The Rise of MFP

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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Well put

Agreeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Well posted!

leave it to marnie to show how lemonade is made;) this place is what you make it.. if you are looking for "outs" to quit or to explain why you arent succeeding you will surely find them

you arent going to be able to be friends with everybody (time wise ) even if you all shared the same opinions

find a group of friends here that works for you and add that to your real life support system and go from there

i just choose to , when i came here.. to find people that had success stories .. to find out how they did it..

will i be able to replicate everything they did ? NO ... will i agree with everything they say? NO.. you have to ask questions and sift through the advise and see what works for you.. with the time you have , the dedication you have.. and the interests in and skill sets for various types of exercises

I asked a lot of ? when i first started.. still do.. do a lot of listening.. very little arguing.. glad my FL isnt sick of all my ? by now

thats how i learn.. ..

weight loss isnt a zero sum game.. if i lose lbs you dont gain them.. .. most people give advise meaning well.. are there some practioners of "tough love" sure there are.. in my opinion we all need that at times


i was an old out of shape guy that had never tried to lose weight before and didnt have a goal weight as he wasnt sure he could lose anything

here i am almost 30 lbs later and i am nothing special .. i just chose to ask ? listen and not argue and take a bit of advise from all corners

any success ive had is due to this community and to see it bashed makes me sad

ok ive gone on too long

I love MFP.

I've found as long as you don't say anything really stupid then people here are pretty kick-*kitten* and extremely supportive.

Well said, this should be read as a requirement for anyone who posts a "PEOPLE ARE SO MEAN" thread.

I still don't know how to make gifs so this is the best I've got.

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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.

:drinker:

Rock On!

I just wanted to say I couldn't stop watching Tinkerbell getting spanked.

Is that wrong?

I'm thrilled to have found MFP! I have not lost any actual pounds yet but in 4 weeks here I've established habits of exercise and moderation. I'm confident I will find the right combination of calories soon and start to shrink.