The true benefit of MFP

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TheFinalThird
TheFinalThird Posts: 315 Member
in Motivation and Support
As I was rubbing the sleep out of my eyes this morning, I read the following message directed to me on MFP:

"I'm going on a road trip today and decided I WILL make good choices- using your post about making better decisions on long drives as inspiration! Thanks!"

For me, this post represents the true benefit of using this website. I learned something from my own mistakes and shared it publicly on a message board. Someone else read it and used what I wrote as motivation. In turn, this morning, I read someone else's post about pushing through tiredness while exercising, and it motivated me to exercise farther and faster.

What we have here is a group of fellow travelers who are inspiring and motivating each other to do what we were previously not able to do by ourselves.

I think that's pretty special.

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  • dalissalee
    dalissalee Posts: 289 Member
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    Agreed. :)
  • tuffytuffy1
    tuffytuffy1 Posts: 920 Member
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    I think YOU are pretty special, MFP friend! You are inspiring. Love this post, you're right, we are all traveling down this road together.
  • bethany598
    bethany598 Posts: 12 Member
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    I completely agree! I get a lot of motivation and information from people's "random" thoughts. You are always an inspiration!! Keep up the GREAT work!
  • futurestarz
    futurestarz Posts: 510
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    This site is amazing thanks to people like you who share their insights, trials, and tribulations. I know I would not be where I am right now if it wasn't for the support of my pals. :)
  • GamerGurl729
    GamerGurl729 Posts: 286 Member
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    As I was rubbing the sleep out of my eyes this morning, I read the following message directed to me on MFP:

    "I'm going on a road trip today and decided I WILL make good choices- using your post about making better decisions on long drives as inspiration! Thanks!"

    For me, this post represents the true benefit of using this website. I learned something from my own mistakes and shared it publicly on a message board. Someone else read it and used what I wrote as motivation. In turn, this morning, I read someone else's post about pushing through tiredness while exercising, and it motivated me to exercise farther and faster.

    What we have here is a group of fellow travelers who are inspiring and motivating each other to do what we were previously not able to do by ourselves.

    I think that's pretty special.

    This!
  • megalin9
    megalin9 Posts: 771 Member
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    :drinker:
  • Gurlyknockout
    Gurlyknockout Posts: 115 Member
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    Yup! Having people that can take your hand and lift you up when you are on your knees is not something you can find on fb or at work. It is a very bond/ fellowship we have here.
  • TaylorsGranddad
    TaylorsGranddad Posts: 453 Member
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    I've had a tough 18 months since starting on MFP & I think I'd be a wreck if my pals hadn't been around to support me, advise me and just keep me company in the small hours when I couldn't sleep.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
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    i LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this place.
  • AubreySue81
    AubreySue81 Posts: 167 Member
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    Amazing friends like you make the journey so much easier and much more fun! :smile: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :bigsmile:
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
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    :heart:
  • eksproductions
    eksproductions Posts: 138 Member
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    This site is giving me everyday motivation that I need to keep this new type of healthy lifestyle alive. Love it!!
  • lik_11
    lik_11 Posts: 433 Member
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    YAY! That was me- and instead of eating an egg mcmuffin, hashbrown, and 20 oz coke (like I normally would while driving- 700 cals), I ate a banana and an apple (200 cals)... and was full until lunch. Again, sir... I say thank you for inspiring me to make this conscious decision!
  • TheFinalThird
    TheFinalThird Posts: 315 Member
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    YAY! That was me- and instead of eating an egg mcmuffin, hashbrown, and 20 oz coke (like I normally would while driving- 700 cals), I ate a banana and an apple (200 cals)... and was full until lunch. Again, sir... I say thank you for inspiring me to make this conscious decision!

    I couldn't possibly be any happier for you. Or more proud to have helped to make a difference!

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