What do you consider support?

RhonndaJ

I don't mean in your day to day, RT life, I mean here in MFP on your news feed or when you post a topic.

rougecrayon

I really like to look at others food journals. I get food ideas, and see what my successful friends are eating in a day.
I also like people commenting on my cardio - it's like good job me!

My main source of inspiration though is the fact that my MFP friends can see my diary so I think to myself "What would my MFPers say about this??"

trogalicious

Telling people what they need to hear, even if it isn't what they want to hear.

Jojo42

Just knowing that we're all in this together and each and everyone know how hard the journey is. I like having my diary open and my MFP friends commenting and us all sharing in each others success when we lose.

OddballExtreme

Agree with Jojo42. We're in it together and understand it's all about subtle changes in lifestyle which eventually leads to success and NOT going the quick route with schemes, diet shakes, and often dangerous diet drugs.

I also have a GREAT support network from my co-workers! They're all wonderful and have been very supportive of my weight loss efforts. :bigsmile:

tammyjane42

Having people encourage me makes me feel good, and knowing that I am not the only one struggling to be healthy. Looking at the foods that other people are eating helps me get ideas on new selections.

_SusieQ_

Humor and sexual innuendo usually works. I'm not the cheerleader-y type, so I don't give, nor do I expect to receive the traditional "WTG" kinds of comments. I expect people to be real, and kick my @ss if it's needed.

There is a time and place for sweet and comforting but usually tough love works better with me.

LynnieG85

Sometimes when you don't think you've done well enough, eg lost less weight than you hoped to, or doing less exercise than planned, your MFP pals are there to remind you that what you did manage was still a good effort. It's good to be reminded that every step is a positive, no matter how small.

Shikonneko

I like the occasional silliness. It's nice to remember that we're all humans and doing the same thing.

infamousmk

Wise-crakin' and beer drinkin' - same things I need from all of my friends.

perfectingpatti

People who like my shoes and my wine drinking.

hearthemelody

Writing "GJ" on as many peoples profiles as possible.

n0ob

I just like having people to talk to about anything that are also interested at different levels of health and fitness. I considering support just being there to comment and talk to when I have something I want to say.

Basically the same thing i appreciate about having friends IRL.

forgtmenot

I like looking at other peoples food/exercise diaries to get new ideas and see what their macros look like. It's also interesting to see what works for different people. I appreciate the "good jobs" on my workouts, but it doesn't bother me if I don't get it either and a lot of my friends don't do that. Them just being there really helps, makes me feel like we're in this together.

cwolfman13

When I ask a question of one of my friends or if one of my friends asks me a question or something specific or some specific problem is posted on my news feed or even just conversation about what's going on. I almost never comment on my friends when MFP posts that they've completed their diary or a workout or something like that. That's sort of obligatory IMHO and I could say "way to go" or something but like I said...it's just kind of obligatory.

cmcollins001

Being awesome with a friends list of even more awesome folks.

yoovie

Someone yelling at me and calling me out on my lame excuses
is that all ya got Starbuck??

bookworm_847

My MFP friends are really good about encouraging me, but also give me advice and helpful suggestions about how to improve. They've also been really great about answering questions if I feel lost or like I'm not doing well enough. Since, as others said, we're all in this together, it's nice to feel like I'm part of a group who will understand what's going on. IRL, I'm the only one in my family/friend circle who's working on something like this.

_DaniD_

Bras, belts, etc

WhoTheHellIsBen

jock straps

EatClean_WashUrNuts

MacInCali

I'm not one who necessarily needs the "WTG!" "Good Job" "Well done" on my diary because I already know that I'm doing well with my eating. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate when a friend takes the time to look and comment, but it's not something that keeps me motivated to continue ... I'M the one that keeps me motivated to continue.

What I consider support are those friends that I know I can go to with questions about food, lifting AND my personal life in general. What I consider support are those friends who reach out and say hi just because ... those friends who comment on silly posts I make and/or write silly things on my wall. What I consider support are those friends who interact with me outside of my diary posts because we've made a connection that goes far beyond the "WTGs" and "Good Jobs" ... and I'm extremely grateful to have a tremendous number of such friends.

PikaKnight

Someone yelling at me and calling me out on my lame excuses
is that all ya got Starbuck??

^ This. I love the snarky and straightforward peeps that tell me to kick myself in my butt for them and get moving!

Who tell me to stop the whining and DO something about it already!

To tell me that I'm not a special snowflake and if they are finding ways to get it done, then I'm not an exception.

That encourage me to research things for myself and realize all I need is me to succeed.

That snicker and roll their eyes if I ever were to suggest taking some pills or going on a fad diet.

That have a sense of humor - the odder or stranger the better. Also those with potty mouths I find 100% more motivating.

Those who aren't afraid to show me their disapproval and aren't worried about hurting my feelings because if it does, maybe I'll just stop being a negative, depressing crybaby and move forward.

To all of you :flowerforyou: :drinker:

LivingFree

Absolutely Joylia! I couldn't have said anything better!