Why do most hide their food diaries but boast their exercise logs?
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CanadianCountryGirl1973 wrote: »Being disappointed "for" others as opposed to being disappointed "in" others is a question of empathy and not judgement. In a mutually supportive weight loss group, it's a natural reaction to feel for the other person when they are not making their weight loss goals and have not noticed they are consuming 1250 empty processed calories. The person this was happening to ASKED for public advice, and is now steadily losing weight again based on many helpful suggestions by MFP members. They were much appreciative and had not been taking the time to check their labels (thinking that "diet" food meant "better for you and less calories"). If you want a really good productive, empathetic, non-judgmental partner in weight loss, then add me.
Your actions and statements are judgmental based on your biases of what is, or isn't, appropriate for others to consume.0 -
CanadianCountryGirl1973 wrote: »I'd be seriously annoyed if someone started giving me unasked-for advice on my eating! I like seeing other people's diaries to get an idea of variety in food choices when I get into a bored slump. I have mine open to friends only. With friends, it's nice to see something they're eating and be able to make an alternative suggestion (and vice versa). Like subbing almond milk for 1% etc. I'm always disappointed for others when I see the amount of processed foods people are eating instead of going a little more fresh.
Oh my. I drink milk almost every night
(here’s to milk, @christinev297 !), and would *never* switch to almond milk. I like my extra bit of protein, thankyouverymuch. Are there people who prefer almond milk? Probably. Would I tell them to switch to cow milk? Nope. I just don’t understand 
Edit to actually say something relevant: Looking at people’s diaries is kind of like sneaking a peek at what other people are buying at the grocery store. I buy my Doritos and Nutella with pride, right next to my Greek yogurt and bunch of broccoli, but that’s because I’m more macro-focused than anything. Ultimately, it doesn’t really matter what other people eat, and I’m happy for anyone who is meeting their goals whichever way they like.0 -
Hahaha! This thread is becoming just too funny!0
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I always find it rather strange that people can be so judgemental of strangers they have never met in real life. How can you assess someone's food choices if you don't live their life or have their lifestyle or have good handle on their goals? What makes your food choices so much better? Maybe open your diary and show us? I'm sure we can be pretty Judgemental of yours.[/quote]
It's kind of human nature I guess. I have had people message me horrible things on here that they would never ever say to me on an elevator. ....I GUARANTEE IT!
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Mine's public. I've never had anyone negatively comment on my intake - but I seriously wouldn't care if they did. I'm happy with where I am, and my success. So if people want to judge me for eating a ridiculous amount of chinese take out tonight - go for it.0
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Have we ever had one of these threads where the OP's diary isn't private? For what it's worth I never even bother looking when I see a thread like this. Why? I don't give a s--- what anyone eats. That is their business. That, and I haven't logged anything in months.0
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kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »How many of you have actually had someone say something rude about your food diary? I don't think I've ever had someone say something negative.
The only time I have commented on a friends food diary is if they eat something delicious, something that looks new, or they ask for opinions.
I have had someone say something on the boards, but it was laughably pathetic.
Mine's still public, and I really don't care if people have something to say about what I eat. I'm old and DGAF.
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CanadianCountryGirl1973 wrote: »I'd be seriously annoyed if someone started giving me unasked-for advice on my eating! I like seeing other people's diaries to get an idea of variety in food choices when I get into a bored slump. I have mine open to friends only. With friends, it's nice to see something they're eating and be able to make an alternative suggestion (and vice versa). Like subbing almond milk for 1% etc. I'm always disappointed for others when I see the amount of processed foods people are eating instead of going a little more fresh.
Oh my. I drink milk almost every night (here’s to milk, @christinev297 !), and would *never* switch to almond milk. I like my extra bit of protein, thankyouverymuch. Are there people who prefer almond milk? Probably. Would I tell them to switch to cow milk? Nope. I just don’t understand
Good grief... as mentioned.... the person ASKED for alternatives... my future answer should be, "Sorry.... if I mention in a thread in the future that I gave you an alternative idea, I'm liable to be judged and trashed. So you're on you're own".
I agree.... I'm quite surprised how aggressive people are being about this.... if this was a dinner party, this would be a very polite conversation, but because it's on a website, it's not. I'll bow out of the conversation now and members can go back to judging and trashing the original poster of this conversation.
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TheVirgoddess wrote: »Mine's public. I've never had anyone negatively comment on my intake - but I seriously wouldn't care if they did. I'm happy with where I am, and my success. So if people want to judge me for eating a ridiculous amount of chinese take out tonight - go for it.
Girl, I'm going to drool over your Chinese take out consumption tonight.
Just like I did that pretzel-crusted brownie thing.
I gluten stalk my friend's diaries and live vicariously.
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CanadianCountryGirl1973 wrote: »CanadianCountryGirl1973 wrote: »I'd be seriously annoyed if someone started giving me unasked-for advice on my eating! I like seeing other people's diaries to get an idea of variety in food choices when I get into a bored slump. I have mine open to friends only. With friends, it's nice to see something they're eating and be able to make an alternative suggestion (and vice versa). Like subbing almond milk for 1% etc. I'm always disappointed for others when I see the amount of processed foods people are eating instead of going a little more fresh.
Oh my. I drink milk almost every night (here’s to milk, @christinev297 !), and would *never* switch to almond milk. I like my extra bit of protein, thankyouverymuch. Are there people who prefer almond milk? Probably. Would I tell them to switch to cow milk? Nope. I just don’t understand
Good grief... as mentioned.... the person ASKED for alternatives... my future answer should be, "Sorry.... if I mention in a thread in the future that I gave you an alternative idea, I'm liable to be judged and trashed. So you're on you're own".
I agree.... I'm quite surprised how aggressive people are being about this.... if this was a dinner party, this would be a very polite conversation, but because it's on a website, it's not. I'll bow out of the conversation now and members can go back to judging and trashing the original poster of this conversation.
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3dogsrunning wrote: »CanadianCountryGirl1973 wrote: »CanadianCountryGirl1973 wrote: »I'd be seriously annoyed if someone started giving me unasked-for advice on my eating! I like seeing other people's diaries to get an idea of variety in food choices when I get into a bored slump. I have mine open to friends only. With friends, it's nice to see something they're eating and be able to make an alternative suggestion (and vice versa). Like subbing almond milk for 1% etc. I'm always disappointed for others when I see the amount of processed foods people are eating instead of going a little more fresh.
Oh my. I drink milk almost every night (here’s to milk, @christinev297 !), and would *never* switch to almond milk. I like my extra bit of protein, thankyouverymuch. Are there people who prefer almond milk? Probably. Would I tell them to switch to cow milk? Nope. I just don’t understand
Good grief... as mentioned.... the person ASKED for alternatives... my future answer should be, "Sorry.... if I mention in a thread in the future that I gave you an alternative idea, I'm liable to be judged and trashed. So you're on you're own".
I agree.... I'm quite surprised how aggressive people are being about this.... if this was a dinner party, this would be a very polite conversation, but because it's on a website, it's not. I'll bow out of the conversation now and members can go back to judging and trashing the original poster of this conversation.
Do you judge what people eat at dinner parties too?
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mamapeach910 wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »Mine's public. I've never had anyone negatively comment on my intake - but I seriously wouldn't care if they did. I'm happy with where I am, and my success. So if people want to judge me for eating a ridiculous amount of chinese take out tonight - go for it.
Girl, I'm going to drool over your Chinese take out consumption tonight.
Just like I did that pretzel-crusted brownie thing.
I gluten stalk my friend's diaries and live vicariously.
I still dream about that brownie.0 -
CanadianCountryGirl1973 wrote: »CanadianCountryGirl1973 wrote: »I'd be seriously annoyed if someone started giving me unasked-for advice on my eating! I like seeing other people's diaries to get an idea of variety in food choices when I get into a bored slump. I have mine open to friends only. With friends, it's nice to see something they're eating and be able to make an alternative suggestion (and vice versa). Like subbing almond milk for 1% etc. I'm always disappointed for others when I see the amount of processed foods people are eating instead of going a little more fresh.
Oh my. I drink milk almost every night (here’s to milk, @christinev297 !), and would *never* switch to almond milk. I like my extra bit of protein, thankyouverymuch. Are there people who prefer almond milk? Probably. Would I tell them to switch to cow milk? Nope. I just don’t understand
Good grief... as mentioned.... the person ASKED for alternatives... my future answer should be, "Sorry.... if I mention in a thread in the future that I gave you an alternative idea, I'm liable to be judged and trashed. So you're on you're own".
I agree.... I'm quite surprised how aggressive people are being about this.... if this was a dinner party, this would be a very polite conversation, but because it's on a website, it's not. I'll bow out of the conversation now and members can go back to judging and trashing the original poster of this conversation.
Oh I’m sorry, I was under the impression the suggestion was volunteered rather than solicited. Though I’m still firmly on team cow milk (or even goat!), if this worked for the person in question, that’s great.0 -
CanadianCountryGirl1973 wrote: »I'd be seriously annoyed if someone started giving me unasked-for advice on my eating! I like seeing other people's diaries to get an idea of variety in food choices when I get into a bored slump. I have mine open to friends only. With friends, it's nice to see something they're eating and be able to make an alternative suggestion (and vice versa). Like subbing almond milk for 1% etc. I'm always disappointed for others when I see the amount of processed foods people are eating instead of going a little more fresh.
This post made my head hurt with all the wrong.
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TheVirgoddess wrote: »mamapeach910 wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »Mine's public. I've never had anyone negatively comment on my intake - but I seriously wouldn't care if they did. I'm happy with where I am, and my success. So if people want to judge me for eating a ridiculous amount of chinese take out tonight - go for it.
Girl, I'm going to drool over your Chinese take out consumption tonight.
Just like I did that pretzel-crusted brownie thing.
I gluten stalk my friend's diaries and live vicariously.
I still dream about that brownie.
Wait what? What is this pretzel-brownie hybrid and where can I get one?0 -
TheVirgoddess wrote: »mamapeach910 wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »Mine's public. I've never had anyone negatively comment on my intake - but I seriously wouldn't care if they did. I'm happy with where I am, and my success. So if people want to judge me for eating a ridiculous amount of chinese take out tonight - go for it.
Girl, I'm going to drool over your Chinese take out consumption tonight.
Just like I did that pretzel-crusted brownie thing.
I gluten stalk my friend's diaries and live vicariously.
I still dream about that brownie.
Wait what? What is this pretzel-brownie hybrid and where can I get one?
It's at 54th Street, if you have one near you. It's a salted caramel brownie - pretzel crust, chocolate sauce, salt, vanilla bean ice cream. It was more amazing than words.0 -
TheVirgoddess wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »mamapeach910 wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »Mine's public. I've never had anyone negatively comment on my intake - but I seriously wouldn't care if they did. I'm happy with where I am, and my success. So if people want to judge me for eating a ridiculous amount of chinese take out tonight - go for it.
Girl, I'm going to drool over your Chinese take out consumption tonight.
Just like I did that pretzel-crusted brownie thing.
I gluten stalk my friend's diaries and live vicariously.
I still dream about that brownie.
Wait what? What is this pretzel-brownie hybrid and where can I get one?
It's at 54th Street, if you have one near you. It's a salted caramel brownie - pretzel crust, chocolate sauce, salt, vanilla bean ice cream. It was more amazing than words.
Yum. I'm not even a huge fan of putting pretzels in sweets but that sounds amazing.0 -
TheVirgoddess wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »mamapeach910 wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »Mine's public. I've never had anyone negatively comment on my intake - but I seriously wouldn't care if they did. I'm happy with where I am, and my success. So if people want to judge me for eating a ridiculous amount of chinese take out tonight - go for it.
Girl, I'm going to drool over your Chinese take out consumption tonight.
Just like I did that pretzel-crusted brownie thing.
I gluten stalk my friend's diaries and live vicariously.
I still dream about that brownie.
Wait what? What is this pretzel-brownie hybrid and where can I get one?
It's at 54th Street, if you have one near you. It's a salted caramel brownie - pretzel crust, chocolate sauce, salt, vanilla bean ice cream. It was more amazing than words.
Those are a great appetizer at 54th Street.0
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