Do's and Dont's for the Newbie :)

Dauntlessness
Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
in Introduce Yourself
The first thing I want to say to the new people who have joined MFP is it is so awesome you have started your journey! I am so proud of you and yes, you CAN do this! This website has been a critical tool in helping me lose weight and get healthy. My friends are super supportive and I don't know what I would do without them! I think with time you will find good friends like I have and you'll see what I mean.

After a year and a half of seeing friends come and go, when I befriend someone these thoughts usually cross my mind. I figured I would help newcomers with a few tips of "dos and dont's".

Do's:
:happy: Fill out your profile! It shows your commitment and I want to know who I am becoming friends with!
:wink: Put a picture up, even if its an avatar.
:tongue: Comment on your friends statuses every once in a while. Give and take.
:bigsmile: If you ask for advice, prepare for some that you like and some that you may not care for. Maybe being out of your "comfort zone" is what you need.
:glasses: Try.
:flowerforyou: ***Think*** before you write something

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Dont's:
:ohwell: Don't expect others to keep you "accountable". The only person who lets yourself down is you when you eat that hamburger.
:frown: Don't be a "Debbie Downer". It is one thing to ask for help when you struggle but if that is all you do, your going to start bringing people down. It is hard enough to keep motivated on your own, we don't need that extra "voice" saying negative things.
:grumble: Dont judge others, everyone starts somewhere. We are all learning.
:cry: If someone is doing poorly and you want to address a concern, don't plaster it all over their wall. Send them a private message and be nice!
:huh: This is a personal opinion but...pictures of boobs and butts is not what this website is about. Save it for a eharmony.

Just sayin...;)
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  • Caleb_NZ
    Caleb_NZ Posts: 3
    Thanks im new here, great advice
  • BeckyDavies83
    BeckyDavies83 Posts: 16
    GREAT advice!!! :wink:
  • krose21987
    krose21987 Posts: 9 Member
    Thanks for posting.
  • TomorrowIsStartingToday
    TomorrowIsStartingToday Posts: 13
    LOVE this!!
  • kcragg
    kcragg Posts: 239 Member
    Good post
  • 3audkids
    3audkids Posts: 74 Member
    nice post!!! all should read!!
  • Mel1959a
    Mel1959a Posts: 7
    Sounds like good advice to me!
  • margie777mar
    margie777mar Posts: 20
    Thank you!!! Very good!!!
  • martzmama
    martzmama Posts: 4
    Love it!!!
  • MrsJaimeW
    MrsJaimeW Posts: 54
    I agree... great advice. Thanks!
  • jenniakers
    jenniakers Posts: 79
    WONDERFUL advice... :drinker:
  • tilleyflop
    tilleyflop Posts: 3
    Hi, just joined this site today, really good advice. I always have trouble with comfort eating but have taken up knitting to keep my mind on something other than food.
  • 01071986
    01071986 Posts: 1
    Hi Just Joined your site great advises here :) Lets do it together :)
  • rveals
    rveals Posts: 16 Member
    Good Advice!!! Thanks for posting.
  • dyannajoy
    dyannajoy Posts: 466 Member
    even better advice for the *oldies*. Thank you! :flowerforyou:
  • Figment14300
    Figment14300 Posts: 58
    awesome post! :drinker:
  • hil30
    hil30 Posts: 8 Member
    I completley Agree! thanx for the advice :)
  • fairycake25
    fairycake25 Posts: 37
    Couldnt of said it better myself :)
  • natureluvingal
    natureluvingal Posts: 2
    Great post!
    :smile:
  • JayneTraub
    JayneTraub Posts: 29 Member
    I'm not so new anymore but just wanted to say that I love your post :flowerforyou:

    Jayne
  • JoannaLouden
    JoannaLouden Posts: 70 Member
    Love the little smiley by the don't about judging. :)

    On my way to find something to use as a profile pic now. I promise it won't be boobies or butts.:bigsmile:
  • XOchocolate
    XOchocolate Posts: 95 Member
    Amazing post!!!!
    If I may add....
    Don't moan and groan and tell me that 1200 calories are too much and you get too full. This drives me crazy!!!!
  • cyndi2012
    cyndi2012 Posts: 65 Member
    Capitol!!! :tongue:
  • KatrinaG2012
    KatrinaG2012 Posts: 354 Member
    Love this!!!
  • ihateroses
    ihateroses Posts: 893 Member
    :drinker:
  • nammer79
    nammer79 Posts: 664 Member

    :huh: This is a personal opinion but...pictures of boobs and butts is not what this website is about. Save it for a eharmony.

    Just sayin...;)

    Great post but yeah this is a fitness site and some people enjoy what they have done with there body's and like to show off their hard work .. its not a dating site no ones trying to hook up but for the love of fitness a little fun doesn't hurt anyone. (we are adults and all have the right to our opinions so I respect yours but I don't agree 100% just about 90% :flowerforyou: )

    The rest of the stuff I agree with and rock on :drinker: get fit and have fun
  • scorpiorlr
    scorpiorlr Posts: 245 Member
    They should sticky your post to the top for all new folks to read! Thanks for sharing.
  • gigishiree
    gigishiree Posts: 62 Member
    lol at eharmony. and christian mingle. JUST KIDDING but its funny
  • aziggy44
    aziggy44 Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks!! You are absolutely on target.
  • holleykestner
    holleykestner Posts: 2
    First day creating my account, I've been posting my food log for a few days. Helpful tips, thanks! (=

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