How much feedback do you really want on your food diary?

CallmeSbo

My diary is not up for discussion unless i ask for it. You never know what a person is going through, that causes them to under eat. For instance this week im going through a REALLY REALLY BAD patch. And for the 1st time i have not used food to comfort myself. For the past 3days, nothing can go down my throat. I literally put my all bran flakes in a blender for me to eat them. For supper i make 2min noodles, and i cant even finish the little packet. This is not permanent, and not my choice. So i wouldnt want someone making comments about me under eating while knowing jack about what im going through.

Sublog

Everyone is on different diets and seeking different kinds of support from their friends, so I wonder, how much feedback do you really want on your food diary? If you have a cheat day do you want to be called out? If you are staying within calorie goals but not getting any vegetables, do you want to hear it?

I like to read about nutrition and sometimes going through people's diaries, it concerns me that they may be losing weight in unhealthy ways. But how do you tell someone that they are not making the best choices without offending or alienating?

Unless you know something about nutrition, I wouldn't advise on commenting on specifics of a diary. All I really look at is calories and macros. Timing, frequency, and choices are largely irrelevant assuming they get enough micro-nutrients from their diets.

nosugarcoating

I want honest feedback on my diary, so if I have no veggies, tell me, if I've snacked too much, tell me. But also tell me when I've had a good day. I want criticism but if that is all someone gives, it's not very supportive.

I also give feedback on diaries, either when I know the people don't mind, or I try to phrase it in such a way that it won't get them down, but be supportive instead. Such as 'try to do x' instead of 'don't do y'. Constructive criticism, positively phrased. I also don't think that one 'bad' meal necessarily makes an entire day bad or that you have to eat completely clean to be healthy, so I don't call my friends out on every chocolate or pizza they have.

yestowellness

if it's a crazy day, I'll inbox them & make suggestions, I don't openly criticize. I do suggest that if it's a cheat day, put it in your notes. It should stop some of the unwanted criticism.

GurleyGirl524

I will not say good job on someone's diary if their day consisted of only junk and/or processed foods the WHOLE day and they still stayed under their calorie goal. A snickers and diet soda for lunch and popcorn for dinner are not healthy choices. I don't care if you still stayed under your goal, it was nothing but CRAP going into your body.

vzucco

I will not say good job on someone's diary if their day consisted of only junk and/or processed foods the WHOLE day and they still stayed under their calorie goal. A snickers and diet soda for lunch and popcorn for dinner are not healthy choices. I don't care if you still stayed under your goal, it was nothing but CRAP going into your body.

Yes, that's what I do. Don't expect any congratulations if you're not treating your body well. Just like I don't expect any congratulations when I'm eating crap, it happens. But I generally do see people just keeping their calories low and not eating ANYTHING of nutritive value. That's not sustainable and no one should be kidding themselves that what you put in your body doesn't matter as long as you stay under your goal. You might lose weight but you will get sick!

kiesh82

I don't want my diary critiqued. If someone noticed me eating crap for a few days in a row and called me out I wouldn't mind. But nitpicking macro nutrients would get them deleted.

Iwillshyne

I am pretty much open to any suggestions or comments on my food diary as long as its done in a positive way. :flowerforyou:

michelleinpa

I would welcome it if it was done in a spirit of helpfulness. In fact, I could really USE some advice..so please feel free

bcattoes

I don't comment on other diaries unless asked. I don't care if anyone comments on mine or not.

MumOfGirlsOnly

I'm trying to changes 28 years of bad eating and it's not going to happen overnight. I've been serious about changing my life for a month, Now I'm still eating crap just staying under calories and trying to swap everything for healthy options. I'm not winning yet but I'm getting there. 6 months ago I knew nothing about nutrition I'm slowly learning now.
If someone thinks they could help me (without suggesting fish, nuts, cheese, spinach, mushrooms or brussel sprouts) I'm more then happy to take there advice on board and see if it works for me, if someone just wants to bag out what I eat without offering a suggestion on how I could change it then I'll read it, tell them to piss off and continue on my way. Positive energy is all I choose to surround myself with now.