Every day, a new weight loss trend emerges on social media. Swallows, in particular, have almost been blacklisted as the enemy of weight loss, leaving many people to believe they must give up their favourite plate of abula, pounded yam or eba to achieve a healthy weight. Weight loss is not created by one breakfast, one smoothie or one trendy ingredient. Weight Loss Does Not Have to Be ExpensiveOne of the most damaging messages social media has promoted is that healthy eating and weight loss are expensive. Weight loss should not feel like a competition or another social media trend.