Good Morning America is going to talk about us

snookeroo

Good Mornig America is going to feature a report this morning, 8/14/2010, about websites like My Fitness Pal and other weight loss peer type sites.
If you happen to see it, post your thoughts.

snookeroo

Very bad spin
"Humiliation Dieting" That is not what this site is about! This site works! No humilitation. Great support and advice.

Jenks

I didn't catch it, but if it was that bad I'd write in and let them know.:noway:

soundofsong

I think that if people were feeling humiliated they wouldn't be losing weight.. would they?! This site rules.

veganon50

Hi all
I am in the UK, so let me know what the programme said? Was it negative? It would be a great shame if it was - this is such a supportive network and definitely not humiliating at all!!
One of the things I love about this site is how it is about loving yourself as you are and making positive changes, not hating yourself and deprivation.
If the programme is really biased, maybe people should write in, as suggested? It would be a shame if it put people off finding the support we have all found from this site.
:flowerforyou:

OnionCookie

Hey! Found the clip here: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/tweet-thin-11400989

snookeroo

Hey! Found the clip here: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/tweet-thin-11400989

Thanks for posting the link!
They mainly talked about Twitter. But, yea, I would say it was negative. Just listen to the inflection in the reporters voice.
Their guest thought there were more cons about these sites than pros.
I agree with Soundofsong. If we were being humiliated, why would you come on here at all.

Samantharose8akaDebbie

They were specifically talking about twitter on ABC news. I think MFP is safe............lol! You know,it does not matter much what anyone says about MFP..........Myself and alot of others are proof positive that this site works....................enough said

tamalea

I watched it online. They talk about negative dieting - humiliation, and yet the only thing I have ever found negative is them. I see it as accountability. I think it is amazing how almost all diets promote a food diary, however if it is online and public it is humiliation. Whatever.......

aimstein

There was a lady on the Today Show last week....she was on the Joy Fit Club segment. She had lost 153 pounds in around a year and she stated when she decided to lose the weight her friend told her about MFP. She said she used the site for support and motivation to lose the weight. That was about all that was mentioned about MFP, but it was positive. Proof MFP works! Have a great weekend everyone and keep pushing forward!!

coniconstance

Humiliation Diet is not the eating plan I'm on. There was some good points in the clip, like accountability, support, group atmosphere.. just that title though HUMILIATION. WTF I've never heard that used here.. nor have I ever had that feeling here.

stringcheeze

I see it as accountability.

This, and support! Really. Sharing your successes (or set backs) helps to motivate yourself and others. You'll only be humiliated if you want to be, but in reality, we should all be extremely proud of ourselves for wanting to do something healthy!

HealthyChanges2010

There was a lady on the Today Show last week....she was on the Joy Fit Club segment. She had lost 153 pounds in around a year and she stated when she decided to lose the weight her friend told her about MFP. She said she used the site for support and motivation to lose the weight. That was about all that was mentioned about MFP, but it was positive. Proof MFP works! Have a great weekend everyone and keep pushing forward!!

That's our Tamara:flowerforyou: :drinker:

Galathea

First, it's not about MFP, so it's okay.
Second, I NEVER felt humiliated here. Seriously, I have NEVER had so much support and friendly comments from people.
Third, seriously, I share more private informations on facebook than here. It's up to every single person how much they tell about their lives, their weights, their foods.
MFP has nothing to do with humiliation dieting.

Sure, in one point they are right (but that's true for every diet - and we all know MFP is a life change, not a diet at all) ... you have to be careful who you are listening to. Being akinny ndoesn't mean you are healthy. But this community is so huge and supportive that I barely believe someone would get the wrong advice. There are so many opinios and point of views, in the end every single person is accountable for the decisions they make. We are adults, no kids that have to be hold hands with.
Just my two cents ... :flowerforyou:

countrymama08

I think the reporter was negative and the media has given the name "humiliation" diet. I really don't see that here. The one point I did like was her talking about seeing a registered dietitian. I see a lot of people on here tell new people, you need to ____ (insert their opinion here). I think that might set some people up for failure or feeling bad about their choices.

A WW leader once said....
Eating in private, shows in public.

So why not post what I eat.

HealthyChanges2010

Hey! Found the clip here: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/tweet-thin-11400989

I didn't see anything about MFP...did I miss something? It seemed to be all about Twitter and their group they have.

It definitely generalized quite a bit and I imagine the dietician popped open a site or two but never joined any sites and stuck around for long to really see any group in action. There are days on here and of course other groups that a thread will start off with 'I'm Fat & Ugly' etc., not too many but sometimes when a person is feeling low it happens. Looks like she took a quick glance at other site and decided they were all about that?

Dunno....

knittygirl52

That was totally not us. They were talking more about Twitter, and didn't talk at all about the tools we have here. They didn't get the point either.

HealthyChanges2010

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The one point I did like was her talking about seeing a registered dietitian.

I agree, this can help SO much because then it's individualized and not generalized. Because each of us really are very different in our needs.

LostButterfly

Just watched the video.... ridiculous! This site & having the support on here is what has helped me lose 67 lbs since May!

I noticed a comment box to the right of the video, maybe we should flood it with comments and support for this site.
Let them know that sharing with others is a form of support not humiliation!

everyoung

I agree, this site is great, both my friend and I lost so much weight from the support and motivation of this site. Without the site, I am still a FAT lady. I lost over 70lbs and my friend lost even more (she won't tell me but i can tell); we love MFP, it's the best!

Mirabilis

If you choose to make (or not make) your food journal public, how can there be humiliation?

What are we.. sub/doms? Hardly!

This reporter didn't find the lurid exposee she was looking for, apparently. So how does a reporter cover the story? Make it borderline sensational so people will read it.

I do so wish the reporters would clue in that we want to read happy stories too.

Btw, reporter, if you are reading this after the fact, think about the fact that you are supposed to be giving an accurate picture, not some C- grade report in elementary school. Hike up your pants and join MFP!

Mirii

MzBug

Shhhh! Don't let the entire world in on our secret! Think of MFP as a hidden treasure! Since MFP isn't hyping a sensational new diet plan, or using a celebrity to sucker the unwise in, we will be left alone. I like it that way. No gimicks, no outlandish guarantees, no one telling us how to live our lives. Just a group of regular people who have chosen to educate themselves on a safe way to lose weight and live a healthier life. MFP gives us the tools to make a difference, what we do with them is up to us. MFP doesn't show bias, or belittle you for what ever "diet plan" you choose to meet your goal. The members offer support to you no matter what their personal opinion is of your chosen "diet". You ask a question and they answer... not always the way you want! :ohwell:

Leave us alone in our little home on the internet. Those that are looking will find it. Those that go for the quick fixes and hype will go somewhere else.

veganon50

Thanks for the link to the online video of this.
Like everyone else has said, it was really not insightful at all - a bit of a 'non-story', and the dietician didn't seem to have spent any time actually checking out sites and was making assumptions based on that stupid "humiliation diet" title. No evidence to support it, at all!
But we know MFP is not about humiliation, and is all about positive support and encouragement, as well as personal accountability for what I eat and how much I exercise in a safe (anonymous) way - not like WW at all.
So cheers for MFP! :happy:

dragoneyes98

Just watched the clip. And really I think they got it all wrong. I don't think WE, on MFP, are on here for the humiliation of exposure. I think its more for the support and encouragement we give each other. If they want to classify publicly dieting (preferable term "eating healthy") as humiliation dieting, then wouldn't any other group support like Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig also based in humiliation since you announce when you gain and lose, talk about pro's and con's, strategies and tips for success.

Seriously, why does losing weight have to be negative? Why is it "I'm need to lose weight because I'm fat and ugly" and not "I'm over-weight and I want to get healthier and feel healthy"?

HealthyChanges2010

Seriously, why does losing weight have to be negative? Why is it "I'm need to lose weight because I'm fat and ugly" and not "I'm over-weight and I want to get healthier and feel healthy"?

:drinker:

BatCola

hmm just started here an only felt a positive attitude?

Jay_83

Humiliation Diet is not the eating plan I'm on. There was some good points in the clip, like accountability, support, group atmosphere.. just that title though HUMILIATION. WTF I've never heard that used here.. nor have I ever had that feeling here.

I agree. Whoever tied the title 'Humiliation Dieting' to this kind of a support system must have had a bad experience? I have never heard of that term before and now thats what its called? I vote that we make up our own term for it . . . Supportive Dieting or Accountablility Dieting, or basically a lifestyle change. Way to make a positive thing so negative. The guy lost weight didnt he? Along with how many other people on here. The dietitian said that it could be negative to have groups to support each other to not eat? I have yet to see a group for people who would like to starve themselves without people on here giving them advice about to up their calories, I feel like they are twisting something good into bad. maybe they couldnt find anything else bad in the world to talk about, so they had to develop a problem. thats the media for ya.