New and so far...rudeness

Some people forget that they were new here once. We've all asked questions and then thought 'D'oh, I should've searched to see if it's already been asked.' but some people just act all superior and occasionally downright rude. Just ignore them and take advantage of the many genuine and helpful people.

I've found loads of support on here (and I'm not normally a person who does the whole 'group hug/ support ' thang!)

Welcome :flowerforyou:

There are bad apples in every bunch unfortunately. I agree with the others, most of us are here to be supportive and get motivation. I am on here everyday and seek out positive threads and have learned SO much from SO many. I stay away from the grumps and misers. I am not here for a social life, but a sincere and genuine attempt at bettering my physical body through re-training my mind!
We're not all bad I promise:)

What I have learned about MFP is you choose the experience you want to have with it.

You can choose to surround yourself with friends that are here only for the sole purpose of weightless and motivation... which is positive and helpful but also sometimes boring.

Or you can choose to dive head first into the drama. Which can be fun. It will also suck up your entire day at times.

There's a lot of people that have been on MFP for a long time and have established friendships and forum agendas. Don't let it get to you. It's all in good fun. You can choose to acknowledge them or not.

Either way, you'll find your niche. There are quite a variety of people here.

Oh, and welcome. :-)

"Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated fashion to achieve or maintain a controlled weight."

MFP is a tool to track your goals and find support. And sometimes...a kick in the pants. That's right. I said pants.

This is the first time in my life I've been successful at weight loss all on my own - but it's not technically on my own, since my MFP family supports me. They will be harsh if they have to, and I appreciate a cold slap in the face some times. You just gotta find the group that gives you the kind of slap you prefer.

Don't lie.. you like your hair pulled! :bigsmile:

Welcome

Don't let the few that jump on threads scare you away.

MFP is full of helpful,kind and supportive people.

Like any site there are always a group of wise a$$es that feel the need to pounce and find fault.

Good luck on your journey.

K

^this

WOW, sorry about the bad vibes. Im new too, I dont usually go to the message boards people can be so mean.

There are always rotten apples in every bunch, dont let them get you down.

I would be happy to be support for you if you are willing to reciprocate.

I will never be discouraging or rude we are all trying to acomplish somthing that is difficult and stressfull and if we stick together we can acheive our goals.

This is the first time in my life I've been successful at weight loss all on my own - but it's not technically on my own, since my MFP family supports me. They will be harsh if they have to, and I appreciate a cold slap in the face some times. You just gotta find the group that gives you the kind of slap you prefer.

Don't lie.. you like your hair pulled! :bigsmile:

Well, yeah, but that has nothing to do with weight loss!

I'm fairly new too and I've noticed that there is a lot of nastiness on the forum. I try to avoid it - although sometimes I take a peek (like now).

MFP as a TOOL seems to work quite well. I'd suggest avoiding the forum OR being VERY selective about what you read. Definitely don't open the forums on a day where you're feeling down or discouraged. This place is 50/50. Either you'll get some helpful advice or you'll have people mocking you and tearing you down (this is based on posts I've READ, not posts I've made, btw).

Anyway, don't give up on the MFP tool... maybe take a break from the forums.