I have never seen so many women...

PrettyKeli
PrettyKeli Posts: 29
edited 2:46PM in Chit-Chat
I have never seen so many women come together in a positive way to support each other. I am beyond impressed, shocked, and amazed. I LOVE that about this site!

There is so much negativity on the internet and in the world in general.

On television the number one shows depict women hating each other, fighting, gossiping, trying to sabotage each other etc, so this site is really a breath of fresh air!!!

There are women sharing advice here, encouraging one another, reminding each other to stay on track 0_o this is really awesome!

Sorry I'm new and I had to make a positive rant about what I've noticed since joining! Keep it up ladies, it's wonderful!!!

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  • Madelinew22
    Madelinew22 Posts: 289
    Be carefully. Very mean/rude ppl on here actually. I watch my opinion, if I'm not up for a fight I don't talk.
  • Erisad
    Erisad Posts: 1,580
    It depends on the day. Sometimes I see lots of positive stuff and other days it's very negative. It is a great site though regardless. :D
  • PrettyKeli
    PrettyKeli Posts: 29
    Aww dang :( lol I know there might be some negative people / trolls but so far I've only encountered positive... would you say you run into more negative than positive on here?
  • Madelinew22
    Madelinew22 Posts: 289
    I guess I always go in the very opinionated topics. So it's prob my choosing but there was alot if negatives on one girls success story so it all depends
  • StrawberrySt
    StrawberrySt Posts: 235
    Depneds on what you post and who agrees or disagrees with it.

    I'd recommend searching for a topic in the forums and seeing past posts before posting a new one so you can see what info is already out there (and so you don't accidentaly post a sensitive topic and get caught in a sh!tfight)

    My friends are super supportive which is great! I don't really look for support in the forums though.

    Good luck!
  • KayeeDaisyBee
    KayeeDaisyBee Posts: 124
    There's good and bad on every site...from what i've seen so far (and i've only been here just shy of a week) people are generally good at supporting each other.
  • stepharega
    stepharega Posts: 211 Member
    GIRL POWER

    :flowerforyou:
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    This site is filled with people who are growing, learning, supporting, and caring about one another. Not all of them care about everyone. Some of them don't care at all. Most of them will help if you give them a chance.

    I have met many irreplaceable and absolutely outstanding people on this site. I am glad you are finding the same supportive atmosphere that I see.
  • RedHeadDevotchka
    RedHeadDevotchka Posts: 1,394 Member
    I have girl crushes on all my friends here bc they are so Damn awesome and positive!!
  • michellelhartwig
    michellelhartwig Posts: 486 Member
    I think it depends on the day, or maybe even moreso, the topic. :) I think this is a fantastic site with many marvelous people that truly care about getting healthy...the message boards can be a pro or con. When I really want to know something, I post it on my wall and my positive, but real, friends answer. :) Best of luck to you!
  • DollarZone
    DollarZone Posts: 1
    There are a lot of men on this site too, such as myself.
  • amanda8o
    amanda8o Posts: 352 Member
    For me the thing to remember was that there are certain people on here who think they know everything about everything,and so no matter what any one else says they are wrong.So just take what some people say with a grain of sand and whatever seems to be working for you don't let anyone else tell you you're doing it wrong! And good luck on your journey :wink:
  • tabulator32
    tabulator32 Posts: 701 Member
    And a thumbs up to all the awesome guys that are supporting each other on MFP as well!

    All you ladies and gentlemen are awesome!

    :bigsmile:
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Be carefully. Very mean/rude ppl on here actually. I watch my opinion, if I'm not up for a fight I don't talk.

    This.

    I find a lot of people very rude and confrontational, and very set in their ways.
  • Cmonnowguys
    Cmonnowguys Posts: 361 Member
    There's a lot of great women and support here!

    As for the negativity, I must say that I notice that the one's who have the most negative experiences seem to be the ones with a lot of negativity themselves. Misery does love company, after all.

    I remain positive and surround myself with those kind of people so I have no issues here! I'm sure you'll be the same. :D
  • Ilovejacks
    Ilovejacks Posts: 153 Member
    I agree with you,It is very inspiring and a breath of fresh air!!!!!!!I
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    As a sometimes jaded "old-timer" on this site I appreciate this post. :smile: :flowerforyou:

    You can/will find friendships that last forever here, great motivation, learn useful information and have fun. :drinker:

    Good luck to you! :drinker:
  • StrawberrySt
    StrawberrySt Posts: 235
    I have some awesome guy friends on here too! I have to say there are some outstanding males to be found on MFP

    :flowerforyou:
  • debbiestine
    debbiestine Posts: 265 Member
    this site has blessed me. I not only have I lost weight and look toned for the 1time in my life, but I also learned a new way to eat.
    bonus- i've done 3 bible studies in the community section. There's another one starting next week if anyone is interested, let me know.
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    Don't let the doomsayers scare you off this is a wonderful place. Yes it can be contentious and heated debates arise from people with different ideas but if you search the topics first you will find the ones that spark people off.

    Surround yourself with supportive friends, use the tools provided, roam the forums and you will find it is indeed and awesome place.

    Glad to have you on board and good luck on your journey.
  • PrettyKeli
    PrettyKeli Posts: 29
    Thank you all for sharing your thoughts, opinions, experiences and warnings!

    To all of the positive, motivated women please feel free to add me as a friend ^_^
  • PrettyKeli
    PrettyKeli Posts: 29
    this site has blessed me. I not only have I lost weight and look toned for the 1time in my life, but I also learned a new way to eat.
    bonus- i've done 3 bible studies in the community section. There's another one starting next week if anyone is interested, let me know.

    *raises hand* I'm interested ^_^
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Think of MFP like any community. You will find good people and then you will find bad people and then you will find the worst of them all, bad people who think they're good but just having "fun" (These are the bullies).

    This is overall a very nice site however I personally like to have a nice group of friends on my friends list and we support each other and/or rely on eah other for good quality ideas/information.

    Regardless, I hope you enjoy the site and good luck with your fitness goals :)
  • Lone_Wolf70
    Lone_Wolf70 Posts: 2,820 Member
    MFP period synchronization is at an all time high
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    Unfortunately that's the sad reality. As human beings, we have a competitive nature & so we would rather diss each other out. I'm not speaking of all women but generally we are more vocal, emotional & so one might actually think that its women hating each other because of that nature. However I also seen men doing that to one another as well although maybe not the exact same way as we do but you know the guys who do fist fighting.

    MFP is overall a great place because we all have similar goals whether we want weight loss, gain muscle or maintainance, to become the better versions of ourselves. However just like any other sites or just life in general, there are good & bad people here as well that we cannot avoid. Its just a matter of learning how to weed out the bad ones. One good thing about the internet is that we can always ignore or delete people that we don't like, unlike in real life.

    Anyway don't let those losers get you down or worse stop you from being on this site. Good luck on your journey!
  • Melanie_RS
    Melanie_RS Posts: 417 Member
    I've had nothing but a positive experience, but I've made and kept only the best of friends! It's all about choosing better so you have better!

    But on another note, it's helped me in real life too, it's almost liberating (?) telling someone peddling next to you in cycle class that they really pushed me through the workout because I had to keep up with their great workout! :). People like to hear reinforcement & feel camaraderie, keep it up!

    Feeling' the love!
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    As a sometimes jaded "old-timer" on this site I appreciate this post. :smile: :flowerforyou:

    You can/will find friendships that last forever here, great motivation, learn useful information and have fun. :drinker:

    Good luck to you! :drinker:

    That's right babycakes! :drinker: :flowerforyou: :heart:
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