How much feedback do you really want on your food diary?

I don't offer if they don't ask. But I also don't give them a "great job" either. For me, anyone doing Eat to Live is welcome to comment on my diary. I would encourage feedback in regards to recipes and varying food choices.

I like constructive criticism, it helps me make adjustments. If I have a "cheat day" or "cheat meal" I will either add a note to my diary or comment on it myself.

I don't offer if they don't ask. But I also don't give them a "great job" either.

^^^ This. I also will unfriend people who consistently undereat on a regular basis. If you are really concerned, you could message them privately in a nice way about their diary. I wouldn't do a public message about their diary. Personally I don't mind constructive criticism when I am screwing up as long as the person isn't mean about it.

Outside of asking questions about foods so that I can learn (such as "Hey where do you get those?"), then I don't criticize unless I'm asked, for the most part.

same as above

I don't really care what other people have to say if it's nasty. I have days where I go over by 100 calories. I don't need to be critized for going over. I'm well aware that I'm going over and most of the time it's done on purpose (i.e., cheat day, cheat meal, feeling like I need extra calories). I think it depends on who your friends are and what they are asking for when you make comments about their diary. Most of the time I don't comment unless someone asks me to.

Personally, I like to have someone suggest other stuff - because to me, I think I am doing the best I can; however, I like to hear what about works for other people! Yes, there are days, when I go waay over, and there are days when I don't get enough, but I will call myself on it, like many other MFP friends. But this is what i am here for, to get advice, but not to get rude..if that makes sense. I am here, to see how other people lose the weight..so I look for others to provide suggestions on my diet!

This is something that is frustrating to me and has me considering closing my diary. I intermittently fast and get a lot of people repeatedly telling me to eat more on the days that I do. Which isn't in it's self a big deal. I'm just sick of explaining and defending it. It's my lifestyle choice and I eat plenty the other 5 days a week.

I leave mine open so that people can critique my food choices. I have no problem with someone telling me to stop eating this or eat more of that.

I like feedback if it's honest and gentle, and given in the spirit of helping. My journal is open to friends and I'd love to have some more opinions, so send me a friend request! I think I finally have enough history to see my own patterns, so anybody who wants to friend me and have a look, I welcome suggestions. I particularly would love more suggestions on keeping my protein and fiber intakes high without adding carbs and calories.

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I leave mine open so that people can critique my food choices. I have no problem with someone telling me to stop eating this or eat more of that.

Same. I'm not perfect, but if there are ways to be better I'd love suggestions!

Feedback and accountability are the main reasons why I'm here. I've learned so much from all my awesome friends. My goal is long-term health, not weight loss or getting a six pack. Take a look and tell me what you think! Brutal honesty is appreciated.

Maybe it's a defense mechanism i have yet to figure out, but i get perturbed when someone criticizes my food diary.Kinda like: "I'm 43 years old and quite smart thank you, yes I know i did not get enough protien today, or i indulged in something, etc. I really don't need you to type it out for me."It's like seeing a long unseen relative and they say "you've gained a lot of weight"...what is that comment for? You have a mirror, you buy clothes...you probably know you've gained weight. The remark serves no purpose but to point out a negative, that is obvious even.

Now if you see i like a certain food, and know a good alternative, great; or if you know how to constructively criticize without being offensive, like "I'm working on getting my protien up too" or "isn't it difficult to keep sodium down? Here's a link to a great site i found with low sodium foods"...then i am fine with it and totally appreciate the support!

Now of course i do not expect people to pat me on the back or say great job when i've flubbed up either. Again, we can all see my misstep, no need to tiptoe, you can even jokingly rib me, again with tact!

I look at diaries to get ideas for myself, not to judge anyone else, i would provide support whether or not a diary is public by giving encouraging comments when i can or when i see someone that really deserves it because they are so great in any way. Now if I or someone else asks or indicates that they want criticism, ideas, comments, etc...on their diary, that's all good too. I just don't like blatant criticism, i think it's rude.

I think my main reasoning is just that everyone has a different journey. We don't know the reasonings of why they eat what they eat, some people lose weight eating junk, some are focusing on low carb, some on protien, salt, whatever....so it just seems odd that anyone would try to advise you when a)its not asked for, b)they are in the same boat (i.e., overweight or working on a physical goal of some sort, thus not experts (primarily, we do have some experts here, that is a different matter ;-), c)no one knows your journey.

I think if you feel strongly about the type of support you want/need, it is probably a good idea to post it to your profile - i've seen some do that, whether it's a "if you want to friend me, please write me an email too" or whatever. Something to think about.

That all sounds grumpy, but i hope you know what i mean. Now i need some morning coffee lol

I am always open to constructive feedback about my eating. (hint hint ) Actually, I love it!

Personally, I'd be looking for feedback on my nutrition. I know I often have "crap" in my diary--a couple candies here and there, because I'm a compulsive/bored snacker and EVERYONE around me at work has candy all the time. But I do make an effort to make sure everything else that I'm putting in my body is good for me, and that's what I'd be looking for feedback on. I know candy is crap, I know I shouldn't be eating it--I don't need someone else to tell me that part.

If they don't ask, I won't say. I'm not out to be nit-picky about other people's diaries, considering I don't know just what they are going through that particular day. Hey, it could be a cheat day, and if I grill them about it then I'll either get cussed or reminded, and thus will feel silly for even opening my mouth.

As for people coming my way, i don't mind it. I look forward to it actually. I'm constantly worried about whether I'm doing a good job or not.