My diary is closed.

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  • littlepinkhearts
    littlepinkhearts Posts: 1,055 Member
    I agree 200%....Unless I ask for someones opinion, and this goes for anything haha I couldn't give a flying rats *kitten* what anyone thinks :tongue:
  • IvoryParchment
    IvoryParchment Posts: 651 Member
    I wouldn't even consider making my diary open. I am completely honest logging because I don't have to make it public. I believe in eating what you like, in moderation, so there are lots of foods/beverages that various people consider poisonous/immoral. (And yes, I know it all goes into the MFP corporate database, but it's the same information they get from my supermarket checkout information.)
  • SMarie10
    SMarie10 Posts: 956 Member
    Op, I agree that you have to do what works. I specifically look for friends with open diaries as I like to find new healthy food options and it's helped me to peek and ask questions. I would never critique anothers eating
  • purpleipod
    purpleipod Posts: 1,147 Member
    If what you're eating works for you and you aren't starving yourself, it doesn't really matter what other people think :)
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Why bother adding friends if you close it? No need to add them... you can write people on the forums if you need support.

    I personally delete people who close it because honestly, do you want a bunch of people saying "WTG" if you are below your calorie goal when what you actually ate was a big mac and nothing but diet soda all day? That's nothing to encourage you about...

    Just my opinion.
  • girlholiday
    girlholiday Posts: 73
    Mine's closed. I'm struggling with bingeing/purging, and alcohol abuse so it's easier for me to keep mine closed. I need to find a balance myself, but be around people who are aiming to be healthy because it helps me stay on track and find a better balance. :]
  • seal57
    seal57 Posts: 1,259 Member
    I agree..... I keep mine closed too. It is my diary, my eating & my life.

    Support is available if you want/need it/want to give it and we can motivate each other too, that is what is so successful about this site.

    This journey is difficult enough without being 'judged' too..:wink:

    ^^^This...........:flowerforyou:
  • AmyWalsh711
    AmyWalsh711 Posts: 41 Member
    I totally agree!!! I'm REALLY picky eater and I get crap from my family ALL the time but I JUST DON'T LIKE ALOT OF FOOD!! anyway it really hurts when they (and everyone else in my life for that matter) treats me like i'm dirt just cause i'm picky. I keep my diary closed cause I don't need that from MFP, I came here for support not hurt.
  • OneSchrutebuck
    OneSchrutebuck Posts: 44
    I totally agree OP!
  • lisaforrester13
    lisaforrester13 Posts: 10
    Mine is closed too, was tired of the criticism ....
  • kittenmitton
    kittenmitton Posts: 231 Member
    Yayayay. I'm with you. It makes me anxious to know people are looking at what I'm eating. I mean, I don't even like eating in public and having people glimpse at what I've got on my plate, so I'm definitely not sharing my whole diary for everyone to see.
  • surfrgrl1
    surfrgrl1 Posts: 1,464 Member
    I have learned about new foods from my friends' food logs, so i do Appreciate the potential an open diary provides That said, however, I don't ever want to be known for criticizing, I know how it feels to be on the receiving end, and it sucks. Some people think they are helping, but if I didn't ask for specific advice, they need to back off. Whatever happened to 'If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.'. I have not closed my food log, but I have restricted it from showing on the news feed when I complete for the day. I just needed a little privacy for a while.
  • Jess11079
    Jess11079 Posts: 26
    @BADGERBADGER1



    You are entitled to your opinion!

    But for me personally, my diary is closed and i dont look for other people to repremand me for over or under eating. Im trying to make a full lifestyle change which means I need to be accountable to myself nobody else....because honestly, Im only harming myself by being overweight....Also, Its not like my MFP friends are going to be sitting in my pantry telling me not to eat the cookies or chips in there.....I have to do that myself. If having an open diary is helpful to you then rock on. But there are some of us that find this journey to be more private and are on here just so they dont feel like they are the only one with a struggle or even for a little inspiration.

    AND...I like my convoluted logic....that "convoluted" logic has lost me over 20lbs in 6 weeks and has taken more then 21 inches off my body in total it has also inspired me to make the right food choices and excercise.

    To each his own
  • Jess11079
    Jess11079 Posts: 26
    Word!
  • AwesomelyAmber
    AwesomelyAmber Posts: 1,617 Member
    What a great bunch of responses! Even those that don't necessarily agree with me!:wink:
    Just to be clear... I have a disclaimer in my profile that states that my diary is closed and says pretty much what I wrote here. I do not ask for food help from my friends. I don't look at my friends' diaries either, unless asked. Each day I read something about "those private diary people"... my little post is for and about them. I am here to offer support and encouragement to my friends (and those on the boards) based on the fact that they are HERE.
    IMO, as long as someone is logging in every day...they care about getting healthier. Are there those that use MFP for a social site and not about fitness and weight loss at all? Sure. But I can't be bothered with trying to sort through the BS, so I just choose to believe that people use it as it's meant to be used. Weight loss is soooo much more to me than eating salads and lean meats. :flowerforyou:
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