Premium membership?

reginakarl

Does anyone have an opinion if upgrading the membership to premium help with weight loss significantly? I'm not sure if is worth it. I'm having a hard time keeping to a 1400 calorie diet and exercise as I have an injury. I know I need to keep at it. I am not sure if going premium would help.
Thank you!

janejellyroll

It's only going to help if the specific features it offers make it easier for you to consistently hit your calorie goal.

If you're having a hard time keeping to 1,400 calories now, I can't think of any premium features that would make it easier for you to do so -- were there specific ones that you think could help you do this?

reginakarl

I wasn't sure if paying for a service helped people stay motivated.

janejellyroll

reginakarl wrote: »

I wasn't sure if paying for a service helped people stay motivated.

Oh, yeah. If you're the type of person who will be motivated to hit your calorie goal by the fact that you're paying for MFP, that could work! I should have considered that in my initial answer.

jjalbertt

Honestly I ended up getting MFP premium for free from having a Samsung watch and the features were nothing to really be excited about. It's basically the same thing and doesn't keep me more motivated. I wouldn't spend money on it.

Johns_Dope_AF

I figure as much time as I spend on this site/app I can pay to make my life a little easier

smh_cliff

A years subscription is less than I was spending on food and drink on a Saturday night so easily justified on the basis I'm not doing that every week as a result of being here. I like that I can set different goals for different days (and use more calories on those Saturday nights I do go out!) But it's nothing you couldn't do on paper really

Vladaar

I don't see where it is beneficial enough for the price. The Market will obviously decide if they lower the price, but not only is it high, but's monthly. If one time fee, or 1 dollar a month maybe. But overhead must be high, or just lots of people are willing to pay it. If it helps and you can afford it go for it.

empressjasmin

Johns_Dope_AF wrote: »

I figure as much time as I spend on this site/app I can pay to make my life a little easier

I agree with this. While for me there is no big difference in the premium membership, setting different goals has previously helped me. That's an option available in the premium and not free.

EllieElla2015

I like premium but I’m inconsistent with MFP so it ended up going to waste. I, too, thought it would motivate me more since I was paying but turns out I had no problem throwing my money away lol. If you’re just seeking motivation and not don’t want or need the premium features, I don’t recommend it because based on my experience motivation is internal not external.

reginakarl

Thank you!

Momepro

I liked the no ads, and ability to micromanage various settings, and pay for it when I can, but I can do without, and have not had any significant weight differences. It just makes some things more convenient. I will probably buy a years worth after Christmas.