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The Stages of the MFP Woman

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  • triciabh1
    triciabh1 Posts: 126 Member
    Love this! It definitely describes the past 5 months, minus the bikini pic. I do have to admit though that I have looked in the mirror while in my bra and undies thinking "am I semi-nude picture ready for MFP yet?"...the answer is always no. :laugh:
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Oh and I'm mid stage 4...
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Love this! It definitely describes the past 5 months, minus the bikini pic. I do have to admit though that I have looked in the mirror while in my bra and undies thinking "am I semi-nude picture ready for MFP yet?"...the answer is always no. :laugh:

    Hanford Rose has posted bikini pics. And looked phenomenal in them, I might add.
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Step 7 - Obstacle Race Glory.

    also ^^^^ collecting medals that show personal badassery and achievement!
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Step 7 - Obstacle Race Glory.

    Not all of us can be as cool as you. :sad:

    Next year when you're crawling under barbed wire you're gonna say, "Sonofa***** was right."

    Why wait until next year!!! Next race in your area!!! Hell if I can do it...anyone can...

    Oh except I didn't crawl under barbed wire...all my obstacles were inflatable or above water.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Somewhere in there she becomes a treat snob. As in, "No way I'm wasting 300 calories for some walmart cupcakes. It better be some damn good gourmet cupcakes if I'm going to spend THAT many calories out of my day."

    ETA: I'm pretty sure I'm at 5 right now. After I'm done having babies, I'll consider increasing my dedication and making number 6 a goal.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    LOL I'm going with somewhere between stages 4 and 5 for me :laugh: . I did just order a new bikini :bigsmile: .

    I think your profile pic clearly puts you in Stage 5.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Somewhere in there she becomes a treat snob. As in, "No way I'm wasting 300 calories for some walmart cupcakes. It better be some damn good gourmet cupcakes if I'm going to spend THAT many calories out of my day."

    ^^^This. Stage...3?
  • QueenBishOTUniverse
    QueenBishOTUniverse Posts: 14,121 Member
    LOL I'm going with somewhere between stages 4 and 5 for me :laugh: . I did just order a new bikini :bigsmile: .

    I think your profile pic clearly puts you in Stage 5.

    LOL, well yes, there is that....
  • Aliciaaah
    Aliciaaah Posts: 379 Member
    There's a stage somewhere in there for most women that involves pursuing MFP crushes and posting suggestive profile pictures. Especially for those women on their "I just got divorced, time to get skinny" mission. :tongue:
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    Holy crap, how did you get inside of my head?! Every word of this is true. #7 is a tough mudder for me, btw. :flowerforyou:
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    Right now, I'm at your stage 1... I keep trying things that should work... but haven't figured out how to stick with it...
  • QueenBishOTUniverse
    QueenBishOTUniverse Posts: 14,121 Member
    Step 7 - Obstacle Race Glory.

    I've been dying to do one since I found out about them, but no one in my social circles would do one with me and I'm too shy to sign up for one by myself. The joys of being an introvert :grumble: .
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    You forgot the multiple start overs, gains and try agains.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    I'm at step six. Despite being a man I really dig my Wonder Woman costume. I'm also strangely into Word Girl, which is kind the midway point between Wonder Woman and Super Girl with an intellectual bent.

    I adore Word Girl!
  • acollis1
    acollis1 Posts: 167 Member
    OMG Seriously though!?!?!?!
    Glad it's not only me :laugh: :laugh:

    This ^^^^ for sure!!!
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    You forgot the multiple start overs, gains and try agains.

    I should have put "progress isn't linear" in the main post :wink:
  • MysteriousMerlin
    MysteriousMerlin Posts: 2,270 Member
    I've been on MFP for 18 months and have learned quite a bit. Both personally and by seeing others evolve. In the spirit of fun, I have been toying with the idea of the stages of development that women go through on this site. I wanted to put this out there and see what others think.

    Note: I usually avoid stereotyping by gender, but women and men seem to have very different relationships with their bodies, with fitness and with nutrition.

    Stage 1: Getting in control - She has tried everything and now she's trying MFP. She's confused about why so many people have half naked pictures as their profile. She tries to lose as fast as possible so she can meet her goals and get back to her life. "If I can just stop GAINING, that will be a win"

    MFP for pregancy prepping and trying to meet my fiber intake and keep an eye on saturated fats and carbs due to existing medical conditions.

    Stage 2: The easy stage - She's found her groove, the weight is coming off and she's more active. She has substituted almond milk for milk, turkey bacon for bacon and tea for coffee. She tries to eat fruit to satisfy cravings for sweet. THIS IS WORKING!!!

    Turkey bacon tastes fine, but has way too much sodium. I try to get lower sodium, center cut regular bacon when I can find it. Almond milk is gross on it's own, but I can tolerate it in cereal or baked products. Not a huge fan of fruit, though I have my favs.

    Stage 3: Working it in - She has learned how to satiate herself on her calorie goal and can fit some "treats" in. She cruises pintrest for 30 day challenges while eating oreos. "I'm thinking of adding strength but don't want to bulk up. Please help me."

    There was no way my lazy *kitten* was going to get anywhere near buff :laugh:

    Stage 4: Go big or go home - our heroine discovers the joys of lifting and ups her protein. She starts focusing on macros rather than calories and cruises the forums for information. "Treats" just become another source of macros: there are no guilty pleasures anymore. She gets called a bully for the first time. She posts a progress pic...in a bikini.

    Never ever, no bikini even if I weighed 110lbs. A 1-piece, maybe.

    Stage 5: Is that me? - She starts seeing some real changes off the scale. She dresses like WonderWoman for an event or holiday, or incorporates a SuperGirl scheme into office attire. She still panics when she sees the scale move up though. She's eating ice cream nightly and argues with people on the forums about cutting out foods they like. Somebody attributes her success to luck or genes.

    I think I started out at this one, lol (at least the ice cream and arguing part) :drinker:

    Stage 6: Wow - She considers a contest in her fitness area. Her nutritional perspective becomes more balanced and she's seen as a source of inspiration on the forums. Scale weight gets left behind as she develops specific aesthetic and performance goals based on her personal body type and interests. She might develop a regular bulk/cut cycle.

    I'd love to ride a bike again, but I'm far too lazy to enter a contest. I'm only competetive in video games

    Stage 7: ???

    Profit!

    edit for spelling like a 6 year old.
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
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  • QueenBishOTUniverse
    QueenBishOTUniverse Posts: 14,121 Member
    Step 7 - Obstacle Race Glory.

    I've been dying to do one since I found out about them, but no one in my social circles would do one with me and I'm too shy to sign up for one by myself. The joys of being an introvert :grumble: .

    Sign up anyway. You'll be surrounded by friendly people always willing to help you over a wall.

    I know I know.....

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