When are you going to be done with MFP?

lunarescape

It's strange to think about, since logging food has become an everyday routine for me. But someday we're all going to stop using the app or the website to count calories. Can you imagine life without MFP? Are you afraid your bad habits will return?

Personally, once I reach my UGW and use the app to help me maintain for a bit, I'll probably stop coming on here. Although I might still lurk the forums a bit.

How about you?

jennajava

Never. It has an option for maintaining. I can't do it without MFP.

erin023

I don't know really.. I like counting calories, so I think I might continue so I can maintain once I reach my goal. I love the forums too, and I enjoy helping people and motivating people when I can.

TheFitHooker

Never. It has an option for maintaining. I can't do it without MFP.

This, I never want to quit I want to keep it off, I'm not losing weight, I never want to find it again.

gfunkamo

Having the MFP app on my iPhone is a great help now and after using it everyday for 12 days already I think it will just become part of my daily routine.

So I actually don't know!

I don't think I'll stop the day reach my goal weight though!

ryno0618

Well I got down to my goal weight and entered maintenance mode last September. I pretty much quit using MFP. Even though I was still working out just as hard I did let the diet slip a little. At first I was able to maintain but then when the holidays arrived I kinda fell off the wagon. So now I am back on MFP (with a new username) and trying to lose a bit of weight and achieve an overall higher fitness level. Logging on MFP keeps me accountable and I am going to continue to do so for a LONG LONG time.

My recommendation once you reach goal weight is to develop new goals...tone this area, improve running time, etc. In order to keep ya accountable and maintaining your goal weight . I think its important to still have fitness and lifestyle goals to keep you from losing the good habits.

lunarescape

Well I got down to my goal weight and entered maintenance mode last September. I pretty much quit using MFP. Even though I was still working out just as hard I did let the diet slip a little. At first I was able to maintain but then when the holidays arrived I kinda fell off the wagon. So now I am back on MFP and trying to lose a bit of weight and achieve an overall higher fitness level. Logging on MFP keeps me accountable and I am going to continue to do so for a LONG LONG time.

My recommendation once you reach goal weight is to develop new goals...tone this area, improve running time, etc. In order to keep ya accountable and maintaining your goal weight . I think its important to still have fitness and lifestyle goals to keep you from losing the good habits.

I like that last part. That is a very good idea so you don't fall back into lazy habits. We can all always improve on something.

kimmie0627

I plan on use MFP forever. LOL. Once I get to my goal I am planning on using it to maintain and continue counting. Up keep is going to be important.

hope516

NEVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! LOL:laugh:

BanjoKd

I have to count calories. When i don't i'm shocked at the portions i eat. I have to see the numbers. Sucks being such a weight gainer.

MisterDubs303

That's like asking, "When are you going to catch an ultralight to the moon?"
I expect to be here at least 5 years after reaching my goal. By then I should be on autopilot, but really, I can't see myself eliminating it. I'm sure I will always log.

bigdawg025

I think it depends... my reasons are more personal and less fitness related. I get a little too caught up in things here, and I create a lot of drama in my life sometimes. So... if that continues at some point I am going to leave.

Hart2008

I've been maintaining for 3 years and can't imagine ever going without MFP! It helps me stay on track - don't think I could do so without it.

JStarnes

I don't plan on leaving. Haven't used the site for logging in quite some time, mostly social now, keeping up with people who went thru the same thign I did, ones that are like me now (lost some, gained some, losing again). The friendships I've formed on MFP are some of the strongest I've ever had.

Metsfn4life

Someone just asked me this a couple of weeks ago. I said never. This is a lifestyle change for me, so I will be using MFP for the rest of my life.

andreacord

Probably never .. I love this site! When I hit maitenance I'll still stick around because I love seeing my friends

1WorkoutAtATime

( insert evil villan laugh) never!

stormieweather

I quit logging over the holidays and put on weight ( 8 lbs from Oct-Dec). Obviously, I am unable to maintain without MFP just yet. I will keep at it though. Eventually, I hope to be able to just eat naturally (healthily), work out, and the scale stays steady...and no logging.

vsyates

Even though I'm maintaining I plan to use MFP as long as I possibly can. It has helped me in so many ways. Right now, I don't plan to ever stop using it.

marycmeadows

part of maintenance is continuing to monitor your intake, I'll be on here probably forever!

lbarnett300

I reached my goal weight about 6 months ago. I continue to log everyday. I have now logged over 500 days in a row. It helps me maintain my focus on eating right.

MonkeyMoo08

Not sure I'd ever want to be done with MFP. When I reach my ultimate goal weight, I think I will be making much better choices and on some days, may be able to stay low on calories without even tracking. However, I think it's an accountability tool that I'll still want to use even when I'm simply maintaining and no longer trying to lose weight.

kbanzhaf

Only when/if I want to gain the weight back......LOL! I actually came to MFP after I had lost the weight. I have gained some back, and am now want to lose at least a part of that amount. I had used a site the BC/BS Nebraska had us use to track exercise. Found MFP when they quit doing that, and while I don't log as faithfully as I should sometimes, I like being here and reading the stories/successes/problems/etc.
Kaye

SexyCook

I won't say that I will always log every day faithfully after so long but I will come on to keep my days and support my pals...Hopefully in the future I will have my own fitness blog and be able to still maintain the same drive there as I have here...I have made family here and it is no way I can feel complete without my friends...

bcattoes

I'll probably stop using it when they start blocking it at work. I'll miss it, but I'm not worried about gaining weight without it.

atsteele

When a better (free) app comes out. So far this one has worked well for my weight maintenance.

MaximalLife

It's strange to think about, since logging food has become an everyday routine for me. But someday we're all going to stop using the app or the website to count calories. Can you imagine life without MFP? Are you afraid your bad habits will return?

Personally, once I reach my UGW and use the app to help me maintain for a bit, I'll probably stop coming on here. Although I might still lurk the forums a bit.
How about you?

I might lose interest at some point - out grow the community and seek something more focused on peak fitness specific to tennis or some other common interest.

I will need to address this in May.
For now I enjoy MFP, and all is well.

TheRoadDog

A couple of different scenarios could end my MFP relationship.

- My work finds out and blocks the site (I don't log in at home)

-I get p*ssed off at something or someone and bail.

-I p*ss off the powers that be and get booted.

-I can't deal with all the women that are stalking me and sexually harrassing me.

Punkedpoetess

Never. It has an option for maintaining. I can't do it without MFP.

^^^ This. Already on maintainence and I keep coming here so that I don't gain the weight back and can continue to give and receive support. What we do to lose weight is how we keep it off, except we get to eat more.

ottenicole

I've been using MFP for 15 days now & I'm addicted! If I didn't have it, I probably would have already stopped watching what I eat & exercising as much. I love it that so many people are behind you on here...the motivation is what keeps me strong! I'm staying on here even after I reach my goal so that I'll stay focused & that way I can continue to motivate others!! Please feel free to add me:)

Bronx_Montgomery

Easy December 21st 2012. That's when the world will end and I do not think the Rapture allows you to use the internet. Plus with all the running we are going to be doing to escape hells fury it should keep me in crazy shape and my stamina is going to be sick