Is your diary public or private? Why?

meh i swing both ways....depends on the week somtimes ill show mine.....other times......i like a bit of privacy

Mine's public... I cook a lot so I like the idea of giving people meal ideas, but it also makes me think about what I'm eating. Do I REALLY want to log a slushie on MFP today? Probably not So it keeps me from making stupid food decisions!

I used to have it private but I started opening it up to my friends on MFP so that people that are struggling can see that I don't always follow calories but I have definitely made a difference and still am losing...just not as much. I think some people beat themselves up too much over going over a little once in a while.

I dont understand why the people that keep it private feel like hearing advice from other people is such a bad thing....the people you add become your friends there not strangers.

And the advice is to help you, not dog on you..

You may think you are eating healthy but You would probably be surprised how bad some "healthy" foods are. All in all, from what I've seen from people's tickers, those who are very open on this site tend to have more weight loss. I don't know if it's motivation or accountability but it seems to work!

Not saying this about ALL public diaries but I see alot of people that put their weight, personal habits and food choices out here and do really well.

Mine is open to my friends, but I don't have it post when I complete it, so they have to go looking for it if they are interested. AS for why it isn't public, it's similar to why I want people to say something rather than just sending a blank frined request. I would love to be supportive to everyone, but people who just friend you to increase their numbers then just disappear probably aren't here for the right reasons. As for why I don't have it display every day when I complete it, in addition to be getting spammed with additional emails when people comment on it, I just don't see the commenting on my food diary to be very motivational, whether I stay within calorie limits of not. Someone may think I did well because I stayed within their perception of what I should ahve eaten, but I may not think I did a "great job". Any of my freinds can simply replace their name with mine when they go to their diary, and can see mine if theya re interested.

Public- There's a lot of people smarter than me out there and if they have suggestions (eat this.. not that..) that may help in my ultimate goal, I welcome it!

Mine is public to friends. I'm surprised at how many people get bothered by comments on their diary. I guess I always thought of it as a tool. Never has one of my MFP friends told me to watch my sodium or eat more fruit. But I welcome their suggestions if they did want to say something! I know some people like to get ideas from my food just like I get ideas from theirs. Personal preference I guess.

If I go over I know others can see, keeps me on track in a way, sometimes I can't help going over those calories though lol

One of my friends on MFP has a friend who, when my friend finishes her food log for the day, will leave comments like "Not enough fruit" or "Watch your sodium!" or whatever. It would drive me crazy to have people do that.

Like someone already said in this thread... If I need help, I'll ask for it.

This is exactly why mine is private!

I have a degree in health science so I know what I'm supposed to do! I have problems enacting it LONG term... I'm sure I'll need motivation later on and at that point I'll ask for it!

Since I've joined (11 days ago), my diary has been (and will continue to be) public - makes me accountable.

I'm not following any particular "diet" - just watching what I eat along with daily exercises.

I have not received any comment whatsoever on my food choices.

I've only viewed one member's diary (out of curiousity). I found it interesting.

I love this site because of the overall honesty. We learn from each other. :bigsmile:

Mines Private, I've struggled with disordered eating in the past. I'm trying o be healthy now but I don't feel conferrable with letting people see what I've eaten because there's still that little insecure voice in the back of my head that says people will think I'm a fat cow for the stuff/the amount I eat even though I eat pretty healthily (although I allow myself the odd treat) and I'm usually pretty close to my goal. I just don't really feelconfertable with people seeing my food diary.

While I have lots I'd like to hide (like my entries for today, haha), I realize making mine public...
1) helps me make better choices
2) may help others if they know everyone messes up,
3) I'm soliciting advice from my friends, and anyone who wants to bother. Some of the advice will be wrong or just not for me, but I've gotten some great ideas using this process.

I love looking at the diaries of others-some of you are so very creative with food!

My diary is public, just because their is no need to "hide" my bad eating habits. It helps me to think twice before wanting to eat some foods....

. Also, I don't really feel like I have anything to hide. That is just me.


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Public. I don't care. I eat what i want. somedays i'm good and some not. This is just me also

My diary is public. I don't feel the need to hide what I eat.