Just curious.....why not?

When I was on the losing end mine was public. Most people congratulated me on my work, but there were a few that would peek at my diary and criticize me. Either way, for me this is a lifestyle change and pizza is a part of my lifestyle, so my diary wasn't always pretty...but it's all about moderation and making it work for you!

Now my diary is private...I'm pregnant and have really weird eating habits and to be honest, I'm eating a lot more calorie wise than I used to when trying to lose and even though it's appropriate I'm embarrassed about it!

I think more people should go public. I love seeing what others eat and getting ideas!

I feel that if I felt like other people could see it-I may not be honest on it. Also, I keep track of it for myself and guess I don't know why others would need to know this information about me. I enjoy having support here-but I want to be as honest as possible-and will not be if I have to open that up. If I want to splurge and have an ice cream-I don't want someone to notice it.

I keep mine open.....if people try to criticize then that's on them

I have mine private just because I'm not sure how to change the setting. I really don't care what people think about my eating habits. We're all here for one main goal and that is to be healthier. Everybody is different. Some can lose weight while making only modest changes to their diet while others may need more discipline. We are here to uplift one another and encourage. While we may offer suggestions, we should be careful not to criticize. All that to say....I'll play around with my settings and stuff and see if I can figure it out! Hope everyone has a great New Year!! We're all starting it off right by deciding to take the step to become healthier!

there r some ppl that criticize unfortunately. i don't eat perfect & i have mine public. altho 4 the past month i haven't logged in anythin until this past wednesday when i started jenny craig.

i also have mine as public. but i think it's just a matter of what that person is comfortable with. they may have it so that certain ppl r only able 2 view it or even unviewable at all. some ppl may not log their foods at all also.

but u hafta remember that the food diary is there 4 that person 2 b aware of what is goin in2 their stomache. it's not 4 us 2 view what they put in their mouths.

some ppl don't like being watched on their foods. again. it's a matter of public comfort level.

mine has always been public but that's b/c i don't care what ppl think of what i'm eatin/exercisin. i know y i didn't lose as much weight as i could have. but i'm changin that. i'm startin off my new yr w/a 4lb lost & yes i knew it was my eatin habits. thankfully i haven't had any1 criticize me. i think i'm 1 of the lucky few.

i don't think we should criticize each other on our eatin habits. we should encourage & if asked we should suggest a healthy just as scrumptiously tasting alternative. :happy: :flowerforyou: :drinker: <--water

Mine is public. Some days I do well and others not so much. But, I think it's a personal choice either way. I do love the public ones since it gives a newbie like me ideas that I wouldn't normally think of without others' input.

I hold myself accountable, I don't need other people to do it for me. I hate it when my husband gets on my case about whether or not I'm going to the gym or if I'm over my daily calories.

This is my journey, my struggle. General support is great, but I'm really the only one who needs to know all the details of what I go through daily.

I agree

Mine was private but isn't anymore - I look forward to being criticized now lol.

Mine is public also. Any constructive comments/suggestions are very welcomed. :blushing:

I keep mine private because I don't want people to think they can eat like me to look like I do. This morning I had Toaster Strudel and beef jerky. I consider food to be fuel and nothing more. I don't get religious about whole wheat versus white and I don't buy into the whole earthy-crunchy, all natural, unprocessed lifestyle people are trying to shove down our throats.

Usually I eat healthy but if I want a McRib, I'll have a McRib. Guilt is not allowed in my eating decisions.

The only problem is that what works for me might not work for others. For most people, it may be the right idea to follow the advice and avoid processed foods. I don't want someone to see McRibs in my diet and look at me and think they can eat McRibs everyday. Even if I did that I would get fat.