Is MyFitnessPal better than Facebook?
Replies
-
They are two totally different social medias. You can't really compare them.0
-
Yes.
The people I have on my friend's list on facebook don't give a crap if I lose weight! Or if I eat healthy... etc .. etc.
MFP > FB0 -
I probably spend equal amounts of time on each. I use MFP primarily for staying motivated and because I like getting into the discussions on the message boards. Facebook has been a great way for me to get in touch with people I haven't seen in years, and it's easier to stay in touch with them and family members who live far off. Most of my MFP friends, I've never even met face to face.
Edited to add: I have linked my MFP and FB accounts so that, whatever I post on my MFP wall, shows up on my FB wall as well. I've had alot of positive feedback and support from my FB friends as a result.0 -
People are real on MFP. People on fb are fake so everybody will think they have a perfect life, fb is more of a bragging place. I don't have fb anymore, i like MFP way more!
There is quite a truth in this
If someone I know stumbled across my posts on here they would learn far more about the real me than fb0 -
People are real on MFP. People on fb are fake so everybody will think they have a perfect life, fb is more of a bragging place. I don't have fb anymore, i like MFP way more!
There is quite a truth in this
I am so thankful for my family and friends. There is only truth in this if you surround yourself with people who behave that way.0 -
Im not a big facebook fan. but i love my MFP more then anything.0
-
Both serve a purpose and I would argue that they aren't really comparable.
-wtk
Agreed. If my FB friends made comments on my posts like some of the people do here in the forums, they wouldn't be my friend for long. But on here I expect a certain level of, shall we say, 'snarkiness', and I let it roll off my back and just move on.
Totally different set of friends.0 -
my current rankings Twitter>>>MFP>>>>>>>>>Facebook0
-
People are real on MFP. People on fb are fake so everybody will think they have a perfect life, fb is more of a bragging place. I don't have fb anymore, i like MFP way more!
My experience is just the opposite. But I use Facebook to connect with family and close friends who don't live nearby. I don't have any Facebook friends who I don't know IRL. I use MFP for calorie and weight tracking.0 -
Other than the fact that my work place doesn't block MFP (yet) where they do FB.... I would say they both serve different purposes... and thus have their own strengths and weaknesses.... Lately, I use both pretty equally.
My place of employment also blocks FB, but not MFP....for that I use MFP waaaaaay more!
It doesn't bother me any because I'm not getting requests to milk cows or fight the mafia on here, ha-ha!
^^^This! :happy:0 -
This is way better than the FB, no nosy family.0
-
People are real on MFP. People on fb are fake so everybody will think they have a perfect life, fb is more of a bragging place. I don't have fb anymore, i like MFP way more!
There is quite a truth in this
I am so thankful for my family and friends. There is only truth in this if you surround yourself with people who behave that way.
^^This, for the most part. However, as much as I love my family, there is ALWAYS SOMEBODY on FB who loves to stir the pot. I usually just ignore that kind of stuff. But sometimes you could say the same thing about MFP. Have you SEEN some of the topics on here? LOL0 -
I'm not sure I agree they both serve a purpose or are equal but different.
MFP isn't perfect but it absolutely serves a purpose that will almost certainly have a tangible impact on your life. It is highly customizable based on your needs and preferences. Even the level of peer pressure and obligation to stay involved in each of the social networking components is totally up to you.
FB takes on a life of it's own and your interaction or obligation as well as it's usefulness are all largely dependent on the people you know IRL. If you waste time here you'll probably be learning something new. That's much less likely on FB unless you happen to have ubercool friends. For most people the signal to noise ratio on FB is horrible and difficult to tweak. Maybe I'm just an old fart but if we're really friends you already have my cell and email. I'd also assume you know my likes and are not that interested in photos from my last vacation. Get off my lawn!!
It's nice to know FB can easily connect me to people from my past that live far away. But I have to admit I don't really get FB & only go on when I get an invite for something or a message forwarded to my email.0 -
I use FB for the people I know in real life for the most part...my profile is private, and up until the other day I had my seetins so that no one could search for me either. I dont just add random people on FB, or have 500 friends, thats crap.
On here I dont know anyone personally, I chose the people I am friends with or they chose me, I still dont have alot on here either, I dont need alot.
Both are good, neither one is better.
MFP serves a purpose for health, fitness, weight loss and motivation and support.
FB is more social for friends and what not.
thats my opinion0 -
I like MyFitnessPal for tracking and being motivated for getting healthy. I like Facebook for keeping in touch with friends and family that live all over the United States.0
-
MFP is! People actually pay attention to your posts on here.
Shannon0 -
I use FB for the people I know in real life for the most part...my profile is private, and up until the other day I had my seetins so that no one could search for me either. I dont just add random people on FB, or have 500 friends, thats crap.
On here I dont know anyone personally, I chose the people I am friends with or they chose me, I still dont have alot on here either, I dont need alot.
Both are good, neither one is better.
MFP serves a purpose for health, fitness, weight loss and motivation and support.
FB is more social for friends and what not.
thats my opinion
I love how people assume 500 friends means you add "just anybody."
Between my family members and friends I've accumulated over 35 years and living in four towns and having several jobs, I have about 500. I do have a few who I know only from message boards (for YEARS!), but otherwise, I know each and every one of them IRL.0 -
People are real on MFP. People on fb are fake so everybody will think they have a perfect life, fb is more of a bragging place. I don't have fb anymore, i like MFP way more!
There is quite a truth in this
I am so thankful for my family and friends. There is only truth in this if you surround yourself with people who behave that way.
You have 500 real regular friends on fb - And they are all totally genuine people
Congratulations - you must live in Stepford0 -
People are real on MFP. People on fb are fake so everybody will think they have a perfect life, fb is more of a bragging place. I don't have fb anymore, i like MFP way more!
There is quite a truth in this
I am so thankful for my family and friends. There is only truth in this if you surround yourself with people who behave that way.
You have 500 real regular friends on fb - And they are all totally genuine people
Congratulations - you must live in Stepford
Nope. I just apparently attract nice people.0 -
People are real on MFP. People on fb are fake so everybody will think they have a perfect life, fb is more of a bragging place. I don't have fb anymore, i like MFP way more!
There is quite a truth in this
I am so thankful for my family and friends. There is only truth in this if you surround yourself with people who behave that way.
You have 500 real regular friends on fb - And they are all totally genuine people
Congratulations - you must live in Stepford
Nope. I just apparently attract nice people.
Yeah that is actually the conclusion I drew - there is no way they can be - statistics say so
But, the fact you believe they are says something very positive about your outlook0 -
People are real on MFP. People on fb are fake so everybody will think they have a perfect life, fb is more of a bragging place. I don't have fb anymore, i like MFP way more!
There is quite a truth in this
I am so thankful for my family and friends. There is only truth in this if you surround yourself with people who behave that way.
You have 500 real regular friends on fb - And they are all totally genuine people
Congratulations - you must live in Stepford
Nope. I just apparently attract nice people.
Yeah that is actually the conclusion I drew - there is no way they can be - statistics say so
But, the fact you believe they are says something very positive about your outlook
OK ...0 -
People are real on MFP. People on fb are fake so everybody will think they have a perfect life, fb is more of a bragging place. I don't have fb anymore, i like MFP way more!
There is quite a truth in this
I am so thankful for my family and friends. There is only truth in this if you surround yourself with people who behave that way.
You have 500 real regular friends on fb - And they are all totally genuine people
Congratulations - you must live in Stepford
Nope. I just apparently attract nice people.
Yeah that is actually the conclusion I drew - there is no way they can be - statistics say so
But, the fact you believe they are says something very positive about your outlook
OK ...
I attrack *kitten*. True story.0 -
People are real on MFP. People on fb are fake so everybody will think they have a perfect life, fb is more of a bragging place. I don't have fb anymore, i like MFP way more!
There is quite a truth in this
I am so thankful for my family and friends. There is only truth in this if you surround yourself with people who behave that way.
You have 500 real regular friends on fb - And they are all totally genuine people
Congratulations - you must live in Stepford
Nope. I just apparently attract nice people.
Yeah that is actually the conclusion I drew - there is no way they can be - statistics say so
But, the fact you believe they are says something very positive about your outlook
OK ...
I attrack *kitten*. True story.
Is the "r" in there on purpose??? lol
I attract those when I date. But I have some really awesome friends. Thus, none of my exes are on my FB FL.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 394.1K Introduce Yourself
- 43.9K Getting Started
- 260.4K Health and Weight Loss
- 176.1K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 437 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153.1K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.9K MyFitnessPal Information
- 15 News and Announcements
- 1.2K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.7K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions