People are dropping like flies

I haven't logged in every day since I joined, but I have logged in regularly. For a lot of people the realization that you can't eat McDondalds whenever you feel like it is a deal breaker.

Lol. I still eat at McDonalds regularly. I've found that if I log my food, eat a modest healthy breakfast and lunch I can still enjoy a big mac and fries after work. Honestly, It was the thought of giving up burgers that put me off dieting for so many years. I didn't realise that you can still eat what you love to eat, just not all the time!
It's Burger King that I avoid now. Have you seen how many calories/fat are in a double whopper with cheese? 976 cal/ 61g fat. Ouch.

I have been on MFP now for almost 3 months. When I first joined I accepted many peoples request for motivation buddies. Low and behold, they are now gone I thought that it would be easier to have others to rely on for motivation and support, but they can not help me if they are unwilling to help themselves. I have logged everyday since I have joined. I am proud of myself for sticking with it and are happy to see 25 pounds off myself. I feel good for the first time, in a long time, about myself. It is great if you can find people who are dedicated o losing the weight, but if you can't you must be dedicated to yourself. This is my journey and I will do by myself if I have to, because I love myself enough to do so.

Sounds like you joined at the beginning of the year. Obviously, that is a popular time for people to want to get healthier/stronger, so just like gym memberships increase at that time, so does the membership of this website. And just like the gym starts to have less and less returning members, a lot of the people that joined here start to dwindle as well.

You're bound to find people who will want to stay friends with you and motivate you. Give it time. Congrats on your weightloss!

This is my third or fourth health & wellness site and I've found that's pretty common. Weight loss and overall health is one of those things that people will come and go from. Some people come and go several times a year, some people show up once and stay for the long haul. I try to just review my friends list and keep in touch with people, but you'll always have to add new if the social aspect is really important to you.

I lose some and gain some every year. I love my consistent friends but give new ones the benefit of the doubt. It happens....:flowerforyou:

Awesome job!

I've been here for 3 years and can tell ya that people come and go, some even come back after a while.....some it's because they are overwhelmed by the drama of the forums.....some because it's bad for their relationships, and the others who realize they don't need this place to succeed, and others because they realize they really DO need this place to stay on track....\m/


or someone is spraying this....\m/

Once I got off the junk food for about 30 days I found I did not want it anymore. And I am a junk food junkie. Having said that.. when I DO get a craving I indulgs a small amount, but only if I am willing to either work off the calories or not add something else LOL.

I have been logging on since early March 2012. Was too hours to late on 9/28/12 after I had surgery, so they docked me a day. Still here, still motivated, not going anywhere anytime soon. I have learned that people do come and go and not everyone is a good match, support wise, for me. I have friends who have been with me since the beginning. And yes, encouragement and support are two way streets. If you stick with it, you will find those friends who are right for the support you need. Me, I had weight loss surgery on 9/27 and a few friends were offended, so they are gone. I find that there are just so many good hearted people out there. Good luck!

Motivation is the number one thing we all lose, its hard to stay motivated and on track , its interesting especially since thats why diets fail , i have a lot of support from home , time to time, it depends on the day ,

Combined between me my husband and my step daughter who moved in with us , we have over 350 lbs to lose...
so there's definitely incentive, but keeping with it meal to meal minute to minute can be hard , as we all know, and ultimately, i joined this site last year in June/July, i have yo yoed, but not gotten down any real (to me measurable) amount since then , and still i fall down pick my self up and dust off constantly , i reset my goals and re dedicated , but i know the best best best way to do this is with support,


truthfully , MFP has replaced Facebook for me , that's how important losing this weight is ...
and that might not seem like a big deal , but i work on my computer all day , 90% of that time online
and that means a lot to me , i manage 3 separate FB pages, my work , a couponing page and one of my sick twisted humor.. not to mention personal too..

I have been logging on since early March 2012. Was too hours to late on 9/28/12 after I had surgery, so they docked me a day. Me, I had weight loss surgery on 9/27 and a few friends were offended, so they are gone. I find that there are just so many good hearted people out there. Good luck!

Hey its ok, its always a struggle, the surgery only helps
speaking as a 8 year RNY post op, who has nearly regained it all ..
HUGS and Motivation

I am a second time MFP-er. I joined in 2011 when my daughter was born. Had issues with exercise because my hormone levels were out of whack. Gave up and quit. I started back in January this year, and have had success since then. So yeah, people drop like flies until they realize that something has to happen, then they come back.

Hi - I joined again recently, and I know people have to try several times before sticking. So - here I am and I can support you!

This is my journey and I will do by myself if I have to, because I love myself enough to do so.

This.

A million times over. Sounds like you're on track.

Well done.

I have been on MFP now for almost 3 months. When I first joined I accepted many peoples request for motivation buddies. Low and behold, they are now gone I thought that it would be easier to have others to rely on for motivation and support, but they can not help me if they are unwilling to help themselves. I have logged everyday since I have joined. I am proud of myself for sticking with it and are happy to see 25 pounds off myself. I feel good for the first time, in a long time, about myself. It is great if you can find people who are dedicated o losing the weight, but if you can't you must be dedicated to yourself. This is my journey and I will do by myself if I have to, because I love myself enough to do so.

Anyone can add me, I'm not going anywhere. How do I know? Because I joined with no weight to lose! I only joined to encourage my family to log. Of course, I lost 5 lbs running and with Jillian's 30 Day Shred but it wasn't intended. I log daily and have an open diary. 400+ days (although my ticker says 100 because I missed a day)

ETA: Oh and I love to run. I run 2-3 half-marathons a year plus other races like the Warrior Dash.