MFP peeves and light weight RANT...Sounding OFF!!!

Jbbaby111

I get excited and positive over losing .2!!! Guess I'm a positive patty LOL!!!

SWilkins75

I understand the irony of complaining about complainers... but I completely agree too.

If someone's not seeing progress, they're not looking hard enough. The scale might not always do what you want it to do, but there's so many other methods of tracking progress. Fitness goals like lifting heavier or running further/faster, how clothes fit, measurements, the changes in progress photos, little lifestyle changes like choosing to eat an orange over a candy bar, not huffing and puffing after carrying a load of laundry upstairs, bringing in all the groceries in one trip, etc.

Motivation has to come from within. It's not going to jump out and grab you. You have to find it.

Well said!!!
I admit that if I have been exercising regularly and dieting (daily struggle) and my scale shows no loss or even a gain, I do get discouraged. I went three weeks and I gained or stayed the same I had some very encouraging people to lift me up and I decided to measure myself once a month because I gotta be losing it somewhere lol

meshashesha2012

i'm starting to be really ruthless with my MFP friend deletions. i understand that not everyone is at the same place or have the same goals, but if i see that someone consistently does unhealthy things (ie eating VLC) , consistently posts stupid stuff like these are the foods we need to stay away fromif we want to lose weight, or consistently whine and complain then i delete them.

and some might ask who am i to judge them? the answer to that is i'm the boss of my friend's list and news feed. some *kitten* i just dont want to see on a consistent basis.

but i'm also the same IRL, i really have a low tolerance for negative nelly's and their need for attention.

rudimae

I'm sort of torn on this, myself. I get where the folks that are always negative or complaining can get old. So if you mean folks who post multiple negative messages and never embrace the help others try to give, I get it.

But if you mean a collection of negative messages by many different individuals...well...it happens. I'm not saying I enjoy reading several topics with the same downer messages, I don't, but I can understand them.

I know I get down at times, so I get it. Sometimes posting a message that expresses your negative feelings helps to get it out of your system. And if you get supportive replies and positive wishes, it can help to kick out the negativity, if the person is ready and able to embrace it. I agree those posts are often attention seeking...but I'm okay if with it if the attetion being sought is support and kind words. If the person who posted it gains strength from the support that is offered and it helps keept them on track, is it really so bad? Sometimes just having something validate your feelings...Yeah, I feel that way too...it passes....or...when I feel that way, here's what I do....helps you deal with them.

MyM0wM0w

So....you want to be the pot today or the kettle?

How about you.... I don't know.,,, NOT READ THEM?

texjenn

I've learned thru my ups & downs that the best way to lose weight is slowly! So to me, a .5 or 1 lb loss is awesome! I worry about the people that loss 4 or more pounds constantly. Every so often is going to happen but shouldn't happen all the time. You have a good pt. while every one is going to have a bad day & will need encouragement, if u see it happen every single time then they r probably not serious about what they r doing.

AlichiaMJohnson73

I'm specifically speaking of the drama queens & kings...the folks that don't seem to embrace the positive messages or encouragement. These same folks constantly complain and complain...they're never happy! I get that we all have the need to post something that helps us get it off our chest (as this post is MY rant for the moment) I just don't get it....are you on here for attention, because your not getting it in RL...or are you a person that is just such a negative person that no matter what a person says to lift your spirits...YOU just can't seem to smile & just be happy and accepting of all of your accomplishments!???

I'm a person that has her ups & downs...smiles and frowns...and everyday I wake up isn't a cake walk....this weight didn't jump on me over night...I didn't just wake up over weight or the medical terminology OBESE...it slowly became ME...I cared a lot less about my appearance...I exercised a lot less, and i was eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted....I OWN up to my responsibilities in getting unhealthy. I don't intend on being like this forever...if sharing something positive with my MFP family everyday puts a smile on someone's face...it not only helps them but it helps me as well! I enjoy making folks smile...if i can accommodate you I will try! You an't please all of the people all of the time...but I may be able to make most of the people smile most of the time....

I know that i can't win every battle everyday...but I'll never give up on my 2012 motto "GO HARD or GO HOME"..when I see someone post something negative on a consistent basis...it makes me post something more positive...but sometimes you can't hide your true feelings behind a keyboard...sometimes you do need to release...I just wish folks came with signs that say "Drama Queen or Drama King" then I'd know to stand clear...I don't have the energy for these characters...I try to give everyone a chance...but some folks mentally drain you and hurt you more than help! I appreciate everyone responses on this topic...I got a chance to get something about some folks on here off my chest...I can truly say this site as a whole has some GOOD people that really are trying to change on here...but there's always a bad apple in every bunch ! Goodnight all...:bigsmile: