Why have all this Pals???

If you aren't happy with some of your current "friends", then just delete them. They probably won't even notice if you cut them off if they don't interact with you. I keep my friends to a minimum (of people I don't know). The only people I delete are the ones who don't know how to communicate without throwing in some fowl language on every post.

I think you people overthink this... I would rather comment sincerely on someone's achievements than feel forced to write a blind "Way to go!"on everything.
*shrug*

100% agreement

....and it's not like the people that aren't commenting are taking up some kind of space or hurting your progress/motivation in some way, shape or form. Also, to me, if I was friends with someone and they made a comment on one of my achievments then I saw them make the exact same/similar generic comment on someone else's achievment that could (depending on how important the person is) put a hole in my motivation. Like aw.. its not really great that I did *insert achievment here* that person just wants people to know they're here and typing. Bogus.

You have to do what is best for you and your individual journey hon. . that is what matters. . Yes people get busy and can't always comment, but if they never comment and it bothers you I would either message them about it, or slim your list down. . We all have things that help or don't help to support us. .

Wishing you the best in your health and fitness journey,
Jade:bigsmile:

I think you people overthink this... I would rather comment sincerely on someone's achievements than feel forced to write a blind "Way to go!"on everything.
*shrug*

It's not over thinking!!! Its more of a Motivation to keep going........everyone here is doing an achievement to get to thier goal no matter if its a small or big goal!!!!!

Exactly!! what could seem so small to one person could be a HUGE accomplishment for someone else. Just hearing someone say Great Job!! Shows me that theyre acknowledging that im doing SOMETHING to fix myself. Even if it is a generic comment, they couldve just over looked it. they took the time to say something and that says a lot to me:)

A lot of people find that their friends and family weary of their talk about weight loss. Having MFP friends (I consider the app my pal, the people are my friends) gives you a core group of people with similar goals - some have been where you are now already, you may have already been where they are going.

It is possible that TODAY you won't have much connection with those friends, but there is something about a shared journey that creates a bond. I truly feel connected to many of my MFP friends, and THEY don't get tired if I say 'I lost another pound' or 'UGH, I am craving chocolate like crazy' or 'How do I bust through this plateau?" No, they celebrate my successes, rally around me when I am discouraged, and even just the little comments remind me that someone out there cares that I am doing this. They keep me accountable, they share their experience and expertise and often motivate me when I'm feeling un-motivated. This can happen just from looking over someone's diary or seeing a fantastic workout they did.

Some like to have tons of friends and don't care much about demographics. Others are looking for support from people their own age, or gender, or faith, medical issues or diet style etc. Look into your heart to discover what YOU need, and what you have to offer as well - I don't think you need a ton of friends on here, but I am convinced that having at least a few makes a profound difference in how well you do. You don't have to go it alone.

I feel the contrary :P

I don't have a lot of pals and only few of them send me support messages so... sadface