Re: Dislike sugar cereals advertising on a site for fitness.
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diannethegeek wrote: »I like it when my ads tell a story:
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dorothyhann18 wrote: »I don't browse cereal sites. High sugar cereals is not a good way to lose weight. Sugar is not very healthy for anyone. Sugar substitutes are worst.
Doesn't matter. You could have looked it up in the database or even mentioned it in a post here...0 -
dorothyhann18 wrote: »I don't browse cereal sites. High sugar cereals is not a good way to lose weight. Sugar is not very healthy for anyone. Sugar substitutes are worst.
Oh dear...0 -
dorothyhann18 wrote: »I don't browse cereal sites. High sugar cereals is not a good way to lose weight. Sugar is not very healthy for anyone. Sugar substitutes are worst.
Oh my.
I regularly work in cereal and other "high sugar" foods into my diet. My blood work is perfect every year and I feel fantastic. How are sugar substitutes the worst? What peer review study are you basing this on? The ads are based on your browsing history. Maybe someone in your household is looking up cereals.
Install an ad blocker if it bothers you that much.0 -
dorothyhann18 wrote: »I don't browse cereal sites. High sugar cereals is not a good way to lose weight. Sugar is not very healthy for anyone. Sugar substitutes are worst.
I don't know, but I don't get cereal ads, so there must be some reason google thinks you'd be receptive.
There are threads on sugar and sugar substitutes if you want to talk about those topics.0 -
If cereal ads are so bothersome install an ad blocker. I don't see any ads. Problem solved. I also eat cereal, sugar and sugar substitutes though so what do I know...0
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Alatariel75 wrote: »You can eat cereal and still lose weight.
Having said that, the ad's aren't specifically picked, but are generated by a server based on a combo of the content of MFP and your own browsing history. All it takes is for you to have been in a forum thread where someone mentioned that cereal and you can get ad's for it. That's how internet advertising works these days.
MFP can filter them out and take different ads. Its trivial to do. But the reality is...what better place to put food ads than a forum full of people with a history of over-eating?
Under Armour wins coming and going..0 -
I've been running AdBlock so long I forgot this site HAD ads.0
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dorothyhann18 wrote: »I don't browse cereal sites. High sugar cereals is not a good way to lose weight. Sugar is not very healthy for anyone. Sugar substitutes are worst.
lol no
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arditarose wrote: »Why? I think your ads are based on your google searches anyway. I get adult diapers and clothing ads.
No they're not. Even if you search for anything in the MFP database, it will show up.
Although I'm not sure why I keep getting plus size clothing ads.
Yes, the ads do have a connection to your Google search. The biggest ad server out there is Doubleclick and they're owned by Google.0 -
I don't remember ever seeing cereal ads. That said, I switched from low carb and almost no sugar to eating cereal(Reese's Puffs) and other carbs again, and I'm losing weight better than I was before. lol Bonus is, I'm happier and less obsessed.. which means there is a better chance I will actually be able to stick to my plan.
So I just don't get people who say sugar and sugar cereal is the devil when you are trying to lose weight. Most of my sugar comes from my cereal, and I don't consume what would be an excessive amount a day. Some people may need to watch sugar... but to say you can't lose weight and eat sugary cereal is wrong. 0 -
They can also be "related" to your searches by keywords. I was looking for toys for my nephew, now all my ads are for Pull-Ups and toddler fashion.
Oh and I was raised on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Pops, and Apple Jacks. For 42 years I've never been more than 10 lbs overweight, no medical issues, hardly ever get sick, perfect blood work. Maybe the bad artificial flavors cancel out the bad sugars? Medical mystery...0 -
arditarose wrote: »Why? I think your ads are based on your google searches anyway. I get adult diapers and clothing ads.
No they're not. Even if you search for anything in the MFP database, it will show up.
Although I'm not sure why I keep getting plus size clothing ads.
Yes, the ads do have a connection to your Google search. The biggest ad server out there is Doubleclick and they're owned by Google.
Nice try considering that I don't use Google ever.
ETA: I guess I should have said that ads are not *necessarily* based on your Google searches only.
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arditarose wrote: »Why? I think your ads are based on your google searches anyway. I get adult diapers and clothing ads.
No they're not. Even if you search for anything in the MFP database, it will show up.
Although I'm not sure why I keep getting plus size clothing ads.
Yes, the ads do have a connection to your Google search. The biggest ad server out there is Doubleclick and they're owned by Google.
Nice try considering that I don't use Google ever.
ETA: I guess I should have said that ads are not *necessarily* based on your Google searches only.
But they still use Adsense which is Google.
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dorothyhann18 wrote: »I don't browse cereal sites. High sugar cereals is not a good way to lose weight. Sugar is not very healthy for anyone. Sugar substitutes are worst.
The ads are based on your search history, key words that you have used in threads just like these, and algorithms that predict what ads you may be interested in.
There was a thread a while back where we were debating about hamburger toppings and I proclaimed my vehement distaste for mayonnaise and got into a discussion about that vile condiment for at least half a page. Next day, Hellmann's ads started popping up.
Welcome to the internet.
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They can also be "related" to your searches by keywords. I was looking for toys for my nephew, now all my ads are for Pull-Ups and toddler fashion.
Oh and I was raised on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Pops, and Apple Jacks. For 42 years I've never been more than 10 lbs overweight, no medical issues, hardly ever get sick, perfect blood work. Maybe the bad artificial flavors cancel out the bad sugars? Medical mystery...
It's the cinnamon in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Raises your metabolism, don'tcha know?
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diannethegeek wrote: »They can also be "related" to your searches by keywords. I was looking for toys for my nephew, now all my ads are for Pull-Ups and toddler fashion.
Oh and I was raised on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Pops, and Apple Jacks. For 42 years I've never been more than 10 lbs overweight, no medical issues, hardly ever get sick, perfect blood work. Maybe the bad artificial flavors cancel out the bad sugars? Medical mystery...
It's the cinnamon in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Raises your metabolism, don'tcha know?
Plus the corn in corn pops and the apples in apple jacks are totally good for you!
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diannethegeek wrote: »They can also be "related" to your searches by keywords. I was looking for toys for my nephew, now all my ads are for Pull-Ups and toddler fashion.
Oh and I was raised on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Pops, and Apple Jacks. For 42 years I've never been more than 10 lbs overweight, no medical issues, hardly ever get sick, perfect blood work. Maybe the bad artificial flavors cancel out the bad sugars? Medical mystery...
It's the cinnamon in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Raises your metabolism, don'tcha know?
Oooo, good point! I forgot about the magic of cinnamon.
Damn, now I need to pick up some Cinnamon Toast Crunch on the way home.0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »They can also be "related" to your searches by keywords. I was looking for toys for my nephew, now all my ads are for Pull-Ups and toddler fashion.
Oh and I was raised on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Pops, and Apple Jacks. For 42 years I've never been more than 10 lbs overweight, no medical issues, hardly ever get sick, perfect blood work. Maybe the bad artificial flavors cancel out the bad sugars? Medical mystery...
It's the cinnamon in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Raises your metabolism, don'tcha know?
Plus the corn in corn pops and the apples in apple jacks are totally good for you!
Hello, Froot Loops. Everyone knows that froot is good for you.
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diannethegeek wrote: »They can also be "related" to your searches by keywords. I was looking for toys for my nephew, now all my ads are for Pull-Ups and toddler fashion.
Oh and I was raised on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Pops, and Apple Jacks. For 42 years I've never been more than 10 lbs overweight, no medical issues, hardly ever get sick, perfect blood work. Maybe the bad artificial flavors cancel out the bad sugars? Medical mystery...
It's the cinnamon in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Raises your metabolism, don'tcha know?
Oooo, good point! I forgot about the magic of cinnamon.
Damn, now I need to pick up some Cinnamon Toast Crunch on the way home.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch is at its best served over ice cream. In case you needed ideas :drinker:
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diannethegeek wrote: »They can also be "related" to your searches by keywords. I was looking for toys for my nephew, now all my ads are for Pull-Ups and toddler fashion.
Oh and I was raised on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Pops, and Apple Jacks. For 42 years I've never been more than 10 lbs overweight, no medical issues, hardly ever get sick, perfect blood work. Maybe the bad artificial flavors cancel out the bad sugars? Medical mystery...
It's the cinnamon in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Raises your metabolism, don'tcha know?
Plus the corn in corn pops and the apples in apple jacks are totally good for you!
LOL, it truly is part of a well balanced diet! So my parents get credit for that, as long as they are willing to take blame for feeding me canned vegetables
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diannethegeek wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »They can also be "related" to your searches by keywords. I was looking for toys for my nephew, now all my ads are for Pull-Ups and toddler fashion.
Oh and I was raised on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Pops, and Apple Jacks. For 42 years I've never been more than 10 lbs overweight, no medical issues, hardly ever get sick, perfect blood work. Maybe the bad artificial flavors cancel out the bad sugars? Medical mystery...
It's the cinnamon in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Raises your metabolism, don'tcha know?
Oooo, good point! I forgot about the magic of cinnamon.
Damn, now I need to pick up some Cinnamon Toast Crunch on the way home.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch is at its best served over ice cream. In case you needed ideas :drinker:
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diannethegeek wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »They can also be "related" to your searches by keywords. I was looking for toys for my nephew, now all my ads are for Pull-Ups and toddler fashion.
Oh and I was raised on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Pops, and Apple Jacks. For 42 years I've never been more than 10 lbs overweight, no medical issues, hardly ever get sick, perfect blood work. Maybe the bad artificial flavors cancel out the bad sugars? Medical mystery...
It's the cinnamon in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Raises your metabolism, don'tcha know?
Oooo, good point! I forgot about the magic of cinnamon.
Damn, now I need to pick up some Cinnamon Toast Crunch on the way home.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch is at its best served over ice cream. In case you needed ideas :drinker:
I'll do you one better...
Crush cinnamon toast crunch and spread in a pie plate. Get a small ice cream scoop or melon baller and scoop vanilla ice cream, then roll in the cereal mixture. Put the scoops in a cupcake liner in a muffin tin, stick in freezer to harden. Serve with drizzled caramel sauce over it.
Tastes like fried ice cream.
You're welcome.
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WinoGelato wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »They can also be "related" to your searches by keywords. I was looking for toys for my nephew, now all my ads are for Pull-Ups and toddler fashion.
Oh and I was raised on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Pops, and Apple Jacks. For 42 years I've never been more than 10 lbs overweight, no medical issues, hardly ever get sick, perfect blood work. Maybe the bad artificial flavors cancel out the bad sugars? Medical mystery...
It's the cinnamon in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Raises your metabolism, don'tcha know?
Plus the corn in corn pops and the apples in apple jacks are totally good for you!
Hello, Froot Loops. Everyone knows that froot is good for you.
Ok that SERIOUSLY made me LOL.
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AdBlock Plus. I didn't even realized MFP had started accepting ads until I saw it mentioned in a few threads.
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WinoGelato wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »They can also be "related" to your searches by keywords. I was looking for toys for my nephew, now all my ads are for Pull-Ups and toddler fashion.
Oh and I was raised on Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Pops, and Apple Jacks. For 42 years I've never been more than 10 lbs overweight, no medical issues, hardly ever get sick, perfect blood work. Maybe the bad artificial flavors cancel out the bad sugars? Medical mystery...
It's the cinnamon in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Raises your metabolism, don'tcha know?
Oooo, good point! I forgot about the magic of cinnamon.
Damn, now I need to pick up some Cinnamon Toast Crunch on the way home.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch is at its best served over ice cream. In case you needed ideas :drinker:
I'll do you one better...
Crush cinnamon toast crunch and spread in a pie plate. Get a small ice cream scoop or melon baller and scoop vanilla ice cream, then roll in the cereal mixture. Put the scoops in a cupcake liner in a muffin tin, stick in freezer to harden. Serve with drizzled caramel sauce over it.
Tastes like fried ice cream.
You're welcome.
Got to try this.0 -
myheartsabattleground wrote: »Or you can call Google and complain.
Or you can be a total geek like me and learn how to edit your hosts file (Windows only, I believe) and you'll never see another ad anywhere ever again.
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I've had days when the ads on MFP are for the new KFC doubledowns - luckily I'm not tempted0
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dorothyhann18 wrote: »I don't browse cereal sites. High sugar cereals is not a good way to lose weight. Sugar is not very healthy for anyone. Sugar substitutes are worst.
Lol.0
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