General chatter Because life isn't just about dieting. Play games, jokes, or share what's new in your life!

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 05-21-2013, 08:10 PM   #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
NorthernChick13's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Canada
Posts: 941

Height: 5"6

Default Why I Love 3FC

Oh. my. GOD! I just spent 3 minutes on My Fitness Pal and I came running back! Everyone was just arguing and knocking each other down! They should rename it "My Fitness Frenemy!"

I am sure MFP has AMAZING forums as well, but I have NEVER seen a horrible rude display here on 3FC!

Thank you for all the smiles and cheers to being amazing!!!!!

Why do YOU love 3FC?!

Last edited by NorthernChick13; 05-21-2013 at 08:11 PM.
NorthernChick13 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2013, 08:19 PM   #2  
Senior Member
 
jmko's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 229

S/C/G: 166/see ticker/125

Height: 5'3"

Default

For the exact same reason!!! I was on a forum dedicated to a certain weight loss product and while it's a great resource, some people are just so judgemental and can get so aggressive and rude! Love 3FC for all the support! Even if there's a controversial issue, people are at least courteous about it!
jmko is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2013, 09:45 PM   #3  
Senior Member
 
Changergirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 729

S/C/G: 96/83.2/75

Height: 5'7"/170cm

Default

I completely agree. I use MFP to track my calories and that's it. The odd time I'll look at the recent forum topics but as you said it's just arguing over the stupidest things. For all my support I come here.
Changergirl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2013, 10:05 PM   #4  
MF 3/31/13
 
SuperHeroTeacher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Sunny California
Posts: 925

S/C/G: 261/ticker/155 for now

Height: 5'2"

Default

I don't know if I can put into words how much I love this place! I love the support, the people, the advice, and especially knowing there are people here who get me and where I'm coming from. I don't hang out on any other forums (haven't or years because of the drama that seems to always occur), and I lurked here for months before I officially joined.
SuperHeroTeacher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2013, 06:42 AM   #5  
Kelly
 
punkrocksong's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Iowa
Posts: 424

S/C/G: 310.6/239/160

Height: 5'9

Default

It was just dumb luck that I found this forum first, and I'm so happy I did! People are honest but respectful of other's views. I've learned so much in the short time I've been on here and it's helped me so much to stay motivated.

I signed up for MFP, but never did anything else with it really because I have another friend who signed up and had a lot of the same complaints. I'm a little emotionally raw from this big change in my life and I don't know how well I would deal with that kind of negative critisism.

Last edited by punkrocksong; 05-22-2013 at 06:42 AM.
punkrocksong is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2013, 06:59 AM   #6  
Senior Member
 
olehcat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Illinois
Posts: 346

S/C/G: 155.2/150/149

Height: 5'2"

Default

I agree! I've been to a few weight loss forums and this place is the friendliest and most supportive by far.
olehcat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2013, 07:44 AM   #7  
Come on Spring!
 
Ruthxxx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Delta, Ontario, CANADA
Posts: 26,840

S/C/G: 232/170/150

Height: 5'0" on a tall day

Default

The MODs and ADMINS just LOVE posts like this!
Ruthxxx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2013, 09:25 AM   #8  
Recovering Pantry Pest
 
ICUwishing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,248

S/C/G: 174.5/162/149

Height: 5'7"

Default

Ditto! What I love about this place is the old-fashioned DISCUSSIONS we get into about what works for us and why, and yet we can recognize that there is no single "right" road. Here, people have informed opinions and provide references - instead of just wanting to have "blurts" validated as if they were facts.
ICUwishing is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2013, 09:36 AM   #9  
Senior Member
 
elvislover324's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 3,689

Default

I assume no one needs a repeat of all the reasons that I heart 3fc...but one of them bears repeating:

I love 3FC because of all of YOU!! Thank you for all the support, motivation, inspiration, just overall awesomeness that you have given to me over the last 8 months since I joined. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
elvislover324 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2013, 09:55 AM   #10  
Senior Member
 
CherryPie99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northern NY
Posts: 1,921

S/C/G: 344/119/116

Height: 5'1"

Default

Some people might be PO'd at me saying this, but I have never seen a STUPIDER group of people then those who post on the My Fitness Pal Forums....

Anywho - 3FC ROCKS!!

Last edited by CherryPie99; 05-22-2013 at 11:41 AM.
CherryPie99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2013, 11:40 AM   #11  
Started IP 10/21/15
 
PreciousMissy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,472

S/C/G: 243/238.8/170

Height: 5'4"

Default

I like it because of the positive reinforcement that I see on a daily basis. If someone is having a bad day (such as myself yesterday) people are supportive...they don't kick you while you're down, they help you get back up!
PreciousMissy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2013, 01:11 PM   #12  
Diane
 
Slashnl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Colorado
Posts: 5,467

S/C/G: 294/258.0/180

Height: 5'6"

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Changergirl View Post
I completely agree. I use MFP to track my calories and that's it. The odd time I'll look at the recent forum topics but as you said it's just arguing over the stupidest things. For all my support I come here.
Me too! I agree totally.
Slashnl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2013, 03:15 PM   #13  
Senior Member
 
thinkfit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 745

Default

Same! I've looked around other forums to see if I want to join, and the most common thing I see is people indulging in unhealthy behavior and looking to other members to justify it - and they do! Like it's ok to mess up once in a while and look for support in realizing your mistake and getting back on your feet, but there's a major difference!
thinkfit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2013, 06:13 PM   #14  
Never ever giving up!
 
Em Coconut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Not where I want to be...
Posts: 277

S/C/G: See ticker :)

Height: 5'4.5"

Default

I love it here because everyone is so nice and supportive, it doesn't seem like anyone is constantly trying to push their way of doing things over on others, there's not the constant rudeness and "drama" like on some of the other sites

I was at another message board once, had some issues with the diet (it was a specific diet place) that I needed to figure out, and instead of getting answers to my actual questions, I was told several times to just get my S#!t together and do it the right way.
That was absolutely not what I needed
Em Coconut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2013, 07:14 PM   #15  
Senior Member
 
Bloopers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 268

S/C/G: 166/145/115

Height: 5'4

Default

Like everyone else, I too think the support here is amazing. Everyone is just so nice! And I can cry and rant about anything and never have someone been rude to me in the least. When folks around here give advice/suggestions that may seem a little more 'aggressive' (aggressive is probably too strong a word to use, but you get my point), it's usually because they're genuinely trying to look out for whoever is trying to seek advice.
Bloopers is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Related Topics
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Why I love Starbucks Lettuce wrap Ideal Protein Diet 40 01-24-2014 02:16 PM
Discovering why I love Atkins LTs girl Atkins 17 09-14-2010 12:27 PM
And this is why I love 3FC! LaurieDawn 100 lb. Club 15 01-21-2010 09:20 PM
Why I joined LAWL Repo girl LA Weight Loss 51 06-08-2006 09:15 PM


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:21 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.