Is MyFitnessPal better than Facebook?

GroupXZ
GroupXZ Posts: 196 Member
IS IT!? What are your thoughts because I think it is.:drinker:
«13

Replies

  • ket_the_jet
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    Both serve a purpose and I would argue that they aren't really comparable.
    -wtk
  • Geeky_Girl
    Geeky_Girl Posts: 239 Member
    The other day I was thinking about how similar Facebook and MFP are. Yes, I think MFP is better than Facebook in a lot of areas. :happy:
  • kidakiwi04
    kidakiwi04 Posts: 238
    Time spent on MFP today, about an hour, time spent on Facebook about 10 minutes.

    nuff said :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • abnerner
    abnerner Posts: 452 Member
    For me, yes!
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Yep
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    Other than the fact that my work place doesn't block MFP (yet) where they do FB.... I would say they both serve different purposes... and thus have their own strengths and weaknesses.... Lately, I use both pretty equally.
  • I spend more time on mfp than on fb. I used to check my fb first thing in the morning, now I check mfp first.
  • carriem73
    carriem73 Posts: 333 Member
    I haven't logged onto my facebook account in months, but I am on MFP constantly!!!!
  • maryduggins
    maryduggins Posts: 219 Member
    mhmmm much better I think(:
  • rlawrimore
    rlawrimore Posts: 72 Member
    I'm on MFP, 10x more than facebook.
  • Krizzle4Rizzle
    Krizzle4Rizzle Posts: 2,704 Member
    For me it is. I find people are more honest on MFP than on facebook. And more supportive.
  • BlueInkDot
    BlueInkDot Posts: 702 Member
    MFP is approximately 74 gajillion times better than Facebook. Give or take.
  • Jennicia
    Jennicia Posts: 409 Member
    For me lately MFP has been more interesting for me then FB. I check MFP first and spend way more time on this site then I do my fb. Just my opinion tho.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    They're two entirely different entities.
  • pinthin87
    pinthin87 Posts: 296 Member
    I used to be really addicted to Facebook but as soon as I decided to kick my butt in shape I am on MFP more than Facebook. I never thought that would happen! :-)
  • kissy28wv
    kissy28wv Posts: 74
    MFP is much better!
  • M77308
    M77308 Posts: 183
    For me... Yes!! Facebook is mostly friends and family and their obnoxious lies about how fabulous their lives are. MFP is like a family in and of itself... so many people working toward one main goal - health and fitness. People also seem to be more open here... about their struggles, addictions, and even the little NSVs.. I find it refreshing.
  • Joannie30
    Joannie30 Posts: 415 Member
    I actually spend more time on MFP now than i do on Facebook. I think because we all share a common goal, it makes it more beneficial. I wouldn't like to post on Facebook statuses all the time about my weight loss journey and my questions etc as i know people would get tired of it very quickly. On MFP however it's ok though because that's the whole point of the site and i think it is excellent. Very helpful indeed.

    I also like to read about other people's experiences of weight loss, seeing transformation pictures etc. Motivational. :-)
  • 2fit4fat
    2fit4fat Posts: 559 Member
    They are completely different... There is no comparison in my eyes
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    this is like asking do you take the bus to school, or do you bring your lunch.

    the one personal difference for me is that facebook, i know most of my friends there personally. mfp is the opposite - i only know or have met a handful of my friends here.

    but the purpose of each is so completely different.
  • bhalter
    bhalter Posts: 582 Member
    I'm rarely on Facebook anymore it seems, but am on MFP off and on all day long.
  • hottiebikerchick
    hottiebikerchick Posts: 187 Member
    for my fitness and health it is WAY better than FB.....
  • LReneeWalker
    LReneeWalker Posts: 213 Member
    FB use to be all I cared about online. This weekend I spent more time on here than on there. Add this to my Pinterest and poor FB is a neglected child!
  • coachblt
    coachblt Posts: 1,090
    NO - they both serve different purposes.
  • mindy14456
    mindy14456 Posts: 552 Member
    Both serve a purpose and I would argue that they aren't really comparable.
    -wtk


    agreed!
  • I use them both, but for very different things. MFP is incredible for connecting with people who have the same goals as I do, who are on the journey and we can support each other. On Facebook, I enjoy having the opportunity to connect with friends that I have not seen for years - or just stay up to date with people that I may not see every day. I enjoy them both, and use them both.
  • myak623
    myak623 Posts: 615 Member
    Depends on your goals!
  • I like my mfp way better!
  • luvred51
    luvred51 Posts: 163 Member
    Yes!!! Yes it is...
  • Candi8099
    Candi8099 Posts: 178 Member
    Other than the fact that my work place doesn't block MFP (yet) where they do FB.... I would say they both serve different purposes... and thus have their own strengths and weaknesses.... Lately, I use both pretty equally.

    My place of employment also blocks FB, but not MFP....for that I use MFP waaaaaay more!

    It doesn't bother me any because I'm not getting requests to milk cows or fight the mafia on here, ha-ha!