We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!
From Sparkpeople to MFP

lazerbirdgirl
Posts: 9
Hi all. I am new to MFP, and this is actually my first post. I have been reading a lot throughout the site, though.
A few years ago, I was using Sparkpeople with much success. I veered away, and despite many attempts to get back, I was just no longer interested. I like MFP because it is easy to log calories, and it is something new - new people, new advice, etc.
As I have been reading recently through posts, blogs, etc, I have realized that there is quite a bit of negative comments on here. I have tried to let it go, but there is one in every single post! I am mentally preparing myself for some here, as well. Honestly, I am shocked my blunt people out there. It makes me turned away from getting advice here.
So, although I know this won't do much, I like to think someone with negative posts will think twice before turning other newbies off this site... I would love to make new supportive friends, however that may work on here.
A few years ago, I was using Sparkpeople with much success. I veered away, and despite many attempts to get back, I was just no longer interested. I like MFP because it is easy to log calories, and it is something new - new people, new advice, etc.
As I have been reading recently through posts, blogs, etc, I have realized that there is quite a bit of negative comments on here. I have tried to let it go, but there is one in every single post! I am mentally preparing myself for some here, as well. Honestly, I am shocked my blunt people out there. It makes me turned away from getting advice here.
So, although I know this won't do much, I like to think someone with negative posts will think twice before turning other newbies off this site... I would love to make new supportive friends, however that may work on here.

0
Replies
-
Hi there! I'm new to MFP as well, and I happen to agree with you! Negativity does not get anywhere.
Welcome
Katie0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 391.6K Introduce Yourself
- 44K Getting Started
- 260.5K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.6K Food and Nutrition
- 47.3K Recipes
- 232.7K Fitness and Exercise
- 444 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.4K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153.1K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.3K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 1.2K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.7K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions