Letting your food diary be public

chattygirl2
chattygirl2 Posts: 103
edited September 27 in Health and Weight Loss
Do you think by letting your food diary public helps you make better choices? Or do you just fib a bit on it....knowing people may judge you some what?? Just wondering? It really makes me think about what I eat because I want to be true to myself and others!
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  • Fattack
    Fattack Posts: 666 Member
    I don't fib on my diary, the closest I get to fibbing is quick adding calories (which I do rarely).
  • FemininGuns
    FemininGuns Posts: 605 Member
    The one reason I made my food diary public is so that if I ran into walls and asked opinions, people could view my diary and have ALL the info before commenting...

    EDIT: I do not fib on my diary cause I want to know what I'v ingested and how it's made me feel, what I've lost etc... If I don't log it, then I'm just sabotaging myself in thinking that I am doing everything I possibly can when in reality I am continuing to be dishonnest... Gotta face the music at some point!!!
  • MelissaL582
    MelissaL582 Posts: 1,422 Member
    I think it holds you accountable. We've all "failed" at what we put in our mouths, so hearing that we did poorly helps to open our eyes. We all need help with what we eat.
  • cawfeesong
    cawfeesong Posts: 34
    I just write down what I eat and if they judge me...whatever lol.
  • Sheltie4
    Sheltie4 Posts: 65 Member
    It does not make me make better choices, but when I look at the end of the day I cringe some days. Especially if there are lots of glasses of wine!

    I never fib - but sometimes there are lots and of entries!
  • cmw2011
    cmw2011 Posts: 14 Member
    My food diary is only public to my friends. There's a setting for that, if you want to keep it private except to your support system.
  • Angeladobush
    Angeladobush Posts: 58 Member
    :smile: I keep my food diary for my own use.....If I fib to my diary then I am fibbing to myself. I do keep it open for people to read but I only do that in hopes that it will be useful in some way to others. If I eat it I log it....it's that simple
  • sammys1girly
    sammys1girly Posts: 1,045 Member
    I never fib on the food diary...otherwise, what's the point of keeping it??
  • froggzy1015
    froggzy1015 Posts: 178 Member
    I think it holds me more accountable for what I eat. For the longest time I was going over my calories and I needed advice. Opening up my diary helped and I got the advice I needed to bring that number down a bit. I'm so happy with MFP, it really opened my eyes to what I was eating! :)
  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
    I feel good about my diary being public because it kind of helps me make amends (to myself) for all those times when I've hidden my eating from others because I was embarassed/ashamed. I wouldn't lie on it because giving MFP inaccurate information wouldn't do anything but mess up MFP's plan for me.
    -LP
  • louell33
    louell33 Posts: 85
    I just put in whatever I eat. If ever I come to a plateau, then I know someone could go over it with a fresh pair of eyes and point out where I could be going wrong. :smile:
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    The only person you are cheating by 'fibbing' on your food diary is yourself; if anything I over-estimate rather than under-estimate...

    My Diary is only viewable to my friends...
  • cherrieruns
    cherrieruns Posts: 342 Member
    my reason for having a public diary is for feedback if I'm struggling. If I fib that defeats the purpose. Besides, fib or not I know what I've put in my mouth. I've even gone back the next day to add things that I munched on after shutting down for the night. I also like looking at other's diaries for food/recipe ideas. Helps me keep my menu fresh.
  • chattygirl2
    chattygirl2 Posts: 103
    Do you think by letting your food diary public helps you make better choices? Or do you just fib a bit on it....knowing people may judge you some what?? Just wondering? It really makes me think about what I eat because I want to be true to myself and others!
  • thebigboy
    thebigboy Posts: 8
    How do you go about making the food diary public? I have looked through the settings and just couldn't figure it out.
  • lesley12345
    lesley12345 Posts: 89 Member
    My food diary is public. I don't fib on it cause then I would only be lying to myself and the whole point of the food journal is to keep yourself in check. I need to become more diligant in entering my food, sometimes I skip a day of logging my food in, but it's usually because I might be eating the same stuff the next day and know what my calories are from entering it the previous day.
    I think mine is set for friends to view or it's public not too sure. LOL!
  • chattygirl2
    chattygirl2 Posts: 103
    I think it holds me more accountable for what I eat. For the longest time I was going over my calories and I needed advice. Opening up my diary helped and I got the advice I needed to bring that number down a bit. I'm so happy with MFP, it really opened my eyes to what I was eating! :)
    I totally agree!! I never really "looked" at what I was eating, especially when it came to sugar!!
  • Nigel99
    Nigel99 Posts: 498 Member
    Making my diary public or not has no effect on what I eat. My diary is open to friends, and that is mostly so they can see what I'm doing, take away ideas, or just note what I'm eating, etc. I lost weight (and now maintain) for myself, not for other people, so the only person I need to be accountable to is me. I've never fibbed in logging foods in my diary. If you're going to make things up, why bother keeping it at all?
  • Mustangsally1000
    Mustangsally1000 Posts: 854 Member
    If you bite it, write it!!! The motto to live by.
  • chattygirl2
    chattygirl2 Posts: 103
    How do you go about making the food diary public? I have looked through the settings and just couldn't figure it out.
    If you go to foods, then settings at the bottom it will show different options to show your diary :)
  • Adeland
    Adeland Posts: 19
    I don't fib on my diary.. and everyone I am friends with can see it... Sometimes I OVER calculate servings on purpose to mentally allow me to think I can consume less than I actually can.
  • terrt
    terrt Posts: 16
    I would like to know how to make mine public. How do you do that? That way if I need it, someone can offer me hints or suggestions. I have the exercise bit down, but I need more help in getting or keeping my carbs down..or just a tweak here and there anyway. I work hard and getting no where, so I'm missing something. Just haven't discovered what yet. I think I eat healthy and I know I exercise well rounded there. I'd like to know..thanks in advance if I don't make here again today.
  • Djbass728
    Djbass728 Posts: 71 Member
    I don't fib on mine and I figure having it public can help if I hit a wall and need feedback. I do try to error on the side of "too much." If a food I eat is listed as having less calories than I think it has I may increase the serving size by 25% so it reflects more realistically - it seems this site counts calories burned much higher than other sites I have used too but I have been steadily losing weight and am thrilled!!!!!!! This is an amazing tool!!!!! To calculate my calories burned I enter my stats on a couple of sites and get an average - although this is not a problem lately as I am just coming off of a back injury and have been unable to exercise. Bottom line is you just have to be honest with yourself whether your profile is private or public.......this site has changed my entire outlook on food - I enjoy eating healthy and have cut out most of the junk (chocolate cravings still prevail though....lol) Good luck in you journey to be healthier!!!!!!
  • chattygirl2
    chattygirl2 Posts: 103
    Do you think by letting your food diary public helps you make better choices? Or do you just fib a bit on it....knowing people may judge you some what?? Just wondering? It really makes me think about what I eat because I want to be true to myself and others!
    So how do you comment on someones food choices?
    Have you ever wanted to say something and instead kept it to yourself???
  • chattygirl2
    chattygirl2 Posts: 103
    I would like to know how to make mine public. How do you do that? That way if I need it, someone can offer me hints or suggestions. I have the exercise bit down, but I need more help in getting or keeping my carbs down..or just a tweak here and there anyway. I work hard and getting no where, so I'm missing something. Just haven't discovered what yet. I think I eat healthy and I know I exercise well rounded there. I'd like to know..thanks in advance if I don't make here again today.
    If you go to foods, then settings at the bottom it will show different options to show your diary :)
  • chattygirl2
    chattygirl2 Posts: 103
    I don't fib on mine and I figure having it public can help if I hit a wall and need feedback. I do try to error on the side of "too much." If a food I eat is listed as having less calories than I think it has I may increase the serving size by 25% so it reflects more realistically - it seems this site counts calories burned much higher than other sites I have used too but I have been steadily losing weight and am thrilled!!!!!!! This is an amazing tool!!!!! To calculate my calories burned I enter my stats on a couple of sites and get an average - although this is not a problem lately as I am just coming off of a back injury and have been unable to exercise. Bottom line is you just have to be honest with yourself whether your profile is private or public.......this site has changed my entire outlook on food - I enjoy eating healthy and have cut out most of the junk (chocolate cravings still prevail though....lol) Good luck in you journey to be healthier!!!!!!
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  • chattygirl2
    chattygirl2 Posts: 103
    I would like to know how to make mine public. How do you do that? That way if I need it, someone can offer me hints or suggestions. I have the exercise bit down, but I need more help in getting or keeping my carbs down..or just a tweak here and there anyway. I work hard and getting no where, so I'm missing something. Just haven't discovered what yet. I think I eat healthy and I know I exercise well rounded there. I'd like to know..thanks in advance if I don't make here again today.
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    If you go to foods, then settings at the bottom it will show different options to show your diary :)
  • chattygirl2
    chattygirl2 Posts: 103
    I don't fib on mine and I figure having it public can help if I hit a wall and need feedback. I do try to error on the side of "too much." If a food I eat is listed as having less calories than I think it has I may increase the serving size by 25% so it reflects more realistically - it seems this site counts calories burned much higher than other sites I have used too but I have been steadily losing weight and am thrilled!!!!!!! This is an amazing tool!!!!! To calculate my calories burned I enter my stats on a couple of sites and get an average - although this is not a problem lately as I am just coming off of a back injury and have been unable to exercise. Bottom line is you just have to be honest with yourself whether your profile is private or public.......this site has changed my entire outlook on food - I enjoy eating healthy and have cut out most of the junk (chocolate cravings still prevail though....lol) Good luck in you journey to be healthier!!!!!!
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    Good for you!! I always put my foods higher, but lower with exercise!! lol
    Just to let you know I found some really good ice ream!1 Yarnells fudge bars that are 70 cals, 2 fat and 9 sugars!!
  • PhoenixRising11
    PhoenixRising11 Posts: 245 Member
    The way I see it if I fib on my diary the only person I'm letting down is me.
    Not everyone is perfect, if you slip up, note it down, people don't judge here as far as I've experienced.
    I keep my diary just to my friends but I don't know why really :) wouldn't make a difference if it was private or open to me though.
  • runlorirun
    runlorirun Posts: 389
    I know it helps me be more honest about the amounts I put in. I know that no one can see what I measure but it does keep from putting in 2/3 cup when I really ate 1 cup.
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