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    Unflattering photos are kick start for half of female dieters

    Whether it’s an unflattering bikini snap or a double chin photographs are the most common reason for starting a diet

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    Published 28 May 2012 In Features

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    Whether it’s an unflattering bikini snap or a double chin photographs are the most common reason for starting a diet

    Half of all women on diets started their slimming regime after seeing themselves in an unattractive picture, reveals a new survey.

    And with the popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook, we’re seeing a lot more of ourselves causing some women to be more self-conscious of their appearance.

    ‘A photograph can be like a bolt from the blue,’ says a spokesman for Eat Water. ‘Often people are absolutely flabbergasted.’

    A bad snap can motivate women to lose around 14 pounds, which is the same average weight loss of those who diet after being dumped.

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