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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Twitter, The New Public Food Shaming Diet

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You know how people say that being held accountable (to others, not just yourself, that is) actually helps weight loss? When you have to show up for a previously scheduled training appointment, you are way more apt to workout than if you just “try” to get to the gym every night. And when you head to, say, one of those Weight Watchers meetings, you are more likely to not overeat because once a week you have to face the music about your daily menus. Now, with the help of Twitter, some people are taking this accountability concept to the Nth degree—Tweet What You Eat, known to its users as twye, is the latest diet craze. The concept is simple: It’s an online food diary where you log absolutely everything you eat and drink. All you have to do is set up an account (or log in if you’re already on Twitter) and start tweeting away. The idea is that if you are forced to write down everything you put in your mouth, for all to see, you’ll think twice about eating that second (or third) slice of cake. Would you try out this online food diary? Or are you more private about your consumption? [Daily Mail]Posted By Nina Carbone for The Frisky
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  • cindy's Avatar
    Posted by cindy Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:37am PDT

    come on what is up with the spam? isnt there anything anyone can do?

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  • Lizbeth's Avatar
    Posted by Lizbeth Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:03am PDT

    I say whatever works. If holding yourself publically accountable helps you with an eating disorder, do it. All of these social network sites have that element of super-narcissism, but if you make a helpful tool for your own wellness, so be it.

    Also, I too am sick of the spam.

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  • GirlyGirl©'s Avatar
    Posted by GirlyGirl© Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:08am PDT

    Ugh. Again? This is the second blog that's been spammed that I've read today! AAACCCHHH!

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  • Rebekah's Avatar
    Posted by Rebekah Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:16am PDT

    I've heard people that swear by food diaries, but I believe that "shaming" diets are doomed to failure. I guess this would depend on how people would respond and treat the tweeters. If they're supportive and kind, it could be a great resource; but if people get mean, then they'll just be adding to the dieter's stress levels, which makes staying on a diet harder. I'd never try it, but then, I don't tweet anyway (and have no interest in doing so).

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