Your MFP friend everyone needs....

So hard to pick just one- so I won't, but I will say that I have never found such a supportive group of people in my life. It's what has kept me going, and I am super grateful.

I have 2 that are very dear to me becuase of the amazing support they give, they force me to open up and download the burden of my world on their shoulders. I am not going to name names though just because I don't think that would be fair to all of the MFP people on my friends list. Each and everyone is special to me and they are on my friends list because they offer such great support in all different ways. They have all conquered so many different struggles. Battling ED's, OCD's Men, Women, Weight, Happiness. Truely each and every person on my friends list not only fill my days with laughter and giggles, but inspire me and keep me moving forward to making me into the person I once was. ♥

I CAN name 1 person and that person is me, cause no one else gives me the power, the strength or the encouragement to do what I do.

Hmm..Everyone on MFP have been very supportive ..Hard to narrow it down to three ..

I got Alicia who is always there to support me ...

Other fantastic friends .. Myukniewicz ..Angela.. Martiwillet ...Nightowl..

Glad I've met you guys

I CAN name 1 person and that person is me, cause no one else gives me the power, the strength or the encouragement to do what I do.

I love when people tell me way to go and great burn but deep down that doesn't drive me or help me cause that is just the after effect of what I have done, that doesn't get said and done till the dust has settled so to speak. I think we all deep down inside need to give OURSELVES props before anyone else, cause no one makes you wake up every morning and make conscious decisions in eating and working out other then ourselves. No MFP member is standing next to us when we take the high road, no MFP member is their in the back of your mind telling you to get on that treadmill or add that extra 5 lbs to your dumbbells today or telling you that you best go to the gym instead of slacking off....

SO LETS GIVE IT TO OURSELVES AS THAT MFP FRIEND THAT YOU TURN TO!!!!!!! HOOOOORAY!!!!

From the most motivational song I know

Have Heart-Armed with a Mind

"caked up and faked up,
she's obsessed with the outside.
nothing earned, too afraid to fail.
so she leads a hollow life void of insight
loving what you see, but you fear what you think
because of your mind and your body
there's a missing ****ing link
that leaves you vulnerable, susceptible to pain
you're a garden of potential submerged in the rain

i said true beauty, cant be seen, with the eyes

ARMED, armed with a mind
i'm gonna strengthen my action with thought
make use of the gift i got
and walk fearless because i'm armed-with-a-mind
a weak offense when you step to this
mind over matter is power over fists
i walk fearless because i'm armed with-a-mind

i walk fearless with a mind far greater than just a ****ing fist.
spineless and mindless. you flex your muscles and not your ****ing head
a deep man with a strong point made without one thoughtful word said?
"huff and puff", the fierce fists will do the talking
cant speak for yourself so your "crew"'s with you walking
tell me whats worth fighting for...
and it better be something greater than an evening of the score

boy, your true strength sleeps behind your eyes!

its the absent minded fool who's afraid to think,
to extend an open hand,
to dare to earn a thing.
its the gift inside our heads not to take for granted..
because an unexamined life is a seed unplanted.
as the animals, they cant reason
but as humans we can.
so are you just a wild animal or a rational man?
our bodies bring us nowhere, might does NOT make right.
theres a gift inside your head"

mrscates - she goes way above and beyond with motivating, giving tips, reminders, information.. she doesnt have to do all that but she does because she cares, and because she knows it works. she is living proof that you don't need a fad diet, or pills to reach your goal.

Anibus - he is another living proof that its possible.. but he smells like pickles so he's my #2

Taso - smart, dedicated, motivating!

DeadlyDame - she's not smart, or motivating, or dedicated... but she sure is funny as hell LOL i joke! she's all of the above

Almost all of my MFP friends are awesomely amazing, but someone who definitely stands out is jzim! She's so supportive and a total rockstar. I'm so glad that she and I are friends 'cause she is a HUGE motivator, and wants absolutely everyone to be the best strongest them that they can be.

Like I said before, there are so many great folks on here, and most of my friends are really amazing, but I wanted to definitely shoutout to jzim.

There are too many to list, like you said, but as far as "the Struggle", and someone who motivates me by doing, and who I see simply as a warrior, is tjradd73. I don't think failure is a word in her vocabulary, and she is just always so consistent and locked in to what she is doing. She is fierce and I'm so glad to know her and have her in my corner. She'll probably kill me for writing this, but she should be praised for how awesome she is, and how awesome she has done! She's also a future member of the 100lb club and anyone who can do that is a total bad *kitten* in my book!! Thanks Tara....Big hugs to you and lots of love for helping me more than you could ever realize!!

I'm gonna go ahead and give a shout-out to my MFP soul brother, anubis609.

tara i've only known you on MFP for a little over a month but i have to say, i completely second everything brian has said here - you are a complete and utter rock star and you are half the reason i look forward to coming on these message boards at all! never stop girl, you are taking the world by storm... and we're happily hot on your heals much love, you are truly and inspiration!