Idea: RD Twitter Support
Just had an idea while on twitter, many studies show that folks trying to lose weight are more successful when keeping a food diary, and being mindful of what they eat and the physical activity they do, how about tweeting to me @chowandchatter to give support and encouragement. Especially when your having a bad day and feeling low for some moral support. Just an idea I will charge a small fee for this as could get super busy and often paying makes you take it more seriously.
Focus will be folks generally healthy not needing special diets for medical conditions simple healthy living tips, as couldn't give medical nutrition therapy this way only in person in the state of NC where I am licensed.
What do you think good, bad idea? anyone interested?
I think it could work as a group. You might even do a weekly chat about progress/issues w/#RDsupport hashtag or something. If cheaper than WW or other programs, I think it would be great--support group w/o leaving house. I like it:)
ReplyDeleteLove this! My master's research was on social support and the effect on healthy behaviors - specifically via online platforms. My participants who liked online networks reported greater increases in social support and self-efficacy for maintaining new behaviors when they were actively participating in online discussions and were therefore held accountable. This is a great way to do that!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great idea if you tweet back the people because there are so many twitter accounts that just send out tips all day long to whomever! Making it personal for a small fee is interesting. And twitter is an easy platform to ask a quick question and get feedback in a timely matter.
ReplyDeleteJenni thanks for the feedback love your idea of a group chat as well
ReplyDeleteCaitlin oh thats awesome maybe you could do a guest post here on that?
Kris thanks so much for the feedback
I think that would be a good idea. You need a hashtag so we all can support each other. You would be a good leader to this group. Some of us are not only struggling with weight but diabetes and other health issues where diet is inportant too. :)
ReplyDeletethanks Jenni the only issue I am scared of as I could only legally give general advice but you can email me privately
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea but you may run into legal issues charging on twitter which is a free venue.
ReplyDeletei like the idea .. how about a hashtag and may be open chat once in a while so we get motivated from others too!
ReplyDeleteMaris true but folks charge for email support and email is free? and there are sponsored tweets?
ReplyDeleteKankana will play it by ear just put it out there for now as an idea
Food diaries work beautifully, at least, it did for me. I wanted to lose weight but eat responsibly and I lost the weight quickly.
ReplyDeleteI think your idea is great. Everyone needs motivation.
Bizzy B cakes thanks for the feedback and congrats on taking care of your health
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea and would provide allot of support :)
ReplyDeletemagic of spice :-)
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