Now You Can Filter Out Those Pesky Weight Loss Ads on Instagram

And you can do it in less than 60 seconds.

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A few days ago, Instagram announced users now have the option to control the amount of weight loss-related ads they see in their feed.

All I have to say is Halle-freakin-lujah.

Okay, I’ll say a little more.

And if you’re on Instagram, get your phone handy.

First, let’s talk about how to adjust your Instagram settings to conceal weight loss-related ads.

The steps are simple. Let’s do this.

• Click on your Instagram profile image in the top right corner of the app
• Go to “Settings”
• Choose “ads”
• Select “ad topics”
• You should see “body weight control” as an option
• Choose “see less”

Voila!

Note: Not everyone has “body weight control” listed under “ad topics” (myself included). Alternatively, you can search for “Diets & meal-planning: weight loss diets” and any other topic that includes the terms “diet” or “weight loss.”