Loving MFP more than Facebook

shoegirll
shoegirll Posts: 17 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello MFP! Shoegirll here looking for some more motivation...lost 5 pounds in my first real week on MFP. I have been on and off before but not serious. Have some real goals in mind and need that motivation to keep it going. I honestly can say I find myself logging into MFP more than Facebook lately! Checking my stats, checking other people stats...this is a great place to be and happy to be here!

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  • jamacianredhair
    jamacianredhair Posts: 230 Member
    edited February 2016
    Same here :)
  • trjjoy
    trjjoy Posts: 666 Member
    YES! I feel the same <3
  • Janet_Harris223
    Janet_Harris223 Posts: 4 Member
    Totally with you. Facebook isn't the place anymore. I'm really focused on losing this weight and getting fit and checking in and hanging out here keeps my head where it needs to be.
  • Feenin2bfitt
    Feenin2bfitt Posts: 47 Member
    janetharris223 wrote: »
    Totally with you. Facebook isn't the place anymore. I'm really focused on losing this weight and getting fit and checking in and hanging out here keeps my head where it needs to be.

    I agree.. Same here.. I deleted all my social media pages (with no regrets) I need to focus on me for once..
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Haha I canceled my Facebook account a couple months after finding MFP. This place is much more interesting and educational than the mindless, boring Faceache drivel. MFP has taken over from FB for sure!
  • ashleyylo
    ashleyylo Posts: 101 Member
    Ha! I gave up facebook for lent and now just spend all my time here instead.
  • CFoust72591
    CFoust72591 Posts: 62 Member
    Same! I seriously hang out on here WAY more than on Facebook. More like minded people here.
  • SisterSueGetsFit
    SisterSueGetsFit Posts: 1,211 Member
    I just had the same thought last week. : )
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    Got rid of FB 5 years ago and haven't looked back!
  • AskTracyAnnK28
    AskTracyAnnK28 Posts: 2,817 Member
    cparmenter72591 wrote: »
    Same! I seriously hang out on here WAY more than on Facebook. More like minded people here.

    Facebook is less about social networking and more about forwarding political memes, 'I love my daughter/son/husband' memes, 'share this if you hate cancer' memes...I can go on an on. It's no place to have real conversations anymore.

  • gcaracciolo2
    gcaracciolo2 Posts: 130 Member
    Yup, Facebook is the new junk mail. I enjoy MFP much more.
  • nikkithefatmodel
    nikkithefatmodel Posts: 154 Member
    Me to
  • KitchyWitchy
    KitchyWitchy Posts: 57 Member
    I'm spending a lot of time here as well. It is helping me stay focused right now.
  • kemba3693
    kemba3693 Posts: 7 Member
    I just joined MFP last weekend and absolutely love it. I find myself becoming bored with FB. Still logging on but definitely not staying on as long.
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    They are two very different ways to socialise. Facebook is great. I like talking to all of my friends about life and different interests. MFP is where I talk specifically about weight loss. Not everyone in my life is that interested in the topic and I see no need to drone on and on to them about something they are not that interested in when I have people here to do that with. Nor do I come here to talk about my recent car purchase, day with my horse or favorite local restaurant.

    It doesn't have to be one or the other. One is not better than the other. They have different purposes. At least for me.
  • ForeverSunshine09
    ForeverSunshine09 Posts: 966 Member
    I started mfp last year when I was taking a 6 month break from Facebook. I went back for about 5 months and decided to stop using it again this time most likely permanently. I feel Facebook has given everyone this sense that they need to have an opinion about everything and everyone with just little snippets. The drama was starting to mess with me emotionally and mentally. I saw more sadness and anger everyday. Nothing happy that was real. Ppl using the computer to treat Ppl like garbage. I want none of that. The Ppl I want to talk to are either on here or I have their phone number. I get more meaningful conversations and less useless drama.
  • youngmomtaz
    youngmomtaz Posts: 1,075 Member
    When I decided to lose the last 20-25lbs I deactivated my Facebook. It was a time waster for me and prevented me from moving enough. It was a bad habit that j used to distract me. I thought if I could break the habit of staring at it, then I could get my food in line as well and get moving more. It has worked for me! I lurk here a lot and post occasionally. This site is great motivation and when you can see what is real info vs what is bro science it is a wealth of knowledge and starting points for research as well. I am close to goal and not sure if Facebook will be back in my radar or not once I get there. For now I will continue my goal and enjoy all the posts here.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    i shamefully admit i love facebook but i also love it on here. different vibe.

    NOW.... if we could post stuff to our walls like on fb, it might be another story.

    lolol
  • blancoms
    blancoms Posts: 165 Member
    Same! A few months ago my husband was saying I spent too much time on facebook (but not as much as him, haha) and a few days ago he was watching me on mfp and said he noticed how when I get interested in something I get really passionate/obsessed. Lol.
  • bionicrooster
    bionicrooster Posts: 353 Member
    haha I have been on MFP more than facebook for the last several years, have a kick *kitten* group of friends on here and the forums are very entertaining :-)

    Feel free to add me if you need more supportive or fun friends!
  • dragon_girl26
    dragon_girl26 Posts: 2,187 Member
    Agreed! MFP is such a much healthier place to be because people are looking to make positive changes in their lives. I see a lot more positive attitudes here too!
    A quick scan of my FB page has posts ranging anywhere from mindless political posts, to GoFundMe accounts, to 'I hate my life'. Facebook is basically a time suck and a compulsion.

    Well, that and the cat gifs are way better here, too...and that's what really matters...
  • hockeysniper8
    hockeysniper8 Posts: 253 Member
    The mfp community is great and a lot of supportive people here! Good support system for those that need it
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    edited February 2016
    dragon_girl26 wrote: »
    Agreed! MFP is such a much healthier place to be because people are looking to make positive changes in their lives. I see a lot more positive attitudes here too!
    A quick scan of my FB page has posts ranging anywhere from mindless political posts, to GoFundMe accounts, to 'I hate my life'. Facebook is basically a time suck and a compulsion.

    Well, that and the cat gifs are way better here, too...and that's what really matters...

    AArrrgg I got so sick of the "my life sucks" posts or the cryptic ones where they refuse to tell anyone what's wrong, so in the end I just agreed with them :naughty:

    Edited- as I can't English first thing in the morning!
  • samchez0
    samchez0 Posts: 364 Member
    I agree. I just wish it was easier to share pictures and stuff on MFP.
  • melsouth1972
    melsouth1972 Posts: 198 Member
    Me too - I haven't a clue how to share pictures but feel free to add me as a friend
  • BodayJohnnay
    BodayJohnnay Posts: 185 Member
    Same here. Ain't nobody got time for Facebook.

    Looking for new motivating friends on here so feel free to shoot me a message and add me.

    Can also follow me on my instagram. Message me for account name.

    Let's get strong together!!
  • ellaJaeger
    ellaJaeger Posts: 11 Member
    edited February 2016
    Facebook turned into Negativity-Book. I love everyone's positivity and support in MFP.

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