The Impact of Social Media on Health Advice
Article Round-Up: 1.26.25
Enjoy this week’s curated round-up of articles, podcasts, and more from the web to help you live a healthier, happier life.
Featured Thoughts:
What’s Happening If You’re Tracking Macros and Not Losing Weight?
Takeaway: Are carbohydrates too high? Are you eating too much fat? What is preventing you from seeing a change on the scale despite putting in the effort to manage you’re eating?
I answer this question in this seminar clip from The Food Freedom Framework.
Published This Week:
The Psychology of Overthinking (and How to Fix It)
Takeaway: Analysis paralysis—caused by too many options and the fear of choosing “wrong”—can hold you back from taking action.
The key to progress is simplifying your choices, focusing on practical steps, and remembering that the best plan is the one you’ll actually follow.
Harnessing The Power of Social Influence to Boost Your Fitness [podcast]
Takeaway: In this episode, hosts Theo and Maya explore how our social circles significantly impact our fitness journey.
They delve into the science and psychology behind social learning theory and the three degrees of influence, highlighting how our friends, and even their friends' friends, affect our health and fitness habits.
An interesting listen if you enjoy learning about the influence of psychology on health!
The Impact of Social Media on Health Advice [podcast]
Takeaway: Ok, this may not have been published this, but I just discovered it this week. This is a great conversation about the impact of social media on today’s health advice.
Worth a listen if you feed is filled with fitness and health influencers so you can make better sense of it all.
Just For Fun:
How much of your favorite caffeinated beverage can you consume before… death?
This calculator gives you a ballpark so you know when enough is, too much.
P.S. Make sure you’re following along on Instagram, Facebook, or Youtube.