He's just not that in to you... (he or she)
Isn't this a movie or book or something? Why do I always think of MFP when I hear that phrase? Why do I always hear people talking about how this isn't a dating site? Technically this is true, but isn't any type of social media a place to make connections? Why would a weight loss site that is based on social interactions be any different? Should it be different? Some people don't seem to mind and yet I read others posting about it with a lot of anger or disgust. If mfp was not a place to be social, do you think it would still work for you with weight loss? Or is it a case of social being fine, but some people take social to a whole new level? Has that happened to you? Has it been detrimental to your weight loss efforts or helped? Tell me your story, I'm curious.
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The social aspect has really helped me a great deal. It keeps me logging in, and logging in reminds me to log my food and watch my calories, and keeps me moving forward, even if it's slow.
If it weren't for all the silly, crazy, snarky weirdos in this place, I probably would have walked away last month when things were getting really tough.
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I mean, it's helped me step up my newd game.16
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@FeraFilia - I agree....keeps me interested, and also the fun compliments give me motivation to keep going...not to mention a nice dose of self esteem!3
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MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »_pollyprissypants_ wrote: »Wait. I can get dates here???
Only between 9-5 before he goes home to his wife
And only every 4th day cuz he gots to take care of his other side chicks on the other 3 days.7 -
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MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »_pollyprissypants_ wrote: »Wait. I can get dates here???
Only between 9-5 before he goes home to his wife
*sighs*works from home*1 -
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MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »_pollyprissypants_ wrote: »Wait. I can get dates here???
Only between 9-5 before he goes home to his wife
*sighs*works from home*
Does your wife work from home too?2 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »_pollyprissypants_ wrote: »Wait. I can get dates here???
Only between 9-5 before he goes home to his wife
And only every 4th day cuz he gots to take care of his other side chicks on the other 3 days.
ha...I never knew a man good at multitasking. Maybe its to practice that life skill?
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I failed the first time around on MFP because I didn't have any friends and doing it on my own sucked. The people I have met through the boards have been my biggest supporters and I am so grateful for them.I came here only to count calories. I didn't have any idea there was a social aspect. If I only used it to count calories I would have left long ago. There are amazing people here with a wealth of knowledge!
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The social aspect makes it fun. I do think people can find friendships, relationships, bathing buddies anywhere at any time so why shouldn't or couldn't this be everything to all? I think some see the "would you kiss" or "would you date" threads and think that is real and people are actually planning on kissing and dating but it is what it is a fun site to kill LOTS of time on and if you happen to make a new friend then yay.
and (1) do people actually only work 9-5 anymore?
(2) aren't we all just really here for the D?6 -
So my honest answer, I have been here 7 years. I never ventured into the fun/chit chat sections until last year. I was very successful with logging all that time. I lost 104 lbs in total. I stayed focused. I learned tons from the "serious" threads. The past year, I have stayed out of the serious threads for the most part and stay mostly here. I have met some amazing friends. They are caring and hilarious people. They make my day brighter, push me to keep going and inspire me. So in short, I am still focused but even better for having them in my daily life.10
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RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »_pollyprissypants_ wrote: »Wait. I can get dates here???
Only between 9-5 before he goes home to his wife
*sighs*works from home*
Does your wife work from home too?
What would I be doing on a dating site if I had a wife? Come on now.
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I never really understood why people get so offended when people try to connect like that. Like, no one said making romantic connections was off limits? I mean, I get it that some people are inappropriate, sending unsolicited nudes, unwelcome sexual advances, etc. But people make romantic connections everywhere all the time, so I don't get what's so offensive about it.7
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RunHardBeStrong wrote: »So my honest answer, I have been here 7 years. I never ventured into the fun/chit chat sections until last year. I was very successful with logging all that time. I lost 104 lbs in total. I stayed focused. I learned tons from the "serious" threads. The past year, I have stayed out of the serious threads for the most part and stay mostly here. I have met some amazing friends. They are caring and hilarious people. They make my day brighter, push me to keep going and inspire me. So in short, I am still focused but even better for having them in my daily life.
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I think if the social interaction (and subsequent flirting) wasn't on MFP. I'd probably just be kicking it analog. It definitely keeps things interesting.0
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The social aspect has really helped me a great deal. It keeps me logging in, and logging in reminds me to log my food and watch my calories, and keeps me moving forward, even if it's slow.
If it weren't for all the silly, crazy, snarky weirdos in this place, I probably would have walked away last month when things were getting really tough.
so without the social aspects do you think you'd be as successful in your weightloss?
This is my 3rd time here. This is the first time I've made it past 50 pounds without giving up and regaining. I'm gonna say without the social aspect I'd have been gone last month when I lost focus and would be on my way back up instead of logging a new low today. 8 -
honestly mfp is my favorite social media site right now, mostly because of the no politics rule. but now that i know i'm the only one not getting dick pics i'm gonna have to reassess my rankings.4
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MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »The social aspect makes it fun. I do think people can find friendships, relationships, bathing buddies anywhere at any time so why shouldn't or couldn't this be everything to all? I think some see the "would you kiss" or "would you date" threads and think that is real and people are actually planning on kissing and dating but it is what it is a fun site to kill LOTS of time on and if you happen to make a new friend then yay.
and (1) do people actually only work 9-5 anymore?
(2) aren't we all just really here for the D?
Well I work 8-5 but between 8-9 is when I'm taking all the pics I'll be sending out sporadically throughout the day so no time to chat then
well 8-9 is like the easing in period at work no? so you're entitled to that as your photo time
I always believed anything after 4 was winding down time....it's really best I not work in offices eventually everyone believed this1 -
The social aspect has really helped me a great deal. It keeps me logging in, and logging in reminds me to log my food and watch my calories, and keeps me moving forward, even if it's slow.
If it weren't for all the silly, crazy, snarky weirdos in this place, I probably would have walked away last month when things were getting really tough.
so without the social aspects do you think you'd be as successful in your weightloss?
This is my 3rd time here. This is the first time I've made it past 50 pounds without giving up and regaining. I'm gonna say without the social aspect I'd have been gone last month when I lost focus and would be on my way back up instead of logging a new low today.
This is my 1st time here and I started AFTER I lost my first 60. That said, I have found a lot of people to connect with that the positivity is more in synch with what I am looking for in my day-to-day. A TBH there's a little bit of something for everyone around the site... it's not all weight loss all the time. I think that helps keep things interesting and from getting stale in the long run. JMHO.2 -
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Isn't this a movie or book or something? Why do I always think of MFP when I hear that phrase? Why do I always hear people talking about how this isn't a dating site? Technically this is true, but isn't any type of social media a place to make connections? Why would a weight loss site that is based on social interactions be any different? Should it be different? Some people don't seem to mind and yet I read others posting about it with a lot of anger or disgust. If mfp was not a place to be social, do you think it would still work for you with weight loss? Or is it a case of social being fine, but some people take social to a whole new level? Has that happened to you? Has it been detrimental to your weight loss efforts or helped? Tell me your story, I'm curious.
Wait a second now, this ISN'T a dating site??
and what is this weight loss people keep referring to?
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