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puggleperson

I always read a diary before commenting. Just because someone was under calories doesn't mean they ate healthy food. I can eat 1200 calories of Reese's and be on target for calories, but feel like crap!

But that is you, not them... like I said in my post.. Losing weigth is hard and so is staying in your calorie range so if they felt like eating 1200 calories worht of twinkies all day it's their decision... :bigsmile:

TheBraveryLover

Unless you know for a fact that person wants criticism or "suggestions" on how to eat healthier on their diary, I'd suggest you not make them.

And to answer the OP, no; if I comment, I've read the diary.

tameko2

If someone doesn't have their journal open, I don't make any comment at all. If someone has their diary open and it has great food choices, I let them know they've done a great job. If someone has their diary open and it's obvious they were making really terrible decisions, I say nothing unless I know they're the kind of person that can take constructive criticism. I am not a nutritionist, but I like to be as supportive as I can to everyone, and it includes giving some small tips to help them with food.

I kind of do this - and I also like to add support for people who I know are struggling to even log every day -- if you have friends that struggle with daily logging then I think a "good job logging today!" is appropriate regardless of what they eat.

I eat "bad" by a lot of people's standards all the time - if I feel bad about it (like I didn't plan for it) then I usually say something like "I'm going to try extra hard to make up for that donut today!" but if I don't then I don't care what people say about it. I do appreciate comments of any kind though -- I would be totally fine with a friend that said "you went over on fat again!" every day. I appreciate that my friends are trying to support me ANY way they choose to do it, even if i disagree with them. And I want to support my friends any way I feel will help them, even if they disagree with me.

but i do think as far as food diaries go, anyone really dedicated to a particular diet like "clean" or "Paleo" either has a "this works for me but it may not work for everyone" attitude or they don't have friends who don't share their beliefs.

Loko_Ino

I look and I comment.
They are my friends and my support and I am theirs. To not call them out would be disrespectful and a waste of their time logging.

RockHardAngel_777

You know darlin, I never thought of lookin or thinkin of food diaries like that. Thank you. You have opened my eyes to a realization that, Yes, its good to be under, but why and how did you get there. Makes me want to have an even better lookin diary and make sure it stays open so I can haggle myself when I'm ponderin havin somethin not so nutritional. Thank You for posting that!!

surfrgrl1

If the food journal is open for me to look at, I do look at it and I find something positive to comment on. Whether it be that they did eat well, or ate something that I haven't tried and I ask what they think of it, or if they had a food that we both like.

I always praise on exercise because it can be challenging to get it in. And I also praise for days logged on. My circle of friends is small enough that I can see their daily efforts add up to the progress they have made, and if they voice having a tough time, I'm there with kind words, some humor, and a positive attitude. In turn I appreciate getting feedback from my friends. There is so much encouragement and joking in my circle of friends, it has really kept me motivated.

Someone said in an earlier post that if people don't want feedback or support, there is a simple remedy, they can use the "delete friend" button.

Brandicaloriecountess

Yep sometimes I do. If the person took the time to log and make an effort. Especially if I am on my phone app, as I can't open diaries. If someone asked my opinion I'd give it otherwise I comment on their effort

MindyBlack

If the food journal is open for me to look at, I do look at it and I find something positive to comment on. Whether it be that they did eat well, or ate something that I haven't tried and I ask what they think of it, or if they had a food that we both like.

I always praise on exercise because it can be challenging to get it in. And I also praise for days logged on. My circle of friends is small enough that I can see their daily efforts add up to the progress they have made, and if they voice having a tough time, I'm there with kind words, some humor, and a positive attitude. In turn I appreciate getting feedback from my friends. There is so much encouragement and joking in my circle of friends, it has really kept me motivated.

Someone said in an earlier post that if people don't want feedback or support, there is a simple remedy, they can use the "delete friend" button.

Yes, you are very encouraging. So glad I am in your circle of friends.

surfrgrl1

If the food journal is open for me to look at, I do look at it and I find something positive to comment on. Whether it be that they did eat well, or ate something that I haven't tried and I ask what they think of it, or if they had a food that we both like.

I always praise on exercise because it can be challenging to get it in. And I also praise for days logged on. My circle of friends is small enough that I can see their daily efforts add up to the progress they have made, and if they voice having a tough time, I'm there with kind words, some humor, and a positive attitude. In turn I appreciate getting feedback from my friends. There is so much encouragement and joking in my circle of friends, it has really kept me motivated.

Someone said in an earlier post that if people don't want feedback or support, there is a simple remedy, they can use the "delete friend" button.

Yes, you are very encouraging. So glad I am in your circle of friends.

Awww thank you MB!!!