diary: public or private?

WIQQID

I keep mine open only to my "friends". I value constructive advice, but some people can be a bit harsh.

Brandicaloriecountess

Mine was private initially, but I unblocked it recently. If anyone wants to look they can go for it. If they have good advice cool. If someone wants to judge or criticize me, what do I care? Who is that person to me lol! I haven't really looked at anyone else's diary, but I do get lots of ideas from the message board.

angp7711

I have mine open. I doubt anyone could be a harsher critic than myself. I am not striving for perfection and I have some really bad days but I haven't had any comments on my diary at all. I also haven't asked for any. If I got a negative response that was not constructive criticism I think it would turn me off but until then I'm an open book. I usually put foods notes "for myself" it really helps to go back and reflect.

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Ang

bunnysone

the secret to my success is knowing that it's public, which makes me think twice every time I want something bad, because I know I have to log it!

I have just about killed my cravings by doing this - It's an amazing opportunty you cant pass up!

But you need to have friends who are prepared to comment on your diary for it to work, not just say "way to go" if you are under, becase eating 2 carrot sticks and an apples is NOT a way to go.

sinclare

thanks to everyone who commented here.. I am on the verge of opening it up and sort of think, isn't that the whole point of this MFP place-to be honest with ourselves ( by logging and keeping track of food) and being supportive of each other at the same time!