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Thinspiration & Fitspiration vs. Inspiration & Motivation

Thinspiration & Fitspiration vs. Inspiration & Motivation. Oh, and what REAL success looks like. Thinspiration. Fitspiration. The trick. Seems ok…. Why it’s actually not. Inspiring Good messages Focusing on what you want Positive (????). Harmful underlying themes

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Thinspiration & Fitspiration vs. Inspiration & Motivation

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  1. Thinspiration & Fitspirationvs.Inspiration & Motivation Oh, and what REAL success looks like

  2. Thinspiration

  3. Fitspiration

  4. The trick Seems ok… Why it’s actually not • Inspiring • Good messages • Focusing on what you want • Positive (????) • Harmful underlying themes • Mixes good messages w/ unattainable (for most) ideals • Unrealistic standard of beauty disguised as health (majority is not healthy!) • Thin line between thinspo and pro-eating disorder (3)

  5. proof • 2010 study showed that people w/ no history of eating disorders changed eating patterns (avg. -3,000 calories) the next week, after briefly browsing thinspo sights. (1) • 2006 study: thinspo worsens disorder issues (competition, self-denial, control). (1) • Before/after photos, <15 min (2) • Posture, tanning lotion, hair, bathing suit, zoom, filter

  6. Be S.M.A.R.T • Specific • Measurable • Actionable • Realistic • Time-based • Use your common sense/better judgment • Prioritize • The goal should never be to hurt ourselves • Guilt/shame hurt

  7. Success

  8. Remember this…

  9. …and this

  10. Strength vs. Weakness (4) Weakness Strength • Tackle the problem head-on • Often provokes discouragement and resistance • Back door approach • Fosters encouragement, readiness to change • Assists in outgrowing problems via engaging in new stronger life urges.

  11. What changes do you see? Energy Attitude Outlook Productivity More engaged Appetite Clothes fit… Activities

  12. References • Dahl, Melissa. Today: Health, August 13, 2013. http://www.today.com/health/new-pinterest-fad-may-fuel-unhealthy-fitness-obsession-6C10866502 • Willett, Megan. Business Insider: Australia, August 28, 2013. http://melvfitness.blogspot.com/2013/08/transformation-or-few-simple-tweeks.html • Angyal, Chloe. The Nation, April 23, 2013. http://www.thenation.com/blog/174000/thinspiration-behind-impossible-ideal-beauty# • Moore, Margaret and Bob Tschanned-Moran. Coaching Psychology Manual, 2010. p. 58.

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