So when do you say goodbye to MFP?

mdj1501

I have no plans to ever say good bye.. I have way too much support on here. This is a life journey for me, not a quick fix then I don't need it anymore

krickeyuu

For me, that question is like asking an Alcoholic, "when is it time to stop going to AA meetings?" The answer is never. This is my meeting. It not only helped me get the weight off, but it helped me understand that many of the things I was eating were very bad for my health and well being. Since I started logging my food and trying to get the most bang for my calorie buck, I am eating much better. Blood pressure is down so that I am going t request to get of the meds. No more heartburn. IBS symptoms are much less severe. Maybe some day I will feel like I can do it on my own, but it only takes about 15 minutes a day and the payoff is huge, so why not?

LisaH1967

I'm going to say NEVER!

DrMAvDPhD

Never. This is a fitness site not just a weight loss site. I have actually found it to be more helpful now that I am maintaining my weight and working on increasing my muscle mass than I did for losing weight.

Sweetfi

I'm almost half way to my goal. I honestly don't think I will ever stop tracking calories, meals, weight, and exercise. I'm hooked!

CallMeCupcakeDammit

We're getting married. The mods have already accepted my proposal. So, like, never!

Janet9906

This is my 3rd account. I tried...it's not possible. Besides I have some kickass friends on here.

columbae86

I haven't read everything that people wrote, but I'd say that for some people - I include myself in it - eating disorders are part of life just like alcoholism is part of other people's life. And alcoholics learn not to ever drink again and enjoy life in a different way. Why not see MFP as a sort of AA meeting for people with problems regarding weight issues and food, and stick here? We won't judge you for being fit and still come back for a check in once in a while! :-)

CorvusCorax77

i think keeping track of what i eat is going to be part of how i live my life...forever. I know it kinda sounds weird, but studies have shown (and no i'm not citing them because i actually just heard it on NPR) that the folks who don't gain it back are the folks who accept that they are going to keep a food diary...forever.

Plus, there's always more work that can be done. Lowering BF or upping your muscle, watching your macros. I feel like it's a flux. I went into maintenance almost an entire year ago and maintenance has proven to be more complicated than weight loss has.... at least for me it's been the case. My weight fluctuates, my caloric needs fluctuate, my goals fluctuate.

GoMizzou99

Thank all of you for your input. I read all replies and, if this were a democracy, the most common answer was never, or never ever, etc. Sounds like good advice.

After considering everything, I think I will stay with MFP (also my sidekick to Facebook) but will only log meals when the bathroom scale says it is time to do so. This will allow me to stay plugged in, but will eliminates the drudgery. Also, it sure is fun and satisfying to help someone break through the dreaded plateaus.

catapultlaunch

I'm so glad you've decided to stay. Just because we're at goal and maintaining, doesn't mean we don't need support and more important, accountability. The moment I say to myself, "Hey, I've got this... no problem!" Whew... that's when it all unravels for me. I'm so proud of you for obtaining your goal -- let's continue to support each other and maintain accountability while maintaining the firm foundation of wellness we've built. Bravo, you!

Larisonlj

Its like my new Facebook.

^^^^^this, I don't do Facebook anymore, but I sure do MFP!

suenix24

never

Sharlaew

I have not reached my goal weight, but I plan to keep it up as part of my daily routine.

Mountainbiker2015

I don't plan on ever saying goodbye. I figure it this way. There were so many people who supported me in my weight loss journey and I plan on paying it forward and helping others long after I get to my goal weight. I still struggle somedays and this site really helps me a lot. I know life changes and gets busy and so some will leave and some will stay. I just plan on staying right now, barring any major life changes.

adbohls

Never!!! This site is almost identical to Weight Watchers, but is free even before you reach your goal weight. To maintain you have to remain accountable to yourself. Without tracking regularly, your portions will creep up in size. Why do you think Weight Watchers has lifetime free member ship once you reach your goal weight? Because, once an overeater, always an overeater. It's like alcoholism, but only with food.

Lightbulb1088

NEVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

I like this


Why stop what works????

Jacole18

I'm here forever....even when I hit goal, I will want to use MFP for maintenance, and to keep me accountable. I say if you like it, no reason to leave

AnnieFJ

Never, its a guide for life. ;-)

stevewynjones

Very soon if things don't improve and the dictatorial streak continues.....

selig0730

Never just keep logging and enjoy the friends and all the talk with everyone

SillySkittles

Neeeever! LOL
I was wondering the same thing...if I would ever stop logging food and I've proven that I can't trust myself without it, so for now and for the forseeable future, I'm hoping to become a regular fixture here. After I've been able to not have to log, I'm hoping that it's because I've reached my goal weight, I'd like to stick around and be a help and as awesome to others as a LOT of people - especially those on my friends list - has been to me! Gotta pay it forward!

LaSweetMini

Singing in the melody of hotel california:
You can log off anytime you like, but you JUST CANT EVER LEAVE!!!!!!!!!! (Guitar solo)
:laugh: :mad:

Behavior_Modification

The value of the support system I have built here is immeasurable. So, never.

nomayo

I have no plans on saying goodbye when I get to maintenance...then again, that is quite a ways off! But, I plan on staying her for support, motivation, and such for a s long as I am able to!!

YAY :flowerforyou: *Me too*

Same here

I haven't been here a lot because I'm moving around (4 cities and 2 countries on less than 2 years, oh! and I lived in the same city twice), but I like to read, get support, information, and I plan in staying here as long as I can. I don't log my food anymore, I got a plan with a nutritionist and it works better for me. But MFP is a great site and I want to stay here to get and give support

AishaL1

I will say goodbye when I reach my goal. I lost alot of weight before MFP and I use MFP to log workouts, but not really for food. The friendships are nice too, but all good things must come to an end. I don't think anyone should feel they have to stay on MFP for life just to keep off weight. We should take the tools that we learn and continue to apply them after we reach our goal. Everyone is different though and has to do what's best for them. I believe for me to stay on MFP after I reach my goal will be more of a distraction than anything else.

I totally agree! I lost a lot of weight before MFP, and was looking for some additional help to fine tune my progress. I now need to work on my fitness routine. I know MFP community can give me the support, and motivation I'm looking for.

MFP is a great tool to utilize for weight loss, and management, but my goal is to be able to do it on my own.

I do wish everyone well!

ShannonMichelle1985

I plan to always stay with MFP... Even after I reach my final goal. That way i wont have to worry about gaining my weight back. MFP will keep me in check even after i reach my goal

athryn

This lifestyle change is permanent for me, so I don't plan on saying goodbye, ever. The National Weight Control Study showed that many of the successful long-term losers still continued to log their caloric intake after they had lost their weight, as a way of keeping on the wagon.

Fairysoul

The only time I will quit is if I can stay paleo forever, because when eating paleo it's hard to go over cals..

thenewmrsgant

I'm never, ever, ever leaving! Stopping my tracking in the past has been the cause of me slipping back into bad habits. I absolutely love this site and my MFP friends...I refuse to leave! lol