More females than males in MFP? Could it be?

Mr_Cape219

So, my girlfriend has said that calorie counting, fitness logging, and just general good eating habits online is a habit suited for women. Saying that -usually- men don't focus so much on things like this. We had a light playful debate, but I am still not able to convince her that calorie counting stuff is unisex and not just for females. I dont think that I am wrong, because watching what youre eating and focusing on making your body healthier is something everyone can benifit from. So I am really looking for all the guys on MFP, whether watching what youre eating to loose weight, maintaining weight, or building muscle, to stand up and show her that its not just a girl thing.

If I am wrong, I guess I am just gonna have to get myself a beer and burger and watch football or something of that nature until I get heart disease...

dg09

Why did she say it was suited just for women?

laceybrobie

I think its for both! There are just as many men on here focusing on weight loss as there are women..

I say its for anyone interested. She just may see more women posting about their progress because women tend to feed off that attention (yes i am a woman and said that).

LOL i say you win this battle but let her win the WAR.

WehttamThims

It could because there are more overweight women then men. On MFP forums it's probably 80% - 90% women.

TDGee

Tell her to make you a sammich and bring you a beer. :drinker:

Nopedotjpeg

There are more women here (on the forums/community.) I can't speak for how many just use the app though because I have a few guy friends that do that.

taunto

well, since weight itself dont discriminate, I dont think we, as species should be discriminating the weight-loss methods based on gender either. However, I have noticed that there are far more females than males on MFP. Heck my friends list is about 2/3 females...

aa1440

I know she won't like hearing this but she's wrong. There are more women on here than men but a lot of men still care about eating right. Or at least eating better.

donna_glasgow

although my hubby (dadsinfitnessplan) doesn't use these topics he logs every night his meals and exercise ... not only for women

ElizabethRoad

Tell her you are secure in your masculinity and you don't care if it's for girls. Bonus points if you say this while wearing a pink angora sweater.

RyePod

I don't think that is the case at all,

To make a huge generalisation: Men are just less vocal about their health concerns. Women, in my experience as a woman, love to chat about every little detail to do with their body and losing weight/gaining weight/recipes/clothing/inches/fad diets/calories/water intake while in my experience men take more of a lone wolf approach to weight management or if not they seem to discuss the more physical aspects like form and weight training.

Overall though I think all humans are capable of taking an interest in their personal health and well being regardless of sex.

cmriverside

Women are chattier.....the men like to watch. That's my take on the forums, anyway.

Newf77

It is a stereotype thing, women diet men workout. If a woman stated she was exercising it meant she put on spandex and fuzzy leg warmers and was in the living room sweating to Jane or on a Nordic track. Guys just do not want to admit that they are dieting, Hell yhea I benched 375 and did 120 20# are curls, but watching my calories are you crazy pass the beer and nachos. Secretly over the years we have learned that if we want healthier lives we have to watch what we are putting into ourselves.

Nopedotjpeg

Tell her to make you a sammich and bring you a beer. :drinker:

The correct response for most situations.

LiftBigtoGetFit

definitely seems to be more females, but I see plenty of men on here, including me. feel free to add if you would like, i am on every day to track my calories and exercise.

bigdawg025

I think it's pretty obvious there are more women here than men... I'd say it's at least 3-1 if not 4-1 in ratio. 75-80%.

Mr_Cape219

Haha these are all great responses!

The trick here is how do I rub it in her face? Delecately or Deliberately?

I get the gyst (is that right?) of what everyone is saying. And females are more vocal, which gives the illusion of more females on MFP, and since there is so much communication going on with the ladies, they are most likely the ones that will end up on your friend's list. I can count my male friends on one hand, where as the females are sending friend requests left and right. I have recieved more friend requests than sent, and most of those friend requests were from females.

So I guess they are just better at making themselves active on the boards, I browse the boards at work generally out of boredom and occasionally respond to something. So cmriverside has a point I think.

And I could use a sammich right about now, thanks for reminding me.

Farfourah

I wanna see these Stats....

Mr_Cape219

I wanna see these Stats....

which stats, and how do I show you?

raevynn

Do a search on Find Members, and search by Gender.


That will actually give you numbers.

Edited to note: You will actually have to do a bit of math, however. But you can estimate by how many pages of each gender there are.

Carl01

We guys don`t have a TOM so we have a lot less to talk about.

Bonita_Lynne_58

We guys don`t have a TOM so we have a lot less to talk about.

Good thing you hid under that chair....I'm having a bad day and bringing that butthead TOM into the discussion just isn't nice! Lol

Purple_Orchid_87

i think more women TALK about it to each other, where as I think men (who I know) tend to think about it and do it their own way, without being public about it

i think talking to other ppl is great, helps me to get some info and ask questions, and means other ppl have the chance to see if they fancy any meals i'm eating - i'm not a big exercise person, so im trying to get my portion sizes under control before jumping into the gym

Articeluvsmemphis

plenty guy friends on my list are amazing, lost a lot of weight.

i_love_vinegar

In real life the ratio of men to women is naturally 49 to 51 around the world (except in China). There are naturally more women than men.

Besides that, I believe there is more pressure for women to be thin and beautiful while there is more pressure for men to have big wallets. That is probably one reason why degree programs which "get people high paying jobs" are usually dominated by men (ex. engineering, business, etc).

Thus, it does not surprise me that MFP reflects regular society.

becoming_a_new_me

well, since weight itself dont discriminate, I dont think we, as species should be discriminating the weight-loss methods based on gender either. However, I have noticed that there are far more females than males on MFP. Heck my friends list is about 2/3 females...

That's cause you're a player riz!! And that's why all us gals luv ya!!

Dilfster

i agree with her that woman do it more. i mean hey- WW didn't get a male weight watchers spokesperson till this year with Shaq & in his commercial he even says to men they shouldn't be embarrassed to do WW. Many men definitely diet, calorie count, exercise though.

howeclectic

I am willing to take a bet that there are more women... however.. I think its because as a guy we are allowed more leeway. As a 6 foot tall male i've had family members tell me I dont need to lose any more weight at 205. (Which is still considered over weight for BMI). I am 190 right now and by my waist measure says I could still stand to lose more. I could have easily just said... blah... 205 is fine and I doubt anyone would think I needed to lose more weight. However, i think our society is a LOT less forgiving to women... I doubt a woman could be 30 pounds over their ideal weight and hear "don't lose any more.. youre fine where you are".

starkid120

I have nothing of value to contribute to your topic, but I just wanted to say....

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hapoo100

there is no doubt who is in control on mfp. the sooner you conform the better. :grumble:

craigers13

So, my girlfriend has said that calorie counting, fitness logging, and just general good eating habits online is a habit suited for women. Saying that -usually- men don't focus so much on things like this. We had a light playful debate, but I am still not able to convince her that calorie counting stuff is unisex and not just for females. I dont think that I am wrong, because watching what youre eating and focusing on making your body healthier is something everyone can benifit from. So I am really looking for all the guys on MFP, whether watching what youre eating to loose weight, maintaining weight, or building muscle, to stand up and show her that its not just a girl thing.

If I am wrong, I guess I am just gonna have to get myself a beer and burger and watch football or something of that nature until I get heart disease...

Burgers and beers......those were the days *sigh*