Do you use mfp for fitness only or do you consider it a soci

guitarguyshred
guitarguyshred Posts: 482 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
Obviously this is a fitness oriented site but the longer I've been on here the more I see it used as a fb alternate or as a dating site. I think its an different topic and would make an interesting discussion. Fitness site only?.. or potential dating site? Would you meet people in person from mfp?
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  • Dilfster
    Dilfster Posts: 416 Member
    I'm on here for fitness, but i enjoy the message boards.
  • mrlazy1967
    mrlazy1967 Posts: 285 Member
    fitness with a support network
  • lukeout007
    lukeout007 Posts: 1,237 Member
    Definitely fitness.

    I do talk to my friends but its always fitness related. I'm not here to make friends outside of this site. I'm here to lose weight.
  • katythemommy
    katythemommy Posts: 437 Member
    fitness with a support network

    Same. But I would totally meet up with someone in person if they lived nearby to workout together and keep each other motivated!
  • blueeyedcristi
    blueeyedcristi Posts: 304 Member
    Fitness mostly but I really enjoy the socializing as well. I prefer to keep ppl on my friends list here that like to interact.
  • DAMNCHARLIE
    DAMNCHARLIE Posts: 569 Member
    fitness with a support network

    thats why I am here, however I do see ppl on here that arent talking at all about weight loss and never have (maybe they got kicked off FaceBook)
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    Fitness site. I do have great friends and we support and comment on each others' statuses. But I am here for fitness and weight loss and not to find a date.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Fitness site. But some goofing around, social networking comes with it
  • HorrorChix89
    HorrorChix89 Posts: 1,213 Member
    I'm only here to troll the forums and to gain friends by posting pointless pictures
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    This is my social network.
  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,301 Member
    I am always very serious and stoic on here.
  • ronda_gettinghealthy
    ronda_gettinghealthy Posts: 777 Member
    started out as fitness then slowly morphed into a small community of cyber friends who share fitness and health goals with me
  • melhayes1115
    melhayes1115 Posts: 187 Member
    fitness with a support network

    Same. But I would totally meet up with someone in person if they lived nearby to workout together and keep each other motivated!

    Me too.
  • k2quiere
    k2quiere Posts: 4,151 Member
    The irony of you asking this question on the most social aspect of this site makes me go hmmmmmmmm.
  • taxacctdfw
    taxacctdfw Posts: 67 Member
    I used it for fitness and logging food. But I do have some really close friends (friends I knew before we signed up for MFP) that are on here and I love interacting with them about the healthy lifestyle they are embracing and we do meet up in person.

    I have just recently posted on the boards for new friends. And the "total stranger" aspect of it i at first scared me. But now that I have gotten to know my new friends it is really nice because they encourage and help me stay focused and I like doing the same for them. I do see where some people are using this as a social site, but as I see it, we can chose to be their friend or not.

    With that said, if anyone that reads this wants to be my friend and is looking for support and encouragement on their journey please send me a request.
  • Scott613
    Scott613 Posts: 2,317 Member
    Serious Bizznizz only.....I workout!

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  • CuteAndCurvy83
    CuteAndCurvy83 Posts: 570 Member
    I use it for fitness,but with the way it's designed I fully believe it's meant to include social interaction as well. I love having like minded people to share my victory and struggles with.
  • BrienJD
    BrienJD Posts: 541 Member
    Fitness is the reason I'm here but if the other things you mention come as a an added benefit then I'm all for it. At least we all have a common starting point.
  • hkulbacki
    hkulbacki Posts: 187 Member
    Another tool in my training bag. With the bonus of some socializing.
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    Fitness. Track my calories and calories burned. But I also use it for finding other useful info.
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    I'm on here for fitness but use MFP much more than my facebook and love it!
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  • jenbk2
    jenbk2 Posts: 614 Member
    Fitness, encouragement and ideas. Also social- but definately not dating.
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,187 Member
    I thought it was a dating site. :angry:
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    Fitness site with the added bonus of socializing and getting/giving motivation.
  • Happymom12
    Happymom12 Posts: 114 Member
    Fitness is the reason I'm here but if the other things you mention come as a an added benefit then I'm all for it. At least we all have a common starting point.



    ^^ this basically
  • zombilishious
    zombilishious Posts: 1,250 Member
    Fitness and support, but I'm on here ALOT more than FB anymore :) I would totally meet up with people for lunch or workouts if they lived nearby.
  • BrittanyFordham
    BrittanyFordham Posts: 81 Member
    I started just using this site for fitness but its quickly becoming my social network. I enjoy talking to people on here:)
  • hennyben
    hennyben Posts: 313 Member
    I joined for fitness but now I'm on here more than fb. Definitely social also. I like the message boards they make me LOL a lot
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,249 Member
    I would say that it is a Mixture...granted most of my topics are fitness related....but at times it gets a little more personal being that at least 10 of my pals I am close to as in chat on phone daily or have met fromt his site....I think its all in what type of pals you have....Some lose focus in making it to much like fb...at that point I have to get to deleting.....I am 80% on my topics want to see fitness.....
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