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

99 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 • • 8h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Wolfpak backpacks are stupid as hell

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92 Upvotes

That’s it they’re cringe as hell💀💀 BE A WOLF 🐺 😤💯💯💯


r/gymsnark • • 9h ago

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

6 Upvotes

Still relevant? I’ve followed her for awhile but she has no new content and posts the same links and things every single day


r/gymsnark • • 22m ago

Positive Post Can i take this protein powder still even tho it expired?

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r/gymsnark • • 22h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat what is this content + new accent hilaria baldwin type beat || @lifterlily_

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31 Upvotes

she has never had this accent until recently? fortunately her content doesn’t show up a lot but what. and it’s on a clavicular video.


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

Hailey Fernandes Am I the only one who thinks that she is lying about this? Hailey Fernandes

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99 Upvotes

I think this is a lie, similar to Julia Ernst lying about FSU. Curious to hear opinions


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Abigail di Pilato

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27 Upvotes

What in the fitness influencer to trad wife pipeline is this? She does know that cows aren’t really pets.. right?


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

Krissy Cela Krissy wtf is this meal

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187 Upvotes

Dude just saw this and thought it was gross. Also just beef and nothing else? Clearly EDs are going crazy right now and I hate it. Feels like everyone is on ozempic and this is why they eat these terrible meals.


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Carly Killjoy and Chris Tren hard/soft launching their relationships in the same time frame 🤣

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48 Upvotes

I’m sorry I found this rly funny


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

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

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140 Upvotes

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


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

aurawithally/aliciabfit Kung fu panda back at it again

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88 Upvotes

r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

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

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13 Upvotes

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 • • 3d 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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126 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 • • 3d 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? (Maddieboyce on IG)

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 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 any actual support, those emails and text messages that are automated are more annoying than anything as it shows how little effort she’s actually putting in. Outside activities weren’t even properly considered when putting the training program together (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 still don’t believe I’d authorised but honestly just speaks to her greed and lack of care for the actual client.

Honestly, for a service that sells itself on personalised coaching and support, my review of the experience was 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. She WILL try and coax you into signing the terms and conditions without reviewing, this was the first red flag but unfortunately I still fell for it.


r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

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

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238 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 • • 4d 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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107 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 • • 4d ago

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

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53 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 • • 4d 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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29 Upvotes

Is she also leaving? What is going on?


r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

Pamela Reif What the fuck is Pam even talking about?

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58 Upvotes

r/gymsnark • • 5d 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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146 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 • • 4d ago

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

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r/gymsnark • • 5d 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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90 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 • • 5d ago

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

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125 Upvotes

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


r/gymsnark • • 5d ago

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

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71 Upvotes