Private diary because shy about logging days in advance!

claire8413
claire8413 Posts: 3
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey...some advice would be appreciated....

When a diary is public, Can you see the next day (or week, even) if someone has already filled it in, in advance?

I'd like to open my diary to be viewed by my friends, as I think it would help me to feel even more accountable (although I'm also doing just fine with it private) but I'm concerned people will think I'm rather odd if I do...because I log days in advance - like today is Tuesday.. and I already have tomorrow and thursday's meals planned and logged ready to go. It helps me to plan in advance, and I enjoy planning out breakfast/lunch/dinner and keeping some calories free for an unplanned snack etc... Its what works for me. I'd like to open my diary... but I know it would look odd to someone else to see it so filled out already for the week to come.
Maybe this isn't something I should be worried about.. maybe people don't go looking through diaries like that... (I hardly look at others' to be honest)... maybe it won't even show up tomorrow, it will only show today and past days? I don't know...

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    1) why is that odd?

    2) who cares if someone else thinks you're odd?

    3) yes people can see anything thats in your diary, pre logged or post logged.
  • claire8413
    claire8413 Posts: 3
    I guess I just wondered whether or not it'd look a bit weird to see it so filled out in advance, because the friends I have on here don't fill out theirs in advance. I dunno... maybe I'm just worrying about nothing.
  • seena511
    seena511 Posts: 685 Member
    yes, you're worrying about nothing. plenty of people on here do exactly what your'e describing
  • perfekta
    perfekta Posts: 331 Member
    On the off chance someone actually does comment on it, give them the boot and carry on!
  • claire8413
    claire8413 Posts: 3
    Thank you! I'll open it up to my friends :)
  • Trisha_e
    Trisha_e Posts: 27
    Hey...some advice would be appreciated....

    When a diary is public, Can you see the next day (or week, even) if someone has already filled it in, in advance?

    I'd like to open my diary to be viewed by my friends, as I think it would help me to feel even more accountable (although I'm also doing just fine with it private) but I'm concerned people will think I'm rather odd if I do...because I log days in advance - like today is Tuesday.. and I already have tomorrow and thursday's meals planned and logged ready to go. It helps me to plan in advance, and I enjoy planning out breakfast/lunch/dinner and keeping some calories free for an unplanned snack etc... Its what works for me. I'd like to open my diary... but I know it would look odd to someone else to see it so filled out already for the week to come.
    Maybe this isn't something I should be worried about.. maybe people don't go looking through diaries like that... (I hardly look at others' to be honest)... maybe it won't even show up tomorrow, it will only show today and past days? I don't know...

    Don't feel odd! Lots of people log on their meal plans ahead of time. I certainly try to because it helps me and is less stressful.
  • selina884
    selina884 Posts: 826 Member
    Wow, this hasnt ever crossed my mind.


    and I plan 1-3 weeks in advance
  • EmmaReed84
    EmmaReed84 Posts: 263 Member
    I sometimes plan in advance also. I think it is a good idea to plan, that way you know where you are with your food and don't go in to overload by accident LOL
  • bryionak
    bryionak Posts: 110 Member
    Yeah, using MFP for planning is probably what is most valuable about it. Logging after you eat is ok, but you can't uneat what is already eaten. You can adjust your plan if something comes up. I am most successful when I plan my eating in advance. Seeing your plan could help people also.
  • brokenjawedmuse
    brokenjawedmuse Posts: 132
    Yeah, using MFP for planning is probably what is most valuable about it. Logging after you eat is ok, but you can't uneat what is already eaten. You can adjust your plan if something comes up. I am most successful when I plan my eating in advance. Seeing your plan could help people also.

    This!

    I fill in my diary in advance when I can. It helps keep me on track and gives me a roadmap for grocery shopping.

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