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    Poll: What have been the most helpful section of the forum/posts/groups/etc for your weightloss?

    Posts: 135 Member
    edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
    Just curious, I know some only browse the forum but don't join groups, probably some find the groups most helpful, other might post mainly in a single continuous thread to keep themselves on track, some mostly just use the calorie tracking part and barely the rest... so what about you? What helps you?

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    • Posts: 9,603 Member
      edited August 2015
      All of them. I picked up so many tips from people here. Either advice they gave me or just reading their stories.

      The person who suggested that I might like whole grain breads if I made them myself - it was the best suggestion I've received. They're not here now, but I wish they were!

      Lots of the people who lost a large amount of weight and posted honest stories about their struggles and successes were very helpful. For so many people, they say it's so easy. I'm really happy for them, but I struggle. A lot. So, I like reading those, "I struggled, I failed, I succeeded," kind of stories. (Not the ones that are "I'm so great, you should be great like me, too!" but the ones that are more like me.)
    • Posts: 603 Member
      I would say I mainly read the recent discussions to find more hints. The experienced people who post I kind of track what they say.
      I belong to a couple Groups but not active in them.
      The Stickies are great.

      I also love reading the success stories....
    • Posts: 15,149 Member
      My favorite tends to be general, but I enjoy viewing success stories.
    • Posts: 1,490 Member
      Chit-chat......



      Just kidding. Hahahaha!!!
    • Posts: 15,149 Member
      mantium999 wrote: »
      Chit-chat......



      Just kidding. Hahahaha!!!

      SNORT!
    • Posts: 7,001 Member
      There are some great people on here giving some really good advice. There are also some great stickies at the top of the forums to read that give helpful information. Taking the time to get to know who knows what they are talking about, what information is real and what isn't, is a really good idea.
    • Posts: 15,573 Member
      edited August 2015
      All of them. Chit chat hasn't really helped me at all. I don't really know what's going on over there.

    • Posts: 459 Member
      Joining challenges helps to keep me motivated, and I love the success stories.
    • Posts: 7,001 Member
      arditarose wrote: »
      All of them. Chit chat hasn't really helped me at all. I don't really know what's going on over there.

      Lots of cray-cray.... and dudes asking if you kik.
    • Posts: 15,573 Member
      mccindy72 wrote: »
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      Lots of cray-cray.... and dudes asking if you kik.

      I think MFP is where I learned what that even was.
    • Posts: 9,532 Member
      Sorry - where's the poll? How do I vote?
    • Posts: 9,532 Member
      arditarose wrote: »
      All of them. Chit chat hasn't really helped me at all. I don't really know what's going on over there.

      It's like a cross between Tinder and Cougar Life.

    • Posts: 3,556 Member
      They were all helpful when I started and you could actually get good information, but now they are only good for some mild amusement when I'm bored. If I want good information or have a question I go to my FL
    • Posts: 245 Member
      Reading the forums..thats what made me start lifting ....thank you smart,beautiful ppl!
    • Posts: 15,573 Member
      amr32r wrote: »
      Reading the forums..thats what made me start lifting ....thank you smart,beautiful ppl!

      Yay for lifting! Some friends I made in the forums definitely helped me with my programming.
    • Posts: 3,082 Member
      Mr_Knight wrote: »
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      It's like a cross between Tinder and Cougar Life.

      Off to chit chat I go... To bag me a cougar.

      I have joined some groups but not active in them. So my vote is the weightloss section of the forums, is that an option?

    • Posts: 2,430 Member
      "So you want a nice stomach" post has always been my favorite.
    • Posts: 15,573 Member
      Mr_Knight wrote: »
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      It's like a cross between Tinder and Cougar Life.

      lol I'm familiar with Tinder. Haven't yet made it to Cougar Life
    • Posts: 15,573 Member
      Merkavar wrote: »
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      Off to chit chat I go... To bag me a cougar.

      I have joined some groups but not active in them. So my vote is the weightloss section of the forums, is that an option?

      Nice new profile pic. I see the progress.
    • Posts: 9,603 Member
      The running thread. Whoever did that was a huge helper. Big, giant gold star for her. Very helpful.
    • Posts: 3,082 Member
      arditarose wrote: »
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      Nice new profile pic. I see the progress.

      Thanks.

      Another vote for this part of mfp, motivating and congratulating success etc
    • Posts: 12,019 Member
      Low Carber Daily. There aren't many places for support for aLCHF way of eating. There is a lot of useful info over there for those who want help or motivation.
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