What I have learned from the Message Boards...

wizzybeth

MelanieCN77 wrote: »

wizzybeth wrote: »

She did give me a disclaimer that she wasn't trying to sell me something but I have a feeling she is recruiting for the person who started the challenge.

It's the pink drink, I know it.

Either that, or FitSticks which is very similar to the pink Drink

Aaron_K123

Something I've learned. If you try to give people critical advice, ie advice that isn't 100% supportive of whatever it is they think they should be doing, then there is a good chance they will think you are a jerk and will even call you out on it. You have to decide if the occasional person you help is worth making other posters feel insulted and generally wasting your time.

I think a lot of people post on this forum to reach out for support from a community for actions that on some level they know are wrong (ie trying to lose 2 pounds a week when you have 14 pounds to lose) hoping for just a bunch of "you can do it!" and having someone actually say "you know I think that is the wrong thing to do" is just very upsetting for them.

try2again

LW3380 wrote: »

Hi Everyone,

Last week was the first time I’ve properly read through the messages boards after being on MFP for a few weeks and they are great!

Not only do you excellent advice and encouragement but its great entertainment too…I’m amazed at some of the things people ask/do/believe regarding losing weight.

I’m loving all these issues and topic being brought up…keep them coming folks and all the best with reaching your goals!

Just wanted to say I appreciate your post, OP. As a poster on one of the threads you mentioned where I felt like I was banging my head against the wall, it's encouraging to hear that *someone* benefits from the efforts others make to share what they have learned.

Enthusiast84

I love these forums. It's a great education into weight loss and completely free. The support and encouragement from everyone is also amazing and really motivating.

AnnPT77

Spliner1969 wrote: »

TavistockToad wrote: »

i think all of those things were in one thread :laugh:

If only that were true... lol

Clearly, you missed the "Unpopular Opinions" thread in the Debate forum. Pretty sure it was aaaaallllllll in there, most of it 2 or 3 times, because no one ever reads a whole thread, especially not a 358-page one.

OP, how did you miss ACV and "cleanses"?

LW3380

AnnPT77 wrote: »

Spliner1969 wrote: »

TavistockToad wrote: »

i think all of those things were in one thread :laugh:

If only that were true... lol

Clearly, you missed the "Unpopular Opinions" thread in the Debate forum. Pretty sure it was aaaaallllllll in there, most of it 2 or 3 times, because no one ever reads a whole thread, especially not a 358-page one.

OP, how did you miss ACV and "cleanses"?

Sometimes I need to take a break from reading them as I think I might post a reply and end up getting kicked off! Detoxing is another one that grates on me..."drink this magical brew and all badness will melt away" erm only if it comes with a chocolate biscuit!