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How did you find MFP?

cheshirequeen
cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
Mine was by accident. I got a new phone and was bored going through apps. I found one site and it wasn't good. Then I saw another app and got on here, posted, logged, and have loved it ever since. That was December 2010. How about you?
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  • w_i_n_d_y
    w_i_n_d_y Posts: 216 Member
    My gf introduced me to the site.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    I blog. And one of the blogs I stalk regularly mentioned it. I signed up but didn't really get into the social aspect of it until about 6 months or so in. Now I'm hooked.
  • supermom2002
    supermom2002 Posts: 180 Member
    My ex boyfriend/lover/FWB told me about it. Told me it would really help shrink my *kitten*. What he didn't tell me was this place is like a meat market. Forever changed my life.

    And he might read this and laugh at the description i just gave him.
  • I think I have an internet searching disorder... lol. Thats how I came upon this mighty MFP.
  • Stefanie7125
    Stefanie7125 Posts: 458 Member
    on Facebook, Skinny Oven page (i'm a "friend"). Thought I'd check it out and loved it!!!
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    Someone recommended it on my Weight Watcher blog when I mentioned I was struggling with the new program. I've been here ever since!
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    A friend of mine "liked" it on Facebook. I hadn't heard of it before, so I clicked on the linkie, and was almost instantly hooked. I owe her one!
  • ttaylor68913
    ttaylor68913 Posts: 320 Member
    i was using everyday health and their journal-ing page. I was looking for one that i could keep track of stuff on my phone POOF here we are i stopped using the other one and LOVE this one soo much more
  • BlessedShauna777
    BlessedShauna777 Posts: 118 Member
    My sister. she was 200lbs and got down to 160lbs. i had to learn more! lol
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Mine was by accident. I got a new phone and was bored going through apps. I found one site and it wasn't good. Then I saw another app and got on here, posted, logged, and have loved it ever since. That was December 2010. How about you?

    Pretty much the same. I wanted a phone app. I had previously joined spark, but the site was kludgy, especially the phone app.
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    i found the app and then the website :)
  • davitalynette
    davitalynette Posts: 117 Member
    My friend recommended I join after I told her I was starting to keep a journal of my calories to lose weight! I'm eternally grateful :)
  • LovingLisa2012
    LovingLisa2012 Posts: 775 Member
    i was searching for something weightloss related (either calorie tracker or weight tracker) i dont really remember but i came across this site ... i have checked out many , but this site is so easy to use :heart: and now im hooked on the forums :bigsmile:
    i dont post much, but i read most post..lol
  • interceptor311
    interceptor311 Posts: 980 Member
    Iphone app :-)
  • Going4Lean
    Going4Lean Posts: 1,078 Member
    Youtube, campbellfitness spoke of this website and how it works for keeping track of cal/macros.
  • Lindy901
    Lindy901 Posts: 71 Member
    For me I used sparkpeople first, then went to livestrong.com and finally to MFP. I found it when I googled calories on a particular food I was looking for. I like MFP best.
  • girlwapp
    girlwapp Posts: 136 Member
    My band director from high school and his wife used MFP, along with C25K, to lose something like a combined 180 lbs. I follow them on twitter so.... here I am...
  • garlic7girl
    garlic7girl Posts: 2,236 Member
    Believe it or not a girlfriend told me and she does not even use it!!!!!!!!!
  • Nerple
    Nerple Posts: 1,291 Member
    HauteP1nk pestered me until I switched to this site. Or at least that is the story I am telling.
  • cbu23
    cbu23 Posts: 280 Member
    I was going to start counting calories on my own. I had a fresh notebook and everything! While on google trying to find the calories in some item I saw this site. I signed up and have been hooked ever since. I was already hooked, and then in January I got an iPhone and downloaded the app. Discovered a whole new love for MFP!
  • mellynat
    mellynat Posts: 345 Member
    I can not remember how in the world I found it! or if someone told me about it. I wish I can find out some way so I can thank them everyday for finding this amazing site! It's seriously changed my life. I've gained a lot knowledge about food and exercise.
  • emilynicole02
    emilynicole02 Posts: 355 Member
    I don't remember exactly what brought me here... I think it was a friend of a friend talked about it? Not quite sure, but this sure has become a BIG part of my life!!
  • lyssamichelle
    lyssamichelle Posts: 1,307 Member
    I blog. And one of the blogs I stalk regularly mentioned it. I signed up but didn't really get into the social aspect of it until about 6 months or so in. Now I'm hooked.

    This is pretty much the exact same for me. Exact.
  • j1wright
    j1wright Posts: 286 Member
    I googled "free weightloss plans and trackers" or something to that nature. I just had a baby and tried to follow the old weight watcher plan on my own and it wasn't working and I was trying to track everything I was eating in a notebook on paper. I didn't want to spend any money because I am poor. I found this site and noticed it had a free phone app as well. What is not to like, I losing? I love it!
  • crazytreelady
    crazytreelady Posts: 752 Member
    When I wanted to start losing weight, I searched health apps.
    I was in pure amazement when I found mpf
  • abbezen
    abbezen Posts: 405 Member
    My daughter and I are on this weight loss/healthier lifestyle journey together. I was using calorie counter and she was using MFP. She talked me into using MFP and I am so glad she did. We can keep closer track of each other and root each other on on a daily basis. I love it!
  • crazytreelady
    crazytreelady Posts: 752 Member
    When I wanted to start losing weight, I searched health apps.
    I was in pure amazement when I found mpf
  • nannyx6
    nannyx6 Posts: 72 Member
    my neighbor and friend told me how good she was doing by logging her calories here and sure enough it really works!
  • shannoninBC
    shannoninBC Posts: 345 Member
    I honestly can't remember, I think it was a blog. I hooked a lot of people in, mostly family who have since been deleted haha
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    A couple of friends (who did not know each other) were both using MFP and seeing results. I had to check it out.
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