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Looking for more friends willing to share their food diary! Believe me, I will not judge.

helenhair28
helenhair28 Posts: 9 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I know we all have good days and bad when it comes to eating right and eating healthy and just starting out I am terrible and learning everyday trying to improve. I do truly find it helpful when people post suggestions and tips but why is it that not many people share their diary? I truly find it so helpful to see how other people are eating to see how I can improve my foods. It is also a good way for me to find good ideas for recipes, etc. and how to change up my sometimes "stale" menu. Sometimes I just like to find new and good snacks! I find it helpful to compare my diary and figure out which types of food I need to include or eliminate. I am just starting out, try to eat 1200 calories, have about 60 pounds to lose and am 56 years old. It's only been about a month and have only lost 6 lbs so I will be here for a long time and hope to make it a lifelong goal. Anyone with similar needs, weight loss goals or age willing to be fiends and share their diary?
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  • taraize0911
    taraize0911 Posts: 4
    Hey my food diary is open.. and im looking for more friends feel free to add me
  • SunflowerCat74
    SunflowerCat74 Posts: 258 Member
    You can add me. My diary is open, but I admit I eat a lot. Usually 1700 cal/per day. I have a weakness for wine, chocolate and fast food (on occasion)! Aside from those I eat fairly healthy and cook quite a bit. I'm always looking for ideas for meals.
  • mmmMiMi
    mmmMiMi Posts: 127 Member
    I didn't really have any clue I could make my food diary visible to anyone.
    (ok, I'll admit that, until last week, I didn't even realize there were forums, there)
    You can creep-up on my diary, if you want. lol. I don't mind.

    As I think of it...I should go in and see if I can make all my recipes visible, too.
    I'm a very good cook. I'd be happy to share.
  • Talkradio
    Talkradio Posts: 388 Member
    Mine is open. Feel free to add me.
  • Talkradio
    Talkradio Posts: 388 Member
    PS I've been sick and eating over this week. Usually I'm more on track :)
  • teahoffmann
    teahoffmann Posts: 5
    helenhair28 wrote: »
    I know we all have good days and bad when it comes to eating right and eating healthy and just starting out I am terrible and learning everyday trying to improve. I do truly find it helpful when people post suggestions and tips but why is it that not many people share their diary? I truly find it so helpful to see how other people are eating to see how I can improve my foods. It is also a good way for me to find good ideas for recipes, etc. and how to change up my sometimes "stale" menu. Sometimes I just like to find new and good snacks! I find it helpful to compare my diary and figure out which types of food I need to include or eliminate. I am just starting out, try to eat 1200 calories, have about 60 pounds to lose and am 56 years old. It's only been about a month and have only lost 6 lbs so I will be here for a long time and hope to make it a lifelong goal. Anyone with similar needs, weight loss goals or age willing to be fiends and share their diary?

  • teahoffmann
    teahoffmann Posts: 5
    How do share your food diary
  • ElisaJtsu
    ElisaJtsu Posts: 97 Member
    My diary is open for exactly this reason! And I'm quite happy for people to comment on my intake, ask questions or compare. Feel free to add me; I've started (again) 5 days ago..
  • chrissimj97
    chrissimj97 Posts: 2 Member
    My diary is open. I am also consuming 1200 calories a day. Started out a little rocky in Nov 2014, but improved in Dec. Entries are inconsistent, but when I was consistent, I achieved some weight loss. You are welcome to add me.
  • teahoffmann
    teahoffmann Posts: 5
    figured out how to open my diary to friends only. So now, I need friends! Please send me a friend request if you're interested. I'm 51 and trying to lose 20 pounds. I've been trying since September with absolutely no success. Frustrated!
  • mega103
    mega103 Posts: 23 Member
    Add me please mega103
  • carissacaines
    carissacaines Posts: 10 Member
    I'm 42..looking to lose 25-30lbs. I need a few friends for support too. Preferably 40+ ladies in a similar boat. I'll share my diary...the good bad and ugly!! Please add me if interested!
  • SeriouslySta
    SeriouslySta Posts: 458 Member
    You are welcome to take a peek at mine (open to friends only). For what it's worth, I vary my intake: I've found that if I eat at a consistently low level, my body quickly adjusts, and I don't lose any weight. So, some days I'm at the very bottom of my range, and some days a bit higher.

    What can I say? It works for me!
  • 55gecko
    55gecko Posts: 7 Member
    Feel free. You will find a lot of beer and bourbon.
  • ally_carlson7
    ally_carlson7 Posts: 1
    my diary is also open and you're welcome to view it and add me :)
  • starrhulll
    starrhulll Posts: 11 Member
    I'll share. I'm 40+, have lost 10 and maintained it for 4 months, and aim to lose 25 more (my doctor approves). Would love to have the support & insight!
  • exlibrissilvio
    exlibrissilvio Posts: 69 Member
    Add me, mine is open to friends.
  • em84
    em84 Posts: 144 Member
    sent you a add my diary is open :smile:
    any body else needing more friends please feel free to add :smile:
  • shirayne
    shirayne Posts: 263 Member
    My diary is also open and I have about 100 pounds to lose. I'm always looking at diaries to get new ideas! :)
  • kalegria24
    kalegria24 Posts: 34 Member
    Hi! Feel free to add me, too. I lost most of my weight in 2013 to early 2014 and seem to be in maintenance now, eating about 1200. I agree -- I wish more people would open their food diary for just the same reason. I got a great recipe for Carrot Potato Quinoa soup from one of my friends. It's also good to see how others work "treats" into their days.
  • kalegria24
    kalegria24 Posts: 34 Member
    Oh, and I'm in the Mature Age zone, too :smiley:
  • jmichaelminton
    jmichaelminton Posts: 47 Member
    Feel free to add me. It may look like I eat a lot (1700-2000 kcal/day), but I burn a lot of that through exercise and have been losing a steady 2 lbs/week... A lot of the food I eat is really healthy, so it should give you an idea of what you can do.
  • Barbs2222
    Barbs2222 Posts: 433 Member
    My diary is open and any of you all can add me too. More support the better :) I've lost 9.5 since Jan. 2nd and have about 30 more to go. After failing 3 times by not logging my calories I've decided I probably need to be here for life.
  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,535 Member
    Diary is open to public. Nothing to hide.

    I think its hilarious people in this thread say their diary is Open when its not...just an observation on my part.
  • thecraftinista
    thecraftinista Posts: 66 Member
    I keep mine open! I opt for 1500 calories a day but I rarely eat that many. I've already lost 26lbs since the beginning of January. Anyone can add me :)
  • leah0822
    leah0822 Posts: 1 Member
    edited February 2015
    This is a great idea! Please add me as well. I think it helps when we can be accountable to people in the same journey! My goal is to get back to a healthy weight based on my body type. I felt my best when I was at 150 lbs about 4 years ago, pre-baby and when I was eating mindfully and exercising regularly. If I lose more weight past 150 it will just be icing on the cake. I try to make short term goals - losing 5 lbs at a time is less daunting than saying I need to lose 20 lol.
    I just started doing calorie counts recently, and it has been challenging to stay at 1200. It would be encouraging to see that other people are able to do it.
  • BaniArmour
    BaniArmour Posts: 16 Member
    I think my diary thingy is public, so you nayone can check! I'm not very good at it, but i'm working on it.
  • pm_me_your_toast
    pm_me_your_toast Posts: 8 Member
    My diary is wide open. Pizza and beer will be staples.
  • amadalia
    amadalia Posts: 8
    thecraftinista wrote: »
    I keep mine open! I opt for 1500 calories a day but I rarely eat that many. I've already lost 26lbs since the beginning of January. Anyone can add me :)

    Wow, that is impressive. I'm going to add you and ask for help with food.
  • Diet242
    Diet242 Posts: 21 Member
    My diary is open too. Anyone can add me!
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