The 6 best MFP personality types
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Nice work, thanks for posting this. I look forward to your worst types. Should rustle some jimmies.0
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We all have our favorite MFP personalities.... I've just put together some of my favorites here. Which one are you?
The naive newcomer:
The naive newcomer has never dieted before. As a college student or recent grad, they've spent so much time at their studies they forgot to stop eating, now they need to figure out how to work off all those late night, booze-induced adventures to Taco Bell. As a newbie, you must ask every question you can think of about starvation modes, eating back calories, and whatever wacky cleanse Dr. Oz is touting. While sometimes infuriating due to their lack of knowledge, their innocence is endearing and remind us where we came from.
The scared-to-death:
The scared-to-death did not necessarily bring their situation upon themselves, but nevertheless must play the cards in their hand. Their doctor has told them they must change their lifestyle or face the inevitable consequences of their obesity. Every dreadful day of C25k, every terrible pushup, every ache and pain shows their desire to change. Their stories are truly inspirational and we all learn a thing or two about our own fitness journey by watching their amazing transformations from incapacitated to unstoppable.
The fit-as-frak:
The fit-as-frak cannot get enough gym time. You run marathons, climb hills, squat bodyweights, and generally push your body to the edge of sanity and then do another set for good measure. You never fail to offer promptly-ignored advice to the naive newcomers and scared-to-deaths in the hopes that maybe they'll see the light and follow in your path. While you may induce jealousy due to your amazing physique, we all secretly want to be you and admire the massive amounts of hard work you put in to be where you are.
The wife-and-mother:
The wife-and-mother can often be seen pushing a stroller boiling over with various toddlers and tikes through the mass of people running a 5k. You miss the body you had before your husband stuffed you full of restaurant dinners and delivering 5 children and are dedicated to getting back to that spot. You know you will be the hot mother or grandmother with a little dedication. We wish we could manage our time like you to get the kids to school, go to yoga class, run 5 miles, and go to work.
The scientist:
The scientist is quick to point out that 8 glasses of water a day doesn't account for the water in food. You are a firm believer in the calories-in-calories-out mantra, although you probably don't like mantras. You roll your eyes when you see the nebulous term "toxins" and roll them even worse when you see the term "cleanse." You struggle to keep diet facts from being overtaken by the diet myths. While you can come off as a know-it-all, we are all far better off from the way you keep us grounded in reality.
The sisyphus:
The sisyphus has been here before, but this will be the last time you push that medicine ball up the hill. You know what you need to do and know what works, but you struggle to keep away from the bad habits. You've learned to stay away from your old college friends because they're just going to ply you with alcohol and drag you to late night Steak-n-Shake dinners, but you still have a hard time saying no. We have a hard time keeping track of your comings and goings, but we keep rooting for you because we know you are on the verge of greatness.
Nicely done!
Fit as frack fits me although I aspire to be the scientist as I'm still learning and consider myself a work in progress.0 -
Wife and Mother here
Love this, thanks
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You forgot askholes.. The ones who ask for advice but reject every answer.
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You forgot askholes.. The ones who ask for advice but reject every answer.
LOL!
This should definitely be one.
"I don't like veggies, don't want to eat veggies, want to avoid veggies, but how can I go about eating more veggies?!?"0 -
I am....... the fit as frak? I don't really think of myself as such though. Just a dude loving the iron.0
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I think I'm somewhere between a newbie and scientist. I read and have asked alot of questions here and then study up to see if I can make sense of some of the answers. 0
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The wife-and-mother:
The wife-and-mother can often be seen pushing a stroller boiling over with various toddlers and tikes through the mass of people running a 5k. You miss the body you had before your husband stuffed you full of restaurant dinners and delivering 5 children and are dedicated to getting back to that spot. You know you will be the hot mother or grandmother with a little dedication. We wish we could manage our time like you to get the kids to school, go to yoga class, run 5 miles, and go to work.
The sisyphus:
The sisyphus has been here before, but this will be the last time you push that medicine ball up the hill. You know what you need to do and know what works, but you struggle to keep away from the bad habits. You've learned to stay away from your old college friends because they're just going to ply you with alcohol and drag you to late night Steak-n-Shake dinners, but you still have a hard time saying no. We have a hard time keeping track of your comings and goings, but we keep rooting for you because we know you are on the verge of greatness.
^^ this combo^^ Great job! you really pinpointed these types! 0 -
The fit-as-frak:
The fit-as-frak cannot get enough gym time. You run marathons, climb hills, squat bodyweights, and generally push your body to the edge of sanity and then do another set for good measure. You never fail to offer promptly-ignored advice to the naive newcomers and scared-to-deaths in the hopes that maybe they'll see the light and follow in your path. While you may induce jealousy due to your amazing physique, we all secretly want to be you and admire the massive amounts of hard work you put in to be where you are.
The wife-and-mother:
The wife-and-mother can often be seen pushing a stroller boiling over with various toddlers and tikes through the mass of people running a 5k. You miss the body you had before your husband stuffed you full of restaurant dinners and delivering 5 children and are dedicated to getting back to that spot. You know you will be the hot mother or grandmother with a little dedication. We wish we could manage our time like you to get the kids to school, go to yoga class, run 5 miles, and go to work.
I am a combo of these two. Not so sure anyone would want my time management skills with the mom side of things. I have been known to forget kids at school, serve dinner at 9 pm, and be late for every activity under the sun, but dang it, I try. :-) As for the gym freak part...well, reading my user name should be the first clue. Love me some weights!
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Oh so very much the "scared to death"...so very very much. Though I don't know if I have reached the point of inspirational.....yet...0
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The wife-and-mother:
The wife-and-mother can often be seen pushing a stroller boiling over with various toddlers and tikes through the mass of people running a 5k. You miss the body you had before your husband stuffed you full of restaurant dinners and delivering 5 children and are dedicated to getting back to that spot. You know you will be the hot mother or grandmother with a little dedication. We wish we could manage our time like you to get the kids to school, go to yoga class, run 5 miles, and go to work.
The sisyphus:
The sisyphus has been here before, but this will be the last time you push that medicine ball up the hill. You know what you need to do and know what works, but you struggle to keep away from the bad habits. You've learned to stay away from your old college friends because they're just going to ply you with alcohol and drag you to late night Steak-n-Shake dinners, but you still have a hard time saying no. We have a hard time keeping track of your comings and goings, but we keep rooting for you because we know you are on the verge of greatness.
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I've been here 4+ years. These are spot on. During that time I've gone in phases and done some stuff I never thought possible before I came to MFP. I've been in 4 of the 6 phases, not gonna ever be a wife or mother, and never been afraid. Current status coming out of "sisyphus" to "fit as frak".0
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Thanks for this post. I came to a decision last night of what to do with the rest of my life remaining, and then I saw this post. I don't fit either, then again, I have been all of them.
THE SENIOR CITIZEN WHO HAS DONE IT ALL AND IS NOW GOING DOWNHILL
Has been diagnosed with arthritis as it is, but still tries to push the limits by spending too much time exercising and trying to do those exercises that the body has outgrown. Each day the aches get worst instead of better, and you don't even know if the ache is muscle fatigue or arthritis pain. You moan and groan trying to get a good nights sleep, and you can't even turn over on the other side because you are killing yourself, trying to "keep up". You have continued this behavior since the first diagnosis 23 years ago, and disregarded the physical activity CONTINUOUSLY prescribed to you by doctor and therapist, which really made you feel good 23 years ago for two years, before panic rolled in and you remembered that you want to stay young and "keep up". Now here you are pushing 65 and with your stubborn streaks, you are in constant pain 24-7. You can't do squats or any of the "popular" moves among the young, but you still try, and put yourself out of commission for weeks.
WAKE UP CALL FOR ME CAME LAST NIGHT, and I feel good already. Thanks again for your article. I will be exercising accordingly from this day on for the rest of the life that will allow me.0 -
you said fit-as-frak ilu 0
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you said fit-as-frak ilu
There's no better, board-friendly way to put it!0 -
Okay, I HOPE I'm the Wife and Mother, though probably the Sisyphus, and quite possibly *gasp* the Junkie.0
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Okay, I HOPE I'm the Wife and Mother, though probably the Sisyphus, and quite possibly *gasp* the Junkie.
Personally, I'm definitely the junkie, the sisyphus, and the scientist.... 0 -
this was funny and spot on! thx for posting 0
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I'm none of those as a whole. Maybe a small bit of a few though.0
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It's like a MFP "Breakfast Club".0
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It takes all kind's doesn't it?
I'm not a wife, just a mom and happy to fall into that category0 -
It takes all kind's doesn't it?
I'm not a wife, just a mom and happy to fall into that category
The feminist in me had a hard time writing that one without getting on my own nerves. ;-)0 -
It takes all kind's doesn't it?
I'm not a wife, just a mom and happy to fall into that category
The feminist in me had a hard time writing that one without getting on my own nerves. ;-)
It's all in good fun! what got me was the time management! You summed me up pretty well, except for yoga...for me it's zumba hahaha.0 -
Definitely a Sisyphus here! Hoping to achieve Wife-and-Mother with a touch of Fit-as-Frak someday though! 0
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We all have our favorite MFP personalities.... I've just put together some of my favorites here. Which one are you?
The naive newcomer:
The naive newcomer has never dieted before. As a college student or recent grad, they've spent so much time at their studies they forgot to stop eating, now they need to figure out how to work off all those late night, booze-induced adventures to Taco Bell. As a newbie, you must ask every question you can think of about starvation modes, eating back calories, and whatever wacky cleanse Dr. Oz is touting. While sometimes infuriating due to their lack of knowledge, their innocence is endearing and remind us where we came from.
The scared-to-death:
The scared-to-death did not necessarily bring their situation upon themselves, but nevertheless must play the cards in their hand. Their doctor has told them they must change their lifestyle or face the inevitable consequences of their obesity. Every dreadful day of C25k, every terrible pushup, every ache and pain shows their desire to change. Their stories are truly inspirational and we all learn a thing or two about our own fitness journey by watching their amazing transformations from incapacitated to unstoppable.
The fit-as-frak:
The fit-as-frak cannot get enough gym time. You run marathons, climb hills, squat bodyweights, and generally push your body to the edge of sanity and then do another set for good measure. You never fail to offer promptly-ignored advice to the naive newcomers and scared-to-deaths in the hopes that maybe they'll see the light and follow in your path. While you may induce jealousy due to your amazing physique, we all secretly want to be you and admire the massive amounts of hard work you put in to be where you are.
The wife-and-mother:
The wife-and-mother can often be seen pushing a stroller boiling over with various toddlers and tikes through the mass of people running a 5k. You miss the body you had before your husband stuffed you full of restaurant dinners and delivering 5 children and are dedicated to getting back to that spot. You know you will be the hot mother or grandmother with a little dedication. We wish we could manage our time like you to get the kids to school, go to yoga class, run 5 miles, and go to work.
The scientist:
The scientist is quick to point out that 8 glasses of water a day doesn't account for the water in food. You are a firm believer in the calories-in-calories-out mantra, although you probably don't like mantras. You roll your eyes when you see the nebulous term "toxins" and roll them even worse when you see the term "cleanse." You struggle to keep diet facts from being overtaken by the diet myths. While you can come off as a know-it-all, we are all far better off from the way you keep us grounded in reality.
The sisyphus:
The sisyphus has been here before, but this will be the last time you push that medicine ball up the hill. You know what you need to do and know what works, but you struggle to keep away from the bad habits. You've learned to stay away from your old college friends because they're just going to ply you with alcohol and drag you to late night Steak-n-Shake dinners, but you still have a hard time saying no. We have a hard time keeping track of your comings and goings, but we keep rooting for you because we know you are on the verge of greatness.
I was a little bit in a lot of them. Not sure what this means? Maybe that I am a know it all without a leg to stand on? Or that I am going to find myself smack in the middle of your worst 6 types list? IDK but I'm gonna put all these bolded statements that rang true together and see if it flows or if it just shows I should change my name to Sybil.
must play the cards in their hand, You never fail to offer promptly-ignored advice to the naive newcomers and scared-to-deaths in the hopes that maybe they'll see the light and follow in your path. The wife-and-mother You know you will be the hot mother You are a firm believer in the calories-in-calories-out mantra, although you probably don't like mantras. You roll your eyes when you see the nebulous term "toxins" and roll them even worse when you see the term "cleanse." You struggle to keep diet facts from being overtaken by the diet myths. been here before, but this will be the last time you push that medicine ball up the hill. You know what you need to do and know what works, but you struggle to keep away from the bad habits. you still have a hard time saying no. We have a hard time keeping track of your comings and goings, but we keep rooting for you0 -
I was a little bit in a lot of them. Not sure what this means? Maybe that I am a know it all without a leg to stand on? Or that I am going to find myself smack in the middle of your worst 6 types list? IDK but I'm gonna put all these bolded statements that rang true together and see if it flows or if it just shows I should change my name to Sybil.
must play the cards in their hand, You never fail to offer promptly-ignored advice to the naive newcomers and scared-to-deaths in the hopes that maybe they'll see the light and follow in your path. The wife-and-mother You know you will be the hot mother You are a firm believer in the calories-in-calories-out mantra, although you probably don't like mantras. You roll your eyes when you see the nebulous term "toxins" and roll them even worse when you see the term "cleanse." You struggle to keep diet facts from being overtaken by the diet myths. been here before, but this will be the last time you push that medicine ball up the hill. You know what you need to do and know what works, but you struggle to keep away from the bad habits. you still have a hard time saying no. We have a hard time keeping track of your comings and goings, but we keep rooting for you
Nice... sounds like a pretty good re-combination of traits!0 -
I'm "the wife and mother" and "the sisyphus". 0
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I guess I fit best into the scientist category, though I'm also a bit of a newcomer.
Great post, regardless!0 -
Love this! I'm a scared to death newbie who's tried researching fitness (because if science says it will work hopefully I won't mess it up) who wants to be fit as frak. I can't wait to see the 6 worst types of personalities so I know what not to do.0
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