Adding friends?

NyraJo

Is it better to add friends or just read the message boards? I'm new and trying to figure my way around MFP so any help/suggestions is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

lindalee0315

I like the "adding friends" option. I've "met" some amazing people that way.

lorirogs

I have been adding friends so I have a great support team on MFP.

jmecale72

I'm pretty new too...so I've just recently found the add friends option. Feel free to add me as a friend!

melissashparago89

I could not agree more. These people who become your friends become a huge part of your life. We may not know each other in "person", but I LOVE to see how my friends are doing and they are so supportive and motivating and inspiring. I used this app on my phone for two weeks before I even realized you could have friends on here, and having the friends has helped me lose weight. It's a support group and everyone understands each other!!! It makes logging in more than just entering calories

neelia

I could not agree more. These people who become your friends become a huge part of your life. We may not know each other in "person", but I LOVE to see how my friends are doing and they are so supportive and motivating and inspiring. I used this app on my phone for two weeks before I even realized you could have friends on here, and having the friends has helped me lose weight. It's a support group and everyone understands each other!!! It makes logging in more than just entering calories

I totally agree! I only add and keep friends who are motivating to me. When I record a loss, I get several comments with kudos and it makes me feel GREAT. I these people!

outersoul

I add and get added. The people I add tend to have things in common with me or I simply like to see their successes. Friends on here can be very motivating.

goaliema

The support from your mfp friends is amazing. They will encourage and support you and likewise. If you are having one of those days or are missing in action for awhile..don't be surprise to have a friend send you a message or post on your profile..that will get you going again.
We are all in this for the same reason..whether big or small goals..to be healthy!

You have the choice to add or delete someone at anytime.

All the best
Goaliema

sooh2011

I agree with what the others have said. I do like to read the message boards (although I hardly ever post)...but the encouragement from my friends is great. I did read somewhere when I first signed up that you can lose 3 x as much weight if you have friends! Well, I didn't need telling twice!

Feel free to add me too.

BuceesNana

Add friends. Their messages really help when you need a boost. And they celebrate with you. Feel free to add me too.

mrmarius

if you dont add youll miss out on alot

tmackster

I'm new too. I realized that when people added me as a friend, I liked it. So I decided that most people wouldn't think i was weird or too random adding them because it's just more support. feel free to add me too! Such good motivation and support

NyraJo

Wow everyone! Thanks for the input! I really appreciate it. I want to hit this hard and I think all the support will be awesome. :happy:

binary_jester

I could not agree more. These people who become your friends become a huge part of your life. We may not know each other in "person", but I LOVE to see how my friends are doing and they are so supportive and motivating and inspiring. I used this app on my phone for two weeks before I even realized you could have friends on here, and having the friends has helped me lose weight. It's a support group and everyone understands each other!!! It makes logging in more than just entering calories

I totally agree! I only add and keep friends who are motivating to me. When I record a loss, I get several comments with kudos and it makes me feel GREAT. I these people!

Lies. You keep me around and I really have no idea why.