Looking for friends who write what they think

sutibo
sutibo Posts: 71 Member
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Hello,
I'm looking for friends who post their thoughts, cares, frustrations, progress, successes.

I've realised that my timeline is full of the automated messages "X lost Y pounds", "Z completed their diary" etc. and while I think that's great and like to celebrate successes I'd like more friends who write what they think and interact with others more.

It's a two way street and I've noticed I've been slacking, so I'm going to write proper updates too as a way of properly investing in this process.

If you'd like to have conversations about weightloss, exercise, frustrations, family, fun then feel free to add me.
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  • YAYA_of_2
    YAYA_of_2 Posts: 160 Member
    I'm glad to have seen this. I will send a request. I post all the time and had someone comment that it was TMI and let's get back to weight loss and fitness. I think we form a deeper friendship with some of the people here and we talk about a lot of things, after all this is a social website. I don't bite my tongue and do say what's on my mind lol.
  • snehad123
    snehad123 Posts: 119 Member
    I would like that! You can add me :)
  • snehad123
    snehad123 Posts: 119 Member
    Also, is there a way we can turn off the diary completion posts?! :smiley:
  • PhedraJD
    PhedraJD Posts: 1,392 Member
    @snehad123 Go to the home page, hit settings, and then there is diary settings. I think you will find it there.
  • NicoleBurgoz
    NicoleBurgoz Posts: 43 Member
    I didn't even see that you can post 'manual' updates, aka your own text.
    Used this app last year and it helped me tremendously.
    Sadly I got sloppy and gained back what I lost (my goal back then was to get rid of Histamine issues, weight loss was a nice side effect).
    It would be nice to do this journey with likeminded folks!
    None of my friends seems to be here, booh :smile:
  • Graymanstole
    Graymanstole Posts: 257 Member
    Posting my thoughts would probably get me locked away somewhere. I do occasionally post things that happen, and goals, and comments. And I would dare say a good 38.2% of that is actually safe for work!
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  • Rick_1953
    Rick_1953 Posts: 596 Member
    I tell it like it is. Add me if you like. I will applaud sometimes and if need kick you in the *kitten*.
    Rick
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    jackiefrost1013 wrote: »
    I'm glad to have seen this. I will send a request. I post all the time and had someone comment that it was TMI and let's get back to weight loss and fitness. I think we form a deeper friendship with some of the people here and we talk about a lot of things, after all this is a social website. I don't bite my tongue and do say what's on my mind lol.

    Really? I would have told that person to stick it where the sun doesn't shine. /defriend
  • NicoleBurgoz
    NicoleBurgoz Posts: 43 Member
    Chef_Barbell wrote: »

    Really? I would have told that person to stick it where the sun doesn't shine. /defriend

    Indeed! :smile:

  • lagassne
    lagassne Posts: 5 Member
    I'm in too! Add me to the speak your mind group. Don't like beating around the bush and need to hear the real comments not smoke blowing.
  • yuko_125
    yuko_125 Posts: 14 Member
    So glad you posted this! I was just thinking lately how bored I was with the automated updates. When I did post my feelings I got little to no response, so I stopped. I would love to have conversations & share feelings & thoughts (good & bad). That's how we can all grow as a person and get through the things we're all going through. Sending you a request shortly. Anyone can add me
  • kevinf2380
    kevinf2380 Posts: 256 Member
    sutibo wrote: »
    Hello,
    I'm looking for friends who post their thoughts, cares, frustrations, progress, successes.

    I've realised that my timeline is full of the automated messages "X lost Y pounds", "Z completed their diary" etc. and while I think that's great and like to celebrate successes I'd like more friends who write what they think and interact with others more.

    It's a two way street and I've noticed I've been slacking, so I'm going to write proper updates too as a way of properly investing in this process.

    If you'd like to have conversations about weightloss, exercise, frustrations, family, fun then feel free to add me.

    Finally, someone says it. Half the status updates are just chattery fluff.
  • pattyandthemoos
    pattyandthemoos Posts: 79 Member
    That sounds great. I say what I think but I'm still pretty nice. I've been using mfp for a while but only recently started using the social features. I would love a new friend.
  • hannahsadler_tn
    hannahsadler_tn Posts: 77 Member
    Feel free to add me. I'm snarky and goal driven. If that intrigues you please friend me. The latest post dealt with having to fast for a blood test at 1 pm. It wasn't pretty lol
  • LoreA1960
    LoreA1960 Posts: 108 Member
    I'm looking for friends that actually have conversations and not just comments. I know I can't be the only one that wants to talk to someone. I've been on my weight loss journey for a little over a year and a half. I've lost approximately 106 pounds, but have about 160 pounds left to lose. I'm 56 years old and have have some disabilities that make it hard for me to do much in the way of exercise. If anyone is interested in being my friend please feel free to add me. Thanks!
  • YAYA_of_2
    YAYA_of_2 Posts: 160 Member
    Chef_Barbell wrote: »
    jackiefrost1013 wrote: »
    I'm glad to have seen this. I will send a request. I post all the time and had someone comment that it was TMI and let's get back to weight loss and fitness. I think we form a deeper friendship with some of the people here and we talk about a lot of things, after all this is a social website. I don't bite my tongue and do say what's on my mind lol.

    Really? I would have told that person to stick it where the sun doesn't shine. /defriend

    Oh trust me I did!!! And deleted.
  • ProCoffeenator
    ProCoffeenator Posts: 523 Member
    About *kitten* time!!!
    I keep scrolling through the community boards looking for people who are in a group that have regular support and conversations. Haven't found it yet!
    Add me!
  • Willow2528
    Willow2528 Posts: 21 Member
    Please feel free to add me, there are times when i need someone to be trueful with me, give me a kick up the butt, it would be nice to have conversations and get to know you. xx
  • kwickey1982
    kwickey1982 Posts: 15 Member
    I love what you've said. I want the same things! Support, honesty, real friends. I think I added you but I'm still pretty new to MFP.
  • waynetaylor_co_uk
    waynetaylor_co_uk Posts: 54 Member
    Add me too everyone, sounds good !
    Honestly :smiley:
  • lagassne
    lagassne Posts: 5 Member
    Had a big breakfast today which is outside the norm but I am making it brunch so I can stick to my calorie goals for the day. I had to take a day off from working out but will workout tomorrow making it 5 days this week. Woot! Today I paint the bathroom keeps me from being lazy and sitting around in my "fat girl" pants, otherwise known as yoga pants ;). Taking it one day at a time seems to be the best thing for me. Good luck today to all of you!

    "Plan for tomorrow but stick to your goals for today"
  • planetfatty
    planetfatty Posts: 28 Member
    I have turned off the commented/posted/liked/completed status updates because I figured no one gives a crap about that. I've kept the lost weight one though, but more for my own benefit than anything.

    I am starting to post more updates/thoughts though, so if anyone wants to add me, please do.
  • LosinginJersey
    LosinginJersey Posts: 21 Member
    I love speaking my mind...good or bad ... Add me if you would like!
  • CaffeinatedConfectionist
    CaffeinatedConfectionist Posts: 1,046 Member
    Anyone interested can feel free to add me. I'm a chatty bish on my feed. I post about fitness and food, but also about other things going on in life, because it seems silly to compartmentalize fitness and health from everything else in our lives; if there's one thing I've learned over the last five years on MFP it's how interconnected all these various aspects of our lives are.
  • sutibo
    sutibo Posts: 71 Member
    snehad123 wrote: »
    Also, is there a way we can turn off the diary completion posts?! :smiley:

    You can turn off the ones you send, but not the ones you receive on your timeline. If you find out that you can I'd love to know how.
  • jus4kix06
    jus4kix06 Posts: 53 Member
    Add me! I'm just getting back at it, myself.
  • happydance1978
    happydance1978 Posts: 1,489 Member
    Do you mean like I post an SOS cause there's ice cream taunting me in my freezer and I have a 4 yr old screaming at me and I'm pining over my ex and I wanna polish of said ice cream you would respond? If so... add me
  • BiggDaddy58
    BiggDaddy58 Posts: 406 Member
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  • vanessa40
    vanessa40 Posts: 328 Member
    This would be great. I have been having my own private pity party and need to get back in the game. I have never posted much on my timeline but would love to start and have some real friends on here to chat with...

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