January 1st

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  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Fresh meat!

    We've had nothing but maggoty bread for three stinking days!

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  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    I'm hopeful people stick with it. I actually just woke up one day in late July and knew I had to change myself. I didn't have a start date. (It was actually a Wednesday morning). I love these forums--especially the success stories.

    That's how I feel as well. I also started my 2011 New Year's resolution in July. I wish everyone who will soon be joining MFP all the best and sincerely hope that they are still with us come March.
  • ann121212
    ann121212 Posts: 290 Member
    Once upon a time EVERY single person here was a newbie, and most were looked at as the 'will they/wont they' brigade. MFP is only as strong as its newest member - without them the whole site is on its way to death by disinterest (I imagine it would be very slowly over a number of years as it IS such a great site).

    So i gladly welcome all newcomers (and hope they are not 'thick as bricks')

    PS thats an aussie expression refers to their mental outlook NOT their body weight.:smile:
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,008 Member
    I hate how the gym gets crazy crowded in January. My gym gets back to normal in early March.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Once upon a time EVERY single person here was a newbie, and most were looked at as the 'will they/wont they' brigade. MFP is only as strong as its newest member - without them the whole site is on its way to death by disinterest (I imagine it would be very slowly over a number of years as it IS such a great site).

    So i gladly welcome all newcomers (and hope they are not 'thick as bricks')

    PS thats an aussie expression refers to their mental outlook NOT their body weight.:smile:

    I love the naive optimism of newbies and their thoughts on a veritable tsunami of newbies.

    Will be interesting to see if you believe the same a year from now...or two years...or more. Actual experience tends to shape our views.
  • metaphoria
    metaphoria Posts: 1,432 Member
    Fresh meat!

    We've had nothing but maggoty bread for three stinking days!

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    Just the legs? They don't need their legs.
  • RobynMWilson
    RobynMWilson Posts: 1,540 Member
    Good question. People are not gonna commit to change until the pain of remaining the same is great enough.
  • ann121212
    ann121212 Posts: 290 Member
    Once upon a time EVERY single person here was a newbie, and most were looked at as the 'will they/wont they' brigade. MFP is only as strong as its newest member - without them the whole site is on its way to death by disinterest (I imagine it would be very slowly over a number of years as it IS such a great site).

    So i gladly welcome all newcomers (and hope they are not 'thick as bricks')

    PS thats an aussie expression refers to their mental outlook NOT their body weight.:smile:

    I love the naive optimism of newbies and their thoughts on a veritable tsunami of newbies.

    Will be interesting to see if you believe the same a year from now...or two years...or more. Actual experience tends to shape our views.

    I may be a newbie here - but I have belonged to another similar site for 4 years - and i have always held the same view (I also hold this view about sporting/photographic/craft clubs I am a member of).

    But you are correct I am basically an optimist :happy:
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    Lots of new people mean more threads on cleansing, fad diets, spot reducing, shakes, and whether or not starvation mode exists. And there is the opportunity for a real exchange of ideas and for the old time mentors to take on new protegés.
  • seren1ty74
    seren1ty74 Posts: 171 Member
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    HA!

    its fine. I certainly was one. we get the chance to motivate a new crop who can hopefully pay it forward and remain focused for the next crop.
  • seren1ty74
    seren1ty74 Posts: 171 Member
    Hopeful, pessimistic, a little gassy...
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    wait. will the newbs all look like this???? then BRING IT ON
  • Taterpoof
    Taterpoof Posts: 416 Member
    I like seeing new people trying to better themselves...... as long as they don't start curling 1lb weights in the squat rack =)
  • redladywitch
    redladywitch Posts: 799 Member
    Most of us hope that these people actually stick to it (although the statistics aren't in their favor). The forums get worse for about two months. Lots of the same questions over and over and over again. Most won't take the advice that is offered. I tend to avoid the forums for a few months.

    Exactly.

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