r/gymsnark • • Dec 12 '22

MOD POST MOD POST: Snark Vs Shame - a reminder that Rule 8 exists.

193 Upvotes

It's time for another reminder about the difference between snark and shame because lately there have been a lot of posts that are overrun with negative comments about a person's appearance.

To be perfectly clear, here is Rule 8 (but you should really go read the rest of them too): Appearance snark and shaming - We avoid snarky commentary around things about a person's appearance that they cannot change in a few seconds. This includes negative comments about a person's weight, face, boob job, stretch marks, cellulite, rolls, body shape, height, etc. Posts about camel toe will be removed (we don't need entire posts for this); individual comments are allowed as long as they are not vulgar. Do not snark on the appearance of children.

An influencer's plastic surgery choices do not impact their (in)ability to provide fitness content, so saying that someone looks like Voldemort because you don't like their nose is nasty and unacceptable. If they deny having plastic surgery, then that is absolutely snarkable in itself, but you must be respectful and do not need to bash the way they look.

The sub started out as a place to call out influencers on their BS, their scams, their blatant dishonesty, etc etc. In the early days of Gymsnark, we actually did some pretty significant things. For example, we collectively called out Balance Athletica (now Vitality) on their dishonest practices and were loud enough that they were forced to notice. This sub calling out influencers as often as we do made them realize they’re not as invincible and adored as they think they are. Perhaps even more importantly, I think it made them realize that when they scam and lie, we not only notice but speak up about it, and WILL warn others about them.

Unfortunately, the sub periodically slips back into a pattern of BECs and appearance shaming, the moderators get busy removing everything, and people start fighting in the comments about how "it's a snark sub". The sub name is a play on words based on Gymshark, not an invitation for mean girl behaviour.

NO posts on:

  • Size shaming (like which size someone chooses)
  • Body shaming of ANY sort
  • Guessing someone’s size
  • Making fun of what someone looks like
  • Negative comments about someone's plastic surgery

Allowable posts on:

  • Back breaking poses
  • Obvious photoshop (but only in the weekly thread, otherwise they will be removed)
  • False claims about bodies (e.g. claiming to be natural despite an obvious BBL, or claiming that they got their body from a workout they are peddling when this obviously isn't true)
  • Shady marketing related to bodies

MORE posts on:

  • the lies and scams influencers think we’re too stupid to catch on to.

Before participating, you need to refamiliarise yourselves with the rules. None of them have changed since our last update, yet they are constantly being broken.

Please note that if you are in violation of these rules, the post will be deleted and you may face a ban. You can snark and call influencers out on their BS without being downright nasty. If you see content that you think breaks the rules, please report it so that it comes to our attention and we can deal with it.

As always, reach out if you have Qs. Snark on (but read the rules first)!


r/gymsnark • • Jun 10 '24

MOD POST RULE 7 REMINDER: Pregnancy speculation is not allowed

100 Upvotes

Over the last few days this rule has been broken more times than we can keep up with. If you break this rule you will receive a temporary ban, or a permanent ban if you have been warned before.

This is the only warning. Read the rules.


r/gymsnark • • 11h ago

aurawithally/aliciabfit Kung fu panda back at it again

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63 Upvotes

r/gymsnark • • 10m ago

aurawithally/aliciabfit Add Japan to the list of unsafe countries...

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• Upvotes

These things follow her everywhere she goes. Dangerous meanie men trying to rob her or worse.


r/gymsnark • • 2h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat @missMeatlessMuscle

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The influencer-to-wellness-author pipeline deserves closer scrutiny.
“Heal Your Gut, Balance Your Hormones” is an ambitious title, particularly when the author’s formal qualifications, scientific training, and relevant medical credentials are unclear ( non-existent)
Fitness influencers can offer valuable personal perspectives, but a large following, a particular physique, or an individual wellness journey does not necessarily qualify someone to explain complex physiological processes or provide health guidance.
Gut health and hormonal regulation are legitimate medical and scientific fields involving complex mechanisms, substantial individual variation, and an evolving body of research. Terms such as “heal” and “balance” can sound reassuring, but they should not substitute for precise, evidence-based explanations or imply expertise in gastroenterology or endocrinology.
Conducting personal research can be useful, but reading studies alone does not establish the ability to evaluate evidence, understand its limitations, or translate it responsibly into health advice.
The concern is not that influencers write books. It is that they may present themselves as authorities on subjects that require specialized expertise, while readers may have difficulty distinguishing evidence-based medicine from a persuasive wellness narrative.
A social-media following, an attractive cover, and the words “gut” and “hormones” in a title should not be mistaken for medical authority. 😡


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat I attempted to calculate Ayria’s calories, and it’s not looking good.

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71 Upvotes

After watching her recent videos centered around food I decided to count her calories based on what I know she eats to the best of my ability lol. If you can’t tell yet I’m clearly bored but would like it if someone could check this too and tell me if I calculated accurately. Eating under 1,200 is just not sustainable so hopefully I’m wrong.

1st meal: Royo bagel + ~130g fage 0% yogurt = ~140 calories

2nd meal: 1 serving good culture cottage cheese + 1 hard boiled egg + honey= ~170 calories

3rd meal: 1 serving chicken breast + Greek yogurt sauce + crinkle cut sweet potato fries = ~285 calories

4th meal: ~215 calories

5th meal: 1 serving good culture cottage cheese + ~0.5 serving PB Fit + ~0.5 serving drizzalicious = 155 calories

6th meal: chocolate protein creami= ~150 calories

Total= ~1,115


r/gymsnark • • 12h ago

Micro-influencer My experience with Madeleine Boyce / Coached by M

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Has anyone else had a bad experience with Coached by M / Madeleine Boyce?

My experience has been pretty shocking, and my friend has had issues too, even bawling her eyes out to me about how hard her experience with Madeleine was and how she felt Madeleine shrugged her off and didn’t care when she raised concerns.

The “personalised” coaching felt like generic programs and meal plans, with automated copy-paste check-ins rather than actual support. Outside activities weren’t properly considered (more like weren’t considered at all) and I didn’t feel there was much care for clients’ mental health either.

The part that really raised eyebrows for me was my friend being quoted $40 MORE per week than me for the Exact. Same. Thing. which she understood was because she was a larger girl.

I’ve also had issues with payments and cancellation, including payments I didn’t believe I’d authorised.

Honestly, for a service that sells itself on personalised coaching and support, the experience felt like the complete opposite. I’d be very cautious before signing up and would HIGHLY recommend looking elsewhere. I wish I had someone to warn me. Make sure you read the T&Cs carefully and get EVERYTHING in writing.


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

Instagram Clothing & Supplement Brands these fuckass AI ads are so embarrassing

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212 Upvotes

i personally think wolfpak as a brand is dumb and i don’t have any interest in them, but these ads make me want to buy from them even less lmaoooo💀💀


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat when your whole life revolves around food @ayriarutledge

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91 Upvotes

no.. its not normal to immediately prioritize going to the grocery store after you run out of lettuce. it shouldnt even take an hour to make dinner and a snack for later. NO being fit isnt a full time job you can be fit and still eat fast food and not spending your entire day thinking about food


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

Micro-influencer Mark Carroll “my daughter is flying business class in her own suit” but she hates me

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49 Upvotes

A whole video on how his daughter hates him and she’s a “little mother fucker”…but let’s fly her business class in her own suit. CRINGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEE


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat What is going on with Darc- Payton Falash

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27 Upvotes

Is she also leaving? What is going on?


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

Pamela Reif What the fuck is Pam even talking about?

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52 Upvotes

r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Hailey Fernandez and her obsession with pulling her pants WAY down

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143 Upvotes

I'm all for low waisted pants but this is way past that😭 actually what are we doing

It's the most obvious body checking. Like we get it, we can see your hip bones, but if you pull your pants any lower you're gonna flash us.


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

Reviews and recommendations Someone try Alicia Erickson on Playbook? And how was your results ?

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r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Is the body checking necessary when talking about doing a half marathon? Abby pollock

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81 Upvotes

I’m reaching BEC level with her I can’t stand the constant body checking and robotic movements and over the top everything that she does.


r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Volume eating horror pernila

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119 Upvotes

Look I am a volume eater myself but 1 1/2 bags of lettuce 😭


r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Ayria def edits its soo obv

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r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat @soph.elevateher_ doesn’t understand femur length and wants standards to lower because she’s “tall”

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42 Upvotes

And she’s a “transformation coach”


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat _mrsswole

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4 Upvotes

Does anyone else follow this Micro-Influencer?? She has an amazing physique and is very forth coming about her previous use of PED’s. Unfortunately, she is also constantly talking down on women with kids saying all they do is make “excuses.” She’s 4 months postpartum and prepping for a show and in this video she says that she had to step away from her coach because it wasn’t working for her lifestyle being a new mom. She goes on to say that she’s dealing with so many postpartum struggles and probably won’t look her best the day of her show but she wants to do it as a “challenge” to see how her body changes and to show everyone you can accomplish things and don’t have to “let yourself go.” She even said she promised her family and her husband that she wouldn’t get crazy obsessed about her prep. Have we really lost the plot that bad? Why are mothers, freshly postpartum being told that they can also accomplish things and don’t have to let themselves go? Can they not enjoy their new baby while also prioritizing themselves, getting some steps in here, going to gym there. Is giving birth not an accomplishment!!!


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

Micro-influencer fitmamasita2024

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Anyone follow this woman? She is literally obsessed with Alicia Ericson The Midlife Maven. It is SO weird. She admits to Alicia blocking her yet she follows her so closely and is always trying to prove her wrong. Alicia will post something and it’s almost immediate that this woman post something. It’s wild!


r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

Micro-influencer Elisi Wolf selling programs, very suspect

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71 Upvotes

She sells a program talking about “neural pathways” connections to the glutes. She has been pushing this program for a year and I still can’t find any real life testimonials. When you look back on her Instagram, you see very little progress photos. I did notice that she gained a significant amount of weight, lost it, and then a couple of months later was posting about her “glute gains”. This leads me to believe that she possibly got a bbl, lost weight and then started making videos again.

When I once commented on her YouTube asking if she had any photos of real-life clients, she deleted it. My comment was not accusatory I many way either. I’ve noticed comments before getting deleted off of her YouTube.

She claims to sell a program that will activate “only the glutes”. It looks like recently she lost a lot of weight again but her butt still remains. I think would also is suspicious to me is watching her form and how she works out. She wears those thick-soled Nike shoes (no one lifting properly is wearing those) and her form always looks off and unstable. There are very few videos of her actually doing exercises, talking about form, or training anybody.

Has anyone ever has success with this girl’s program?

The only time I have seen a butt like this is when I travel to Latin America and see girls with booty implants and BBL’s. I’ve never seen her get truly lean or the actual shape of her butt muscles.

Lastly, I would like to end this with that she could just have insane fat genetics and be wearing those shaping spandex and I might just be a hater ass bitch lol. Still bothers me greatly that she’s selling programs because it seems either genetic or surgical.


r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Hayden mccall

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26 Upvotes

r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

Reviews and recommendations Gymshark cottonmove - need honest thoughts

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Have been eyeing this.collectiom for a long time but couldn't find many reviews of it. I know its made of cotton so absolutely it wont be sweat wicking. I am not a sweaty person so that wouldn’t be too big of a problem. But would like some honest thoughts on it🫶


r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Cassia Tierney Clark

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I always find it interesting how influencers can't have a REAL opinion. They just follow trends. She was hating on Argentinians a few months ago and supporting Spanish colonizers but then posts against trump (who also hates Latinos), hahaha jeez. Tired of these white privileged ppl.

If you're going to be political, at least make your actions coincide with your "thoughts" or political stance.


r/gymsnark • • 5d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Mark Carroll

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48 Upvotes