The Rise of MFP

MacInCali

Where others see a decline in MFP, I see a rise.
Where others see negativity, I see information passing back and forth.
Where others see people being mean, I see people trying to share the vast knowledge they have gained through trial and error.
Where others see disagreement, I see debate.
Where others see "bullying", I see people who are trying to protect others from falling into various "diet" traps and fads.

If it wasn't for how I see MFP today, I would still be the same person (and the same weight) I was when I first started here in September of 2011.

It is because I acknowledged the information passing back and forth on the boards ...
It is because I listened to those who have been here the longest and have "been there, done that" ...
It is because I can tell the difference between a disagreement and a debate ...
And it is because I know the TRUE meaning of "bullying" and know that NOTHING here on MFP even remotely comes close ... that I finally stopped falling into the various "diet" traps and fads.

It is because of the rise of MFP that I am where I am today ... 4 sizes smaller and 65 pounds lighter.

MFP is not declining ... perhaps you are just not seeing it clearly.

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KarenJanine

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KellyMirth

Yes...this is how I see it as well.

Cliffslosinit

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farmwife3815

Well said!

SwimFan1981

:drinker:

BurtHuttz

I'd like to share the things that I've learned with people. I'm proud of my success and wish I would've "known then what I know now"; I feel like if I can give someone an edge in that fight, I've helped them avoid pain I should've been able to avoid.

KittieLea

SERIOUSLY! THANK YOU!

TylerJ76

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

quirkytizzy

Cheers to this. I finally found a community about weight loss that's funny, has like-minded people, and knowledgeable members who don't screw around with correcting misinformation.

Frood42

d_Mode

Yay!

taunto

FitBeto

sd asf aryf hdg !!!!!!!!!!

LokiOfAsgard

Weird, I just saw the decline of MFP post lol.
I honestly see both way.There are a lot of trolls on this site and a lot of people who think it's their way or the highway. But I do see a good community of people helping others.
I don't see a rise and I don't see a decline. I see a community of people acting like humans do.

MsP90X

Well said!

Tiggerrick

Second

kelleygi

****** like ******

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xelalarenee

Okay, but on the other thread, someone mentioned bacon...and, well, I love bacon. If you support bacon, I'll vote for you.

DontStopB_Leakin

Love it.