r/gymsnark • • Dec 12 '22

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

194 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

102 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 • • 13h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Jen Johnson Fitness Changing With The Times

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13 Upvotes

So we are no longer shilling SARMS/Juice and size but peptides and the new fitness trend going back to being skinny I see…


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Ariya Rutledge doing everything to avoid eating bread

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124 Upvotes

The audacity to call these sad carrot slabs "buns" is INSANE 💀 She quite literally already only eats 70 cal bagels and rice cakes as her carbs in place of bread. He's aware she has an audience of young girls, yet continues to promote to most disordered shit while actively heavily editing her waist in almost every post.


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

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

19 Upvotes

He’s still going !! Shilling his challenges. Even as he ends up in hospital with heart problems from steroid usage, and always posts about his terrible mental health, tremors, etc.

Plus it’s clearly obvious that a man who is as lean as him month on month…. Only for the last two years…. Is just pumping the peptides.

But sure - buy his program! His method has been ‘great’ for his health !

Pic in comments - looking like a dried up old prune and very unhappy 😔 for some reason idk why.


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Georgia Daniels new coach??

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55 Upvotes

I might have missed something, but did she leave FBF?? 👀👀

Also I’m feeling a bit conflicted about if she’s actually fit model, especially as lean as she is. Its not about her, but more a concern of mine that she is too hard, striated, lean, for this division and that by rewarding it, we just see every division continue to get more muscular, lean, etc. This is a division that is more meant for folks with the genetics that run smaller, less muscular. I think if you mess with those genetics by adding in PEDs it makes it so much more complicated to truly understand what your genetics are. I don’t blame her, a lot of it was pushed on her at a young and impressionable age and it’s not fully her fault.


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

Whitney Simmons/alivebywhitney Have to unfollow Whitney Simmons

137 Upvotes

Used to love Whitney and still do, but it seems like since the day she got pregnant she’s turned into a mommy vlogger. I can’t remember the last video she posted that was actually useful gym info. And I understand it’s hard to get back into it after such a life altering change, but all her videos on how she has “no motivation” and never wants to go to the gym anymore are just not… well.. motivating! It kinda feels like she’s clinging onto it because she knows it’s how she makes a living and can’t lose her brand deals.


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

actual gymshark Is Leana Deeb leaving Gymshark?

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24 Upvotes

She hinted she’s saying goodbye to something she’s invested a lot in and starting her own thing.


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

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

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134 Upvotes

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


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

community posts/general info Hope and Matthew’s dating timing?

9 Upvotes

Hope and Matthew’s dating timing?
Has anyone else noticed how Hope Sgro and Matthew Scriv seem to start dating someone around the same time? Whenever one starts talking about dating, the other seems to follow. Coincidence, or has anyone else noticed?

Also, am I the only one finding Katelyn’s content boring lately?


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

actual gymshark Any information about new gymshark collection? Is that onyx in compression shirt line?

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r/gymsnark • • 3d 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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48 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 • • 3d ago

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

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111 Upvotes

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


r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

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

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32 Upvotes

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


r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

Krissy Cela Krissy wtf is this meal

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224 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 • • 4d 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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52 Upvotes

I’m sorry I found this rly funny


r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

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

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153 Upvotes

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


r/gymsnark • • 5d ago

aurawithally/aliciabfit Kung fu panda back at it again

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95 Upvotes

r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

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

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17 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 • • 5d 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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142 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 • • 5d 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 • • 6d ago

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

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245 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 • • 6d 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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112 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 • • 6d ago

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

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58 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 • • 6d 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?