Top 11 Things I've Learned From MFP Forums

Twidget12

13. Someone MUST say "pot, meet kettle" at least once per thread.

^ this statement is epic in so many ways!! And to the OP, very well summed up and oh so very true!! Love it!

VeganPanda

I you.

MaraDiaz

I've learned that there are some ugly, nasty people on this site. But most of the people here are wonderful. And if I let the awful ones drive me away, they win. Plus, I've learned if they keep it up, they'll get banned eventually.

Jkmumma

your you're ur
its it's
their there they're
loose lose
two too to 2

None of those mean what I think they do, They are, in fact, interchangeable, and I am a grammar Nazi for believing otherwise.
I am a demon for using the word Nazi.
Everything IS better with Bacon...
My method of working out and eating is DEAD WRONG despite the fact that I have more endurance, more energy in general, am stronger, have lost 40 pounds, and have more definition to my muscles.
You are NEVER. EVER. EVER. allowed to be upset with any aspect of weight loss. EVER.

gigiangelique

you also forgot its a dating site....SYKE

zombiesama

bacon

elenathegreat

What to do in the event of a Zombie Apocalypse.

owl92

LOL.
i love this post, its too true. had to be said

Lonewolf1507

Well done Eric, great post :laugh:

Cheers :drinker:

Andy

_EmmaStrong_

I've also learned there are four things everyone loves:

1. Beer
2. Bacon
3. Boobs
4. Butts

It's crazy!

Lauren8239

Define nonsense and who gets to judge that versus a difference of opinion. I've had people praise the Atkins diet and other swear it off as nonsense (just one example of many). Can you further quantify what you're defining as being eligible for attacking?

You'll most likely see nonsense around these parts in the form of demonizing a single maconutrient, food or ingredient with no regards to context or dosage. Other common nonsense is talk of starvation mode from skipping a meal, special snowflakes who think they can operate out side the laws of the universe, post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacies etc etc

Oh wow...I understood that. I agree. :bigsmile:

XXXMinnieXXX

Let's not forget you don't need to count calories from fruits and vegetables because they are 'free'. This drives me craaaaaazy! X

starla5881

I've learned to abhor the phrase "special snowflake", and to hear it spoken in a snotty tone in my head when I read it in a thread.
Also, the thread ain't over till it's been saturated with memes.

Jkmumma

What to do in the event of a Zombie Apocalypse.

THIS

Home Depot. Just saying. Gardening section, everything you need to make a barricade, everything you need for makeshift weapons, and enough snack food to get you to the point where your own is growing out of the gardening center.

No, I don't spend too much time contemplating this.

TexasRattlesnake

I've also learned there are four things everyone loves:

1. Beer
2. Bacon
3. Boobs
4. Butts

It's crazy!

What's even crazier is that they ALL start with the letter B!

Mind. Blown.

thebaconbeast

I've also learned there are four things everyone loves:

1. Beer
2. Bacon
3. Boobs
4. Butts

It's crazy!

Definately true.

cal1973

:laugh: love 'em all

TexasRattlesnake

I've also learned there are four things everyone loves:

1. Beer
2. Bacon
3. Boobs
4. Butts

It's crazy!

Definately true.

...says theBACONbeast.

NZGeekGirl

1) Barefoot or minimal running is best.
2) Barefoot or minimal running will destroy your feet.
3) You should eat back your exercise calories.
4) You should not eat back your exercise calories.
5) Starvation mode is real.
6) Starvation mode is a myth.
7) It's about eating healthy, not calories.
8) It's about calories, not eating healthy.
9) Losing a certain amount of weight (.5-2 lbs) per week is best and the only right way.
10) Losing any amount of weight is okay if you're permanently changing your lifestyle.
11) It's okay to be classless, hateful, ugly, and just rude to anyone who disagrees with you on the above opinions (or anything else for that matter) as long as you're just some anonymous person behind a computer.

So, what I've really learned...

1) Discover what works for you personally and that you feel you can sustain for the long-haul.
2) Most people are trying to become healthier to feel better about themselves, but some find it's just not enough and need to try and do so at the expense of others. This is really sad no matter what you weigh.

Nawwwww crud....I've been going about this all wrong!!! :noway:

elenathegreat

What to do in the event of a Zombie Apocalypse.

THIS

Home Depot. Just saying. Gardening section, everything you need to make a barricade, everything you need for makeshift weapons, and enough snack food to get you to the point where your own is growing out of the gardening center.

No, I don't spend too much time contemplating this.

Of course, Home Depot...it's beautifully simple...don't tell anyone else and neither will I, or there won't be enough snacks for everyone...

SunshineDay76

This was hilarious and true. Thanks for the smiles!

AliceKlaar

Ooh! Ooh! I've got a couple! :-)

- You need to drink AT LEAST the equivalent of an olympic-sized swimming pool every day in order to remain properly hydrated.
- If you feel thirsty - IT'S ALREADY TOO LATE. Yes, this miracle of bio-engineering (sorry, creationists) just wasn't clever enough to incorporate an early warning system - kind of like a car designed with a fuel warning light that only comes on after the tank's empty.
- If you feel hungry, you're probably just thirsty. You're just not intelligent to know the difference (despite the fact you've probably already downed at least 2 litres today), and it's got nothing to do with the fact you've survived on a couple of pieces of toast and some soup today because it's your friend's birthday this evening and you're going out for a meal. Trust me, another big ole glass of water will fill you right up!

- You absolutely, positively, unequivocally must never, ever, ever even THINK about weighing yourself daily. Despite what you may believe to the contrary, you're obviously not emotionally equipped to deal with fluctuations, so don't come crying to me when the scale fluctuates upwards by a pound or two. Not that you'll be capable of movement - you'll be too busy curled up in the corner of the bathroom in a foetal position, sobbing uncontrollably. It's the mfp equivalent of looking in a mirror and saying "candyman" 3 times - simply not worth the risk.

(Great topic OP and others - thanks for the laughs!)

denise4230

You forgot the most important thing on MFP...


Everything is better with Bacon!

I tried my coconut mojito with bacon yesterday......it wasn't better. That makes you bacon lovers WRONG! (insert sarcasm here) :laugh: :drinker:

katejkelley

AMEN and THANK YOU for posting!:drinker:

tashjs21

Love this! :drinker:

ChevyChick88

This was awesome!!!!! Thanks for posting and making me smile today! :drinker:

mgs68pony

OMG!! This is about the most hilarious and true thing I have read on these forums. Kudos to you forposting it! I didn't read all the other stuff people have written, because I usually find it so discouraging. Hopefully this is NOT the case here!

emmygrace2012

Great post!

Josie_lifting_cats

I love this post.

I learned what skinny fat was, and that some people hate on that just as hard as being overweight - maybe even worse.

I'm all about doing what works for you. What works for me still includes Taco Bell and wine. Life is good. :drinker:

ChristineDiet

Love it, love it, love it!!! some times we need to take a step back and realise that this is a life change and we have lots of ups and downs - and some times we just need to laugh!!

thanks for the laughs. x