Does it help having friends on here?

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  • torryn1524
    torryn1524 Posts: 8
    I have used MFP off and on since last summer.... i will say trying to loose weight by myself has been hard. I have gotten a work out buddy which is much better now that i'm going to the gym 3 times a week. I will say having friends help and encourage you and that you feel like you have some sort of duty to keep in touch and do stuff with your work out friends does help tremendously
  • Blueyz82
    Blueyz82 Posts: 151
    yes, having friends on here helps a lot! I feel more accountable and like I don't want to let my mfp friends down! The encouragement and support is great! feel free to add me!
  • vickijay
    vickijay Posts: 49 Member
    Wow Im really shocked at how many people are even on the forum to reply to my question!!! Thanks everyone :)

    Im going to bed now as its getting late here and I have to be up super early but feel free to add me if you like, Ill probably eat sweets and you will have to tell me off but Ill try to be good!!!

    Thanks again

    Vicki :)
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Agreed with above posters - I have an amazing set of friends and it's just great having people to cheer you along (or cheer you up!!).

    Good luck here and welcome! :)
  • chelseelovesyou
    chelseelovesyou Posts: 109 Member
    one word: accountabilibuddy.
  • skinnyjeansdiva
    skinnyjeansdiva Posts: 119
    I think it's nice haivng a tight circle on here of friends who are there to encourage you when you are down and help praise your goals when you achieve them!!
  • WhitneyAnnabelle
    WhitneyAnnabelle Posts: 724 Member
    I think having friends to whom you can relate is fun. I have friends who are similar sizes, have similar goals, have similar lifestyles (vegan), etc. I've met a lot of nice, interesting, and supportive people on here. It's like a version of Facebook that I actually enjoy haha
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    My friends on here has definitely improved my fantasy life and ability to snark successfully.

    A lot of them are bad@ss mofo fitness freaks too, which is so awesome it makes me swoon.
  • mjrandy
    mjrandy Posts: 5
    ive been doing it on my own, i'd better get adding as im starting to get fed up!!!
    feel free to add me :)

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  • SheritaMack
    SheritaMack Posts: 6
    Hello:

    My name is Sherita and I came to this website hoping to find encouragement and motivation. I have found when I am motivated I remain accountable and I become motivating for other people who are struggling to stick and stay on target.

    So here I go. I want to be 150 pounds by the time it turns cold say October. Is it possible to loose 58 pounds in 6 months? I don't know but I know staying motivated is key to reaching that goal.

    Rita :flowerforyou:
  • atenhulz
    atenhulz Posts: 7 Member
    I think friends definitely provide more motivation! Feel free to add me!
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
    really has helped me. you can make a post like i did. i put, feel free to friend me if you are vegan, epileptic, live in st. louis. then you start from there.
  • arkansascountrygirl
    arkansascountrygirl Posts: 234 Member
    it helps me a lot to have friends here.
  • Minimooshable
    Minimooshable Posts: 26
    I've found it helps so much having friends on here, all my friends are people on the same plan as me and we are all going through the same trials and tribulations! They look after me, offer advice and experience, hold me accountable and chase me up when I don't log on! The support offered by my friends on here and on another weight loss forum has kept me going, today I was able to log that I had lost 50lb so far and they are what has kept me going through the tough weeks!
  • interceptor311
    interceptor311 Posts: 980 Member
    tips, encouragement and accountability. :-) Good luck.
  • Ninatoots
    Ninatoots Posts: 192 Member
    I think it helps! People who are close to my age and who have some things in common like health issues helps a lot! I want to be a good friend but if I get to many I think I may end up not being a good friend. I like to respond and get advise from others.

    Nina
  • Amygrl559
    Amygrl559 Posts: 62 Member
    Feel free to add me, too! Having friends on here are great. It really keeps you accountable and it's nice to get feedback from your friends. :-)
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    Friends are what keep you coming back. If I didn't have friends here, I'd probably quit pretty fast. I know my friends wouldn't let me.
  • shmunster
    shmunster Posts: 538 Member
    I love having friends on here, its both inspirational, and supportive, I have some of the most awesome people on here as my mfp friends, both people I know in real life, and others who I never would have met otherwise!
  • RumOne
    RumOne Posts: 266 Member
    Love my friends on here. I have some that are losing the same amount as I am, some that have already hit midway to goal, and some that are the same fitness goals as I am. All are wonderful, hold me accountable, and encourage me even on the rough days.
  • hiker282
    hiker282 Posts: 983 Member
    Yup, having friends *and interacting with them* makes all the difference in my motivation to log in.
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    It makes a huge difference to me - the people on MFP are my only support system.
  • tara023
    tara023 Posts: 1 Member
    you lose 1 extra lb a week for every 10 friends you have
    this has been proven add me 8)

    Love this!!! Might have to make some more friends!!! lol!
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    I wouldn't have made my goals or set good habits without my MFP friends. they are the best and I love each and every single one of my friends. Having friends is probably what makes MFP such a successful medium to lose weight.
  • vickijay
    vickijay Posts: 49 Member
    I cant even turn off my computer as everyone on here is so nice!! I AM going to bed now (as its 11pm here and I have to be up at 5!) thanks for being so lovely everyone who has posted.

    Add me if you want :)

    N'night

    Vicki
  • lastchance2010
    lastchance2010 Posts: 494 Member
    darn quoted before i fixed the type o,damn reader glasses are here somewhere

    LOL that made me laugh...my dad says that all the time! :D
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    It makes a huge difference to me - the people on MFP are my only support system.


    ^ ^ ^ ^

    Exactly that.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Pretty big difference for me. My friends motivate me when I am having a slow day and dont really feel like working out or eating better. They cheer me up on a bad day of eating. They educate me by giving me advice if I ever need it (on both nutrition and workouts). I couldnt have possibly done this without my friends here
  • LauraJWStevenson
    LauraJWStevenson Posts: 55 Member
    I wished they had a "LIKE" button on here...so many great responses!!!!
    :flowerforyou:
  • _canuckrunner_
    _canuckrunner_ Posts: 364 Member
    Hi there, I'm also looking for friends on MFP to help me stay accountable. Feel free to add me

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