Thinspiration & Fitspiration vs. Inspiration & Motivation
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THINSPIRATION & FITSPIRATIONVS.INSPIRATION & MOTIVATION
Oh, and what REAL success looks like
Thinspiration
Fitspiration
The trick
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)
Seems ok… Why it’s actually not
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
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
Success
Remember this…
…and this
Strength vs. Weakness (4)
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.
Weakness Strength
What changes do you see?
Energy
Attitude
Outlook
Productivity
More engaged
Appetite
Clothes fit…
Activities
References1. Dahl, Melissa. Today: Health, August 13,
2013. http://www.today.com/health/new-pinterest-fad-may-fuel-unhealthy-fitness-obsession-6C10866502
2. Willett, Megan. Business Insider: Australia, August 28, 2013. http://melvfitness.blogspot.com/2013/08/transformation-or-few-simple-tweeks.html
3. Angyal, Chloe. The Nation, April 23, 2013. http://www.thenation.com/blog/174000/thinspiration-behind-impossible-ideal-beauty#
4. Moore, Margaret and Bob Tschanned-Moran. Coaching Psychology Manual, 2010. p. 58.