Just wondering about profile pictures ?

Tiffeney
Tiffeney Posts: 87 Member
edited September 25 in Chit-Chat
When you see one and they just joined and they do not have much weight to lose does it affected you ?

Example : You are less likely to become a friend with them ??? Or answer there questions ?
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  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    Nope. I'm gonna help people out regardless of what they look like in their pf pics.
  • lilac01
    lilac01 Posts: 180 Member
    Nope. I'm here to support.
  • Naomi91
    Naomi91 Posts: 892 Member
    Nope, I love people and helping in anyway I can!
  • sharaleeb
    sharaleeb Posts: 32
    Not at all, you never know how accurate their profile pic is anyway, or if it's even a pic of them. I doesn't matter to me if they need to lose just a few pounds or 100+ pounds, they've come here looking for help and I'll try to if I can :smile:
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    Nope. I'm gonna help people out regardless of what they look like in their pf pics.

    Same here. In fact, it's often those who have little to lose who can benefit from out knowledge the most, since they're at a tricky point in their weight loss (ie. "the last 10 pounds are the hardest to lose").
  • angiesteele
    angiesteele Posts: 366 Member
    Nope. I'm gonna help people out regardless of what they look like in their pf pics.

    Same here, Does not matter how much or how little they have to lose. We are all on this journey together.
  • JesaGrace
    JesaGrace Posts: 799 Member
    It doesn't really bother me...I want everyone to get where they need to be....this is a recent thing for me...I'm proud of myself....a while ago, I would be a little bitter that they seem healthier than I am....
  • BflSaberfan
    BflSaberfan Posts: 1,272
    I'm more likely to friend someone that is closer to what my goals are ( height weight ideal weight etc) but I'll pretty much friend anyone on here as I dont share too much personal information (aside from the size of my boobs and butt LOL)
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    No, not at all. BUT I am less likely to friend someone if they don't have a pic up and haven't completed their profile.
  • michelletyler38
    michelletyler38 Posts: 469 Member
    Their profile picture could be an old picture of them when they were thin. They could have it up to remind them of what they're working towards & to motivate them. Or they could just be here to maintain their current weight... Or possibly gain weight. You never really know.
  • Still_Sossy
    Still_Sossy Posts: 868 Member
    Nope I have all types of people in my list, a fitness friend is a fitness friend, if they are just beginning their journey or if they are seasoned vets, who have met goal and are maintaining. It's all good. As long as the support and friendship is mutual then who cares about anything else? :happy:
  • HelenTheKitchen
    HelenTheKitchen Posts: 383
    Whether you have 1lb to lose or 100lbs to lose, or even need to gain weight, we're all here for the same reason. To be the healthiest that we possibly can.
  • TiDinzeo
    TiDinzeo Posts: 309
    I haven't seen anyone yet that has anywhere near as much as me to lose, I'm sure that there are people out there, I just haven't seen them. So if I didn't friend them or answer their posts, I probably wouldn't have any friends here or participate in the forums which is what is most likely going to keep me going for the long haul. What I love about MFP is the community, I could count calories alone at home and google any questions I have.

    Sure when I see people have 5 lbs or less to lose in total I do wonder a little why they're bothering, but then I realise that it's what they think about their weight that matters and I try to give them as much support as I can.

    It also helps that I don't often look at people's goals. And the profile pictures aren't necessarily of the posters themselves, it's people's tickers that tell me how much they want to lose.
  • PantalaNagaPampa
    PantalaNagaPampa Posts: 1,031 Member
    come one, come all. I will friend add anyoe who is here wanting to better themselves.

    Hell, I am all kinds of out of shape and I've had pletny of people accept my friend requets.

    I would hope we are all here to support each other and get support regardless of what people look like.
  • ejmcam
    ejmcam Posts: 533 Member
    Not at all! Everyone has different reasons for being on here. Fitness is not only about losing weight, its about a healthy lifestyle. Thts why this site is called My Fitness pal, not my weight loss pal! I dont have a ton of weight to lose, but does that make me any less of a "friend" or any less in need of support than someone who has a lot of weight to lose? I hope nobody thinks that way.
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    <~~Doesn't judge nor expect to be judged. Everyone is welcome until I kick them outta the band...
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I'll friend anyone, but I like to have people who have similar goals, interests etc.
  • Tiffeney
    Tiffeney Posts: 87 Member
    Thanks for sharing ! I was just asking , because I seem to be getting a cold shoulder with my old picture .??... I am going to put it back up just so you can all see. The picture of me in the pink shirt is when I weighed 15 pound more. I only joined 7 days ago and am finding it hard to make friends here .
  • SFH58
    SFH58 Posts: 10
    I'll friend anyone who needs/wants support. But, I do feel a certain kinship with women who are around my same age because of the dreaded metabolic changes we experience at this time of life. I'm happy for the younger folks on here who want to get healthier now, because I can sure tell you when you're over 50 it's a lot harder to do! Everyone needs people in their life though; young and old alike!
  • pdcarrell
    pdcarrell Posts: 101
    No, not at all. BUT I am less likely to friend someone if they don't have a pic up and haven't completed their profile.
    Ditto
  • HeatherShrinking
    HeatherShrinking Posts: 776 Member
    I really only notice when people don't have profile pictures. Put something there! If you are photo shy pick a pretty picture, flower, kid, pet!
  • Tiffeney
    Tiffeney Posts: 87 Member
    My oldest daughter took this and I made her keep doing it till I liked it and you could not see my flaws ! This is my newest one I have if you go to my profiel you see the ones from last spring and the summer ! I have yet to take a b-4 and after one ! This is something I am thinking of doing soon ! I need guts for this though !
  • Kaye8395BTS
    Kaye8395BTS Posts: 159 Member
    It has nothing to do with someones profile picture, but if they have none or a not-filled-out profile I am suspect. Also, I don't accept a friend request that does not have a message attached. I like to know who I am friends with and why and know a bit about the person first!
  • MistyMtnMan
    MistyMtnMan Posts: 527 Member
    No way because this place is about "Eating Healthy" not just loosing weight. Sure a lot of people are overweight because they don't eat good. There are also those who are thin and still eat bad. Just because someone is thin doesn't mean they are healthy. You could internally be just as bad as someone who is obese.
  • Tiffeney
    Tiffeney Posts: 87 Member
    Got my two year old in front of the ugly stuff ! LMBO hopefully....
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    I'll friend anyone, but I like to have people who have similar goals, interests etc.

    ditto. as for actual threads i can get annoyed easily if its a 90lb girl trying to get to 75lbs I am going to roll my eyes and keep moving. not because they are skinny but if they have unhealthy goals or are trying to do this in an unhealthy way.
  • GLLove
    GLLove Posts: 77
    I like to friend people that have common goals, but sometimes I'll just friend somone because I read a post and I thought they were funny or had a lot of great input. I have over 130 lbs to lose so people with similar goals can better understand where I'm at, but I also have friends that are just trying to lose 10 lbs and teach me a lot about what to expect when I get there.
  • Ben2118
    Ben2118 Posts: 571 Member
    No way because this place is about "Eating Healthy" not just loosing weight. Sure a lot of people are overweight because they don't eat good. There are also those who are thin and still eat bad. Just because someone is thin doesn't mean they are healthy. You could internally be just as bad as someone who is obese.

    Exactly Mitsy, its all about motivation and help. I don't feel stupid trying to help someone who is a lot thinner than me, or give them advice. At the end of the day we are all here to be Healthier than we were before we joined, whether it's losing, gaining or maintaining. I profile pic, filled out profile and the want to change for the better are all I look out for!

    Ben.
  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,307 Member
    Doesn`t matter a bit to me,I just want them fun,strong and caring.
    I have a great time on friends news feeds,sometimes flirty ,sometimes celebrating lifes victories and personally speaking from late just being there for me as friends do. :smile:
  • sarabellum
    sarabellum Posts: 88 Member
    I feel the same way!!!
    Nope I have all types of people in my list, a fitness friend is a fitness friend, if they are just beginning their journey or if they are seasoned vets, who have met goal and are maintaining. It's all good. As long as the support and friendship is mutual then who cares about anything else? :happy:
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