Struggling to get your weight loss community chatting? Break the ice with playful This or That prompts designed for quick, fun engagement. These ready-to-use templates make participation easy, even for shy members.
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This or That prompts leverage the power of simple choice, making participation feel effortless and low-pressure. Instead of asking members to share lengthy stories or advice, these questions invite quick, binary responses, reducing the friction that can keep people from joining in. The playful tone helps create a relaxed atmosphere where all members, regardless of their progress or expertise, feel comfortable chiming in.
Psychologically, offering two relatable options taps into our natural desire to compare and express preferences. This sparks curiosity and creates an instant sense of connection as members see who picked what. In weight loss communities, This or That templates also normalize healthy habits and choices, reinforcing positive behaviors in a lighthearted way.
Ultimately, these prompts drive higher engagement by making it easy to participate, encouraging even lurkers to respond, and strengthening the community bond through shared experiences and friendly debate.
Morning workout or evening workout - which helps you stay motivated?
💡 Example: "Morning workout or evening workout - which helps you stay motivated? Tell us your pick!"
Salad or smoothie - which do you reach for as a healthy lunch?
💡 Example: "Salad or smoothie - which do you reach for as a healthy lunch?"
Cardio or strength training - which do you enjoy more?
💡 Example: "Cardio or strength training - which do you enjoy more? Share why!"
Meal prepping on Sundays or cooking each day - what works for you?
💡 Example: "Meal prepping on Sundays or cooking each day - what works for you?"
Weighing yourself daily or weekly - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Weighing yourself daily or weekly - which do you prefer and why?"
Early morning walk or late night stretch - which fits your routine?
💡 Example: "Early morning walk or late night stretch - which fits your routine?"
Zoodles or cauliflower rice - which swap do you like best?
💡 Example: "Zoodles or cauliflower rice - which swap do you like best? Vote below!"
Tracking calories or mindful eating - what helps you stay on track?
💡 Example: "Tracking calories or mindful eating - what helps you stay on track? Share in the comments."
Group workouts or solo sessions - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Group workouts or solo sessions - which do you prefer?"
Fruit as dessert or dark chocolate - what is your go-to treat?
💡 Example: "Fruit as dessert or dark chocolate - what is your go-to treat?"
Counting steps or tracking workouts - how do you measure progress?
💡 Example: "Counting steps or tracking workouts - how do you measure progress? Let us know!"
Meal replacement shakes or whole foods - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Meal replacement shakes or whole foods - which do you prefer?"
Drinking water with lemon or plain water - which motivates you to hydrate?
💡 Example: "Drinking water with lemon or plain water - which motivates you to hydrate?"
Journaling your journey or taking progress photos - which keeps you accountable?
💡 Example: "Journaling your journey or taking progress photos - which keeps you accountable? Share your pick!"
Walking outdoors or using a treadmill - what gets you moving?
💡 Example: "Walking outdoors or using a treadmill - what gets you moving?"
Eggs or oatmeal for breakfast - which is your favorite healthy start?
💡 Example: "Eggs or oatmeal for breakfast - which is your favorite healthy start?"
Yoga or HIIT - which gives you more energy?
💡 Example: "Yoga or HIIT - which gives you more energy? Tell us why!"
Low-carb or low-fat - which approach works better for you?
💡 Example: "Low-carb or low-fat - which approach works better for you?"
Staying in or going out for activity - which do you prefer for exercise?
💡 Example: "Staying in or going out for activity - which do you prefer for exercise?"
Meal planning apps or paper planner - how do you stay organized?
💡 Example: "Meal planning apps or paper planner - how do you stay organized? Share your method!"
Rest day or active recovery - what helps you feel your best?
💡 Example: "Rest day or active recovery - what helps you feel your best?"
Veggie stir fry or grilled chicken - what is your favorite healthy dinner?
💡 Example: "Veggie stir fry or grilled chicken - what is your favorite healthy dinner?"
Tracking macros or just focusing on calories - which works for you?
💡 Example: "Tracking macros or just focusing on calories - which works for you? Let us know!"
Working out at home or at the gym - where do you feel most motivated?
💡 Example: "Working out at home or at the gym - where do you feel most motivated?"
Sweet snacks or salty snacks - which is harder to resist?
💡 Example: "Sweet snacks or salty snacks - which is harder to resist?"
Weight loss podcasts or YouTube videos - which inspires you more?
💡 Example: "Weight loss podcasts or YouTube videos - which inspires you more? Share your favorite!"
Meal prep containers or bento boxes - what makes meal prep easier?
💡 Example: "Meal prep containers or bento boxes - what makes meal prep easier?"
Morning affirmations or evening gratitude - which boosts your mindset?
💡 Example: "Morning affirmations or evening gratitude - which boosts your mindset? Tell us below!"
Taking the stairs or parking farther away - which small habit do you do more?
💡 Example: "Taking the stairs or parking farther away - which small habit do you do more?"
Sweet potato fries or baked chips - which is your healthy swap?
💡 Example: "Sweet potato fries or baked chips - which is your healthy swap?"
Tracking with an app or using a notebook - how do you log your journey?
💡 Example: "Tracking with an app or using a notebook - how do you log your journey? Share below!"
Cheat day or cheat meal - which do you allow yourself?
💡 Example: "Cheat day or cheat meal - which do you allow yourself?"
Protein shakes or protein bars - which is your on-the-go solution?
💡 Example: "Protein shakes or protein bars - which is your on-the-go solution?"
Cooking at home or ordering healthy takeout - which do you choose more often?
💡 Example: "Cooking at home or ordering healthy takeout - which do you choose more often?"
Buddy system or self-motivation - which keeps you moving?
💡 Example: "Buddy system or self-motivation - which keeps you moving? Share your answer!"
Fruit-infused water or herbal tea - which helps you avoid sugary drinks?
💡 Example: "Fruit-infused water or herbal tea - which helps you avoid sugary drinks?"
Sundays for meal prep or Fridays for planning - which day do you set aside?
💡 Example: "Sundays for meal prep or Fridays for planning - which day do you set aside?"
Active commute or lunchtime walk - how do you sneak in movement?
💡 Example: "Active commute or lunchtime walk - how do you sneak in movement? Let us know!"
Meal planning for the week or deciding daily - which suits your style?
💡 Example: "Meal planning for the week or deciding daily - which suits your style?"
Tracking water intake or sleep - which habit do you find easier?
💡 Example: "Tracking water intake or sleep - which habit do you find easier?"
Cooking with new recipes or sticking to your favorites - what do you enjoy?
💡 Example: "Cooking with new recipes or sticking to your favorites - what do you enjoy? Share below!"
Stretching in the morning or before bed - when do you fit it in?
💡 Example: "Stretching in the morning or before bed - when do you fit it in?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste your favorite prompt into your community platform. Post regularly to keep the conversation fresh, and consider adding a follow-up question to invite members to share their reasoning. Rotate topics to cover food, fitness, mindset, and daily habits, ensuring everyone finds something relatable. Pin or highlight high-performing prompts to maximize visibility and participation.
For all platforms, post at high-traffic times to maximize visibility. Use polls or reaction features where available for easier participation. Encourage members to reply with their choice in the comments if polls are not supported. Respond promptly to keep the conversation going and acknowledge all types of engagement, from quick votes to detailed explanations.
A This or That template is a quick, two-option question that encourages members to choose between contrasting options, making engagement easy and fun.
For active communities, 1-2 times per week works well. Adjust based on your group’s engagement and preferences.
Yes, all templates are designed to be light, friendly, and appropriate for a wide range of ages.
Post during busy hours, tag or mention members, and reply to answers to keep the conversation active and visible.
Absolutely. Feel free to tweak wording or options to better fit your group’s interests and culture.
That’s okay. Encourage them to share their own preference or explain what works for them instead.
Yes, simply post the question and ask members to reply in the comments with their choice.