Does making friends and the "encouragement" really work?
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You are a great friend!! I think that having friends here makes me accountable to actually fill out that diary and go to the gym. It is embarrassing to go too far over on my calories too often (although everyone has good and bad days). I appreciate encouragement from my friends! In some ways this has replaced some of my time on facebook where I have friends I actually know IRL0
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IAM NEW HERE TOO.. so far done a 5 day food tracker & 30 walks on my tread mill...how offten should i track my weight?0
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Hell Yes!
you will find some work and some don't we are all pretty much here to gain some mutual support whilst we achieve our personal goals
add me if you want or don't - I do not mind.......
the journey starts and for me will always have a goal in sight !0 -
Oh yeah...almost forgot ..I m interested in tring the buddy system too! Friend me;)..
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I think it depends on your personality and what motivated you. Seeing my friends log on and put work in helps me get to the gym. Being accountable for what I eat helps too.0
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Yep!!!!!0
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Absolutely! I know I never would've gotten this far without them :flowerforyou:0
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I really think it does work :-) Feel free to send a friend request !0
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I have the best group of friends and they really keep me motivated. What I don't like is when reading some of the general blogs, there is some negativity. So when I see that I just block them.0
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yup, the buddy system certainly works! me, I really need to see other people's progress and positive attitudes. it's a boost to get support for both good and bad days, achievements and setbacks.0
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Trust me, it works!!!0
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yes. especially once you gain "accountability partener(s)" those REALLY make the differece, also, seeing new "success stories" every day is encouraging. and the fact that you can proudly post a new workout, an nsv, a weight loss, etc. and have your friends cheer you on is pretty cool. cant do that on any other site without being labeled.0
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I would say YES! YES IT DOES HELP! My friends keep me accountable. I'm totally honest and I know if I start not being honest, I will fall back into the old habits that made me gain weight in the first place. That "Yea!"" Way to go! You are awesome!" - really makes it easier to stick with a plan.
I wish mfp friends lives nearby so we could do stuff together! My real friends and family are so lazy.
And having friends with the same goals to bounce off ideas helps also0 -
i might also add that it makes it fun. when something is fun, you are more likely to stick with it.0
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I like the friends I have made because they help encourage me along the way. I can read about their struggles and push myself knowing they are in the same boat as me. My friends are usually people like me...either over 40 or have over 50 lbs to lose. It is really motivating!0
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Hi, newbie here. How do I add friends, to see posts etc? I think we all need support and encouragement!0
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it works for me and the support has helped me lose 14 pounds thus far0
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It certainly helps me! I look forward to logging on here everyday to see what my pals are doing and to help encourage them. And the return the love just the same.0
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Yes! I recall a time I almost quit because my weight was yo-yo-ing for a couple weeks and my MFPals talked me out of quitting and now I'm down 55 lbs!0
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YES!!! Makes a huge difference! I truly LOVE my pals on here! They're my friends, supporters, cheerleaders and angels!!! It is so important :-) xoxo0
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