Could Writing a Blog Help You Lose Weight?

I would say it's helped me immensely not only do I know more about food and ways to lose weight, I now have the makings of a successful blog. Which started out as a mere way to document my progess.

I wish!!

haha

I started my blog as a way to share my Men's Health Belly Off experiences with other guys going through the same thing. I figured if I was running into issues, experiencing problems or having great success, others would too and they could learn from me or realize that they're not alone.

But somewhere along my path the blog became an inspiration and motivation for me to. I started to receive emails and comments telling me how good I was doing or giving me advice based on posts I made. This community that has organically grown around my blog has been one of the major reasons for my success. My readers learn from me and I am inspired by them.

I think that once you publish your weight loss journey, the accountability to others is a huge motivation. It's like taking the humiliation of Weight Watchers' public weigh-ins and putting them on a much larger scale. :) I can definitely see how it would be helpful.

I know that writing a fitness flog has kept me on my toes. I notice more often when I eat bad or don't exercise enough.

The really great thing about the whole blogging process though is finding great stories like this while going through my RSS feeds looking for ideas

On the downside it's another sink for your limited time, and lack of time is one of the main reasons people like to say they don't exercise.

In my experience, as long as you still put your health and fitness goals above your blogging goals (i.e.: don't let blogging take over your life, lol!), then blogging about your weight loss journey definitely helps you stay accountable. Whether you have 10 readers or 10,000, someone out there is following along with you, and possibly even counting on your updates to motivate them.

When you look at it from how your journey can help others as well as keeping yourself accountable, blogging about it is a winning positive - for you and your readers. ;)

If you spend 24 hours a day glued to the keyboard, then you won't be eating! Instant weight loss!

Um, yes! It does help me.

I've been blogging for 4 years. It's cool to look back and see how my mindset has changed for the better.

My blog has helped me more than I ever imagined. I just started it to have a place to "think out loud" as I tried yet again to lose weight. But it has snowballed into something bigger than myself, and I have lost more weight than I ever have in my life. I guess my blog is like a conscience, bugging and prodding me into eating right and exercizing because who wants to post on their blog that they binged on pastries and chips and gained 6 pounds??

The thing I personally like most about blogging is it's a place to take all knolwedge I've gathered over the years and use my insights to help others, while also learning more through the process myself.
It's amazing what you discover you know when you have to put it into a coherent post for others!

I love the people I've met through my blog, and the advice and insights I've received.

(It's a general fitness blog, not really weight loss)

I don't have a blog, but I keep a journal on an online fitness community and I think the personal accountability is a HUGE reason for the success I've had. We have "challenges" (not just weight loss, but for fitness goals, food choices, etc.) and it's fun to encourage each other and kick each other in the butt, too.

I also think that when I write stuff out, it forces me to think about it (why the heck DID I eat that piece of cake anyway?) and I can get lots of input from others on what they'd do in similar situations. Plus, you find that you are definitely NOT alone in your struggles and lots of people have the same cravings as you do, the same obstacles, and a similar lifestyle. It's kind of fun to swap recipes, share workout tips, etc. It's like having a weight-loss support group that you'd pay money for, but it's free.

Great tip. I've long been a proponent of using a blog for weight loss support and accountability. It also keeps things interesting.

Thanks for the link! I suppose I have a little, teensy, bit of fame, but I'm still waiting on the fortune :)

When I read this article I had to comment. I created a blog for this very same purpose....to report on my progress, ups and downs, moods, foods etc., all of which are intertwined. I think it's a great idea to share this experience with others and maybe it will help to motivate them. Thanks so much for doing an article like this!

Sometimes I blog to change you, sometimes I blog so that you don't change me! :-)

Cheers for the mention, Ali! After 7 years I have to say the thought of all those people watching is still a big factor in keeping my mitts off the chocolate too often :)

Great post! I definitely think keeping a weight loss blog is helpful. If you search for weight loss blogs, you can find lots of them out there and almost all of them describe normal people who feel accountable to their readers, and end up sticking to their diet or exercise routine BECAUSE they know they're going to have to write about it if they sneak in an extra candy bar or miss a workout...

Writing blog is one good way to keep us busy as our fingers and mind work together to achieve weight loss. The part that involves sharing and accountability to oneself is great when you blog.

I've been blogging about my weightloss since Oct and it's totally helped me! Highly recommend doing it. My website: www.kalililla.com

Alright, I've done it. As of last night, I'm the proud owner (well, not really, I guess WordPress owns it) of Bellynaut. Thanks for the inspiration, and feel free to drop by sometime. No need to bring anything, just come on over. Thanks for a good idea.

My work in progress, The Cold Turkey Cookbook, has helped me shed 40 pounds in less than a year, and counting:

http://sisu.typepad.com/sisu/the-cold-turkey-cookbook.html

Plus, lots of good food for thought. :-)

Having the group of people you are accountable would be a big push to keep you consistent. Blogging about your results is a great idea.

I have been using a weight loss journal called WRITETOLOSE. I have lost weight and been able to keep it off for a very long time. I hope that this journal can help others out there. I was told about WRITETOLOSE.COM from a friend and am so glad!

Sincerely,

Julie K.

Writing can also be therapeutic, and help you feel better and your weight loss goal/achievement.

Dakota Andrews
Hand Hewn Author Empowerment
http://www.handhewn.co.nr/

'Every person's life is a contribution to the story of mankind and each person's story that is not recorded is like a missing page from the greatest story ever created.'

hmm, i dont think it would, because you would spend all of your time sitting and writing about stuff :D but i guess it would be good for recording progress and encouragement, so it all depends.
-mariah

Great blog. I started one just before I saw yours. I hope one day there will be as many visitors to mine. Anyway, I agree blogging and communicating with others is a great help with weight loss. If you have a chance stop by :

http://loseweightasap.blogspot.com

not if u spend all day working on your blog like an addict :O
-jessica

Fully agree! I can track my progress and more that that, just the thought of letting everyone know that I gain weight makes me keep up with the program

I can't get anything accomplished unless I diligently keep track of my progress. I was able to lose 10 pounds in 2 months only because I kept track of how much I was eating and how many calories I was burning because of exercising.

Well done on this blog site.Its not about just the top diet pills or the best diet its about everything involved in losing weight safely.Its a big job and is not easy,it takes effort and hard work in order to achieve your goals.
Well done again on the site and well done to those who have lost weight.

I am just starting out. Tomorrow will be day 1 of my weight loss journey and weight loss blogging. I believe blogging about my progress will help me to achieve my goals.

I would say yes! I own a body building site and since ive started blogging, i have gotten in much better shape. I also have learned alot, for example...catabolic foods? lose weight while eating? So, i look better, learn things everyday, and i earn money doing it. Great blog!

Nice blog.This blog will help for people who want to loose weight.To loose weight one has to check the calories and required some diet plan in their daily life.

The community connection aspect of blogging is very motivational. I came across this website in my online travels on how to loose weight and was impressed by the support they offer both in the form of free information by registered dietitians and other fitness professionals, but also in terms of online community. This is an aspect that is too often overlooked. It is not easy embark on a weight loss program and the support of others in the same boat is invaluable. It can make all the difference between success and failure.

Great blog but the tricky part is figuring what is that "right diet" and "right exercise".

Well, it is that time of year again. Time to lose weight after the holidays are over. Yes, I am starting too! Today is my first day on the diet.

LoL. How would that be possible. I think it's the contrary!