To View or Not to View other people's Diary?

val95kb
val95kb Posts: 24 Member
in Motivation and Support
I am wondering if people find it more motivating to view other people's diary?
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  • deniseblossoms
    deniseblossoms Posts: 373 Member
    I like to look at my friends diaries. Sometimes I get inspired by their choices, find a new food, or a different way to use something.
  • RunDoozer
    RunDoozer Posts: 1,699 Member
    It is for me. Gives me food ideas. Especially since I have to eat a lot more than I want to sometimes. Helps me find calorie dense foods that are still healthy.
  • mfclingan
    mfclingan Posts: 158 Member
    Definitely! There may be a food out there that I'm missing that I could LOVE but just need to be introduced or reminded of it's existence!
  • Jessiebell527
    Jessiebell527 Posts: 110 Member
    Great for food ideas, and sometimes it's just funny...Question: "Why am I not losing Weight?" ANswer: "Because you ate 2 pizzas today"
  • krisiepoo
    krisiepoo Posts: 710 Member
    I do sometimes if I have an extra moment because it'll give me ideas of what I could be eating or snacking on. Plus if they're kicking *kitten* in the weight loss dept, sometimes it's fun to see what they're eating
  • val95kb
    val95kb Posts: 24 Member
    Great for food ideas, and sometimes it's just funny...Question: "Why am I not losing Weight?" ANswer: "Because you ate 2 pizzas today"

    Love it!
  • leopardjunkie
    leopardjunkie Posts: 149
    yes if you are looking to help or learn :)
  • mmmichelle2386
    mmmichelle2386 Posts: 6 Member
    I read them before I comment on them. I won't write "great day!" just because someone is under their calories. I don't pick people's days apart either though. We are all human and don't eat perfectly every day, but if you post something asking why you aren't losing, and your diary is full of processed foods, then I will private message and try to help. But I do read all of my friends' diaries everyday, so I can comment in a way that will help with their success.
  • hollietkac
    hollietkac Posts: 38 Member
    I look at them but it seems like most of my MFP friends don't eat clean. By that I mean whole foods. The majority of what I see is processed foods. So I don't really get ideas but I get motivated to continue with my current diet which is mostly very "clean."

    Also, I alternate between having my diary viewable and not, and when it is I feel more motivated to make sure I have a great day because I don't want people to see me eat crappy!
  • fithealthygirl
    fithealthygirl Posts: 290 Member
    If I read someone's success story, I find myself wondering exactly what they did to reach their goal weight, like what they ate every day and what kind of exercise routine they followed, especially if it's someone that has similar goals to me. Looking at other people's diaries gives me good idea of what I should be doing to achieve the same success.
  • marine71
    marine71 Posts: 27
    Great for food ideas, and sometimes it's just funny...Question: "Why am I not losing Weight?" ANswer: "Because you ate 2 pizzas today"

    Love it!

    :laugh:
  • Kadesha72
    Kadesha72 Posts: 109 Member
    Great for food ideas, and sometimes it's just funny...Question: "Why am I not losing Weight?" ANswer: "Because you ate 2 pizzas today"

    I totally saw something like that recently.... LOL
  • marine71
    marine71 Posts: 27
    I think it helps you to walk the talk :-)
  • Abi_bug04
    Abi_bug04 Posts: 220
    I definitely love to get ideas from my friends' diaries.
    And, if I have been slacking, it puts things into perspective- and motivates me to eat better (in fear that they might be looking at mine as well) - It keeps me accountable!

    :)
  • Kadesha72
    Kadesha72 Posts: 109 Member
    I don't have a load of friends yet, but I have noticed one that has her diary public, and she's only eating (according to the diary) like 600 a day.... I'm trying so hard not to comment about how she's starving herself... so I've stopped looking at hers. LOL
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I look at them sometimes but it's really more because I'm nosy than for motivation.
  • Angela7zFit
    Angela7zFit Posts: 53 Member
    Why not look. I like to get ideas on what others are eating. If they don't want you to look it would be blocked. I am not obessed by it just curious at times especially if they are dropping quickly. The journal is only as good or as honest as you are.
  • LittleMissNerdy
    LittleMissNerdy Posts: 792 Member
    I do just to see what other people are doing. Maybe they have something tasty I haven't tried listed.
  • Abi_bug04
    Abi_bug04 Posts: 220
    I look at them sometimes but it's really more because I'm nosy than for motivation.

    ^ On top of the other reasons, this too!
  • rvicini
    rvicini Posts: 252 Member
    I enjoy commenting on dairies and I believe your "Great Day" message is not an empty one. Beside, there are fantaastic food ideas!
  • aimeeernest
    aimeeernest Posts: 159 Member
    it depends.

    it mostly helps me add to the list of foods that are healthy options. Lets me see things I may not have thought of eating.... options of more variety.

    I like to look at other people's diaries who are already in good shape. lol. Obviously it's working, right? haha. So those are motivational.
  • MaggieSporleder
    MaggieSporleder Posts: 428 Member
    I check them. I'll comment if their calories are major low. But I try to start a conversation, about foods they like that I do, or things I don't know what they are etc. I don't know if I'm inspired or just use it as a way to learn more about my friends.
  • aimeeernest
    aimeeernest Posts: 159 Member
    I also agree, any comment is a helpful comment. even the people who I know say "good job" to everyone.... it still helps me when I get that comment.
  • aimeeernest
    aimeeernest Posts: 159 Member
    I look at them sometimes but it's really more because I'm nosy than for motivation.

    ^ On top of the other reasons, this too!

    okay yeah, this is me. lol
  • campranger
    campranger Posts: 4
    How do you someone's dairy? New to the site.
  • moniquedeanne
    moniquedeanne Posts: 249 Member
    Motivating, and keeping mine open helps me stay accountable too.
  • fightininggirl
    fightininggirl Posts: 792 Member
    I view other's diaries and let them view mine so I can get ideas on what they eat and add more variety. I keep mine as public also for the accountability it helps me stay on track.
  • NZhellkat
    NZhellkat Posts: 355 Member
    It's a two way street. I keep mine open because it ensures that I keep myself accountable. I like to view my friend's diaries as they have some very tasty foods showing. I get some great ideas from them. And I like that other people do on occasions eat fast food or drink alcohol like I do. And sometimes I just love seeing that my NZ pals have had a NZ treat that I just can't buy here. Nostalgia. *Sigh*
  • val95kb
    val95kb Posts: 24 Member
    How do you someone's dairy? New to the site.

    If you are looking at someone's profile, you can view their diary if you see a button that says "View Diary".
  • kellbell_2740
    kellbell_2740 Posts: 2
    It's good for some people. It can be motivating and inspiring, as well as inspiring some friendly competition. And your friend doesn't even have to know about that;) And as long as the friend has their diary set to public, he/she must not mind if you see!

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