Hello all.. I am new here. Am a Sparkpeople defector

Jennjo322
Jennjo322 Posts: 74 Member
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I'm Jenni, I am 42 yrs old married mom if three kids. I work full time and I am trying to lose 40 lbs.
Would love to make fire dis here to keep me motivated! I love the site, full of topics and pics and fitness weight loss related topics, not like that other site where they post about everything but!!! Hope to make new buddies here!!
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  • craudi
    craudi Posts: 126 Member
    I used to use spark too...it got too overwhelming and then monotonous and they tried to sell too much stuff. Welcome! Feel free to add me! :)
  • srrose15
    srrose15 Posts: 104 Member
    Welcome - I am a mom of 4 and work full time - just added you
  • sar24
    sar24 Posts: 20
    Haven't used Spark before but I've used similar 'speed' products. They become a crutch quickly...
  • Sandia_Sweetie
    Sandia_Sweetie Posts: 85 Member
    Just added you! I'm a mom of 3 too. :smile:
  • Roderunr
    Roderunr Posts: 65 Member
    I'm a Spark defector too! After many years over "there", I decided to join MFP and never looked back! Welcome!! Feel free to add me if you'd like!! :smile:
  • MzPix
    MzPix Posts: 177 Member
    Hi. I'm a former sparker myself. I never had a problem with Spark at all. I just happen to know more people who use MFP so I gradually transitioned here.
  • SlimJanette
    SlimJanette Posts: 597 Member
    You can add me
  • sprintto50
    sprintto50 Posts: 410 Member
    Welcome to MFP! I am a former Sparker too. I loved the site but needed to change things up to revive my enthusiasm. I do prefer MFP because of the eating back your exercise calories. Good luck with your journey.
  • Graneice
    Graneice Posts: 1 Member
    I'm a reflect of defect dieting. This site made sense when I finished the profile. I wasn't given 5,563 to eat along with all the exercise calories to consume IF I exercised. The diary looks simple and the app easy. I bet most folks here know what to do already, but we get so over involved with the overwhelming ad and ideas of what it takes. I like the simplicity of this approach that seems logical.
  • pammee44
    pammee44 Posts: 49 Member
    I still have an account on sparkpeople but rarely use it because like other posters said it's too chaotic and full of ads and what not and it got to difficult to maneuver through. I like Myfitnesspal way better.

    Feel free to add me as a friend also.
  • kliermann
    kliermann Posts: 514
    feel free to add me i got out of spark as well but still go on there for rood ideas every once in a while :D
  • Andaisy1
    Andaisy1 Posts: 306 Member
    I still have an account on sparkpeople but rarely use it because like other posters said it's too chaotic and full of ads and what not and it got to difficult to maneuver through. I like Myfitnesspal way better.

    ^^^This. feel free to add me :smile:
  • ltburns63
    ltburns63 Posts: 7 Member
    I am new too, and looking for all the support I can get. Feel free to add me. Welcome and good luck! :smile:
  • Jennjo322
    Jennjo322 Posts: 74 Member
    Thanks. I got annoyed when all the members who read their new book have the mot popular blogs. It's moved away from its original purpose.
  • Jennjo322
    Jennjo322 Posts: 74 Member
    I'm a reflect of defect dieting. This site made sense when I finished the profile. I wasn't given 5,563 to eat along with all the exercise calories to consume IF I exercised. The diary looks simple and the app easy. I bet most folks here know what to do already, but we get so over involved with the overwhelming ad and ideas of what it takes. I like the simplicity of this approach that seems logical.
  • Jennjo322
    Jennjo322 Posts: 74 Member
    I'm a reflect of defect dieting. This site made sense when I finished the profile. I wasn't given 5,563 to eat along with all the exercise calories to consume IF I exercised. The diary looks simple and the app easy. I bet most folks here know what to do already, but we get so over involved with the overwhelming ad and ideas of what it takes. I like the simplicity of this approach that seems logical.

    What does that mean? I noticed my calorie for the day seems low, what do youmeN the calories to consume if you excercisr, i noticed when I loogedmy exercise it gave me back the calories.
    Thanks
  • Lianne7878
    Lianne7878 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello Everyone :smile:

    I've been using MFP on and off for awhile now. I was on Spark briefly but mainly in the past I have done WW. It's a great program but too expensive. I find MFP really easy to use and convenient. I have one question though. I'm not sure. Once you start losing weight, does your daily calorie intake go down on it's own? I hope so because I'm not sure how many calories I would get in a day if I had to adjust it myself.
  • terri_journey
    terri_journey Posts: 287 Member
    Hello Welcome!!! :flowerforyou: This site is great!! I am a Mom of three boys and 8 grandchildren. They are my pride & joy!!
  • Cherie0622
    Cherie0622 Posts: 87 Member
    Welcome! Add me if u plan to log on often. I was with SP a long time ago. I felt like I was spending more time trying to gain points and reading articles about getting fit then actually "doing" anything about it : )
  • brook97378
    brook97378 Posts: 38 Member
    I used spark for awhile too a long time ago. I quit when it seemed like they were trying to constantly sell stuff. It started out great, but I think the site slowly went downhill. I like MFP much better. Much easier to navigate on this site.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    I left SP because I liked the MFP app better and have never looked back.
  • lilbearzmom
    lilbearzmom Posts: 600 Member
    I still like the SP recipe site- never been on the boards there, though.
  • jillsjourney
    jillsjourney Posts: 167 Member
    Feel free to add me. I defected too from Spark. I am a 44 yr old mom of 4. Welcome!
  • ALittlePixieDust
    ALittlePixieDust Posts: 91 Member
    I love MFP - always looking for supportive friends who log in oftem. Feel free to add me!
  • TheNewLorrain
    TheNewLorrain Posts: 138 Member
    Welcome! I have no clue what Sparkpeople is and from the sounds of it glad I don't. Please feel free to add me if you wish good luck in your journey to the forty lbs loss!
  • ayankeefan51
    ayankeefan51 Posts: 135 Member
    Hi everyone. I'm still on spark but rarely ever use it. I prefer this site and all the great people on it and the community boards. I love the boards. Feel free to add me. I'm still a bit new to the site as well but love using it and the app. Welcome!
  • ami5000psu
    ami5000psu Posts: 391 Member
    Former sparker here as well! I agree with what most people said. The website became way too visually busy. There was so much stuff just on your page. It got my weight loss started but I'm happier here. Feel free to add!
  • StarChanger
    StarChanger Posts: 605 Member
    Also a former (and kinda sorta still am, but only a tiny bit because-my-original-measurements-are-there) SparkPeople user. I actually really enjoyed the site, but came her because I use the BodyMedia Link armband and it syncs to this site. Once I got here, I fell in love with MFP community pretty quickly and the food log seems easier to use (I don't find myself having to enter "new" foods very often).
  • mimiteh35
    mimiteh35 Posts: 486 Member
    I'm a spark defector, too! I love the MFP community! I'm also a mom of 3...well sort of, I'm a mom of 1 and my fiance has 2 kids so "soon to be" mom of 3, lol. Feel free to add me! Enjoy and good luck!
  • Raw_Bean
    Raw_Bean Posts: 293 Member
    i hear ya! i was a former sparker but the site is way way too busy and is just too much. i love the simplicity of mfp and the ease of forums!

    i'm always open to new friends!

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