Ever wonder if the picture people post are really them?

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  • xliseyy
    xliseyy Posts: 2
    I've only just rejoined mfp after a streak of junk food eating and laziness, but I've never really thought of this before - I'll probably now be wary of everyone!

    SUSPICIOUS
  • SammiFromMiami18
    SammiFromMiami18 Posts: 36
    I rather have people know who I am than pretend to be someone else. I just joined this website so I can lose body fat, why would I want to hide who I am? I rather have people support me rather than judge me on my appearance.
  • dontwantausername1
    dontwantausername1 Posts: 120 Member
    My photos are all me, 100% unedited. But like two years ago when I first made one here I used this picture of a girl with my dream body but I was very honest that it wasn't me. She was in lingerie ffs haha. Anyways, yah, I think it is pretty easy to tell who is using their pics and who isn't. Like the stock-photo abs aren't real, the biniki-clad girl on a Hawaiian beach probably isn't real either.

    Two years ago when you were lying about your age? Or have you been blessed to remain 18 for the past two years?

    We're here for support. I'm just thankful to have had have this amazing body I've always wanted/dreamed of by the time I was 18. When trying to take hold of one's image/weight, it is best to start early on.
  • PghPensFan69
    PghPensFan69 Posts: 2,393 Member
    My photos are all me, 100% unedited. But like two years ago when I first made one here I used this picture of a girl with my dream body but I was very honest that it wasn't me. She was in lingerie ffs haha. Anyways, yah, I think it is pretty easy to tell who is using their pics and who isn't. Like the stock-photo abs aren't real, the biniki-clad girl on a Hawaiian beach probably isn't real either.

    Two years ago when you were lying about your age? Or have you been blessed to remain 18 for the past two years?

    We're here for support. I'm just thankful to have had have this amazing body I've always wanted/dreamed of by the time I was 18. When trying to take hold of one's image/weight, it is best to start early on.

    I saw the original post, but no worries.

    So you are now being honest when you say you are 18?
  • dontwantausername1
    dontwantausername1 Posts: 120 Member
    My photos are all me, 100% unedited. But like two years ago when I first made one here I used this picture of a girl with my dream body but I was very honest that it wasn't me. She was in lingerie ffs haha. Anyways, yah, I think it is pretty easy to tell who is using their pics and who isn't. Like the stock-photo abs aren't real, the biniki-clad girl on a Hawaiian beach probably isn't real either.

    Two years ago when you were lying about your age? Or have you been blessed to remain 18 for the past two years?

    We're here for support. I'm just thankful to have had have this amazing body I've always wanted/dreamed of by the time I was 18. When trying to take hold of one's image/weight, it is best to start early on.

    I saw the original post, but no worries.

    So you are now being honest when you say you are 18?

    Yes I am :). And it's ok, sorry. I did try other things before MFP, but it was literally the only thing that worked for me. I'm so lucky to have found it! It's amazing.
  • Traciaq
    Traciaq Posts: 29
    my pictures of my face, big and clear I see all the imperfections and double chins..... I don't care I know who I am, and I only want friends that also like that person =0
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    A portrait of me.

    Is that really? Because that's kind of adorable! I can see where you got your username from! :flowerforyou:
  • PghPensFan69
    PghPensFan69 Posts: 2,393 Member
    My photos are all me, 100% unedited. But like two years ago when I first made one here I used this picture of a girl with my dream body but I was very honest that it wasn't me. She was in lingerie ffs haha. Anyways, yah, I think it is pretty easy to tell who is using their pics and who isn't. Like the stock-photo abs aren't real, the biniki-clad girl on a Hawaiian beach probably isn't real either.

    Two years ago when you were lying about your age? Or have you been blessed to remain 18 for the past two years?

    We're here for support. I'm just thankful to have had have this amazing body I've always wanted/dreamed of by the time I was 18. When trying to take hold of one's image/weight, it is best to start early on.

    I saw the original post, but no worries.

    So you are now being honest when you say you are 18?

    Yes I am :). And it's ok, sorry. I did try other things before MFP, but it was literally the only thing that worked for me. I'm so lucky to have found it! It's amazing.

    Glad that you have found success
  • ashleyblossom1
    ashleyblossom1 Posts: 699 Member
    Pshhh my pictures are me. I wouldn't pick this face if I had a choice. I do wonder about the faceless pics though.
  • Lola_Rogers
    Lola_Rogers Posts: 107
    pepople ask me all the time if im real so they usually want a real time photo to make sure theres no catfish lol

    all pics are me (lingeries too)
  • Lola_Rogers
    Lola_Rogers Posts: 107
    Pshhh my pictures are me. I wouldn't pick this face if I had a choice. I do wonder about the faceless pics though.

    u have a beautiful face u look like pocahontas
  • airwarrior213
    airwarrior213 Posts: 1 Member
    I posted my face. This is me 100 yards from my first (and only so far) marathon finish about 2 years ago. I use it because it reminds me of where I want to get back to. I still look the same though now...
  • StarFall90
    StarFall90 Posts: 133 Member
    If you really wonder if they are stolen from the internet. Go to the picture, Copy image url, go to google images and click the little camera icon on the search bar, past url and reverse image search it. Or you can do the exact same thing on Tineye.com
  • Blokeypoo
    Blokeypoo Posts: 274 Member
    I find having a picture of a turd makes for a very quiet life lol - can't think why. Blokey is what I call my Hub and Poo is what he calls me, hence the username Blokeypoo.

    If I have my own pic up and check MFP at work it's a bit too obvious to get away with but I do have some real pics on here.
  • ModernNerd
    ModernNerd Posts: 336 Member
    Shucks, you guys caught me... I'm secretly an 80 year old bachelor living in a basement clacking away in a bathrobe on my Windows 98. So uhm ladies, if you dig it, you know who to pm :smokin:
  • dontwantausername1
    dontwantausername1 Posts: 120 Member
    Pshhh my pictures are me. I wouldn't pick this face if I had a choice. I do wonder about the faceless pics though.

    I make my pics faceless for privacy (same reason I dont use a name on here).
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    I have used my own picture. Its never occurred to me some people might not use real pictures. Its not really important to me and will not help me lose my weight.
  • PghPensFan69
    PghPensFan69 Posts: 2,393 Member
    pepople ask me all the time if im real so they usually want a real time photo to make sure theres no catfish lol

    all pics are me (lingeries too)

    I believe you but would welcome a real time photo :tongue:
  • happyfeet1993
    happyfeet1993 Posts: 138 Member
    Some people's profile pics look like they can be found on google, but hey who knows right?
    Doesn't matter to me really, the least of my concerns is what is on the person's profile pic whether it be writing, food, them, etc.
    My profile pic was empty for a month cause I didn't feel like posting one up until I felt comfortable.
    BUT if someone is actually tryna be a catfish then...well that's not cool LOL
  • PghPensFan69
    PghPensFan69 Posts: 2,393 Member
    A portrait of me.

    Is that really? Because that's kind of adorable! I can see where you got your username from! :flowerforyou:

    That was very sweet of you to say. Assuming that is you in the picture, did you run a marathon? How did you do?
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
    My pic is totally me - but I photoshopped the girl in - that's allowed right?
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    My pic is totally me - but I photoshopped the girl in - that's allowed right?
    Yes, I think it is.
  • solarpower03
    solarpower03 Posts: 12,161 Member
    <~~ All are my selfies. Seems MFP peeps like them more than I do.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    My wife said she wanted to see the back of me - I think my photo is what she meant..... :wink:
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    OP - if you are that concerned about it you can always good reverse image them ….

    for the record, mine are real ..and I take them to track progress...
  • uniquetee01
    uniquetee01 Posts: 1
    No you're not alone. I believe that too.
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
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    this is really me

    I'm 50,000 years old, live in a cave, wear animal skins, have mud in my hair, and yes this is my spear, I made it myself and use it to hunt mammoths. :drinker:
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
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    this is really me

    I'm 50,000 years old, live in a cave, wear animal skins, have mud in my hair, and yes this is my spear, I made it myself and use it to hunt mammoths. :drinker:

    That's hot.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    I confess, that's not me. It's just a girl I keep in my basement, feed lots of protein, and make strength train 3 days a week, then take pictures every few weeks.

    And sometimes I make her pose with my husband, friends, and family. The rabbit hole is that deep.
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
    I confess, that's not me. It's just a girl I keep in my basement, feed lots of protein, and make strength train 3 days a week, then take pictures every few weeks.

    And sometimes I make her pose with my husband, friends, and family. The rabbit hole is that deep.

    That's actually sorta terrifying.

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