My reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfjQi5CSs5X/ I remixed a viral peptide debate (24K likes, 2K comments) and built my hook on the most repeated comment: “Peptides = laziness?”. Instead of talking like an expert, I answered with my own story: 105 to 80 kg at 41, where peptides were a tool, not the work. It gave me a series idea: answering the top comments under viral peptide videos, one per week Anyone have feedback or suggestions for me on this reel? Also i forgot add trend song à 1/100 volume 🥸

my reel: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DfjKUuESjcB/ I filmed in front of a green background and put my real photos behind me (Disneyland at 105 kg, the hospital, my girls today) to tell my surgery comeback story. Showing the photo while I say “I was 105 kg” hits way harder than just saying the number, and I learned to keep my text and myself higher in the frame so the Instagram buttons don’t cover anything. It sparked a whole series: reacting to my old photos (before/after, my first gym days) and reacting to viral crash diets for my “no crash diet” niche.

My reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dfhawg0SagT/ My Trending tab only shows Thai songs because I’m based in Thailand, but my audience is English-speaking men 35+. So I picked M83 “Outro”: over 1M reels, still being used right now, most of them performing well, and almost fully instrumental, which fits my text-heavy B-roll reel. I know it’s more of an evergreen than a brand-new trend, but it matched the vibe of my footage (scooter, shop, sunset in Pattaya) much better than the other options. Browsing its top reels also gave me an idea for a “day in my life in Pattaya” series. Why are trending audios effective at increasing reach on Reels and Carousels? C) Viewers recognize and engage longer with familiar sounds What is the recommended audio volume for talking head reels? D) 1/100 What kind of audio should you use for text-heavy reels or carousels? B) Instrumental version of the trending audio When should you use the original trending audio with lyrics? C) In b-roll or pic-based carousels with minimal on-screen text Which of the following statements is true about using trending audio on Instagram Stories? D) It’s mostly for aesthetic vibe, not increased reach

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dfb-JmyS_px/?mdxt=MWpobW5xcnFxeDRqdQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfcPUtmJWdl/?dlrf=b29sZm8xOWhkbW5k https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfcdDOBpvB_/?rpxt=MXh3a2gyM3pqOGluZg== Copying proven formats took the guesswork out: I filmed all 3 in one gym session, because the structure, timing, text and audio were already proven. My job was just to put my own story and my own body into the container. On commenting: before posting, I left real questions on 5 creators in my niche instead of "nice bro", and they started actual conversations. After posting, I replied to every comment on my reels with a follow-up question, and one comment ("why just legs?") turned into a 6-message conversation. That thread did more for my reel than any hashtag.

Here are my saved folders in IG Here are my two trial reels created from scrolling with intention, saving posts, and now creating! Any feedback? https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dfa981Cvm0g/ (just shared few minutes ago) https://www.instagram.com/reels/DfZSPjpS8Pf/ (shared yesterday)