You might be wondering "What in the world is fitspo?" Fitspo is short for fitspiration. Still confused? Here is how it works. Women (or men) post pictures of themselves working out or eating healthy. Most of the time the people posting the pictures are insane athletes, whose life revolves around health. Fitspo posters eat, breathe and sleep fitness.
So what is wrong with fitspo? At least people are promoting a healthy lifestyle right? Here is where I disagree. When normal people who have jobs, school, and different activities look at these pictures, they feel more discouraged than encouraged. Everyone I know wants to be healthy and fit, but everyone is also extremely busy with life. We look at fitspo and want to be a different person instead of making our self better. Unrealistic goals are set, and some even starve themselves just to realize later, fitness does not work that way.
As for the ones who post the fitspiration; good for you! A complete healthy lifestyle is hard to do. Congratulations to you for reaching your goal, but remember where you started. When people ask for help or advice give them goals they can truthfully reach and be inspired by. A social media platform can be an amazing thing when used for good.
If you truly want a healthier life, stop looking at fitspo and go for a walk! Every body is different so do not be surprised when your friend drops five pounds and you do not. Let your determination encourage you, not someone else's idealistic life.
Action = results.
