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    Is MyFitnessPal better than Facebook?

    Posts: 196 Member
    edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
    IS IT!? What are your thoughts because I think it is.:drinker:

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    • Posts: 1,257 Member
      Both serve a purpose and I would argue that they aren't really comparable.
      -wtk
    • 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:
    • Posts: 238
      Time spent on MFP today, about an hour, time spent on Facebook about 10 minutes.

      nuff said :drinker: :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 452 Member
      For me, yes!
    • Posts: 1,195 Member
      Yep
    • 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.
    • Posts: 41
      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.
    • Posts: 333 Member
      I haven't logged onto my facebook account in months, but I am on MFP constantly!!!!
    • Posts: 219 Member
      mhmmm much better I think(:
    • Posts: 72 Member
      I'm on MFP, 10x more than facebook.
    • Posts: 2,704 Member
      For me it is. I find people are more honest on MFP than on facebook. And more supportive.
    • Posts: 702 Member
      MFP is approximately 74 gajillion times better than Facebook. Give or take.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 16,414 Member
      They're two entirely different entities.
    • 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! :-)
    • Posts: 74
      MFP is much better!
    • 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.
    • 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. :-)
    • Posts: 559 Member
      They are completely different... There is no comparison in my eyes
    • 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.
    • Posts: 582 Member
      I'm rarely on Facebook anymore it seems, but am on MFP off and on all day long.
    • Posts: 187 Member
      for my fitness and health it is WAY better than FB.....
    • 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!
    • Posts: 1,090
      NO - they both serve different purposes.
    • Posts: 552 Member
      Both serve a purpose and I would argue that they aren't really comparable.
      -wtk


      agreed!
    • Posts: 62
      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.
    • Posts: 615 Member
      Depends on your goals!
    • Posts: 40
      I like my mfp way better!
    • Posts: 163 Member
      Yes!!! Yes it is...
    • 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!
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