I have lost 20 lbs in six weeks and have never felt more alone~!

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jestog63 wrote: »

I know the feeling, my feed use to give me updates everyday about my friends. Now all I get is this cold data page that 50% of is fogged out, I guess if you want to interact you have to pay now, or I just don't know how to use the new page.

@jestog63 The good news is that none of that has anything to do with free or premium or how to use the various pages. The feed is completely gone for everyone. These boards are the only interactive space MFP continues to offer.

Twenty lbs is AWESOME!!! Keep up the great work, show yourself grace, and leave the negativity at the door, you GOT this!! Well done.

Wow. It amazing. I have a similar goal as you. I need to lose near 44lbs (20kg) and I've started yesterday this path. Read this kind of posts encourage me to put all my energies to improve myself.

yes, bring our newsfeed back. We could interact with others, so important.

IMO, you are doing this perfectly: I'm a big fan of "find your own successful eating plan" (rather than blindly following some trendy named diet that isn't as 'one size fits all' as its evangelists claim ).

I can understand about feeling a bit alone. Our own life course and self-image are a bit of an internal drama: No one else is likely to be equally interested. When I was losing weight, no one around me was doing that with me, and I tended not to talk about it . . . mostly because the discussions got silly, on one hand all full of nonsense from the blogosphere about what I "must do" to lose weight (none of which I did!) and on the other hand full of "women our age can't lose weight" (I was 59-60 then). Ugh.

I have found some camaraderie here in the MFP Community, in various ways. Over time, I've also found a few people IRL with whom I had more in common in terms of pursuing improved health. Still, I feel like it's mostly things that I do for myself. There are times when my will to improve slips a bit, and self-indulgence takes over. So far, I've been able to re-find my way. I hope I can keep doing it - certainly my intention.

I try to greet new folks here to some extent, especially those in my demographic (I'm 68 F). But I do get dispirited by the "one post and done" experience . . . even though I understand that the app isn't for everyone, and that some people may get a different greeting than they would individually prefer (because we're all different).

Best wishes for continuing success!

I saw your posts here and on another thread about reaching new milestones in walking/stairs, which is also truly wonderful.

You are doing fantastic!! I am back on here again because I refuse to give up, I was having issues sending friend requests, and I see that some profiles don't have the option to send them. I am having issues finding posts I replied too as well. They changed this so much and it's confusing. I hope you are having a wonderful Day

I feel the same way @Lady_Magenta. So far this has been the worst group app for support I've ever been a part of. People rarely reply to others. It feels like everyone might be suffering from self absorbtion? IDK maybe it's just the clunkiness of replying? But yeah I am 10 pounds down and suffering from everybody seems to care less syndrome also. Good job btw. I care. I've made it my goal to at least respond or post in a meaningful way once a day.

Congratulations! I haven't even considered adding the social aspect...I think it would be quite helpful for me. Way to go Lady Magenta!

I just re joined continue with your progress, the world today is extremely busy meaning people. I am very willing to share information with you please remember you are not alone and we all go through feelings of loneliness... keep up your progress and Loved your comment!!

Wow congratulations on your weight loss. Didn't know you can post stuff here. Such a inspiring post. I couldn't give up my chocolates lollies and cakes but everything in moderation. Sometimes with my gastroparesis soft lollies is all that stays down sometimes.