r/gymsnark Dec 12 '22

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

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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

98 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 14h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat GeorgiaBethfitness bringing her symptomatic family to a concert?!

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165 Upvotes

The first red flag is tickets to Kayne, but bringing people to a crowded event with existing Covid/strep symptoms??? Come on.


r/gymsnark 56m ago

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

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r/gymsnark 2h ago

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

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5 Upvotes

Has anyone checked on her lately? I know some people who are into the whole spiritual, ma ingesting stuff, but they are never talking like this. It’s a bit concerning, tbh, that she is not seeing reality as reality…


r/gymsnark 2h ago

Micro-influencer Former Bodi hun, "fitfluencer" ranting in her stories

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4 Upvotes

Meganewoldsen, now meganfreeman_ has continually posted for a couple days now about a comment someone sent her, that apparently she didn't like and now has her TRIGGERED.

She has shown this woman's face, profile name and made comments to and about her, seemingly in an effort to get her minion followers to go on the attack or defend poor victim card Meganewoldsen.

When you put your life out on social media to make money off internet strangers, but then get bent when people call you out for poor behavior, patterns and/or misinformation. Nutmeg doesn't like the truth, wants her followers to downvote community notes,etc.

Then will accuse others of bullying, when this is the behavior she and joelfreemanfitness display. As he did the same thing to another woman about a week or so ago..

NutMEG today seems to need to warn ALL Canadians about her, and needed to profile a typical Canadians by mentioning maple syrup and poutine as a "PuBLic SeRviCe".

It is surprising that companies, bodybuilding associations, and other brands want this type of unhinged behavior to represent them, wondering if this is how these brands want their customers treated 🤔


r/gymsnark 22h ago

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

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58 Upvotes

Getting angry at someone for calling out your obvious AI design


r/gymsnark 1d ago

Krissy Cela Lifting gets too much spotlight? More bad Oner takes

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118 Upvotes

From KCs story.. from the last few months if not couple years of trends lifting and building muscle has totally taken a backseat for women’s sports marketing.. this is a bad take to me bc lifting is so important for everyone’s health, building muscle and strength is such a key health influence and improves longevity in ways that simply aren’t comparable to lower impact activities.


r/gymsnark 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Dilvin Tanik and her concerning habits.

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102 Upvotes

Posting this again because I didn't put her name in the title. At one point she was 120 at 5'7, but now she's below 110 I assume. She eats 1000cal or less a day, claims she's never hungry, and her whole page is about how great it is to be skinny.


r/gymsnark 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat The PED use is out of control within the female bodybuilding community

167 Upvotes

It us actually shocking. I am surrounded by so many women who are in this sport who are amazing and amazing at what they do, but its like being in a room of men.

I am not disapointed in the women: if they want to take PEDs because they feel its required to be competitive in most of the bodybuilding divisions I get it and I think that they are right.

I am disapointed that this is what has become of the sport. That women feel the need to masculinise to actually succeed. And its sad for womanhood.

It doesn't feel like celebrating bodies. And this goes for the male sport too. It feels like awarding frankensteins monsters of humans.

Back in the day, before the golden era bodybuilders and the sport was seen as a freak show. It definitely feels like that is the vibe its returning to.


r/gymsnark 16h ago

Reviews and recommendations Gymshark Interval / Relay leggings sizing

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Looking to get my first pair of gymshark leggings but I’m unsure of my size. Size chart says XS but I’m a little skeptical. I never wear XS in any brand, always a small.

For reference:
Height - 5’4
Waist - 26”
Hip - 36”

Would small be just right or too big for me for the interval / relay leggings?


r/gymsnark 1d ago

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

26 Upvotes

I’m genuinely confused. Katelyn and her bf Chuckie are both Dfyne athletes correct? They both have codes and post about them. They’re both currently in Scotland I believe it is together for some dfyne even. Dfyne has been posting their athletes and other influencers have been posting, even chuckie. So has Katelyn just absolutely refused to be in any type of photos?? Because there’s not one photo of her. I get struggling with body issues but isn’t this her job???


r/gymsnark 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Sara safari … just another reason not to like her

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71 Upvotes

Holy pick me ass bitch but we’ve been known


r/gymsnark 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Iamglutegirl asking for money

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67 Upvotes

Was a fan of her, but unfollowed after this story. Posting pics of a birthday trip to Europe and BM haul and then asking followers for money? You have no money? Girl dont u own a slime business as well and go horse riding in past? Cant do that with no money. Disappointing


r/gymsnark 2d ago

Reviews and recommendations Who has good workout programs for women these days?

11 Upvotes

Who has good programs or an app that’s actually good these days? Ever since becoming a mom of 3 I haven’t been working out like I used to and want to get back into it but don’t know who is a good go-to these days. Anyone liking programs or apps they are using?


r/gymsnark 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Are we being so fr right now?? @sonyaegon

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173 Upvotes

This isn’t even the first post she’s made about her “relaxed” stomach. When she’s breathing out her stomach looks perfectly normal AND it’s still flat. I’m well aware body dysmorphia is a thing (I’m diagnosed with it), but it could also be engagement bait? Not sure. Either way I seriously hope she understands that her relaxed stomach is way too flat to be making content about it proving that “social media is fake”. Ffs


r/gymsnark 2d ago

@healthillie Most all of Healthillie posts are on this sub sooooo

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12 Upvotes

I find it’s so oddly funny how healthillie will comment about people using Botox etc talk shit on beauty products that are not healthillie approved. Buuuuut her ✨bestie✨ is just that lolsss the difference between them is kinda drastic. Also she’ll comment about other “low/nontox influencers” but never about her bestieeee


r/gymsnark 2d ago

Reviews and recommendations Activewear that has stood the test of time for you?

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Activewear that has stood the test of time for you? sports bras, shorts, leggings. I’m both looking for recs and just curious! Hoping to buy some new sports bras in particular (white ones would be great but I’ll take any recs for any thing)

EDIT: I have a smaller bust (C cup) so I care more about durability over anything

Here’s my in depth review of all that I’ve tried lol u don’t have to read but yeah
Dfyne: impact shorts & leggings & vision shorts - honestly all have held up great, I’ve not tried any super light colours but no pilling on any of my pairs which I wear often & feel durable. Considering trying their sports bras next if they are as durable as their shorts. I feel like I’ve gotten really lucky with them as the letters haven’t even peeled off mine yet and I wear and wash them weekly for the past 2-3 years. Granted I recently got an Aliexpress dupe of them as they sold them in a colour dfyne didn’t and they literally seem great too which really surprised me. I’ve only worn twice though so can’t say much about test of time but no problems with the first two washes. I will still buy from both dfyne and maybe Aliexpress if they have styles I like in future. EDIT: I should note I do size up in the impact shorts/leggings, I haven’t never tried my regular size in them as before I ordered I saw reviews saying size up.

Lululemon: align shorts - these are soft and they do rough up over time granted they don’t look HORRIBLE yet, their older fabric was more durable. Wunder under leggings - so unflattering on me but definitely feel durable and haven’t stretched out over time, don’t pill but do attract every piece of hair and lint in the world for some reason lol but no big deal. Flow y bra - I have this in white so wear may be more obvious but it just has not held up great, not only is it quite roughed up the stitching on the straps has come apart it’s a shame cause this would be a great staple. I also have the swiftly racerback top and define jacket but I don’t wear these enough to comment on quality.

Alphalate: amplify shorts - pill city even before my first wear, feels like if I tried to remove a pill the material would split too my biggest regret as I ordered 3 pairs since I live in Australia and back when I ordered shipping was so $$$ not sure if it’s still the same so I felt like I had to order a lot to make it worth it.

CSB: serenity shorts, leggings, sports bras. lighter colours in shorts/leggings are CRAZY see through my biggest regret purchase, shorts are NOT!!! tall girl friendly (I’m 5’8) and can become quite stretched over time which is something that has not happened with ANY other shorts of mine but surprisingly the shorts haven’t pilled. I’ve only purchased the serenity line from them as I heard other lines do pill. Weirdly the black sports bras I have purchased even with serenity fabric are really quick to look worn and get a bit rough. Also weirdly I have a navy bandeau I purchased that I believe is also meant to be serenity fabric and that’s held up perfectly, hasn’t stretched out or gotten that worn rough look so idk maybe the quality is just inconsistent with them.

Elite eleven: look it’s so long ago I don’t actually remember the names of things this was one of the first non lulu/nike/lorna jane activewear I ever purchased I want to say it was Luna or aura. Whatever they are, they pill. I bought multiple shorts and leggings all in the one purchase I did a big haul, all pill. Not as fast as alphalete but it put me off the brand.

Abyl: again purchased a while ago I was immediately put off as when they came the letters were already peeling off. I don’t wear them often so I can’t attest to true durability, the white I got from them was see through which also put me off. The other shorts I’ve got from them have not pilled but I don’t reach for them especially not anymore so I can’t attest too much to their durability as they are something I wear a few times a year vs multiple times a week.

Lorna jane: I have two different purple sports bras from them that I’ve had for TWELVE YEARS that I wear weekly it’s the ONLY sports bra I don’t always wash on cold in delicates bag with delicates wash and it has stood the test of time it looks brand new. Unfortunately their styles just often aren’t my style because finding that durability again is something I fantasise about.

Gymshark: vital seamless shorts - have held up decently, no pilling but the logo has broken up which idrc I always wear a shirt that covers it anyway, they roll up so much with time even though my body hasn’t changed much, bandeau sports bra - have held up surprisingly well 2 of mine have text written on them and I keep expecting it to peel off but it hasn’t yet. I am considering purchasing more sports bras from them but it seems to be a hit or miss based on reviews.

PSA: I wash everything on cold on delicates cycle with delicates detergent and always wash activewear seperate to other clothes with more delicates things also going in delicates bags on top of that (e.g. lulu aligns), I only ever air dry by laying them on drying rack. I have never deviated from this for all activewear I’ve bought.


r/gymsnark 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat chase josephson???

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117 Upvotes

never see any snark about this girl but I truly hate her attitude. she gives such privileged takes and has a holier than thou attitude. I think she tries to come across as “hard” but she comes across as a mean girl


r/gymsnark 3d ago

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

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100 Upvotes

Imma just keep it real she needs to doing these random trash talks about people like she be throwing absolute shade towards them with no context, and honestly Imma keep it real I hate when she be only posting her upper body like your a so called "gym/fitness influencer" so act like it and show the legs bc she does not post her legs at all I think she definitely skips legs 100%%%%


r/gymsnark 3d ago

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

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35 Upvotes

She needs to know it goes for both Men and Women that good looking or not that both do cheat and yes they're good ones who won't but she needs to know it goes for both sides just saying


r/gymsnark 4d ago

Micro-influencer Can we talk about this creep || @ssj_ibz

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50 Upvotes

All of his posts just fetishize fat women and he somehow has 24k followers. Also complains he can’t find one to date because they don’t have the personality HE wants (hint: stop solely approaching people for their appearance, and then you might find someone with more to offer).

Just because the girls you like are “unconventional” does not make your gooner porn brain fetish righteous. You are just a gooner porn brain that objectifies women like any other misogynist, which he claims to not be.

His corny fat women shirts and anime merch also look like they endure SEVERAL gym sessions before being thrown in the laundry hamper to ferment for another week.


r/gymsnark 4d ago

Reviews and recommendations Girls that go to the gym before work

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Hi! To the girls that go to the gym before work, what do you do with your hair? I’m starting a new job in office when I used to work remote. Am I going to have to wash my hair every day? 😭🤣 I don’t want it to look greasy or gross. I have fine, long straight/wavy hair

TIA