SparkPeople vs. MyFitness Pal

The_Chungs
on 6/28/11 10:24 pm

So I'm trying to decide which one of these two to sign up with to start tracking my intake. I've gotta start my preop diet by next week and I want to be in the swing of things before surgery.

Has anyone out there compared/contrasted both of these sites? Was there a reason you chose one over the other? If you didn't compare but are using one of them (or another similar site) what do you like most and least about whichever site you are currently using?

Thanks for the info.!

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Height: 5'10 HW: 400 SW: 374.6 GW: 160

hmd77
on 6/28/11 10:29 pm - KY

VSG on 06/06/11

I love MyFitnessPal because I can use the app on my phone anywhere AND I can log on if I am home. I think it is super easy to use and I have found every single food item in the search feature. I am biased.. LOL

Surgery Date 6/6/2011
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BuckeyeGirl
on 6/28/11 10:44 pm - TN

VSG on 12/01/10

I haven't compared the two sites, but I use myfitnesspal and love it. I'm trying to be more accountable in my nutrition, so if anyone wants to be friends on there, look me up. My user name is Johnso53.

hmd77
on 6/28/11 11:50 pm - KY

VSG on 06/06/11

Hey Buckeye!
I sent you a friend request in MFP. My username is HMD7703 if anyone wants to add me. Keeps me accountable LMAO!! Just be prepared to notice that I barely eat.. still on shakes mostly.

Surgery Date 6/6/2011
Bluegrass Bariatrics
Dr. John Oldham
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tiffanyyy1390
on 6/28/11 10:48 pm - Fort Worth, TX

VSG on 06/13/11

I use SparksPeople and love it!! I use the app on my iPhone to track all my food and food intake, weight, workouts and it shows my totals for calories, carve, fat, and protein!! Looooove it!!

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Heidi V.
on 6/29/11 12:00 am - Cardinal, Canada

Revision on 01/13/14

I use My Fitness Pal and I love it!!

Revision from sleeve to RNY is set for January 13, 2014.

acbbrown
on 6/29/11 12:14 am - Granada Hills, CA

VSG on 06/10/11

I don't know if I tried sparkpeople, but i tried about 10 others and I love and use myfitnesspal. Ive had no problem finding any/every brand, and its easy to log various portion sizes. I love the nutrient break down option too.

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Jean in the I E
on 6/29/11 12:42 am - Fontana, CA

VSG on 08/05/09

I tried SparkPeople and just didn't care for the format. I've been usung MyFitness Pal for almost 2 years now and I've been really happy with the app for my phone (Android). It's super easy to customize too.

Another one I like is called fatsecret.com (hate the name). They have a good community and I like their format. I don't use it now because their phone app doesn't sync right and it wasn't as user friendly. Other than that it's OK.

We all have our own style and since they're free, try them out and decide for yourself which one you like. Good luck :)

Jean I'm 45, 5' 4-1/2" -- 315/272/230 -- 43 lbs lost pre-op
"Progress, not perfection..." ~Dr. Roger Gould
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loverofcats
on 6/29/11 1:37 am

VSG on 08/30/10

I love Sparkpeople, especially since they recently changed their format a bit. I've been using it for about a year and it works for me. If you have a smart phone, they also have an app that you can use, so you're not always tied to a computer. I like the daily e-mails about fitness and nutrition.

Logging your food is one of the best things that you can do, besides exercise.

Gail

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