Limitations of AI in weight loss

Why AI Won’t Get You the Best Fitness Results You’ve probably seen a lot of areas where AI is being implemented, including in fitness, with apps that even create workouts and meal plans. It seems ideal in that it does this almost instantaneously, and they probably build solid, science-backed workouts and nutrition plans, but the reason why it’s not the BEST is because most people need the COACHING aspect, as well as the knowledge and plan. Fitness isn’t just about sets, reps, or calories burned—it's deeply emotional. The entire reason you engage in a fitness, health, or “diet” plan and the results you’re seeking are driven by emotion. Your EMOTION is why you want to lose body fat (confidence). Your EMOTION is why you want more energy. Here’s why a human touch will always matter in coaching: 1. Motivation is 99% emotional. Let’s face it–getting fit and staying fit is often more emotional than physical. The decision to work out or eat well isn’t purely logical—it’s influenced by how you feel, whether you're stressed, tired, or simply not in the mood. A human coach understands the nuances of your emotions and can adapt their approach to meet you where you are on any given day. AI can’t pick up on the subtleties of how you’re feeling and provide that empathetic nudge that gets you moving. 2. Coaching through tough times. We all face difficult moments: personal setbacks, injuries, or just those days when nothing seems to go right. During these times, a human coach is more than just a fitness expert—they’re a source of support, encouragement, and accountability. They know when to push you, when to ease off, and when to simply listen. AI lacks the ability to understand the context of your struggles and provide the real-time emotional support that can make all the difference. 3. Changing your internal narrative. Fitness isn’t just a physical journey; it's a mental one. We all have an internal dialogue that shapes our behavior: “I’m too tired,” “I’ll never be fit,” or “I don’t have time.” A great coach helps you rewrite this narrative. They help you see your potential, challenge your self-doubts, and celebrate your progress. AI can provide data and metrics, but it can’t inspire you to believe in yourself when you’re struggling with self-doubt. 4. Addressing bad habits. Changing bad habits requires more than just data—it requires understanding the "why" behind your choices and behaviors. A human coach can help you uncover the root causes of your habits, whether it’s stress eating, skipping workouts, or procrastination, and work with you to develop strategies that fit your unique personality and lifestyle. AI may offer suggestions, but it can’t adapt its approach based on a deep understanding of your personal challenges and triggers. Continued in comments ⬇️.

“Much-hyped AI products like ChatGPT may provide medical doctors and health care professionals with information that can aggravate patients' conditions and lead to serious health consequences, a study suggests.” “The study covers three major domains: 1) dietary management, 2) nutrition care process and 3) menu planning for a 1,500-calorie diet.” The researchers “selected seven diet-related metabolic diseases” including “type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and its components, namely central obesity, hyperglycemia, hypertension, low levels of high-density lipoprotein, and hypertriglyceridemia.” "A total of 63 prompts were fed into the GPT3.5-turbo0301 model through the ChatGPT interface provided by OpenAI, during October 2023. Two experienced dietitians evaluated the chatbot output's concordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' guidelines” and found many things incomplete similar to this post’s picture. First, weight loss is "critical in the management of diabetes and metabolic abnormalities ... Yet the outputs of the ChatGPT missed the weight loss recommendations along with guidance on achieving an energy deficit." Second, “When asked to provide sample menus for the health conditions considered in the study, ChatGPT outputs did not meet the requirements in terms of energy, carbohydrates, and fat, in addition to calcium and vitamin D.” Third, the study “found that ChatGPT missed "appropriate physical activity and weight loss recommendations along with guidance on achieving an energy deficit" despite their being "critical in the management of diabetes and metabolic abnormalities. Fourth, "ChatGPT outputs were incomplete in terms of guidance on specific nutrients … and did not address the need to increase fiber intake or to consume whole grain products for all the considered conditions." “The study concludes, "ChatGPT, and potentially other future AI chatbots, react to the user's prompts in 'a human-like' way, but cannot replace the dietitians' expertise and critical judgment.” These problems are consistent with previous studies, some of which I have posted. The Univ of Massachusetts concluded that “Large Language Models Answer Medical Questions Accurately, but Can’t Match Clinicians’ Knowledge.” A Wall Street Journal article was entitled “At Startup That Says Its #AI Writes Medical Records, Humans Do a Lot of the Work.” A Stanford University article was entitled: “Generating Medical Errors: GenAI and Erroneous Medical References.” Then there was the pharmaceutical company that cancelled its copilot contract subscriptions from Microsoft for 500 employees, which I posted two months ago. And a survey from six months ago concluded that 2/3 of pharma companies have banned chatgpt. And these articles are just for #healthcare.  #technology #innovation #startups #artificialintelligence https://lnkd.in/gU9QPUzh

5 Things AI Can’t Do for Your Health Here are five things AI just can’t do when it comes to building a healthier lifestyle and improving your cardiometabolic health: #1. It can’t build your strength. It won’t pick up the weights or do the walk for you. You still have to show up and move your body, whether it’s a gym session, your favorite exercise class, a home workout, or just being consistent with daily activity. #2. It can’t cook your meals. Sure, it can give you recipe ideas. But it won’t prep your lunch on a busy week or help you figure out what to eat when you’re tired, stressed, and just trying to get something on the plate. #3. It can’t manage your stress. AI can offer breathing exercises or meditation guidance, but it doesn’t know what you’re juggling. The real work is in setting boundaries, finding support, and managing life stress. We still have to work on that. #4. It can’t make you sleep. It might track your sleep or remind you to turn off your phone, but it won’t calm your mind when it’s racing or help you get rest when your body (or your toddler hehe) have other plans. #5. It can’t give you your “why.” Your “why”, whether it’s to feel better, stay healthy for your family, or just increase your energy, has to come from you. AI doesn’t know your life. I’m not anti-AI. I love using tools that make healthy living easier. But it’s worth remembering: no algorithm can replace the daily choices, habits, and mindset shifts that actually make a difference. #AI #healthylifestyle #Mondaymotivation