The 6 best MFP personality types
TMLPatrick
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We all have our favorite MFP personalities.... I've just put together some of my favorites here. Which one are you?
The naive newcomer:
The naive newcomer has never dieted before. As a college student or recent grad, they've spent so much time at their studies they forgot to stop eating, now they need to figure out how to work off all those late night, booze-induced adventures to Taco Bell. As a newbie, you must ask every question you can think of about starvation modes, eating back calories, and whatever wacky cleanse Dr. Oz is touting. While sometimes infuriating due to their lack of knowledge, their innocence is endearing and remind us where we came from.
The scared-to-death:
The scared-to-death did not necessarily bring their situation upon themselves, but nevertheless must play the cards in their hand. Their doctor has told them they must change their lifestyle or face the inevitable consequences of their obesity. Every dreadful day of C25k, every terrible pushup, every ache and pain shows their desire to change. Their stories are truly inspirational and we all learn a thing or two about our own fitness journey by watching their amazing transformations from incapacitated to unstoppable.
The fit-as-frak:
The fit-as-frak cannot get enough gym time. You run marathons, climb hills, squat bodyweights, and generally push your body to the edge of sanity and then do another set for good measure. You never fail to offer promptly-ignored advice to the naive newcomers and scared-to-deaths in the hopes that maybe they'll see the light and follow in your path. While you may induce jealousy due to your amazing physique, we all secretly want to be you and admire the massive amounts of hard work you put in to be where you are.
The wife-and-mother:
The wife-and-mother can often be seen pushing a stroller boiling over with various toddlers and tikes through the mass of people running a 5k. You miss the body you had before your husband stuffed you full of restaurant dinners and delivering 5 children and are dedicated to getting back to that spot. You know you will be the hot mother or grandmother with a little dedication. We wish we could manage our time like you to get the kids to school, go to yoga class, run 5 miles, and go to work.
The scientist:
The scientist is quick to point out that 8 glasses of water a day doesn't account for the water in food. You are a firm believer in the calories-in-calories-out mantra, although you probably don't like mantras. You roll your eyes when you see the nebulous term "toxins" and roll them even worse when you see the term "cleanse." You struggle to keep diet facts from being overtaken by the diet myths. While you can come off as a know-it-all, we are all far better off from the way you keep us grounded in reality.
The sisyphus:
The sisyphus has been here before, but this will be the last time you push that medicine ball up the hill. You know what you need to do and know what works, but you struggle to keep away from the bad habits. You've learned to stay away from your old college friends because they're just going to ply you with alcohol and drag you to late night Steak-n-Shake dinners, but you still have a hard time saying no. We have a hard time keeping track of your comings and goings, but we keep rooting for you because we know you are on the verge of greatness.
The naive newcomer:
The naive newcomer has never dieted before. As a college student or recent grad, they've spent so much time at their studies they forgot to stop eating, now they need to figure out how to work off all those late night, booze-induced adventures to Taco Bell. As a newbie, you must ask every question you can think of about starvation modes, eating back calories, and whatever wacky cleanse Dr. Oz is touting. While sometimes infuriating due to their lack of knowledge, their innocence is endearing and remind us where we came from.
The scared-to-death:
The scared-to-death did not necessarily bring their situation upon themselves, but nevertheless must play the cards in their hand. Their doctor has told them they must change their lifestyle or face the inevitable consequences of their obesity. Every dreadful day of C25k, every terrible pushup, every ache and pain shows their desire to change. Their stories are truly inspirational and we all learn a thing or two about our own fitness journey by watching their amazing transformations from incapacitated to unstoppable.
The fit-as-frak:
The fit-as-frak cannot get enough gym time. You run marathons, climb hills, squat bodyweights, and generally push your body to the edge of sanity and then do another set for good measure. You never fail to offer promptly-ignored advice to the naive newcomers and scared-to-deaths in the hopes that maybe they'll see the light and follow in your path. While you may induce jealousy due to your amazing physique, we all secretly want to be you and admire the massive amounts of hard work you put in to be where you are.
The wife-and-mother:
The wife-and-mother can often be seen pushing a stroller boiling over with various toddlers and tikes through the mass of people running a 5k. You miss the body you had before your husband stuffed you full of restaurant dinners and delivering 5 children and are dedicated to getting back to that spot. You know you will be the hot mother or grandmother with a little dedication. We wish we could manage our time like you to get the kids to school, go to yoga class, run 5 miles, and go to work.
The scientist:
The scientist is quick to point out that 8 glasses of water a day doesn't account for the water in food. You are a firm believer in the calories-in-calories-out mantra, although you probably don't like mantras. You roll your eyes when you see the nebulous term "toxins" and roll them even worse when you see the term "cleanse." You struggle to keep diet facts from being overtaken by the diet myths. While you can come off as a know-it-all, we are all far better off from the way you keep us grounded in reality.
The sisyphus:
The sisyphus has been here before, but this will be the last time you push that medicine ball up the hill. You know what you need to do and know what works, but you struggle to keep away from the bad habits. You've learned to stay away from your old college friends because they're just going to ply you with alcohol and drag you to late night Steak-n-Shake dinners, but you still have a hard time saying no. We have a hard time keeping track of your comings and goings, but we keep rooting for you because we know you are on the verge of greatness.
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Could not find me fitting completely in any category.....!! XD
The scientist made me LOL
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You forgot askholes.. The ones who ask for advice but reject every answer.0
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I'll get to the 6 worst later!!
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I'll get to the 6 worst later!!
Oh ok these are the best types duh I should read more carefully
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LOL! The The wife-and-mother fits me best :laugh:0
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Genius!0
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The sisyphus. Hahaha0
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I fit pretty perfectly into the wife and mother!0
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That's hilarious *and* awesome (I'm a scientist slowly becoming fit-as-frak btw).
Have a gif of thanks.0 -
The fit-as-frak:
The fit-as-frak cannot get enough gym time. You run marathons, climb hills, squat bodyweights, and generally push your body to the edge of sanity and then do another set for good measure. You never fail to offer promptly-ignored advice to the naive newcomers and scared-to-deaths in the hopes that maybe they'll see the light and follow in your path. While you may induce jealousy due to your amazing physique, we all secretly want to be you and admire the massive amounts of hard work you put in to be where you are.
Like to think I'm certainly becoming this!!0 -
While reading through I thought nah, none of these apply to me, UNTIL I read The sisyphus!!
That is totally me!0 -
Lol funny post, i'm laughing in the office :P0
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The casual user? Doesn't weigh out food, will go out for dinner, will have a beer, but will also work their *kitten* off in the gym to compensate?0
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and none of those describe me either LOL....maybe you could come up with a few more :-D0
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Scientist aspiring to be Fit as Frak. In0
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Great stufff!0
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Scientist aspiring to be Fit as Frak. In
Alot of people don't realize how beneficial being a Scientist is to getting Fit as Frak
Unless you can afford a personal trainer and nutritionist, you gotta put your head down and get to work studying!0 -
Scientist aspiring to be Fit as Frak. In
+ 1 :bigsmile:
Great post!0 -
The Wife-and-Mother trying to be Fit as Frak over here. Great job, btw! 0
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What about the long-time maintainers that did it the right way and are one of the testimonials?
What would you call that?? lol0 -
Actually I am in the scientist/fit as frak but I do cleanses and watch toxins! I have to keep things interesting!! :laugh:0
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combination of mom and sisyphus here 0
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I'm sooo the sisyphus, but I SO am on the verge of greatness now! ;D0
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I'm probabky the sisyphus. Since my illness mpst definately.
I know what works and I need to put it into practice :flowerforyou:
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Combo scientist and sisyphus here. Thanks for this, I got my laughter meds for the day! 0
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ha ha I think I count as the scientist
even more so if you add in being obsessed with palaeoanthropology and providing evolutionary explanations for a bunch of stuff (or derailing threads into discussions about bonobos....)0 -
heh.0
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LMAO! This is awesome! I started making a similar thread about the best/worst friends to add but this is far better done.0
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I'll get to the 6 worst later!!
<--- is awaiting them eagerly...0 -
Probably these: sisyphus
but that:
makes me lol......can´t wait the 6 worst!You forgot askholes.. The ones who ask for advice but reject every answer.0
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