MFP article photos depressing

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  • kellibee2000
    kellibee2000 Posts: 87 Member
    Then give me some Serena Williams among all the Maria Sharapovas. Fit & ripped can come in different packages, including curvy.
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    kellibee2000 wrote: »
    Then give me some Serena Williams among all the Maria Sharapovas. Fit & ripped can come in different packages, including curvy.

    Fine by me. I've been fortunate to see Serena up close at a match, and she's one hell of an inspiration for anyone who wants some real muscle.
  • sarahfadell87
    sarahfadell87 Posts: 182 Member
    Focus on where you come from & where you're going. Your own personal satisfaction shouldn't be impacted by models.. They're models for a fitness app, so i think they should be fit.. Isn't that what we're working towards? I know i'll never be a size 2 and i'm so okay with that. I'll be happy when i make it to a 14.

    But that doesn't mean that you're not just as appealing as said size 2. Remember that.

    I know i'm gonna be a fly hot *kitten* 14
  • sarahfadell87
    sarahfadell87 Posts: 182 Member

    arditarose wrote: »
    Why is a size 2 or 4 not healthy? Why do you assume everyone using MFP is not fit? Some people use this app to GAIN weight. Some are very fit and use it to track calories/macros and stay on track.

    Some people are motivated by fit models. Some are not. There's nothing wrong with it either way. But if seeing a normal sized woman in an ad makes you feel so depressed...I don't know. I'm sorry, I don't understand.

    I agree with the first part of your statment, but ACTUALLY, a "normal sized woman" is a 12-14. No where near a 2 or 4.. BUT, nothing wrong with a 2 or 4 either.

    Everybody's different.
  • RWClary
    RWClary Posts: 192 Member
    Instead of feeling depressed, be inspired to just be your best at any age.
    My progress on MFP does reflect peak fitness and optional health, and I am in my 50's...
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  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    edited April 2016
    You don't have to read the articles. I haven't noticed them. I'm on MFP logging my exercise and food.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    sarahfadell87 wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    Why is a size 2 or 4 not healthy? Why do you assume everyone using MFP is not fit? Some people use this app to GAIN weight. Some are very fit and use it to track calories/macros and stay on track.

    Some people are motivated by fit models. Some are not. There's nothing wrong with it either way. But if seeing a normal sized woman in an ad makes you feel so depressed...I don't know. I'm sorry, I don't understand.

    I agree with the first part of your statment, but ACTUALLY, a "normal sized woman" is a 12-14. No where near a 2 or 4.. BUT, nothing wrong with a 2 or 4 either.

    Everybody's different.

    By "normal", did you mean to type "average"?
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,192 Member
    sarahfadell87 wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    Why is a size 2 or 4 not healthy? Why do you assume everyone using MFP is not fit? Some people use this app to GAIN weight. Some are very fit and use it to track calories/macros and stay on track.

    Some people are motivated by fit models. Some are not. There's nothing wrong with it either way. But if seeing a normal sized woman in an ad makes you feel so depressed...I don't know. I'm sorry, I don't understand.

    I agree with the first part of your statment, but ACTUALLY, a "normal sized woman" is a 12-14. No where near a 2 or 4.. BUT, nothing wrong with a 2 or 4 either.

    Everybody's different.

    OMG I am not normal!!! And being a 72 years old fit (not really ripped yet but working on it) grandma, I must be a special snow flake. But thank you anyway for saying that "nothing is wrong" with my size, in what it seems to be a very condescending way :s

    Running to tell my husband that he has an abnormal size woman for a wife...
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,192 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Here's my real life article with real life pics of a 60 yo woman who will never be a size 2 or 4. :)
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10347057/my-success-story-made-the-front-page-of-the-newspaper/p1

    Awesome!!!
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    Why is a size 2 or 4 not healthy? Why do you assume everyone using MFP is not fit? Some people use this app to GAIN weight. Some are very fit and use it to track calories/macros and stay on track.

    Some people are motivated by fit models. Some are not. There's nothing wrong with it either way. But if seeing a normal sized woman in an ad makes you feel so depressed...I don't know. I'm sorry, I don't understand.

    Exactly...there is nothing to say that 2 or 4 might not be a healthy size for some people. Lots of women have small frame sizes. I don't--I'll probably never get below an 8 because I am an Amazon, but so what? I am doing me. Other people are in charge of their own bodies.
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    You can be fit at any size. hewabmt0y7s5.jpg
    This is my dance group. All different sizes. But we are fit. The bigger girl can keep up as well. Just because you aren't a size 2 doesn't mean you shouldn't work to be fitter. I'm off subject I think.
  • kellibee2000
    kellibee2000 Posts: 87 Member
    YASSSSSSSS @getitamb! Gorgeous & fit @ any size! The best motivation is empowering, this pic makes me want to work out way more than a model with a thigh gap.
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    kellibee2000 wrote: »
    YASSSSSSSS @getitamb! Gorgeous & fit @ any size! The best motivation is empowering, this pic makes me want to work out way more than a model with a thigh gap.
    Thank you @kellibee2000 me too. That's why I stayed in that group.
  • Seffell
    Seffell Posts: 2,244 Member
    The emails are targeted at all kinds of preople. Some will like these photos and some will not. If you don't like them, then unsubscribe. Why complain? It is not a personalised email now, is it? You dont NEED to read the email to use the app, do you?
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    Just looked at the photo in question, and the woman depicted does not have a typical model body. Her body, or something close to it, is not out of the realm of possibility for many typical MFP users. From your description I was expecting a rare genetic lottery 18-year old, instead I only saw a woman with a common body type who is not overweight. Am I missing something?

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  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    I gave up fashion magazines when I was recovering from an eating disorder. I can look at them now. If some images bother you, don't look.
  • dragon_girl26
    dragon_girl26 Posts: 2,187 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    Arbeej wrote: »
    Take a look at the plug from February 15, 2016. It's a great article. And the opening paragraph clearly shows that the target is someone like me: it mentions grandchildren and the joy of fitting into an old dress. Take a look at the featured photograph. She's a very young, highly muscled athlete stretching before a run.

    A featured photo is what draws us into an article. It's supposed to reflect how an article applies to us, why we should read it. The featured photo is an invitation. These photos suggest I'm not worthy of being invited.

    I agree that this picture doesn't fit the article:

    http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/9-signs-progress-arent-number-scale/

    9SignsofProgressThatAren%E2%80%99taNumberontheScale-960x640.jpg

    Nor does this: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/7-tips-to-conquer-a-weight-loss-plateau-with-myfitnesspal/

    7-Tips-to-Conquer-a-Weight-Loss-Plateau-with-MFP-960x640.jpg

    The picture selectors are probably given guidelines along the lines of "fit young white woman."

    Is it just me, or does it not look like the exact same woman in both photos?
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