Weight Loss Blog: Spreading Inspiration

“I have struggled with my weight since I was eight years old. Since I can remember, I’ve always felt like the fat kid.” I know you’ve all heard this same story a million times, but I think that this makes a point. Weight problems are becoming monstrous. Everyone hears the same story because everyone is telling the same story. “I’ve tried everything: the pills, the trainers, the points, the calorie counting, blah blah blah.” Yes, we have all heard it and the truth is: weight loss is hard. Not only is getting off my lazy butt and moving hard, but cutting out all that pizza and pleasure is hard too. It’s also lonely. I know that the payoff will be worth it, but support isn’t always knocking on my door. My friends and family aren’t always going to be eating egg whites and almonds around me. YOU have the weight problem, not your friend. Why should he avoid that second slice of pepperoni? Well, I have discovered that the blog world has all the support you need and it’s right at your fingertips.
I first decided to do a blog after being an avid blog reader for a few years. I have always read musicians’ and artists’ blogs and have always loved them. It’s like a more personal version of a website where we can follow this person or entity on a daily basis. Works out pretty well in the age of Twitter and Facebook, huh? Before long I thought that I should start my own blog. At first I wanted to share my favorite recipes, like my own cooking show. Then I thought, well, after another failed attempt at starvation dieting, maybe I should do a weight loss blog. I could still do recipes like I had originally intended, but I would do healthy recipes and offer some tips on nutrition, all the while dropping pounds and posting about my journey. I know a lot about food and nutrition because I’ve done so much damn dieting. I have become an encyclopedia of nutritional knowledge over the years. It was perfect. Don’t get me wrong, weight loss blogs are not my invention. In fact they’ve been around for a few years and I have since realized they are quite popular. I really wanted to be part of this movement. That’s what it felt like: a movement. I could be held accountable by my blog readers, and I would also have a support system. Because that’s all any person losing weight really needs: a support system. Just like a drug addict, just like an alcoholic, a support system makes or breaks someone’s success. Self-will alone is not enough. Believe me. This online community thing is perfect. Of course there are online weight loss communities already, but blogging is so much more personal. It’s definitely not just another message board, it’s your own creation.
Thousands of people have weight loss blogs. They are becoming more and more popular by the minute and as I’ve explored this niche even more, I’ve learned that these people are really helping each other. This is genuine support and genuine good advice! These people aren’t selling weight loss products or signing you up for millions of spammy newsletters. These are real people who have traveled the hard road of weight loss and fitness and have amazing stories to share. And the best part: it’s fun! I started my blog about a month ago, and its great to take the pictures, design your blog, make videos, post recipes, and talk to your fellow “losers.” You are doing a great thing and having fun at the same time. Plus it’s extremely rewarding to hear feedback and realize you helped someone. Even if it’s just a little nudge, it feels great to teach as well as learn.
All in all, I hope this article motivates one to start their own weight loss blog, or at least read some. I believe they make up a whole new realm of support and motivation. It’s easy and it’s fun, and the rewards make it sweeter than any slice of coconut cream pie. You already have a Facebook account, and probably a Twitter account as well. If you want to lose weight and motivate as well as be motivated, blogging just may be the next best step. Social media is taking over our world, and information is viral. It’s the best time to start posting and clicking, motivating and inspiring. We could always use a little more inspiration, anyway.
For more information and to check out some great weight loss blogs go to http://brendanlosesweight.blogspot.com.