Why did you pick MFP?

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  • virginiejaubin
    virginiejaubin Posts: 497 Member
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    Heard about it in a documentary about obesity. It was free and userfriendly, so I joined and still loving it. I went on spaekpeople to "take a look", their website appears not userfriendly at all.
  • bonitacash08
    bonitacash08 Posts: 378 Member
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    I didn't really like Sparkpeople. I couldn't tell you why; I just didn't. MFP just has a better community feel. Plus it's easier to use in my opinion.
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
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    I didn't really like Sparkpeople. I couldn't tell you why; I just didn't. MFP just has a better community feel. Plus it's easier to use in my opinion.

    Actually, I liked the groups on Spark better. However, by far I like the food tracker here better, and it was tedious to keep up with both, so I primarily use this, now. When I got on MFP 5 years ago, it didn't have all the social interaction like it does, now. No app, no groups, no friend feed, just the boards.

    I originally started tracking on fitday, suggested by a friend, many years ago. Unfortunately, it only has generic food database entries, and I still remember to this day, I was searching for Kroger lowfat cottage cheese (since it's macros were slightly different than the generic entry), and voila - MFP came up. It's by far the easiest, most useful food tracker I've used (and I've tried them all, lol).
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
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    It was recommended to me by a couple work folks who know I needed something to help me track since I couldn't seem to get back to logging on paper like I was before. Logged on, gave it a try and fell in love instantly. Never even thought to check out other sites.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    I just needed a calculator to count my calories and manage my macros. I didn't need meal planning and what not.
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
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    a friend of mine, who by the way is no longer on this site, sent me an "invite" and I've been HOOKED every since. I love the support system, I love the application/resources on the site, and it has been instrumental in the weight I hv lost thus far.
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
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    Hubby and I were thinking of joining Weight Watchers. I did a Google search to see what others thought of Weight Watchers and Weight Watchers Online. Some guy said that it worked, but MFP was better and free. So here I am.
  • maiaroman18
    maiaroman18 Posts: 460 Member
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    My friend recommended it because she was using it. But she's not on the forums because she only uses the mobile app.
  • mank32
    mank32 Posts: 1,323 Member
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    i don't have internet and home and they unblocked it at work. :ohwell:
  • BigDog
    BigDog Posts: 272 Member
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    Was on SP for a while, but I find MFP to be much less cluttered and the mobile app is far more stable and useful. Plus the community seems to be much more active here.

    Although... The recipe database is pretty nice over at SP

    As long as you stick to it and do what you're supposed to either one will work just fine. So pick one and have at it.
  • PeanutButterLuver
    PeanutButterLuver Posts: 910
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    To flirt :blushing:
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
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    Great Reads
    Great Food Porn
    Great Gif's

    and of course ppl are much easier on the eyes.
  • TangledUp_InBlue
    TangledUp_InBlue Posts: 397 Member
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    Chicks.
  • Capt_Inzane
    Capt_Inzane Posts: 733 Member
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    I was told all the sexy people came here...

    So far no one has tried to kick me out so ......
  • ImtheOnethatsCool
    ImtheOnethatsCool Posts: 212 Member
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    free is good.

    and it was recommended on some youtube video I watched regarding TDEE, BMR, etc.
  • jessica182517
    jessica182517 Posts: 390 Member
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    It was mentioned over on the Babycenter website in the group i was in. Other Moms that were losing weight were posting about it so i checked it out and got hooked lol
  • Sactown900
    Sactown900 Posts: 162 Member
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    Have a Blackberry. Friends with iPhone use Loose It.
  • PRobertson71
    PRobertson71 Posts: 18 Member
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    Works great on my smart phone and great reviews from family and friends...
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
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    My personal trainer/ life coach recommended it.
  • IrishChik
    IrishChik Posts: 464 Member
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    I was on SP long, long ago. It was free, then paid, then back to free. The account I have now is my 2nd and its quite a few years old. I have always enjoyed the site and like the forums as well as the groups. Not to mention, so many wonderful people who share their experiences through blogs. I find it very welcoming.

    I started using MFP because it was clean and simple. SP started to become too cluttered. I hate that. Makes me feel stuffy. I don't blogs here as easy to look through and not as many people use them. I also find the forums here to be full of more rude people who think they are all dietitians and nutritionists and know exactly what each and everyone of us need to do. People on SP are not like that.

    So, I still use the site because I have a ton of friends there and use MFP for the food tracking.

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