SparkPeople vs. MyFitnessPal? Help...

elsnyc
elsnyc Posts: 3
in Health and Weight Loss
I was just wondering if anyone has used SparkPeople, and how you think it compares to MFP.
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  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    MFP is Simpler. I didn't like Spark's.
  • dward2011
    dward2011 Posts: 416 Member
    I used Spark before finding MFP. I did not enjoy it the way that I enjoy using this site. I have found a wonderful circle of friends to support and cheer me on that was absent using Spark. I never lost any weight with Spark, and am down 10 pounds with MFP in 65 days. I keep to myself and my friends, and occasionally peek at the boards/comment in forums.
  • dward2011
    dward2011 Posts: 416 Member
    MFP is Simpler. I didn't like Spark's.

    ^ agreed
  • Stefanie7125
    Stefanie7125 Posts: 462 Member
    Spark was too "busy" for my taste. I prefer the simplicity of MFP.
  • lesle1
    lesle1 Posts: 354 Member
    I tried Spark before MFP. I didn't like it either.
  • Vegastei
    Vegastei Posts: 47 Member
    I looked at sparks first about 6 months ago but it didn't hold my interest. MFP i stumbled across and i have been logging in everyday :)
  • Wraiythe
    Wraiythe Posts: 780 Member
    I used Sparkpeople before I started MFP. I liked the variety of exercises and the fact that there were demos and videos, but I couldn't find a supportive bunch of friends to save my life and it just wasn't working. If you feel all alone it's so much harder to do this than if you have people pushing you and and congratulating you on your successes. I LOVE MFP
  • c8linmarie
    c8linmarie Posts: 358 Member
    SparkPeople did not capture my attention at all. I was on there for maybe a week or two and lost interest. MFP is much better, IMO.
  • lostemt
    lostemt Posts: 152 Member
    I tried Spark before MFP. I didn't like it either.


    agree
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Lost 0 on Spark - lost 18 so far here. MFP for the win!
  • Missmissy0003
    Missmissy0003 Posts: 250 Member
    I used Sparkpeople for a short time. MFP has the best food database that I've found out of several similar sites. I think it's also a lot more user friendly. I still log onto sparkpeople occasionally for recipes. The layout of sparkpeople is very confusing to me and I waste a lot if time trying to navigate. That being said, they do have some great information and recipes.
  • cheesy_blasters
    cheesy_blasters Posts: 283 Member
    I can't stand the site design of Spark. Too many ads, it's super cluttered. Drives me crazy.
  • healthymewannabe
    healthymewannabe Posts: 30
    I've tried SparkPeople before and didn't like it. I prefer the format here. It's much simpler and less busy looking on the screen. Keep it simple, stupid...that's what folks say, right? :)
  • DakotaKeogh
    DakotaKeogh Posts: 693 Member
    MFP is Simpler. I didn't like Spark's.

    Ditto! Didn't like Spark's.
  • nessa786
    nessa786 Posts: 107 Member
    Tried them...didnt like them
  • poodlepaws
    poodlepaws Posts: 269 Member
    MFP is Simpler. I didn't like Spark's.

    Same here.

    I've used Sparks in the past as well.... never stuck with it for more than a couple of weeks; too busy, too many ads, and unless I'm really stupid, I could never figure out how to add some foods.
    More support here as well.
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    I signed up for Sparks but felt I was inundated with impersonal emails. I just wanted something simple with no gimicks, and MFP fit the bill.
  • Ribena145
    Ribena145 Posts: 201 Member
    Enjoy MFP much better. Spark people - I spent more time fiddling around with redundant things like spinning the wheel and trying to find out how to get more points. Well that's not the point! MFP is way easier and the focus is on US and helping each other out and we're here for a reason to get healthier and/or lose weight . I'm having much more fun and success here!
  • Amberchalon
    Amberchalon Posts: 207 Member
    Spark people offers excellent articles and tips from experts--that's the only plus about it in my opinion. MFP is better because you have the chance to see real people reaching their goals
  • Momma_Grizz
    Momma_Grizz Posts: 294 Member
    I used Sparkpeople before I started MFP. I liked the variety of exercises and the fact that there were demos and videos, but I couldn't find a supportive bunch of friends to save my life and it just wasn't working. If you feel all alone it's so much harder to do this than if you have people pushing you and and congratulating you on your successes. I LOVE MFP

    I agree. I used SparkPeople for a while - I liked that there were the demos and videos of exercises on SP and they also had menu suggestions, etc. Great for when you are starting out on a weight loss journey and have no idea how to start. But there is so much more interaction with like minded people on MFP and it is a lot simpler to use. I LOVE MFP too.
  • cndslee
    cndslee Posts: 256 Member
    Have an account there but don't use it. Some of the news letters are OK. I did not find it very user friendly. LOVE this site!
  • si_puedo
    si_puedo Posts: 138 Member
    mfp is simple.............
  • KellyMirth
    KellyMirth Posts: 153
    I did Sparkpeople for a while but never really lost anything on it. I do think the calorie counts were more accurate for the most part and they had a ton of exercises, which was great. The biggest thing for me is that they didn't keep track of my most used or most recently used foods like mfp does. So I would either have to program it in as one of "my foods" or search for it every single time. It's definitely less time consuming and easier to log food/exercise on mfp.
  • AmberCHM
    AmberCHM Posts: 425 Member
    I prefer MFP to SparkPeople. The only thing I like on SP over MFP is that it gives you a calorie range to hit instead of one number. (Probably could have worded that last sentence better, but I think you get what I'm saying?) The community on MFP is so much better though!
  • rsmblue
    rsmblue Posts: 353 Member
    I used Spark for almost a year before I started here. I lost about 70lbs w/them. The site was busy... reminded me more of FB or MySpace at the time, but I LOVED the variety of challenges that were there, which kept me very motivated.
  • alosea2012
    alosea2012 Posts: 24 Member
    I tried SP and I just couldn't get into it. Like some have said, MFP is simpler.
  • kirstenified
    kirstenified Posts: 9
    I tried SparkPeople a couple of times. I agree that it was busy and the food lists weren't as user friendly. MFP is much easier and I've had better success.
  • fit4lyfeLisa
    fit4lyfeLisa Posts: 529 Member
    I have an account, but don't use it. I love MFP!!!
  • rrrainiii
    rrrainiii Posts: 31 Member
    I hadn't heard of SparkPeople until I just saw this post....so I was curious and went and checked it out. So confused! I don't consider myself unintelligent, but wow, there is a lot going on with that site! I don't know what to do with myself! I'll stick with MFP - I love it here. :)
  • Richardson62617
    Richardson62617 Posts: 69 Member
    I looked into Spark people before I found MFP but I didnt like it either its confusing to me and im easily confused lol..I like MFP better more simple :)

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