🤳 3 Ways Social Media Sabotages Your Fitness Goals

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How Does Social Media Affect Our Fitness?

In recent years, social media has drastically reshaped our realities and daily routines. Scrolling through feeds has become as commonplace as any other daily activity.

Gone are the days when fitness meant hitting the gym, putting in the work, making friends with bodybuilders, and learning the sacred art of consuming chicken and rice. Back then, your benchmarks were the few in-shape guys at the gym and the many others journeying alongside you.

Fast forward to today, and our screens are flooded with image after image of perfect bodies, setting a new standard that's hard to ignore and obtain.

Here’s your reminder of why you should be cautious:

• The Highlight Affect: Social media has mastered the art of showcasing only the highlights. It is a curated display that often omits the journey’s challenges, long years of hard work, and consistency, presenting an end without a beginning.

• Filters and Flattering Lighting: Nowadays, tools can transform the look of a physique into a version that’s often unattainable in everyday life and lighting.

• Psychological Impacts: Comparing our looks decreases our self-esteem and increases body dissatisfaction. It is crucial to be aware of this and avoid comparisons.

Our advice? Remind yourself on the downsides of social media, control its effects and limit your time spent scrolling. More importantly, focus on your journey.

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Quitting Is Not An Option

This quote is a powerful reminder of the slippery slope that is giving up. Lombardi's insight isn't just about sports or fitness; it's a life lesson. Every time we choose to quit, we reinforce the notion that it is okay and acceptable to give up.

Lombardi's wisdom nudges us towards valuing consistency over perfection. Consistent effort, even in the face of imperfections, builds resilience, character, and ultimately, a pathway to success that quitting never will.

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Publisher: Ryan Engel

Editor: Michael Pender

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