How did you find out about MFP ?

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  • musicgirl99
    musicgirl99 Posts: 252 Member
    I was searching nutrition fact about something I wanted to eat on google. It sent me to MFP website. I opened an account right away. I had never heard about it before that.

    Let's try this again ... THIS!!! :)
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    I needed more hypersensitive whining and self-righteous proselytizing in my life and the 'Chit-chat, fun, and games' forum board appeared to me in a dream.

    I kid! :bigsmile:

    I searched out an online calorie counting tool. Initially I was using FatSecret. Their online tool is pretty good, and for a long time, their Calorie Counter Android app was the best (by far). They were the first with the barcode scanner. MFP's app quickly caught up, though.

    I might have stuck with them, but to be honest, I was always bothered by the name. I think "FatSecret" sounds shameful. I know the name is a silly reason to use something else, but it's why I would periodically look for other solutions. I wanted something with a good online tool + a decent phone/mobile app. I'd review what was available every month or so. I'd log in 2-3 apps at once sometimes. MFP was a contender for awhile. Then they really improved their Android app and I switched for good.

    Once I established some friendships here, I was completely sold on MFP. There are some really smart, insightful, knowledgeable, patient and loving folks that log into MFP. It's why I stick around. The level of satisfaction with pretty much any situation comes down to the relationships with others, IMO.
  • MikeyD1280
    MikeyD1280 Posts: 5,257
    i found it on my app to my phone...
  • Jenncoc86
    Jenncoc86 Posts: 203 Member
    The Calorie counter came up in a search.
  • L00py_T0ucan
    L00py_T0ucan Posts: 1,378 Member
    It came up in one of the Fat2Fit podcasts.
  • lordsangel
    lordsangel Posts: 167
    My sister was at a friends house who was using it and came by to show me. Been hooked ever since!
  • DeckerDoll
    DeckerDoll Posts: 201
    a pro-ED site
  • pwittek10
    pwittek10 Posts: 723 Member
    My niece told me about it
  • shbretired
    shbretired Posts: 320 Member
    Sister invite :wink:
  • Pink_Tina
    Pink_Tina Posts: 164
    I had been using the Calorie Count website since April 30th till Sunday the 13th, right? Well, one of the ladies on there mentioned MFP and how it has a lot more food listed in their system. I thought I should check it out. I came here and liked the setup and social interaction here more. I plan to stay. ;)
  • stacymama5
    stacymama5 Posts: 391 Member
    Someone that I met very briefly on January 5th, 2012 mentioned that her and her co-workers were losing weight using this site. For some reason I just took the name and ran with it. She is no longer on here but I have reached my goal. Is that a God given message for what?
  • Sabresgal63
    Sabresgal63 Posts: 641 Member
    Google:laugh:
  • Classicbdw
    Classicbdw Posts: 6 Member
    My Primary Care hooked me up to help me lose weight and I am glad she did
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    my good friend told me I should check it out... he's not even logging in now... :P
  • BriskisGrl
    BriskisGrl Posts: 461
    My husband...

    After a lot of thought I decided to join as well. It is a lot easier to show my support for his journey if we are both doing this together..; Both being better role models for our children. Especially since he does not cook. The meals and planning, shopping for snacks etc fall on me. So what better way to show support than to jump in and do it for all of us.
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    My stepmom recommended it to me. I had actually had an account from years ago but had forgotten about it.
  • raylasungazer
    raylasungazer Posts: 2
    I found out about MFP from the WLS Community on youtube :-)
  • tweetybaby69
    tweetybaby69 Posts: 258 Member
    I had started weith watchers and was telling a coworker about logging the food on weight watchers but didnt know what I would do when my 2 week subscription for the online tools expired. My coworker told me about MFP and no I am addicted to the site!
  • antonio823
    antonio823 Posts: 298 Member
    By word of mouth. I pass it along to anyone seeking support as well;)
  • Faye_Anderson
    Faye_Anderson Posts: 1,495 Member
    I Google'd a question about how many calories you'd lose by vomiting, found a topic on the boards by a girl who was getting bullied for being "obviously bulimic" and the rest is history :bigsmile:
  • cgsr
    cgsr Posts: 113
    i was searching for a "calorie counter" in the blackberry app world
  • Jem_Girl
    Jem_Girl Posts: 102 Member
    I heard about MFP from my dental hygienist. :laugh: We'd always talk about where to buy cute big clothing, and this last cleaning visit she told me she was enjoying MFP. I checked it out at her suggestion, and I love it. Since I haven't spoken with her since, I don't actually know her username on here, so we're not friends on it yet. :laugh:
  • Nikkei24
    Nikkei24 Posts: 282 Member
    An article that talked about awesome apps for weightloss ad fitness that are free. It was on Yahoo. Glad I tried it.
  • MDawg81
    MDawg81 Posts: 244 Member
    From a friend of mine, she's princessbrene on here.
  • zandrellia
    zandrellia Posts: 26
    From my doctor.
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    I accidentally clicked an ad while researching human anatomy and physiology(internet porn), and here I still am.
  • lessofme65
    lessofme65 Posts: 107 Member
    I was at support group to get info about lap band surgery and they were all talking about the app. I started online and have since got an iphone so can stay connected all the time. For me, it's the best tool to add to my arsenal.
  • Tall_E
    Tall_E Posts: 182 Member
    My doctor's physician assistant told me his girlfriend was using it with a lot of success. He knew what he was talking about!
  • manderann
    manderann Posts: 189
    I bought a smartphone and was sitting on the couch going through the apps...
  • RaeByerley
    RaeByerley Posts: 4
    My amazing Sister in law to be told me about it.

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