The Benefits of having an OPEN food diary

highervibes

I get great ideas from open diaries so I'm just trying to do the same for someone. I don't really care who judges my food choices, I'm losing weight and my bloodwork and blood pressure are great, so if anyone has a problem with my food I invite them to *kitten* themsleves. I have yet to have anyone make a comment about my food choices though. I like to see what other people eat (especially if they've lost a lot, or I"m inspired by them for whatever reason) I would NEVER judge someone for their food choices and I certainly wouldn't comment unless asked, and even then...

ze_hombre

I did have an open diary until somebody thought it fitting to judge what I was eating when I did not ask for opinions. Now mine is closed.

I do however, see what you mean OP regarding having an open diary in your case.

I am on the fence on this comment. I agree that unwarranted comments can be upsetting, but isn't this *sort of* the whole point of a social feature? I wasn't there, so there is probably more to the story (maybe the self proclaimed nutritionist was an *kitten* about it), but I would welcome someone commenting on my diary with tips and tricks as long as they were polite and not condescending or rude about it.

And if they were, I would tell them where to go and who could push. Pretty sure there is a delete button that can solve those kind of issues.

I can't answer for anyone else, but for me it was always the comments from the self-appointed nutritionist that I got. I was told to eat more, eat less, eat clean, eat more/less protein/carbs/fats, etc. Food and recipe suggestions are nice, but obviously my method is working for me the way I want it to, otherwise I would have asked (and the advice would have been unsolicited).

I don't mind comments from friends that are there to help, support and encourage me, but I don't want random advice from strangers who don't know my situation or what works for me (I've even had people tell me I "must" eat more of things I am allergic to). I think the social part can work fine even without having your diary public.

Yeah, in those scenarios I would tell them to go get bent and unfriend them.

__Di__

I did have an open diary until somebody thought it fitting to judge what I was eating when I did not ask for opinions. Now mine is closed.

I do however, see what you mean OP regarding having an open diary in your case.

I am on the fence on this comment. I agree that unwarranted comments can be upsetting, but isn't this *sort of* the whole point of a social feature? I wasn't there, so there is probably more to the story (maybe the self proclaimed nutritionist was an *kitten* about it), but I would welcome someone commenting on my diary with tips and tricks as long as they were polite and not condescending or rude about it.

And if they were, I would tell them where to go and who could push. Pretty sure there is a delete button that can solve those kind of issues.

I could go with what you are saying if I had been having problems, but I wasn't and was losing weight and content with what I was eating.

Regarding your final paragraph there, they actually deleted me before I had a chance to delete them :laugh:

vegan4lyfe2012

I keep my food diary open to my friends...to keep me accountable and to also provide others with inspiration that they CAN eat great on a plant based, whole foods diet

MaeRenee94

You hit it dead on! It's like the saying what would jesus do?! But now its more like.. What would MFP think?!

mistij68

I like keeping an open diary because it keeps me accountable to me. If someone wants to give me ideas or an opinion that's fine with me. Either I can take it or leave it, so it doesn't really matter. I like looking at other people's diaries, because it gives me ideas on what to eat and how many calories I should be eating. Besides at one time I wouldn't hesitate eating a whole pint of Ben & Jerry's or Hagendaz, or eating a container of vanilla oreo cookies. But now I know how many calories that is and how it actually makes me feel, I'll think twice about it. And I guess you're right, I wouldn't want the backlash of listing it and I wouldn't want to feel guilty by not listing it . So it's all good!

Kaytee86

I keep my open to my friends. I like the fact that I can view other people's diaries for ideas on meals, which is why mine is open. But restricted to friends for a bit of privacy, because I know the people on my friend's list are going to be supportive and not judgey, if they were they wouldn't be on my list.

kjs1228

Great to get feedback on what I am eating. I also learn great ideas by looking at what my friends are eating!

MrsMX

Seems like a good idea but I think I would prefer it Open to Friends!


Just need some more friends if anyone is interested ...


"more settings to work out and things to find":flowerforyou:

MMulder68

I like open diaries. I want the accountability. I log every thing I put in my mouth. Plus, I have a few physical trainers that check on me periodically that I appreciate comments from. Also, those who have been successful have given me tips that really helps. I prefer friends with open diaries.

seliinac

I like to look at other's diaries so I figured it's only fair that mine is open, too. If my diet looked really unhealthy I'd want to be told. So far I have restrained myself from commenting on other's diaries. I find that some people are eating so few vegetables (like one serving or less per day) and I really want to say something! It really shocks me to see what some people eat. I know you can lose weight without eating vegetables but will you be healthy?? End of rant.

Gearjammer71

I had mine only open to friends. There are some good points on this thread so I made it public.

neskapolita1978

I have a strange relationship with food. This is an established fact. Comments from the peanut gallery will not make that any more obvious to me. I may open it for the "hey, do I want to put that on the INTERNET" factor, but I'm not looking for input or anything.