Newbies, beware.

And don't post how many calories you eat either unless you want a thrashing about that.

Care to point us to the original thread so we can determine for ourselves?

I hear that! I have replied to a couple of posts asking for advice and I've not gotten any responses to my specific questions. It can be very discouraging for sure! i must say though, that my MFP friends are great though. Not all respond to my advice asking messages but all are supportive.

hardly a shoot-down
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/585774-what-s-the-best-excercise-for-your-tummy

Oh, and don't log cleaning, no matter how vigorous. Because apparently only hard cardio or weight training is an acceptable method of burning calories.

i have found that people are moody on here. and do not always think before posting!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry that happened! You can always go to the groups where like minded ppl gather to help each other. I am in a couple and they are VERY encouraging and helpful. I have seen some serious ranting and negative slams on forums, but for the most part people have been kind and fun and helpful, although the opinions aren't always what I'd do. Hope your future posts are more +++. (Looks like this one has a coupla nice responses so far LOL! ) Grace to you!

P.S. The kind response from your previous post was by debbiestine! She is one of the gals in my Made to Crave group! Maybe you could check them out!

Just a friendly warning to all newbies, don't post topics asking for help or advice. I did and got shot down. :embarassed:
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I'm really sorry to hear that! As with any internet forum there can be unpleasant people but in the main I've found people to be really supportive here. I tend to read a lot of other people's posts and the responses and have learned a lot from those. I do hope your MFP experience improves.

Hi, I saw your post and also the responses you got. I think you may have been too sensitive. I don't think the posters meant to be rude. One poster shared where you could find the answers and the other with the cheeseburger comment was trying to be funny.

That's the disadvantage with posts like this, you don't see the persons face, inflection or smile.

I do believe you will get the help you need here. Stick around for a time and see what happens.

Good luck on your goals

Oh, and don't log cleaning, no matter how vigorous. Because apparently only hard cardio or weight training is an acceptable method of burning calories.

I dont think you understand

Actually, Newbies, the forums are awesome fun. Seriously. And there are some fantastic, helpful, smart and informed people out there. People tend to get "shot down' when they're promoting unhealthy behavior or spreading common diet myths. Sometimes people do this shooting down gently, sometimes not so gently, but it's usually done with the desire to help others. Unhealthy behaviors (like eating too few calories) and myths can jeopardize another's health or ability to succeed with their diet.

The waters can get a bit choppy. I'll freely admit to that. That's the nature of any forum on the internet. But I hope you'll put on a brave face and come and 'play'. Really, it is fun and rewarding.... discussion and debate is great way of expanding your mind and learning new things.

Best wishes, newbies!

I have found this to be the case on most Weight Loss/Improvement sights. Keep in mind that there will always be people who delight at bringing you down and making you feel bad about yourself. Remember, calorie counts include what you worked off in a workout. I don't eat for food. You need to burn more than need to lose weight. I eat the recommended daily amount and then I work out. What I burned I don't consume back. I won't be guilted into eating my fitness routine. I do that for me. Just ignore the critics and enjoy your success and progress. You aren't here for them, you are here for YOU. That is the only person on here you should be concerned about.

The best exercise for your tummy is to put down the cheeseburger and slowly back away :laugh:

I'm sorry but is this supposed to be funny? Why are you assuming I eat cheeseburgers? I don't eat cheeseburgers, I never have. I'm not actually overweight, just trying to get a bit fitter. Why are you being so rude to me when all I did was ask for a little help? I thought people on here were supportive, obviously I was wrong.

See the laughing emoticon at the end....Yes that means she was joking. Lighten up

Oh, and don't log cleaning, no matter how vigorous. Because apparently only hard cardio or weight training is an acceptable method of burning calories.

I dont think you understand

?? Understand my sarcasm?? These forums can get really mean. About everything. Overweight people can't call themselves curvy. Slender people are too skinny. SAHMs are lazy. And people show too much skin in profile pics.

:laugh:

hardly a shoot-down
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/585774-what-s-the-best-excercise-for-your-tummy

Quoting because it's worth repeating.

Again.