to look like their parents because that’s the most realistic version of yourself you will see from an objective perspective. Not random ppl on the internet 😅 Also, some people buy their body but there actually are A LOT of people who build their bodies in the gym. Most people do not have surgery, they have genetics that give them that body. I think that sometimes we like to delude ourselves into thinking people have to do extremes (like surgery) to look a certain way when they DO NOT. Some people are just naturally lucky and instead of coming at women who are blessed with those genetics, we should shift our focus back to ourselves because the reality is most of those women aren’t lying about their bodies, they’re just lucky. We need to find ways to feel good about ourselves without assuming the worst of others.

[@kirby7475]

Spot on! Especially the part about genetics. Fact of the matter is our genetics determine what we look like to a very large extent, and might even be more pronounced after spending time in the gym. Personally I've been blessed with a bit of a booty, but then again, I'm a man, so not sure that's much of a flex😅 Anyway I've put much more time and effort into my shoulders, yet they pale in comparison. Why? Genetics. I'm not trying to discourage anyone btw. No matter your genetics, if you put work in, you'll see great improvements. And who's to say you don't have "good" genetics? You won't know until you give them a chance to shine after all.

[@MsSturbuck]

Yess great comment

[@thectyptid00]

I loved what you said about looking like your parents, but when my mom was my age she was super fit and had visible abs😅 And that was during Soviet to post Soviet era. So I kinda do aspire to look like her

[@jeannetempest9127]

I don't want to look like my parents at all 😂 I have other 3 sisters and we are very different with height and body shape. I am tall, but not tallest, have hourglass shape but dont have booty, I know I can if I work out. After kids my pelvis and core is very weak, I dont like to have more weight than before having kids, its making me feel weak and slow. My oldest sister is shortest and overweight, another one is a bit shorter but she always were petite and she worksout, but has to gain weight. While my youngest is tall, curvy and thin 🤷‍♀️ I have to say that I was athletic since I was small and to be this weak I dont like. I have insecurities and I work on them. I do want to be a little different than my parents as my famy linegage have a lot of ilnesses so I have to pay attention to health. I would like to build my butt 😂

[@sksainc688]

Yet you open with "I've learned years ago from consistently going to the gym..."

[@victorias6375]

This is why I don’t follow any gym influencers. Just do you and don’t worry about everyone else. You’re beautiful love ❤😊

[@D1Snr]

Brittany Renner came into the game as fitness influencer, but she later admitted it was never her passion but just a way to get a profile on social media. I think the fitness influencer has to have the right look to really take off. Brittany definitely had the right look and it made her famous

[@anais1084]

You know, something I despise is that gym influencers constantly pose and edit their way into convincing other people they’re better than them. I constantly and I mean CONSTANTLY see very, very posed pictures. “How I grew my glutes in a week” and it’s them strategically angled, and if you look for more than a second or two you can see there’s no difference in the glutes, they just posed differently. Lest we not forget the influencers with BBLs that try to paint it out as natural gym growth. Working out is great if you like to do it! But 99% of the time, everyone has completely different bodies and different body composition. I may have a natural shelf to my glutes and I can build those, but there are many, many women I’ve seen who feel even worse when they can’t grow things that other women seem to be able to. They then go on to sell courses based on insecurities, and that’s the craziest part to me.

[@srosegold]

I hate the recording in the gym. I understand people want to record their journey (sometimes) but other times it’s invasive. I was in the gym the other day and this girl was filming herself working out and her camera was facing the room, rather than her recording herself with the wall in the background. There were also a lot of mirrors. I kept moving to avoid being in the line of sight of the camera and it was so annoying. I don’t personally record myself working out and I don’t want to be filmed when I go to the gym, it’s like a safe space and working out is peaceful. I have multiple gym memberships and I prefer the private gyms over the $10 gyms, there’s such a big difference in the types of people that pay for a private gym

[@renshii422]

Relax. Noones paying attention to you in the gym

[@j.ray555]

I'm so glad you said it! I have the luxury of having down time at work where I can get my workout in, but it isn't the workout that is so exhausting it's having to still live my life after working to fatigue. I'm fatigued!! Yet I still have to finish work, go grocery shopping, go home and make dinner, tend to the kids and the cats.. live an entire life! I'm a single mom, which only makes it harder, but even more important that I'm in shape. I'm exhausted! Working on more balance and rest, but there's just no way around it. Working out is a part time job, on top of my full time job, along with my full time life. 😥

[@cjray04]

I’ve struggled with an Eating disorder for 4 years and used over exercise at the gym to fuel the toxic habits, when I was the most “toned” I was also depressed, unhappy, never went out to eat or went out in general and only ate “clean” it’s so sad how thin privilege is a thing and how social media rules what a human should look like . Like babe we’re all individuals who are biological healthy at different shapes and sizes

[@bebacake212]

Omg I went through the same exact thing. Going out to eat is still a little scary and stressful for me but I’m trying to enjoy it again

[@strivingtoonedaybeuseful6049]

Yup. When i was super skinny I was not healthy. Im now slim thick and things are better

[@zeynabbbb]

I unfollowed alot of fitness influencers simply because it got impossible to not compare myself to them, and it only fed into my own insecurities. I had to remind myself that unlike fitness influencers, the rest of us actually have lives to live outside the gym and we don't get paid to work out. Adding to that, chasing a certain look or aesthetic should be your lowest priority when it comes to fitness, because otherwise you'll never be satisfied. Ever since I had this change in my mindset and got more in tune with my body, I actually started enjoying working out and being proud of the gains I made so far.

[@juliemoss1517]

Balanced diet, lots of water, plenty exercise, moderate treats, healthy attitude. That's the way to go

[@jane-xe9qx]

speep

[@nelldanger]

I lost 50 pounds at the end of last year unwillingly... I had a nervous breakdown and couldn't keep food down for months, I was so scared. Right as all this Ozempic stuff took off. I feel so weird about my body now. I wasn't even this thin in High School and I've lived my entire adult life as plus size so far.

[@alwaysrootingfortheantihero123]

God bless you and may you recover to live happily, peacefully, and healthily.

[@nelldanger]

@@alwaysrootingfortheantihero123 thank you so much

[@alwaysrootingfortheantihero123]

@@nelldanger ofc!

[@JohnUbrickk1766]

This is wild, never knew about this. The problem is we have to many people exercising to LOOK GOOD. NO, you should exercise to be and stay healthy, looks should be last. period.

[@harrisindustries314]

It's always one extreme to the other with social media and honestly just society in general.

[@prettyllady]

Well i do suffer from a binge eating disorder, and on my fitness journey i was lifting weights. Yes my progress was good, but i also had an increased appetite which led me to binge some more! I was constantly hungry, always eating & lifting heavier weights to burn it off! It was a bad cycle. SO I STOPPED lifting weights, stopped eating after 9pm and started doing pilates & cardio. And now im no longer suffering from binging episodes & my body looks Great 😊 Everything is under control. We all have to find a fitness plan that work for us.

[@YasminBello-kk9ge]

I love this for you ❤❤

[@HunterLvyiXIII]

That's awesome! I'm happy for you

[@lovecore1313]

Much needed video. I’ve gone in and out of the fitness world and I’m just tired of it and the pressure. It feels so forceful and guilt driven. I’m into enjoying my body and food. If I want to walk or go to the gym, or do any other exercise, it will be because I want to, not because I feel like I have to. Loving our bodies is so important. The trends are so unhealthy and a weird obsession on how one looks rather than how one feels.

[@SpiritVines]

All we really need is to go on walks daily and eat fruits with every meal no matter what you’re craving at the time. Try not to eat fast food literally every meal of the day if you can afford it.

[@bananabagel2]

I thought this too until I looked into what strength training does for us as we grow. 💗 look it up girl everything in moderation but it’s truly so good for you

[@alwaysrootingfortheantihero123]

that’s good advice! just walks may be a little light, as you age you should probably do strength training cause it might help but i’m not an expert.

[@alkahinat4558]

Facts. Been adding walks to my swimming/water workouts and am already seeing results Doing about an hours walk after a workout is perfect for me, because apparently fat burning starts after 30 minutes when you’re walking So the advice is not to rely on short bursts throughout the day, try to go over 30 minutes so you can get into fat burning mode (if weight loss is a goal) The fast food-the greatest issue is that fast food is exactly that-fast. So it’s overly processed, technically isn’t always food, just edible, plenty of additives. High in calories, low in nutrients. What helps me is planning out meals about 3-4 days ahead, cooking a little extra so there’s leftovers (which I sometimes freeze) and keeping it interesting For people who may be hyper sensitive to sugar (like me), berries are a really good fruit choice, especially blueberries 🫐💙

[@LLCoolJ_25]

I agree with the above comments. Walking is great and I unfortunately see people minimize its impact. But, it shouldn’t be the only type of exercise. My doctor said it was a great way for me to start my weight loss journey, but encouraged me to start doing strength training because growing and maintaining muscle is important for our bodies because it increases bone strength and decreases the likelihood of injuries. Oh, and core strength exercises! I did not realize how weak my core was and was truly humbled in a group exercise class when all the middle aged people had a stronger one than me.😂

[@strivingtoonedaybeuseful6049]

​@@alwaysrootingfortheantihero123 weight training doesn't make you lose weight though.

[@ms.wilson6439]

The scale is not your friend, just as long as you like what you see in the reflection, you're good. Some times it says that you've gained weight and it's just water or muscle weight.

[@salihahwilliams1453]

I’ve definitely been feeling the pressures . I grew up in shape an athlete , never gained much weight ever . Had a baby 4 years ago and it’s like my weights been up and down . At the moment it’s up in a little heavier . I’ve been struggling trying to literally starve myself, workouts, walking, dieting powders and teas . Ive had to tell myself move at my own pace and try not to let social media get to my head

[@KikiAndHerKittens]

I understand this take other than the having kids part. I’m sorry it’s been such a struggle! If you are concerned, if you are able to I always recommend finding a reputable and accredited dietitian/nutritionist for good help! Eventually the more we starve our bodies, the more weight it will hold onto because it’s trying to keep the fat content your body needs. Obviously kids, age hormones (thyroid levels too), activity and stress levels and the nutritional value all play a huge part in weight fluctuations. I wish you nothing but the best, and please try to contact accredited professionals for the help you may need. Therapy also is extremely helpful if it’s available because it will help you break down the thought/emotional process behind how we feel in our bodies.

[@tamarasommer3890]

I will say one note on the filming, a lot of the people who film in the gym don't film for Instagram or to influence. Part of training whether it be general training through a local trainer or training for bigger competitions, requires taking videos of your form doing specific exercises to make sure that you're doing them right, especially as you're adding a heavy load in order to ensure that you don't do damage to your body. Now that said, people who are filming to capture their form usually will have it strategically placed in order to capture a certain angle, which yes could mean that they capture more of the room, but they don't actually pay attention at all to who is in that shot, they're busy looking at what their body looks like throughout the movement. This is a really important tool to understand how your body moves and improving that mind body connection. It's also the reason why there's so many mirrors in the gym, contrary to what people might believe. It's a shame that influencers are abusing this tool that actually would be beneficial for a lot of people in the gym to prevent injury.

[@Jadawada935]

As a woman that is a gym head I resonated so much with this video. My weight has fluctuated so much and Ive been exercising for 4 years now, five days straight all while maintaining a healthy diet and watching what I eat when I do treat myself. I still struggle with self confidence. I wish that people (including myself) would prioritize HEALTH over how they look on the outside. Its easier said than done but I have found myself so unhappy with myself because I don’t look like all these women influencers. I am constantly chasing how they look and not what my body wants of me and loving who I am and not some other woman’s body over mine

[@DontShineForSwine]

Thank you so much for making this video. I had always been athletic and naturally muscular, but in my early thirties I found out my spine started to curve and I have some pretty bad arthritis in my back from a few injuries along the way. Now, being in my late thirties, I have lost quite a bit of weight over a short period. People ask me how I lost so much weight and I have always been 100% honest. I didn't lose weight any "healthy" way. I've been sick for a while now and this is what happens when you are ill. The only healthy thing I did was quit drinking alcohol three and a half years ago. People's responses are strange, ignoring the fact that I say I am ill and instead say "Well, you look really good!" I find that incredibly bizarre. Being ill is not something I enjoy, and I certainly would never tell anyone to just "get sick" to look good.

[@PrettyPrincess9609]

I work out 5 days a week and have been eating healthier but I thought I was doing something wrong because I have lower stomach fat. I often watch gym content and I noticed it’s starting to affect me and how I view myself. I checked my weight scale every single day and started getting stricter with my diet and cutting out food I loved to eat. I’m trying to learn to accept myself. I don’t need a flat stomach to be healthy and fit.

[@elimartinez___]

Iluvsarahi is a perfect a example. As of the last couple of months you can tell her obsession with working out & hardly eating has become a problem.

[@jessyig9117]

It was during my biochemistry class I realised that a lot of these influencers eat shit because of misinformation

[@grimnyc216]

Not going to lie as A person that goes to the gym , there’s nothing wrong with dieting , going in A caloric surplus or deficit. What I do disagree with is the people that go to the gym to be “SEEN” vs actually working out. Blame social media for encouraging the youth to be followers and not leaders. I see it damn near everyday not going to be surprised if these young kids go on to get injured or even death

[@_fiifii]

I followed a certain fitness Influencer here on YT, I became anorexic and got amenorrhea due to over exercising... 2yrs later, I'm thankful that this video and many others alike get to reach people

[@se2664]

Which one?

[@leylaclareozkan]

As someone who is training as a PT and nutritionist - I would just recommend finding those influencers who do have qualifications and speak of balance and not over training. Also best option would be to get a in person trainer or go to classes you really enjoy! Take what is on social media with a pinch of salt - instead as a baseline you can eat at least 3 homecooked (and maybe shared) meals a day, keep your workouts 45mins-1hr long (short and sweet!), don't overload on the weights - just enough to be challenging, focus on how you FEEL (you should feel more energised rather than exhausted after working out), higher reps 8-12x and lower weight is better for consistency and FUN, train 3-4x a week with some cardio included, train yourself the same way you would train a friend or child, do not restrict any food groups but you can mindfully limit as and when you feel like it. Hope this helps. It really is simple - but mainly focus on moving more and doing what you find enjoyable! What can you do for the rest of your life and keep it up consistently? There's your answer not in these influencers. And like mentioned we're all different so listen in and respect the ques your body is telling you (not what your mind is telling you - which can be often confused with listening in). x

[@cocoaxo6126]

love this!! this is what i do and i found my relationship with eating and exercise have been much better by adapting to this.

[@joliecookedup]

you’re literally glowing 🤩

[@ramenmonster9436]

Fr!! She beautiful

[@248_inesd8]

I pray for discernment. For following fitness influencers and the sponsor you promoted.

[@tazza5269]

The thing I particularly enjoy about video essays, is understanding the indoctrination of society within different aspects. whether it be through fashion, or politics, or in this case the gym. I have been a victim to toxic gym culture, and I never thought it was that bad but videos like this are such an amazing way to understand yourself and society and help you keep your head up and avoid endorsing these harmful cultures. The problem with the internet is the fact that people watch a 15 second clip and call it being aware, for all we know it could be waffle. Videos like yours have hours worth of research and broader understanding as well as coming with recites and promotes learning and understanding in such a different way. Thank you for the content!!

[@McMurphy2402]

I always lift weights at 10pm to 2am because the population in the gym I go to is smallest at that time. These influencers are extremely annoying and I can understand why some people lash out.

[@mackenziewaverly7075]

On top of it all you also get the female fitness influencers who are not pro card bodybuilders but are currently on or have cycled steroids and performance enhancing drugs. For the average person who is looking to become more fit, improve their strength, lose weight/drop body fat etc or gain muscle mass this so beyond misleading and creates an awful standard this is where i think the line for many is crossed and where all these unhealthy, disordered eating habits and body dysmorphia begins. You have several NPC female bodybuilders and fitfluencers deliberately lying through the skin of their teeth to promote an unrealistic image that without drugs is unattainable. I also wish more of these girls would be transparent about the fact that they have cycled or are currently cycling drugs. As much as I also think the male gym culture/bodybuilding culture is pretty toxic I atleast appreciate how many of those men are honest about their drug usage. The lies, mis and disinformation that is being spread in the gym girl community boils my blood. Not to mention so many fitfluencers are directly profiting off of spreading false info and literally hurting and harming the lives of people who just simply wish to become healthier... Truly sickening.

[@Esthie229]

This so true! People don’t talk about this enough. When I first starting watching these influencers I had no idea

[@user-kpkxgtj]

Too many dudes are still lying - for one TRT is apparently not considered a PED, so many guys who say they're natural are actually doing significant amounts of TRT. They're not being fully open about what exactly they are taking. And it turns out a lot of regular guys who aren't body builder types but want to stay relatively lean are cycling one or two PEDs every so often - the casual marathon runner, the weekend cyclist... I agree though, I too was shocked and disappointed when I uncovered the extent of PED use in the girl fitness community among women who weren't competing or doing anything that would require such extreme measures.

[@pfinchen7194]

Starting at 2:30

[@shani1928]

People that are chasing the likes are so blinded. I was working out at tge gym and two girls started taking selfies and mirror photos while my reflection is there. They never asked me for my permission or even for a favour to move aside so I wo 't be in the photos. I initiated it, it took them 3 minutes to get the perfect photo, and then I had to ask them "are you done?". So annoying.

[@asiaamae97]

I film in my classes but I try to pick a spot in the back seat you can’t see others in the shot. You never know how people feel about being posted online

[@ToniBryanneTV]

Yes! I think it’s perfectly fine as long as you’re not having other people in the shot! Some times it’s inevitable (like if you’re taking a pic or video in a busy area), but it’s the courtesy of not recording people, especially if they may be in a vulnerable position. Sidebar, I love when you post your inspo fitness content lol

[@myteamars]

Not to mention the financial pressure that would come with keeping up with a lifestyle that they live and buying so many “products” that these women are taking (that don’t even really work anyway) to look the way they do could also be incredibly difficult and an almost unnecessary added burden. And I’m all for investing into my health and wellness, the money wouldn’t matter when it comes to living a healthy life but these ideas they put out there are unrealistic and not worth the stress of keeping up with them.

[@briannaobrien4419]

When I was trying to get my running speed up, I realized that for me doing a 4mile an hour pace at increasing elevation over time(i never went above 15% incline) for about an hour to an hour and a half really helped. And when I was getting back into running starting off with walking helped keep my knees from hurting.

[@mosoriresuccess6968]

LOVED this Toni! Also about sex, I’m learning from the Holy Spirit that when choosing a life of sexual purity, it’s more than just simply not having sex until you are married to someone, but this involves a process of unlearning my understanding of sex and choosing to re-learn sex in the way the Lord designed and understands it to be. God is Spirit so He wants us to worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:24), so we must ask for HIS understanding when we try to live for Him, including when it comes to sex. Regardless of our experiences with sex or a lack thereof, we all have different things that have shaped the way we view sex due to the things we consume in the world, ie. our former sexual experiences of any kind, celebs/influencers we listen to, porn and masturbation, nudes, conversations in school, “advice” from friends and family, things we’ve witnessed, trauma, sexual fantasies, novels and erotica, romance films, etc. All of these things and more are the ways of the world that feed us a view of sex outside of God’s original intent of it, and they all influence and therefore shape the way that we view sex and engage in it. When we choose to not just refrain from having sex until marriage simply out of obligation, but instead live a lifestyle of sexual integrity that honors God, this means that by the help of the Holy Spirit, we are free to be candid and intentional in telling the Lord about whatever has influenced the way we formerly/currently view sex as, so we can learn from Him how we ought to understand and engage in sex, and so that we can experience it as the holy enjoyable act that God created it to be in the context He knows is best for us (a Christ-centered marriage with His guidance). This is how we EXCHANGE what we’ve believed sex to be for His design for sex instead. This is what living a life of purity truly entails, and regardless of your sexual history or inexperience this is applicable to someone who is single, dating, courting, waiting before marriage, AND is very helpful throughout the marriage too :)

[@Girlintheewild]

Amen, when I came to realize how fornication and sexual immorality truly harms us and God. I dedicated my body to God for sexual purity. I’m trying to love and choose Him enough daily to keep sin out of my life. Sin separates us from God. And your comment was beautifully written and accurate.

[@tasiaowens.]

Well said!! Amen

[@keyahninaylor4974]

Amen

[@nEo_got_mY_bAcK_]

I've seen male gym influencers act out of line as well, like I've literally seen some guy PUSH SOMEONE because they walked in front of his camera 😭😭 not to mention some other guy recording in the LOCKER ROOM and calling the ppl walking past him "npcs". Bottom line is, every gym influencer sucks 😃

[@bookwyrm8181]

I started going to the gym a few weeks ago bc one near me offers free summer memberships for students and my friend invited me to go with her. I’m glad this video popped up in my feed and will keep this in mind!

[@jazbrehaut]

What changed the game for me & my fitness journey was simply learning my own body. I started eating based on BLOOD TYPE, doesn’t matter how clean you eat if you’re eating the wrong foods regardless, you won’t feel good or see the results you wanna see. My blood type absorbs & processes red/lean meats like steak & lamb better than if I sit & eat a bunch of grilled chicken or seafood. Same with brown rice or anything whole grain essentially, my blood type is more receptive to colorful vegetables & deeper colored fruits. It also changes how often you feel hungry because you’re getting the proper nutrients within your body/bloodstream.

[@dinkyboss]

The entire problem is that people refuse to think for themselves and what makes sense for their lives. There will always be outside influences and you refuse to do the work on yourself to not jump at every single thing that someone else is doing and think you need to do it too. The fact the it’s now supper normal to be a follower these days people can’t seem to grasp that they don’t need to copy everything they see. Also hour glass bodies are not “non realistic”. It’s like yall can’t grasp these women are MIMICKING with surgery an existing body type that plenty of women have naturally.

[@msss7451]

Recently started my gym journey due to a medical issue. I go lookin like a hot mess and i leave looking worse. I hate having to do this and i want everyone to know it when they look at me. I dont feel good afterwards and this endorphin thing ppl talk about i am not a recipient of. I refuse to show up with make up on ( back in the day they said never to exercise with makeup on ) , im not tryin to look cute or hot and if i get in someones frame while theyre filming sucks to be them. I want people to commiserate with lol but everybody's out there being positive 😅 Im showin up in sweats the old skool kind no leggings and sports bra combo for me no way.

[@iamReptar]

Same girl. Putting on makeup to sweat off? No thanks. My point is to sweat, if I didnt. I guess I didnt try hard enough. Gym is my anger output. I dare someone to set up their corny little tripod near my workout lol

[@HunterLvyiXIII]

That's how I am with running! Lol I feel you

[@laviniamelline]

God talking with me with the quote and the verse too 😭🫶🏼

[@adaaa11]

Spending 2-3 hours in the gym is absolutely unnecessary and actually counterproductive. Lifting should not take more than an hour- you shouldn’t be doing several different exercises in a session. And doing an hour of cardio before that will only drain your energy by the time you go to lift. Your body also needs rest to recover. 3x a week in the gym lifting max for an hour. Cardio can be thrown whenever it works best for you but it’s really not necessary unless you like it Spending more time in the gym doesn’t always mean more results. It’s about eating properly to fuel your body, train hard, and recover. There is a point of diminishing returns.

[@FullyLovingYourself]

Thank you for this education. I gave up a lot of things you mentioned, dairy, gluten, sugar, meat etc for health reasons and this makes me aware of the effects of my what I eat in a day content.

[@adririvera]

as an online coach and fitness content creator myself, i loved seeing your perspective on this topic!!

[@Roshtema]

Unrelated but how you gonna open with a bible verse talking bout the Lord then do an add for sex toys 😂 Also it's a shame that we, especially as women, are reduced to our shapes. The fact that we have to feel so pressured to have to have certain sized body parts to find success, love and peace in our lives otherwise society will not deem us as worthy, absolutely insane.

[@taylardotson8100]

That's what Im saying!!! You're hilarious

[@coolchameleon21]

god created sex 🤷‍♀️

[@Roshtema]

@@coolchameleon21well I mean if you want to look at it from that scope, yes God created sex as an act of love in marriage and holiness,of 2 people becoming one person, humans take it out of what it was created to be.

[@Fran_i_am]

As someone who’s aspiring to get into the fitness content space , I loved this video and it def is going to make me more aware of how I preach fitness to my audience. We have enough toxicity in the world and the last thing I’d want to do is add to it

[@ev1533]

And this is why I have a garage gym now. Don’t wanna “go viral” while I’m just trying to stay healthy. This stuff is nuts.

[@brookegawne9212]

37:34 omfg thank you for talking about this!!! I'm almost 27 now & live a completely different lifestyle than when i was a teenager into my early 20's. I was stick thin all my life & I really do like how I look with more womanly curves. but sometimes dude, it's really tough seeing your body just naturally load up.

[@Tay_Yolo]

When I wake up and look in the mirror I remind myself that the body and person I see right away before I go to the gym or do anything is the same body and person after I'm fresh off a pump and just got done in the gym. That helps me appreciate and value my natural body more.

[@kirby7475]

For anyone who might be looking for a little guidance whether they're looking to lose or gain weight is to use a TDEE (Total daily energy expenditure) calculator. It essentially shows how many calories your body expends in a day based on factors like gender, height, daily activity etc. If you want to gain weight just stay a little above the number it gives, and if you want to lose weight, just stay a little below. And I mean a little. 150-200kcal either way is good enough and is much more sustainable than any fad diet, fasting or whatever dietary nonsense is in these days.

[@KikiAndHerKittens]

Yes! I’m not a nutrition expert by any means, but bodies want to be in homeostasis! Staying close to your body’s needs with your caloric intake is such a huge thing a lot of people brush off due to decades of misinformation being spread. I’m 30 and have seen so much of it, and the way it changes every 5-10 years (the misinformation has gotten so much worse).

[@kirby7475]

@@KikiAndHerKittens 100% It's incredible how much nonsense has come out in regards to diet. Nutritional science hasn't made any significant, groundbreaking discoveries in nearly a century. Yet diets, fasting, low-carb high this low that and all that keeps popping up. First sugar was the bad guy, then it was fat, then it was carbs and on and on and on it goes. Truth is no macro-nutrient is bad, they're all vitaly important. The poison is in the dose. We can get fat eating broccolli, as long as we just eat enough of it, exactly like we can lose weight eating McDonald's as long as we don't eat too much of it. It's genuinely infuriating how people who just need a little guidance are preyed upon to be swept up into these fads, given false hope and especially how they're coerced to give their hard-earned money away for something as simple as calories in vs calories out. Disgusting.

[@KuronekoDarkness]

I work from 9-7pm and go to the gym for 2-3h. It’s really just discipline and organization (ofc not talking about people who have kids) So, I’ve been an athlete my whole life and then started the gym 5 years ago. Here’s my take: 1. There is no health at every size. You are supposed to eat healthy and move your body. 2. Nobody is looking at you at the gym. Really. And if there is, well, idiots are everywhere. You deserve better than not going to a place because of maybe 1% of ppl. 3. Do NOT buy bs from fitness influencers. The majority of them had BBLs, fat transfers, hyaluronic acid etc done so that their body looks like that. Learn from papers, study nutrition. There is lots of valuable information on the internet. 4. There is also no “people who are bigger naturally or have bigger bones”, just people with faster metabolism than others. You may have a slow metabolism due to growing up or genetics, but you can change that. 5. You should never hate yourself for the way you look. But you need to take yourself accountable with your habits. It is also okay if you want to change your body to look a certain way, but understand it takes time, patience and discipline.

[@samantharoberts662]

I'm in the UK and we're not allowed to record or take pictures in the gym I go to which I'm so happy about. I don't listen to any of these fitness influencers as I don't believe a word they say. Only time I'll watch a fitness video on youtube etc is to find out how I do a certain weightlift move and so on. Great video ❤

[@paulsmith5725]

Same could be said for male influencers who claim their bodies are due to whatever exercise they’re following when a lot of times it is due to the needle

[@HarmonyandHope7]

I don’t understand why women dress like they’re at the beach instead of the gym (cheeks out, etc). Are gym clothes suppose to be tight, is there a benefit to cheek exposure in shorts? I don’t get it

[@Grendygirl]

I realized that fitness influencers were living a different life from mines when my personal friend started her platform, I asked her what time does she goes to the gym, since there was hardly anyone in her background, she said on her days off, my mind was blown I used to beat myself out of bed every morning but the gym was always packed, and the machine occupied. These fitness influencers didn’t have the regular 9-5 5 days per week job, their lifestyle was totally out of my reach

[@lindslu]

im so glad there are other people commenting on you promoting sex toys and also bible verses at the same time😭😭 it shook me to my core as a former christian

[@memestar22]

I subscribed right now lmao it was a good two months but I can't support this God Bless her soul and I hope she repents

[@britb4544]

@@memestar22it’s not a sin to use a sex toy lol. Relax

[@ariannapommells]

@@britb4544yes it is.

[@lindslu]

@@britb4544 It is most definitely sinful. The bible talks about sexual immorality all the time. Pls go read it.

[@lindslu]

@@britb4544 Lukewarm christian alert

[@fashionspy96]

There is tons of science-based information about nutrition on the internet. If someone wants to copy someone else instead of doing the work of LEARNING, then they deserve the consequences. Influencers have the right to share what they eat in a day just like a fashion influencer can share what they wore. That doesn't mean people should run to get the same exact pieces in the same exact sizes, colors and shapes.

[@p3rsianb4by]

As someone who posts gym content on tiktok, the pressure to have a perfect body is so real. I’ve been going to the gym for years but I want a bbl bc the pressure to have a tiny waist and huge glutes is so intense

[@quintessiagreen4604]

Its very much about consistency and doing what is right for your body

[@ArletteMaotieBomahou]

Most Fitness influencers have had so many plastic surgery on both their face & body that I can't take them seriously. Between the steroids, and extreme dieting they just promote toxic culture & irrealistic expectations

[@briannapinkney4966]

Im a mom and turning 30 this year and with the Olympics going on, I had the overwhelming urge to do something scary. I was in competitive cheer in middle school and high school, and have been doing reformer Pilates for almost 2 years. But decided that imma try MMA and I have my first class tomorrow. I’m SO nervous but also so excited.

[@ysenianava7485]

I am so grateful I took nutritional and activity courses in college for GenEds. Helped me 100% question and understand the principles of nutrition and what our body needs. So much pseudo science sounds like they’re giving you the “inside scoop” but they’re running a business and brand. They don’t care.

[@kevdoesit55]

I like the overall message of the video, but a calorie deficit is not an example of an eating disorder. It can be a precursor, but an example of an eating disorder would be binge eating. Ik what you mean tho.

[@Gemagomezvlogs]

As a woman in her 20’s who has looked up to fitness influencers since 2019 - to currently this video has really validated some of the feelings I’ve been having lately with the fitness community. I have followed a “clean diet” where I drink a gallon of water, I’ve gone to the gym 5-6 days out of the week (I had no social life) did the 12-3-30 challenge (was very skinny and malnourished) and now I’m just trying to find a balance with staying fit, while having a 9-5 job. At first the gym was a safe space for my mental health and for self improvement but now most days I feel so burnt out. I feel depressed that I don’t look like my favorite influencer knowing I’ve been doing almost to a T the same things she does. So thank you for posting this!

[@se2664]

Have you at least noticed good results despite not looking like a fav influencer

[@williamalbaugh6176]

You seem like a genuine, sweet, smart person. I hope you succeed in your chosen field.

[@bananabagel2]

I record myself at the gym and even today I was pretty self conscious about taking out my stand and I feel proud of myself when I do get it out because it’s so awesome seeing myself lift and muscle definition. So when I hear things like this I feel even worse about recording. However I try to not get others in my shot for me to not have issues

[@jessicaarenas9647]

All of this fitness content is so exhausting ... and confusing. I love working out and always willing to try something new but the misleading info is just so tremendous.

[@naomib5220]

We should be focusing on exercising for our mental health and just health in general rather than focusing on the physical physique. There’s so much focus on looking a certain way as social media portrays. Little do most of us know is that most influencers accounts are an illusion and are far from authentic

[@tiararussell3089]

Idk, I follow a few fitness influencers and a proper what I eat in a day gives a lot of great inspiration for meals or meal prep. I think there a plenty of fitness girls that promote healthy lifestyles and eating habits. Like anything on social media you have to find the right people to follow

[@juliemoss1517]

My silly ex boyfriend started eating only green veg and eggs. He started peeing blood, having pain in stomach, but he still tried to say his diet is healthy. He didn't want to listen that his diet was making him sick.

[@MRR-mw4rv]

Just started working out more serious recently. luckily i have just been through it with makeup influencers in the past so i have developed an eye for bullshit and all i gotta say is that the absolute worse is the women who get surgery and lie about it.

[@Lizette_MM]

I love how you said it's okay to occasionally succumb to a little cake. The other day I heard a conversation of a lady bragging about eating fries thrice since the year started. I was so surprised and I just thought to myself that it could never be me since I love food and I love indulging in snacks once in a while.

[@alyzu4755]

I used to teach Pilates. A lot of my clients were seniors, and the focus was on maintaining health and increasing flexibility, mobility, etc. It's very disheartening to see these "influencers" putting the ALL of the emphasis on aesthetics. (Especially since Pilates was originally developed for bed-ridden patients.)

[@_haleyyy]

So ironic that I just started going to the gym. I spend about an 1hr-1hr 30min in the gym. I feel insecure sometimes because I see ppl spending 2hrs + in the gym but this video made me realize I need to relax and take things at a slow pace since I just started. I don’t even know what I’m doing sometimes😂. I’ve had an eating disorder in the past and I want to make sure that I’m eating 3 meals daily and not starving myself just to lose weight faster. That definitely affects your mental healthy and it’s very unhealthy. I also go to work from 8am-5pm so I go to the gym afterwards which is exhausting so I shouldn’t feel insecure about not putting in 2hrs of a workout.

[@MyLordexe]

I just see this leading to no recording/ phone use policies at gyms. potential invasion of privacy of others, hurting traffic control on use of machines if more people try to become fitfluencers

[@jackiechangamingg]

I was planning to go workout once I move but now I'm starting to think I don't anymore maybe I'll try to workout at home. I am chubby and I just wanna lose the fat tummy not super skinny

[@rufuslacue435]

My personal issue with "what I eat in a day" is often it's not informative, nor is it really applicable to anyone who isn't an influencer. Regular people with regular jobs who live regular lives simply need to know how to eat properly for their weight loss goals, not some produced vanity plate that influencers probably don't prepare themselves, cost too much to make or don't eat on a regular basis.