Ok, I finally GET it!

fresmaestra
on 2/28/12 11:52 pm

I am on Pinterest, but I DON'T "get it" nor do I ever use it because I don't understand it. Please help, because I want to learn and I'll definitely follow BF!

Cleopatra_Nik
on 2/29/12 1:17 am - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 01/08/08

Well here’s where pin boards have ever been helpful to me in real life.

I used one once during senior prom. I know my style. I just can’t “verbalize" my style. So when my mom offered to have a designer make my senior prom dress, I was at a complete loss of how to describe what would be “me." So I started clipping pictures of outfits and dresses that I liked. Things that inspired me. If I had to label myself now I’d say I’m equal parts: pin-up girl, hood rat and preppy, with just a dash of goth in there. But what is that called? I dunno. But when I showed my pin board to the designer she knew just what to design for me and when she brought back a sketch it was PERFECT!

Pinterest can be used in sort of the same way. There are other ways as well. For instance, my goal with BF is for people to find the kinds of recipes they like (like Mexican food? Check out my Mexican food board. In the mushies phase and have NO idea what you can eat? Check out THAT board!) and be able see them then access them on the blog. Some folks are very visual (good food blogging practice dictates that you never post a recipe without a picture for that very reason) and for some people simply collecting ideas inspires them to be able to do their own thing.

Does that help?

RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!

araulscd
on 2/29/12 1:04 am - MO

RNY on 12/30/11

I've been on it for a while, but still have yet to pin anything. It took me a while to finally 'get it' too...at first it seemed like just a collection of junk, and some of it I still don't get, but I've found some great ideas there. I have a feeling I won't be able to resist pinning for much longer.

newSaga
on 2/29/12 1:52 am - GA

RNY on 02/23/12

I'm on Pinterest, but still slow to pin. You can find me as ldouble: http://pinterest.com/ldouble/

It's 98% fashion (yes, I'm obsessed...lol). But I'd love to add more healthy recipes to my Yum! board

RnY completed 2/23/2012

HW: 325, LW: 215, CW: 254, GW: 170
starting anew

happy_baker
on 2/29/12 2:04 am

RNY on 02/15/12

I'm on Pinterest, too. :D

http://pinterest.com/cmchappybaker

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Highest weight: 269. Surgery weight: 233. Goal weight: 144, and then we'll see..

Cleopatra_Nik
on 2/29/12 2:14 am - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 01/08/08

I izz trying to friend you so I can message you but you izz marked as private. Kindly send me a friend request. Gracias!

RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!

gabbyabby
on 2/29/12 2:21 am

RNY on 08/23/11

i am on it and i LOVE IT. it makes me laugh, makes me want to make stuff, makes me sick with people who can paint their nails so perfect! I LOVE IT. i will look for you and others when i get home tonight. :)

mpjones
on 2/29/12 2:32 am

I have no idea what you people are talking about but then I still think my computer e-mails are pretty cool, I have a cell phone that does NOTHING but make phone calls,have no idea what blue tooth, twitter or texting would do to make my life better. I do think it's wonderful that all of you can keep up with the modern technology !!