Uber obsession with this site????

jazzyjules2004

Ok, I'm totalllly obsessed with this site. I started a month and a half ago thinking that it would be another fluke, but I LOVE IT! I had to learn to approximate calories burned (I don't think an hour of rollerblading burns 800 calories :noway: ) and tweak calories eaten, but in the bigger picture, it has been extremely helpful. Before, I didn't realize exactly HOW MANY (lots!) calories I would consume on a daily basis. Sooo, now if I even have 5 crackers, I'm thinking in my head that I have to input that into here. If I'm not near a computer, then I write it on a little post-it for later ! Anyway, just thought I would share...:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

savvystephy

I am right with you there! I am obsessed and lurking all the time when I am at a computer. Otherwise, I am out at the gym because I know this will haunt me if I don't go. Plus by being in a group, they keep me accountable for my actions.

I am actually doing this for real this time. :drinker:

BrendaLee

Did you just say über? That's so funny. I just used über in another post. I'm obsessed with MFP too! What a great obsession though.

jojogirl

I'm on here to log food
I'm on here to log exercise
I'm on here intermittenly all day long just to read the message boards and reply to them!!
It's crazy isn't it? My new obsession MFP who knew? Love it

guidosgal

I love this site too. It is so helpful I found out that my issue was not what I was eating but what I was not eating. after being here for a few weeks I just naturally got into the habit of thinking before it went into my mouth :noway: Now if someone could PLEASE direct me to the MFP addicts anonomous site I would be greatful :bigsmile:

Wecandothis

It's a good thing. It keeps us focused!!!!

trshumway

I have to say "ditto" to everything that JazzyJules just said about being obsessed with this site. I was recently at a baby shower and snuck away to the bathroom to write down everything I ate and drank to report in my Food Diary later - is that sad, or what - I didn't want to forget! Truthfully, this site has helped me modify my eating habits so that I always feel full and satisfied with my meals, but still lose weight at the same time. I never feel deprived because I still eat what I like, but in smaller portions based on the insight I have gained from using this site. Anyways, I felt compelled to chime in when I read the post because I am addicted to this site as well, but I believe it is a healthy addiction. Thanks for listening!

iplayoutside19

Ok, I'm totalllly obsessed with this site. I started a month and a half ago thinking that it would be another fluke, but I LOVE IT! I had to learn to approximate calories burned (I don't think an hour of rollerblading burns 800 calories :noway: ) and tweak calories eaten, but in the bigger picture, it has been extremely helpful. Before, I didn't realize exactly HOW MANY (lots!) calories I would consume on a daily basis. Sooo, now if I even have 5 crackers, I'm thinking in my head that I have to input that into here. If I'm not near a computer, then I write it on a little post-it for later ! Anyway, just thought I would share...:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I've only been on MFP for 11 lbs of the weight I've lost. However, I do spend a lot of time here to log food and excersise. It's also an excellent time waster at work. Good thing the IT guy is symathetic, He lost 100 lbs few years ago and has kept it off.

I think just the thought of logging everything I eat has helped keep me more focused. When I started this process, before I even made any changes to my diet or developed an excersise routine I spent two weeks researching the foods I at at the time. Looked at all the fast food places and what I was putting into my body. I was astonished at what I found. My favorite meal at Quizno's, that I thought was healthy....was 1700 calories. WTF? The 44 oz Mt Dew I had EVERY MORNING, 644 calories.


Sometimes I want to kick my own *kitten*. Well, I kind of feel I have after doing weights this morning and C25K this evening. But it's going to take a lot of *kitten* kicking to get there.

hgirl1021

Did you just say über? That's so funny. I just used über in another post. I'm obsessed with MFP too! What a great obsession though.

i saw the title of this post and smiled to myself...thats my boyfriends last name

numberscolors

for real!!! i've been on here for 5-ish days and it has helped me become more aware of my eating habits and has helped me improve them significantly in a short period of time. i'm actually eating more food, more frequently than i was before i joined, but consuming healthier, balanced meals and snacks. i feel full, but also have a ton of energy.

i love seeing 3 well-rounded meals and healthy snacks in my log at the end of the day AND seeing weight loss results.

also, i think it's important (for me, at least) to use the calorie counter as more of a guide to make sure i'm eating decent proportions of quality foods. obsessing over every single calorie consumed can be pretty emotionally taxing!

jazzyjules2004

Did you just say über? That's so funny. I just used über in another post. I'm obsessed with MFP too! What a great obsession though.

Yes...uber is such a funny word :laugh: :laugh:

jazzy020106

oh yea im soooo obssessed with this site! its a great obssession though i think!! because of this site.. i will definitely make it to my goal weight instead of wishing about it!!! im looking at being done by Jan/Feb =]

lisawest

I just started a month ago, and it has quickly replaced my facebook addiction! I will admit that right now I have fb on my other tab, but I spend more time on here surfing the boards looking for new recipes to try. Good news is that several of my family members, and even a friend, have joined me on here. Now if we could just add chatting capabilities. . . Ok, maybe not because I would probably NEVER get off then!

liz72

Count me among the obsessed, too. LOL! I always look forward to eating and entering my meals into my diary. It has kept me honest, and I like being able to plan my snacks before I eat them to make sure they fit within my allowances.

I've been so crazy about it, now my BFF just started using it this week to see just how many calories she's been consuming, too. She loves my printed reports.

courtneyweiss

If being obsessed with this site is wrong, I don't want to be right. :laugh:

PlumCrazyGirl

I really like this site as well.
I'm looking at it many times while at work.

I'm able to do the food & exercise updates - can read the posts but I'm not able to reply to posts at work. So that is what I do once home - reply to posts.

I have suggested this site to a handful of people.

msh0530

I have suggested this site to many people, (including two of my relatives who have replied to this post:), and will continue to do so. I am somewhat obsessed with it, trying to get my food logged to see if I can have that all important evening snack, which is why I sat down at the computer right now! However, I feel that at this point in my life it is a healthy obsession, and I don't think that I would be where I am right now on my journey to health if I hadn't found this site, thanks to my friend who suggested it to me! Here's to healthy choices!

savvystephy

I just started a month ago, and it has quickly replaced my facebook addiction! I will admit that right now I have fb on my other tab, but I spend more time on here surfing the boards looking for new recipes to try. Good news is that several of my family members, and even a friend, have joined me on here. Now if we could just add chatting capabilities. . . Ok, maybe not because I would probably NEVER get off then!

I hear you on that! haha. Chatting = never leaving.

Georg

Ok, I'm totalllly obsessed with this site. I started a month and a half ago thinking that it would be another fluke, but I LOVE IT! I had to learn to approximate calories burned (I don't think an hour of rollerblading burns 800 calories :noway: ) and tweak calories eaten, but in the bigger picture, it has been extremely helpful. Before, I didn't realize exactly HOW MANY (lots!) calories I would consume on a daily basis. Sooo, now if I even have 5 crackers, I'm thinking in my head that I have to input that into here. If I'm not near a computer, then I write it on a little post-it for later ! Anyway, just thought I would share...:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

ditto!
I come & log in every calorie burned or consumed immediately!
It's addictive!

BrendaLee

I just started a month ago, and it has quickly replaced my facebook addiction! I will admit that right now I have fb on my other tab, but I spend more time on here surfing the boards looking for new recipes to try. Good news is that several of my family members, and even a friend, have joined me on here. Now if we could just add chatting capabilities. . . Ok, maybe not because I would probably NEVER get off then!

I know! Facebook has become all but a distant memory for me. Until I found MFP, I was running several groups on Facebook, competitions, editing...now I barely bother with it. This is a much healthier habit.

GumbyAnne

I love this site too. Both of my sisters and my brother-in-law are on here now too based on my reccommendation. And I have started being on here way more than on facebook.

My favorite feature is that "if every day were like today" feature. It is SO motivating to see that at the end of a good day. Even on a bad day it helps, just to keep it all in perspective.

Phoenix_Rising

If being obsessed with this site is wrong, I don't want to be right. :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh:

Phoenix_Rising

Do I even dare mention there is an MFP chatroom? :indifferent:

If you search the boards, you can probably find the info on it pretty quickly. Usually no one is in there, but if you post something, people will join you.

LittleSpy

I'm also obsessed. MFP is now my homepage, which I love, because everytime I open my internet browser, there's the little reminder to stay focused! If I make a meal and don't add up the calories exactly beforehand, I actually sit down and do it before I eat it. If it's too many calories, I'll even go put something back! :laugh: I'm looking for recipes here and coming up with the nutrition info for other recipes and logging and saving it all. It would be so hard for me to do this without MFP.

My bf jokes that this is my "new hobby" and I personally think it's a great new hobby to have! I've never been so satisfied, motivated, and successful with any attempt to be healthy. I'm just so glad to have some support this time. I'm really doing this! :drinker:

samantha115

Do I even dare mention there is an MFP chatroom? :indifferent:

If you search the boards, you can probably find the info on it pretty quickly. Usually no one is in there, but if you post something, people will join you.

theres a chatroom???? for real????

GreenEyedMonster

Really dig this site too. Where else can you track your calories and exercise and pick up chicks at the same time? :bigsmile:

Phoenix_Rising

Do I even dare mention there is an MFP chatroom? :indifferent:

If you search the boards, you can probably find the info on it pretty quickly. Usually no one is in there, but if you post something, people will join you.

theres a chatroom???? for real????

Yes. Search the boards. Banks posted instructions on how to get there, log in, etc once upon a long time ago.