In your opinion, what makes a person a good my fitness pal?

It's all a personal choice...some of mfp like to be critique in their food choices and some just like to hear a work of encouragement as they make their choices. But most lilke to just hear that they're doing good..keeping on the journey. So unless someone ask me to critique them then everyone falls in the the later category for me.

I like when people post more than just completed diary and finished cardio. I like to see what people think about today, what their challenges are, share inspirational sayings, etc. And I like when someone says something personal back when I post something. I don´t connect with those who just day after day write wtg and good job.

I like when people post more than just completed diary and finished cardio. I like to see what people think about today, what their challenges are, share inspirational sayings, etc. And I like when someone says something personal back when I post something. I don´t connect with those who just day after day write wtg and good job.

Definitely agree with this. My newsfeed at the moment is filled with conversations and banter amongst my MFPals and it is completely awesome. When I started it was nothing like this and I kind of lost interest in daily logging and MFP generally so having a good friend list who interact with each other makes all the difference.

For me...the ideal fitness pal is someone who is ACTIVE on mfp, encouraging, FUN with a great sense of humor and also serious about meeting their goals and helping others meet theirs.

When giving advice knowing what they are talking about

or just being supportive of other peoples goals, even little things like "good job" can really help some of the people on here stay motivated

For me, an ideal fitness pal is one who who is actively logging in, who takes fitness seriously but knows how to have fun, and makes comments that are meaningful. Not the very bland "good job" or "awesome" comments all the time.

MY BAD!!!! We have been asking MFP to use the emoticons think that's why you call it to say a quick something sometimes your day is busy and all you got left is HIGH FIVE

People who still support me even though I whine sometimes and incessantly bring up the fact that I had brain surgery.

*pooooof!!!! Glitter and confetti showers my friends list!*

lol Mary Beth! I love confetti and I think your scar is awesome.

I think the ideal MFPal is a regular user, is open to feedback and advice (giving and receiving), and has an assortment of numbers and letters in their name - perhaps an R, maybe a Y,A,M,N & A. The numbers 9 &7 indicate a great MFP user also.

People who support through constructive comments, and have the balls to give some criticism if I'm not doing so well. I need more than just a 'well done' or 'way to go' for completing my diary, anybody can do that, I need advice about my diet, smoking and exercise tips.

So far my MFP friends have provided really useful advice about quitting smoking. I'm now looking for advice about diet and fitness, in particular ways to improve my diet, what to cut out and how to improve my strength and fitness training.

For me...the ideal fitness pal is someone who is ACTIVE on mfp, encouraging, FUN with a great sense of humor and also serious about meeting their goals and helping others meet theirs.

Same here.

It is different for us all.. I just started to get interactive and have been on and off this site for a while. I believe we need to be open minded as to what we read. we may get feed back that sounds harsh, however, if we knew that person and their voice it may come across so differently in person. Most people here may be feeling insecure and maybe a little on the defense, I would think that is normal and acceptable. I have good days and bad days. Strong days and week.. I start and stop.. Some people have way more willpower and I have to say, I wish I was more like that. Some may have less and I hope I can encourage them.. I say let's do our best for who we are and not get to down on ourselves at any point or be offended by anyone.. At the end of the day it is yours/my journey to health and a better life.. Let's not be strayed so far that we lose sight on what matters most.. my boyfriend knows I love junk food. He said to me "it is not like you will remember the flavor an hour after you eat it." Not really what I wanted to hear as I was on a binge and feeling a little deserving of it at the time. Later when I settled down, I realized he was right. Now that thought actually is helping me with fighting my cravings. I still go for it, however, I take less and try to make it last a longer time and drink a ton of water as I am enjoying it. May not be perfect, but small adjustment in my life may lead to better food habits later. If\if not I will make new adjustments as needed.