Why does it seem so many people on this site are so angry an

I think people tend to be very "sort of protective" of the way they have lost weight or the way they are trying to lose weight. It seems that certain folks lose a few pounds and they are instantly experts and they are quick to espouse the way they did it - to hell with others and the way that has worked for them. What worked for you may not work for others. Everybody has to figure out what's the best way for them.

I can understand that some are trying to protect others from harmful dieting practices, but lighten up, and try to do it in a more helpful way. You piss 'em off they ain't gonna listen to you

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We are all hungry...

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well no, I'm not actually
but it's first thing that came to my mind

I don't know, but that is precisely why I rarely ever post or reply on these forums!

I definitely can't answer "why" because I have no idea, but I can say that a big reason that I don't post on the forums as much as I read them (which still isn't all that much) is because I almost always without fail stumble across some argument or some post where people really seem to have a whole lot invested in being "right". I'd like to spend more time on the forums because I see that a lot of my friends are really having fun on them, but I don't need any mental stress.

CAUSE THEY DON'T EAT!!!

HUNGRY HUNGRY. HIPPOES.

Its the only explanation.

You have a great attitude! Thank you for bringing anger to our attention--putting it out there on the table! We can't fix it if we don't know it's broke. Anger should be addressed and dealt with--it's hurtful.

The weight loss journey may be enjoyable, but also painful as we face those inner fears--emotionally getting worse before it gets better.I think a lot of us became overweight b/c we learned to use food to stuff down our anger in the first place. Then, when society, family, etc. didn't love and accept us the way we were (fat), we got even angrier! It 's a longer road for some of us to not live for the voices of those around us. This profile may not fit everyone, but it seems to fit many--including me! I have to live for inner motives, not outer ones.

We are all hungry...

hahahaah

everyone needs more sunlight more sunligh = more serotonin = happier people. guess everyone needs to go sit in the sun and eat a cookie :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

My nickname may be :KrankyChickee" but I really am not, ok , I have my moods when I want something I want to eat and I can't have it.

I think sometimes its a matter of pride. When people think they "know" how to lose weight( and everyone has been there at some point,I.e.- the more calories you cut and the more you burn, the more fat you lose), and someone corrects what they thought they "knew", its a jab to their pride. After all, that's the oldest advice there is! There's so much more to nutrition and weight loss, and different things work for different people.
As far as the mean folks, I agree. They are hungry.

Word.

******* I have been on this site since 2008 and it started out great. What bothers me is that (I hope I don't offend people) the atmosphere here has changed. It's no longer constructive criticism at times it's down right rude and hurtful. I have seen it and tried to stay quiet about it. It's really bothersome. There is a way to get your point across with having some sort of heart for the person your saying it too. It shouldn't matter if someone CAN'T SPELL or use the BEST GRAMMAR. We are all here to support, motivate and obtain a goal not to beat each other down, that's what the outside world has been doing which is why people came here to begin with.

Totally agree. I had a good friend leave the site for this very reason.

I'm sorry that your friend had to go through that

Hi Everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that I'm aware of the concerns you're voicing, and have my own concerns about our desire to see the forums as a place of support and encouragement.

We're working on a few things to help to foster that feeling, and wanted you to know it's on the top of my mind all day.

I appreciate your concern. On the count of three, everyone scatter, and go post something supportive in another thread.

You have your assignment.

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Regards,
Steven
MyFitnessPal Staff