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...

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

oh god I know.. I havent had a burger grace my lips in the longest time.. feels like forever...

HauteP1nk

I think she is partly right...lol

Women tend to be more obsessed with their weight on average than men. Our bodies tend to gain more fat naturally because of our hormones and pregnancies... That being said, there are quite a number of men on MFP too and I think there is nothing wrong with logging your food! It is the right thing to do and will help you achieve your goals.

Bonita_Lynne_58

Seriously...I think there many more women on MFP....but I think the program is appropriate for men and women. So, as much as I hate to disagree with a woman..I think you're right.

mfp_1

Tell her she's right. And tell her you're a lesbian trapped in a man's body.

Mr_Cape219

Tell her she's right. And tell her you're a lesbian trapped in a man's body.

but.. wouldnt saying I am a lesbian trapped in a man's body mean that I would also prefer to have a different "set" below the belt? I like my current "set" and wouldnt want to trade it for the other "set"


..or have I thought too much into this..

nursedb

This has been really funny to read as well as informative...lol Def more women than men on here!

woou

they are over at bodybuilding.com.

tenas

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...

For me it's either do all this calorie counting stuff or prepare for an early death.... I know my choice.

k8blujay2

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.

Ok, because I'm a total geek, I had to check this out... and unless there is only 1000 people (split 50/50 between gender), this ain't gonna work...

k8blujay2

In an regards... I agree, this site is for both men and woman.... I don't remember seeing any studies that said only women benefit from food journaling...

chunkiedunker

if i wouldn't be doing this i would be well over 400 lbs because i had no idea what a serving size was or how many calories were in anything.

i do think that in general, women use this site more then men. and women are more prone to do this type of thing. The reason for that is because men are trained growing up that they cant be their own person and do something that every other guy does.

its the reason guys are different infront of their guy friends then behind closed doors. when i talk to my guy friends about me logging my calories and what not, some of them look at me like wtf. some of them say why the hell are you doing that, are you gay, or yeah i dont do that because im not a woman. you know all the great guy to guy make fun of you because youre doing something im not or doing something youre not suppose to do as a guy.

I am doing this for myself. i could care less if someone thinks that im dumb or gay or a loser for doing what im doing. I had to make a change in my life in order to live life. This is how i have chosen and its working awesome (minus my month long platau.