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    Is your MFP profile linked to FB ?

    Posts: 1,082
    edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
    And why or why not?


    Mine isn't because .... truth be told, I'm afraid of failure and I'd hate to have to admit to the people who know me in my every day life that I had failed. Which is kind of weird because I certainly have days were I feel unstoppable. But the process as a whole is very daunting and the maintenance part has no end.

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    • Posts: 3,945 Member
      No. I don't want my friends knowing exactly how fat I am, when I weigh in, etc. my run logger is linked, but that's it.
    • Posts: 2,176 Member
      Is there a way to do this, other than just listing a link?

      Edit: I found it. Oops.
    • Posts: 2,555 Member
      No - I'm not interested in talking about weight loss and fitness with my wider circle of friends on Facebook. I'd rather just share with the like-minded people here on MFP.
    • Posts: 26 Member
      Mine isn't because I let my body do the talking. I never see most of the people I am friends with on FB anyway. They probably don't give a rip either way.
    • Posts: 297 Member
      Mine is. I have a lot of family on FB, and it's easier to keep them updated with my progress that way. I also have very supportive friends on FB and RL that like to know how I'm progressing.
    • Posts: 3,394 Member
      I don't. I only report it to the folks that are in this with (my friends list and another chat board).

      I figure it isn't anyone's business. And I am accountable enough that I don't need to make public.
    • Posts: 6,128 Member
      No, I figured that none of my fb friends really wants to have my fitness shoved down their throat, besides I have twitter and four square and probably a few more linked, I don't need anything else linked to fb.
    • Posts: 235 Member
      Mine aren't linked either and for similar reasons. My close family on FB know I'm dieting and I'm OK with that. But my FB friends will find it kinda wierd that I'm on a diet. I'm male, 58 and 'why on earth would you want to do that?'. I can imagine the s******ing that would go on (not that I'm PARANOID).

      On the other hand, my MFP friends don't judge me, they take me for what I am and know why I'm here. And the feeling is mutual. They support me and (I hope) I support them.

      FB and MFP are two different aspects of who I am. I don't feel a need to merge them.

      Edit: The word s******ing is hiding s ni gg er ing. I guess MFP doesn't like the 'N' word, even when it's used as part of another (English) word!
    • Posts: 285 Member
      Not mine as of yet.......... when I have mentioned being fat on facebook, someone always says your not fat. I tell them I am, but do not tell them how fat I am.
    • Posts: 781 Member
      Nope! To many eyes waiting, just waiting to see you fail. Hey, and aren't those our friends and family? Sometimes our worse critics.

      And also, I really enjoy having something that is just mine. I feel like this is a safe zone to share my weight loss successes and failures. I am very thankful to have found this site.

      Wishing you all a great day!
    • Posts: 218 Member
      I only have my exercise linked to FB. I don't want the rest known.
    • Posts: 4,151 Member
      Mine is not linked because I don't want to hear advice and comments from friends and family IRL who aren't trying to do anything about their own health. Besides that, I figure that if the changes in my body aren't enough for them to notice when they see me, then I don't need to tell them. I'm more about letting the results speak for themselves.
    • Posts: 620 Member
      Mine is. I have a lot of family on FB, and it's easier to keep them updated with my progress that way. I also have very supportive friends on FB that like to know how I'm progressing.

      ^this
    • Posts: 2,092 Member
      I liked MFP on FB, but will not link because I do not want people thinking I have an eating disorder (I don't! I just want to be thinner than I am now).
    • Posts: 1,525 Member
      Nope - I think of it similar to not mixing work with your personal life too much. Your coworkers don't need to know EVERYTHING about you just as my friends don't need to hear about the work I'm doing on me. Here there are many like-minded individuals who understand where I'm coming from. Also - I'd prefer my RL friends and family to see a difference and make a comment on their own accord - not because they've seen updates and know I'm working on it.
    • Posts: 35 Member
      No. In fact, nobody outside of this website knows that I use MFP. Although I know there's nothing to be embarrassed about, I would feel shameful if other people knew how much I focus one exercise and food. When anyone my age counts calories, other people immediately assume an eating disorder and refer you to a counseling center. It's a double-edged sword, pretty much.
    • Posts: 3,965 Member
      I post on FB every 10 pounds I lose, and I also talk about some of my running on there (my races, if I have a good run I'll link it through my RunKeeper app). I've found most people to be supportive of me and proud of my progress. Just like here, if you don't want to read about it, just skip over it is how I feel!
    • Posts: 505 Member
      I only have my exercise linked to FB. I don't want the rest known.

      Can you only link the exercise? I am proud of my exercise I would be happy to link that. But the weight loss, that seems like tmi. I have my foursquare linked so everyday I go to the gym people know. But I feel like what I eat is not something my friends need to know. Everyone knows I am losing weight they don't need the play by play.
    • Posts: 222 Member
      Nope, I like to keep them separate. Two sites works for me. Not all my FB friends need to know my diet/workout habits-this is dedicated strictly to that. Just my preferance
    • Posts: 1,608 Member
      NO! Not because Im ashamed of my weightloss or my journey, just I HATE FACEBOOK! Terrible website
    • Posts: 11,788 Member
      Nope.
    • Posts: 1,115 Member
      Nah, the ones who care already know what i'm doing in terms of weight loss and the rest don't give a crap so what's the point?
    • Posts: 1,261 Member
      no...
    • Posts: 1,082
      NO! Not because Im ashamed of my weightloss or my journey, just I HATE FACEBOOK! Terrible website




      Not a FB fan either. A couple times a year I'll add some pics but other than that I don't visit the site.
    • Posts: 477 Member
      whats facebook?
    • Posts: 139 Member
      Yes, but only because my Facebook is so ridiculously set to private, only my family members can see anything. I only have a Facebook to keep in touch with my family who lives very far away, and keeping it linked is a way for us to see what everyone is up too!
    • Posts: 2,036 Member
      No. I try to keep my FB postings to things I think are worth sharing. My daily progress here is not something I need to bug my friends with. If I want to share my triumphs I will take the time to post on my wall.
    • Posts: 723 Member
      Nope, I don't want to hear my mother's disapproval, yet again, on this subject. Also, my "friends" on FB are mostly judgemental gossips and I don't care to be the spotlight of that. I hardly get on FB anymore anyway. You win MFP. :drinker:
    • Posts: 711 Member
      :smile: Yeah my mfp is link to FB just because its a pride thing and I try to motivate my friends. no one joined yet but I love showing off my food diary and how many calories I burned by doing everyday tasks!:tongue:
    • Posts: 651 Member
      I don't, because I have a handful of "friends" who would sign up just to be nosey and not really take this seriously.
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