Don't you just love MFP because...

baybeejulia
baybeejulia Posts: 218 Member
in Motivation and Support
I love MFP and here's why:

1. You can add someone as a friend and they don't question your agenda.
2. You can unveil all your fears and insecurities and people will support you.
3. You can show off the smallest success and people will be proud of you.
4. You can show off the biggest success and people will cheer you on, without judging you for posting pics of your new sexy body.
5. People are friendly here.
6. People have the same goals, and they work together.
7. It is pretty much IMPOSSIBLE to make enemies here, or to be disrespected or mistreated.
8. Everyone is so welcoming, and you'll always belong on MFP :)

Just some reasons why I love MFP and the gang here.
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  • HacheraTsarine
    HacheraTsarine Posts: 278 Member
    I totally get your point; I actually got addicted to MFP more than to getting fit in general. I'm always here, it's ridiculous. :laugh:
  • baybeejulia
    baybeejulia Posts: 218 Member
    Haha me too! Always surfing the message boards!
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Totally agree but there were two crazy ones I had to block way back.
  • baybeejulia
    baybeejulia Posts: 218 Member
    Totally agree but there were two crazy ones I had to block way back.

    Lol poor thing, thankfully I haven't had that experience.
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    I love MFP and here's why:

    1. You can add someone as a friend and they don't question your agenda.
    2. You can unveil all your fears and insecurities and people will support you.
    3. You can show off the smallest success and people will be proud of you.
    4. You can show off the biggest success and people will cheer you on, without judging you for posting pics of your new sexy body.
    5. People are friendly here.
    6. People have the same goals, and they work together.
    7. It is pretty much IMPOSSIBLE to make enemies here, or to be disrespected or mistreated.
    8. Everyone is so welcoming, and you'll always belong on MFP :)

    Just some reasons why I love MFP and the gang here.

    While I have to say, I've seen #7 happen to people occasionally, in general, I have to say YES TO ALL on your reasons to love MFP. I lost 45 pounds beteween September last year and March this year (and holding steady since the end of March) and I couldn't have done it without MFP.
  • HacheraTsarine
    HacheraTsarine Posts: 278 Member
    Totally agree but there were two crazy ones I had to block way back.

    it sucks when it happens, but at least we have the option to block annoying people.
    although, the crazy ones are also entertaining!
  • Fiercely_Me
    Fiercely_Me Posts: 481 Member
    I absolutely love mfp! It's refreshing to see someone post on all of the positive aspects of mfp, instead of ranting about the negative.
  • chelstakencharge
    chelstakencharge Posts: 1,021 Member
    I agree....but I have had 3 that were crazy and they are blocked now
  • ashleyisgreat
    ashleyisgreat Posts: 586 Member
    Recently I've been sucked into some of the more negative threads, but I am totally thankful for the gracious, awesome community here. People have been infinitely helpful and supportive when I have asked for advice or help. MFP has also inspired me to do a lot of research and reading about nutrition, calorie deficits, etc., so I have gained a ton of new knowledge since joining! I used to use another tracking website and the community wasn't nearly as welcoming or helpful as MFP. This place rocks.
  • DragonSquatter
    DragonSquatter Posts: 957 Member
    Glad you posted this. I feel the same way, and it annoys me when people complain about how "mean" this place is. Generally, there are some really awesome folks here.
  • baybeejulia
    baybeejulia Posts: 218 Member
    All negativity on here originates with the people who aren't doing things right and aren't happy with themselves. Just avoid them :)

    There are a million times more happy people on here.
  • USMCnetty90
    USMCnetty90 Posts: 277 Member
    Great post! I totally agree!
    I posted about my workout this morning... I like sharing that kind of stuff and my MFP friends understand that Im proud and not bragging....
    I am addicted to the message boards as well... :)
  • thesupremeforce
    thesupremeforce Posts: 1,206 Member
    I can't help but question the purpose behind this topic. One might even say that I'm questioning your agenda.
    *Waits to be taken seriously.*
  • Lynzigzagzay
    Lynzigzagzay Posts: 75 Member
    I love this place, it's awesome.
  • SocialSocks
    SocialSocks Posts: 9
    I love this post. :)
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    All negativity on here originates with the people who aren't doing things right and aren't happy with themselves. Just avoid them :)

    There are a million times more happy people on here.

    So true! I some amazing friends on here. Wouldn't give it up for the world! I can get back on track when I wander off enjoying myself a little too much way better than I can without it. Thank you for starting this thread. Great to see someone do a positive thread.
  • baybeejulia
    baybeejulia Posts: 218 Member
    I can't help but question the purpose behind this topic. One might even say that I'm questioning your agenda.
    *Waits to be taken seriously.*

    Haha.. you're right, I have an agenda. I want to share how amazing I feel!
  • BigDaddy0825
    BigDaddy0825 Posts: 72
    i agree ... AND mfp really makes it easier on this VERY TOUGH journey when you don't have support anywhere else!! i love mfp
  • IzzyM210
    IzzyM210 Posts: 54 Member
    We must have the exact same friends. :wink:
  • Janice2Shakira
    Janice2Shakira Posts: 257
    Since I've started back on the ol' dusty trail here, and actually have been utilizing the site instead of just pretending have a phone app was going to make it all better, this place has been great. There are very helpful and fun people on here that are removed enough from the situation to look at you objectively and tell you what's what. I love it.
  • nainai0585
    nainai0585 Posts: 199 Member
    I love MFP and here's why:

    1. You can add someone as a friend and they don't question your agenda.
    2. You can unveil all your fears and insecurities and people will support you.
    3. You can show off the smallest success and people will be proud of you.
    4. You can show off the biggest success and people will cheer you on, without judging you for posting pics of your new sexy body.
    5. People are friendly here.
    6. People have the same goals, and they work together.
    7. It is pretty much IMPOSSIBLE to make enemies here, or to be disrespected or mistreated.
    8. Everyone is so welcoming, and you'll always belong on MFP :)

    Just some reasons why I love MFP and the gang here.

    The Points I 100% agree with: 3, 4.
    The points I 50% agree with: 5, 8, 7
    The points I have to kindly disagree with: 1,2,6.

    For 3 & 4 I have found that all the members who post get positive feed back about their sucess and can/are inspirations for others to get motivated or keep going.

    For 5, 8 & 7 I have seen many posts where people have disrespected or come straight out and told others that they opinions/excercise regime/food diet/weight loss diet where absolutely rediculous and how could they be so dumb (I put that nicely) for even thinking that what they are doing is even remotely right. Then there are other members who are not like this are will give SOUND, REASONABLE advice as to why they disagree with your choices without being threatening or rude about it. I would say that many of the people are APPEAR friendly, but you must realize that this is the internet and what you think and read about someone may not be who they truely are in person. But then again some people are genuinely nice and kind people who want nothing more then to support and provide a helping hand to others in need.

    For the rest of the points: 1) I have read posts where people rip apart others eating habits after the OP made their diary public.
    2) NEVER fully unviel your secrets/insecurities/deepest darkest fears on the internet or to people you don't know. Period. This is true in every aspect of your life. You have no idea who anyone is or what will happen with the information you put out there.
    6) Though many of us are trying to loose weight, not all of us are doing it the same way or have the same goals in mind. Some are trying to gain weight; some are trying to loose bf; some are trying to gain muscle or completely bulk up; and this is the REALLY sad one, but I read two seperate posters who's goal where trying to loose weight and "seemed" to promote a pro-ana life style.

    My suggestion is to stay longer and realize that not everyone is on the same page and we all just need to learn to get along....though some members are already at that stage of getting along and their AWESOME!
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,148 Member
    #9 The gifs
  • ihad
    ihad Posts: 7,463 Member
    I love MFP and here's why:

    1. You can add someone as a friend and they don't question your agenda.
    2. You can unveil all your fears and insecurities and people will support you.
    3. You can show off the smallest success and people will be proud of you.
    4. You can show off the biggest success and people will cheer you on, without judging you for posting pics of your new sexy body.
    5. People are friendly here.
    6. People have the same goals, and they work together.
    7. It is pretty much IMPOSSIBLE to make enemies here, or to be disrespected or mistreated.
    8. Everyone is so welcoming, and you'll always belong on MFP :)

    Just some reasons why I love MFP and the gang here.

    For the most part, it's what you make it. So you must be pretty awesome.

    :drinker:
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    #9 The gifs

    I was totally going to post this.
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    I can't help but question the purpose behind this topic. One might even say that I'm questioning your agenda.
    *Waits to be taken seriously.*

    Haha.. you're right, I have an agenda. I want to share how amazing I feel!

    First have to say how adorable you are and what a wonderful spirit! I agree that MFP is awesome and I suspect, so are you. Great post
  • NaomiJFoster
    NaomiJFoster Posts: 1,450 Member
    I love MFP because ...no math!
  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member
    This much sugar can't be good for me.
  • baybeejulia
    baybeejulia Posts: 218 Member
    What's gifs?
  • baybeejulia
    baybeejulia Posts: 218 Member
    I can't help but question the purpose behind this topic. One might even say that I'm questioning your agenda.
    *Waits to be taken seriously.*

    Haha.. you're right, I have an agenda. I want to share how amazing I feel!

    First have to say how adorable you are and what a wonderful spirit! I agree that MFP is awesome and I suspect, so are you. Great post

    Thanks marciebrian, I really appreciate it :)
  • baybeejulia
    baybeejulia Posts: 218 Member
    For the most part, it's what you make it. So you must be pretty awesome.

    :drinker:

    Haha thanks, don't think so but thanks :)

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