The MFP "Disease"

1PatientBear
1PatientBear Posts: 2,089 Member
in Motivation and Support
If having friends on here is a disease, then that's one I'm signing up for. What's the point?

Motivation - so many of my friends are gorgeous and work their *kitten* off to achieve success

Inspiration - many of my friends were once heavy and either have met their goals or are very close

Friendship - believe it or not, you CAN be friends with someone you have never met face-to-face. I have only met one MFP friend in "real life" but will be meeting a few more this fall as we tailgate at football games and share some *gasp* pizza and beer

Support - I have days I don't feel like working out or I feel like eating like crap. My friends know me well enough to know when I need a kick in the tail and they give it to me

Knowledge - I'm not all that smart. Most of my friends are smarter than me and I learn things from them every day.

New experiences - I started Crossfit. I tried Advocare. I signed up for a half-marathon. I ran triathlons. I would never have done any of those without the support of my friends.

Stress relief - Yes, this IS a social outlet for me and a place I come to unwind. My friends make me laugh.

I came to MFP for the workouts and food tracker. I stay for those, but I also stay for the friends. This journey is a challenge. Why would you choose to go through it alone if you don't have to?
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  • miss_jessiejane
    miss_jessiejane Posts: 2,819 Member
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  • ladyredeemed4
    ladyredeemed4 Posts: 72 Member
    Well said. : )
  • _firecracker_
    _firecracker_ Posts: 185 Member
    My friends teach me to be pervy. It's become a life skill. Oh hell, I've always been this way. They've just made it worse.

    In for pizza and lots of beer.
  • griff7809
    griff7809 Posts: 611 Member
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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    All my friends are *kitten*.
  • shrinkingWITS
    shrinkingWITS Posts: 108
    All my friends are *kitten*.

    Ahem

    All but 1.
  • TheBitSlinger
    TheBitSlinger Posts: 621 Member
    My friends teach me to be pervy. It's become a life skill. Oh hell, I've always been this way. They've just made it worse.

    In for pizza and lots of beer.

    Are you now carrying on the tradition, grasshopper?
  • Rompers616
    Rompers616 Posts: 307
    And this is why we love you Bear! :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • spectralmoon
    spectralmoon Posts: 1,179 Member
    All my friends are *kitten*.

    I'm an *kitten*, Add me?
  • bugginmary
    bugginmary Posts: 44 Member
    How was Advocare? I'm scared to try it since I can't seem to find anywhere saying that it is a safe product, approved by the FDA, or whatever. Just curious :)
  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
    All my friends are *kitten*.
    :huh: >:sick: >:heart: > :brokenheart: >:cry: >:indifferent: >:sad:
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    All my friends are *kitten*.


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  • RachelX04
    RachelX04 Posts: 1,123 Member
    I love this post and I agree 100%..
  • rowanwood
    rowanwood Posts: 509 Member
    I don't know how to friend. I am quite good at irritating people as a diversion though.
  • harvo
    harvo Posts: 4,676 Member
    My friends teach me to be pervy. It's become a life skill. Oh hell, I've always been this way. They've just made it worse.

    In for pizza and lots of beer.

    And yet you are not on my FL.....hmmmm

    junk pic FR sent!
  • LesMillsLoren
    LesMillsLoren Posts: 1
    Hell yes! :)
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  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    All my friends are *kitten*.

    WTF *****, I hug you everyday

    *throws M&M's at*
  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
    All my friends are *kitten*.

    That's because you're not friends with me...yet.
  • MacInCali
    MacInCali Posts: 1,012 Member
    Damn it, I was behind you all the way until you said JOURNEY. *shakes fist at you*

    The only way to rectify this is to send junk pics. *checks inbox*
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    All my friends are *kitten*.

    IN.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    All my friends are *kitten*.

    That's because you're not friends with me...yet.

    I've seen you whoring around my FL. I am not as easy as they are!!! :glasses:
  • miss_jessiejane
    miss_jessiejane Posts: 2,819 Member
    All my friends are *kitten*.

    That's because you're not friends with me...yet.

    +1
  • _firecracker_
    _firecracker_ Posts: 185 Member
    My friends teach me to be pervy. It's become a life skill. Oh hell, I've always been this way. They've just made it worse.

    In for pizza and lots of beer.

    And yet you are not on my FL.....hmmmm

    junk pic FR sent!

    Mission accomplished.
  • pari_06
    pari_06 Posts: 109
    Very well said.
  • NinjadURbacon
    NinjadURbacon Posts: 395 Member
    All my friends are *kitten*.

    you have a 50/50 chance of *kitten* or awesome
  • NinjadURbacon
    NinjadURbacon Posts: 395 Member
    My friends teach me to be pervy. It's become a life skill. Oh hell, I've always been this way. They've just made it worse.

    In for pizza and lots of beer.

    pizza and beer :drinker: :drinker:
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    All my friends are *kitten*.

    That's because you're not friends with me...yet.

    I've seen you whoring around my FL. I am not as easy as they are!!! :glasses:

    Lies!! You is a ho!
  • HazelDiva1913
    HazelDiva1913 Posts: 194 Member
    love your post...couldnt have said it better...MFP Disease is the best one to have
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I understand. I hate people, too.

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