SAVE THE MFP NEWSFEED

resiaks

Premium(soon to be former) subscriber here. I feel so empty when I log in now and I can't see anything from my friends. What a disappointment. I think I am going to export my data, cancel my subscription and move apps too. I don't like this. I was more than willing to fork over my $ because it was a great food logging app AND allowed for socializing with friends in weight loss journey...but now I just feel lonely on here

MargaretYakoda

Spaff_luceat_lux_vestra_BSB wrote: »

MargaretYakoda wrote: »

Spaff_luceat_lux_vestra_BSB wrote: »

sunrise611 wrote: »

1BadAssGranny wrote: »

I will be leaving soon. Looking for a program that can be run on a PC. Any suggestions?
Without the newsfeed, all there are is ads that I have no interest in. Thanks MFP, enjoy your oblivion

I like that idea myself for counting calories. I might just create a spreadsheet for this. I started that project a while ago, in fact, but need to revisit it. It would be great to find a software program for the PC that is compatible with different OS. But, in lieu of that, a spreadsheet would work. I knew someone who once did it the old-fashioned way with a pen and paper and lost weight.

Try Loseit...it's very much like MFP...try it on your computer first until you get accustomed to it

Does LoseIt have a newsfeed?

Yes it does

I am not seeing it on the app.
Do I need to use the website?

I found groups there.. do I need to have some friends before I can see them on a newsfeed?

emilylikesbooks296

I am so upset that the newsfeed is gone! Please bring it back!

SafariGalNYC

MargaretYakoda wrote: »

Spaff_luceat_lux_vestra_BSB wrote: »

MargaretYakoda wrote: »

Spaff_luceat_lux_vestra_BSB wrote: »

sunrise611 wrote: »

1BadAssGranny wrote: »

I will be leaving soon. Looking for a program that can be run on a PC. Any suggestions?
Without the newsfeed, all there are is ads that I have no interest in. Thanks MFP, enjoy your oblivion

I like that idea myself for counting calories. I might just create a spreadsheet for this. I started that project a while ago, in fact, but need to revisit it. It would be great to find a software program for the PC that is compatible with different OS. But, in lieu of that, a spreadsheet would work. I knew someone who once did it the old-fashioned way with a pen and paper and lost weight.

Try Loseit...it's very much like MFP...try it on your computer first until you get accustomed to it

Does LoseIt have a newsfeed?

Yes it does

I am not seeing it on the app.
Do I need to use the website?

I found groups there.. do I need to have some friends before I can see them on a newsfeed?

@MargaretYakoda - yep, once you add some friends, you or they can write on each other’ newsfeeds on Lose it.

MargaretYakoda

SafariGalNYC wrote: »

MargaretYakoda wrote: »

Spaff_luceat_lux_vestra_BSB wrote: »

MargaretYakoda wrote: »

Spaff_luceat_lux_vestra_BSB wrote: »

sunrise611 wrote: »

1BadAssGranny wrote: »

I will be leaving soon. Looking for a program that can be run on a PC. Any suggestions?
Without the newsfeed, all there are is ads that I have no interest in. Thanks MFP, enjoy your oblivion

I like that idea myself for counting calories. I might just create a spreadsheet for this. I started that project a while ago, in fact, but need to revisit it. It would be great to find a software program for the PC that is compatible with different OS. But, in lieu of that, a spreadsheet would work. I knew someone who once did it the old-fashioned way with a pen and paper and lost weight.

Try Loseit...it's very much like MFP...try it on your computer first until you get accustomed to it

Does LoseIt have a newsfeed?

Yes it does

I am not seeing it on the app.
Do I need to use the website?

I found groups there.. do I need to have some friends before I can see them on a newsfeed?

@MargaretYakoda - yep, once you add some friends, you or they can write on each other’ newsfeeds on Lose it.

I’m honestly tempted by this news.

I try so hard to encourage others here.
I’ve posted some about losing weight and exercising while living with a mobility disorder.
I’ve tried and tried to get a group together….
And just as I was beginning to see some people joining into something like a little support group (more on my newsfeed but some in a group here) they killed newsfeed.

I’ve seen people just drift away without the support.
Maybe they would have drifted away anyway? This whole thing can be hard. I know I have fallen off the wagon too…

But I have tried.

And it seems the only thing left is this community forum.
Which is difficult because I will say something and (I don’t want to break community guidelines) happens and it just feels like no matter what I say (redacted) comes along and just …. deflates me completely.

When I had the newsfeed I had a space where I could actually support other disabled, and diabetic, and neurodivergent individuals, without someone coming along and being (redacted)

I’m just really really feeling defeated right now


Also I just noticed that on LoseIt I can set a custom theme for my account.
Which includes themes like Pride, and cats, and gardening.

OK. I subscribed there.

My profile name there is Maarva Andor.

If anyone reading this has appreciated my comments? Send me a friend request on LoseIt. Please.

I’ll still stick around here for a while since I’m paid up for 10 more months…. But there needs to be some real support for the people who are trying to make individualized, supportive communities here.

Jacq_qui

I finally found the motivation to log back in and bam, an empty page. WTH are MFP thinking. It's like they forgot to look at the length of time people have been on here. I've not got that many friends here, but I like it that way, they were a great circle and actually wondering what they were up to reminds me to get myself back on plan again. Is there any way to find your old friends list so I can at least msg them?

Lietchi

The friend list is still there via the website: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/friends

daria0919

Kimberly_Harper wrote: »

First Fitbit takes away challenges (I don't use Fitbit anymore) and now this. We can complain all we want - they won't change it. Fitbit didn't roll back and there were thousands of complaints when I last checked. This won't either. Especially if it is the free users who are complaining.

@Kimberly_Harper I too stopped using Fitbit because they took away the challenges!! Even the challenges that were just for myself that were long hikes were fun!
I turned off the app update on my iPhone hoping the newsfeed lasts a bit longer. Some of my friends turned off their update as well. Will see how long the Newsfeed “stand off” lasts.

AlyssaP1987

I truly don’t see the point of continuing with this app anymore. I have ww for tracking. My newsfeed was a way to connect with others and share my progress. I think getting rid of it was totally a bad move.

cessnaholly

And just like that it is gone.

KyleAnn1

I depend on the newsfeed for accountability!! Without it, I will go elsewhere to log my food, water, and exercise

DorisInTheDena

A lot of us have moved to Lose It!! There is a group for former MFP members. Just search for it. The newsfeed will be as much as you want it to be by how many friends you add. I’m getting more comfortable by the day. So sad that after 12 years I am going to leave my MFP account for friendlier pastures. MyFitnessPal needs to change their name to MyFitness. 🙃

Niki_Fitz

Here to agree and support! I’m done with MFP now without my newsfeed and connection to friends. I’ll keep hoping and checking to see if it comes back. If you’re listening, MFP, you lost me.

mandylanerocks

I have been an MFP member since 2011!!! I have used it to lose over 60 pounds and have been an active user on and off again throughout the years. I was VERY upset when you guys took away the barcode scanner and gave it to premium users only. I have stuck around and continued my health journey due to my friends and connections I have made on the community forms. I don't share my fitness journey on other social media platforms!! Why would you take away one of the helpful tools from this app?

cupcakegirl81

I've been here over a decade. One of my fave parts is talking to my friends about new lifting programs, or changes to diet or health issues. I like asking for advice and I like sharing accomplishments. On the Newsfeed! To not see it, feels like my friends have been taken away. I loved cheering them on, their achievements, their workouts. Very frustrating!

spider_mark51959

@resiaks come over to lose it. Has the social features mfp is abandoning. Good food database. Take some getting used to but at least 50 plus of my friends migrated over and many made instagram accounts too for fitness

spider_mark51959

@cupcakegirl81 check out Lose it. Web version is easy to get around plus there’s a newsfeed. App is good too, but a little harder to find things
Web for connecting, App for logging food and exercise

mjglantz

Hope the powers that be are reading all this and bring back the newsfeed.

BronzeScorpio1111

Please bring back the News Feed

daria0919

Has anyone looked over MyNetDiary app? It seems to let you find friends and has a newsfeed!! Can sync other apps to it for steps too! It has great reviews, even the most recent ones.