Recently, I’ve committed to something I never thought would be an issue. I’m attempting to lose weight! I’ve always had a really fast metabolism but now, in my mid-thirties, everything has slowed down. Needless to say this is my first diet. The process was maddening. How do people lose weight? I had no idea what I needed to eat and in what proportions. My mother in-law turned me on to the Lose It! app. I’ve been using it for a few weeks and, so far, so good. Lose It! isn’t just great for losing weight, it’s also a model for how to manage your social media.
Managing your weight is a lot like managing social media
3 Ways Lose It Helps You Trim the Fat
1. Organization is Key
The app helps you lose weight by making it easy to manage your meals. Click on a meal, start typing and the calorie count shows up. This simplification makes keeping track of your calories easier and much more doable. Managing your social media is no different. If you have multiple accounts it’s a good idea to come up with a system. Once you fall behind it’s hard to get back on track.
2. Create a Goal
My goal is to lose weight – roughly 20 pounds in six months. I can monitor my progress on my own schedule without external pressure. There should be goals for managing your social media. Do you have time targets? Are your posts reaching the desired audience? Come up with some goals but keep them at a manageable distance. You want motivation, not pressure.
3. Rewards!
The app sends semi-regular awards via “badges.” I just got one for exercise. These little incentives are cheesy but effective. It’s nice to be recognized for coming up with a plan and sticking to it. Managing social media can be a difficult, time consuming process. Make sure to give yourself little rewards every now and then, otherwise it feels too much like work.
I’ve started to lose weight but still have a ways to go. Everything is a work in progress. The trick is finding a way to manage information and expectations for both weight loss and your social media accounts.
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