Food Diaries

Mine is closed because I would occasionally accidentally click "complete this entry" on my diary after lunch instead of after dinners (I do 2 evening meals, so after lunch I'm usually at like 500-600 calories), and then I would get nasty PMs from people, saying I was anorexic and that I should be ashamed of myself and that I wasn't welcome on the site.

Because I clicked a button too early.

So the heck with that, diary's private now.

hmm.. I click completed for the day too around lunch time... I like that feature because it shows "this is what you will be if you don't eat"... so since I'm looking to bulk up, it's a motivator for me to eat more...

I guess if you are trying to lose weight, this can mess with ones mind... calorie intake is important..

Mine was private when I was on MFP last year. Figured it was better to have it open now.

Mine is open, but-

Not everyone is gonna agree with what you eat (clean v. processed), macro settings, the amount you eat (to much, to little), tracking nutrients (sodium, sugar), when you eat (folks who want to skip breakfast, no snacks, ect), what you drink, how much you drink, you getting the idea yet? And there are those that will continually hound you about what you choose to do compared to what they are doing (they're way is always the RIGHT way).

Better to find people that have the same mind set as yourself (whatever that may be), friend them and share with them only~

There is a notes section in your diary. I have some people on my friend's list who use the notes section to track pesonal things or thoughts they might have so they keep their diaries closed.

In the end, the diary is first and foremost for you. I choose to have mine open because I don't have personal notes in there and don't mind other people looking because it doesn't affect me if they do.

It's all about personal preference. Live and let live.

Strangely enough when I opened mine up I suddenly became less diligent about logging. Not sure why - it wasn't like I was eating embarrassing stuff and therefore didn't want to log it. I just...I don't know...wasn't as good about it. So, I closed mine again. Maybe once I get in a really good rhythm I'll open it back up again and see what happens.

this is my thing...it's not that anyone ever says anything negative, because most people are here and nice. But I just don't put in what I eat if it's bad if my diary is open. I tend to be pretty (ok VERY) private anyway, and since I have had such a terrible time with food I prefer to just keep it closed, that way I can be honest with myself which is the most important

My diary is open to my friends. I do not close it daily to be viewed or for comments. I also do not view others diaries unless they ask for suggestions. :flowerforyou:

Mine is open, but-

Not everyone is gonna agree with what you eat (clean v. processed), macro settings, the amount you eat (to much, to little), tracking nutrients (sodium, sugar), when you eat (folks who want to skip breakfast, no snacks, ect), what you drink, how much you drink, you getting the idea yet? And there are those that will continually hound you about what you choose to do compared to what they are doing (they're way is always the RIGHT way).

Better to find people that have the same mind set as yourself (whatever that may be), friend them and share with them only~

This. Instead of berating people for starving themselves, I just delete them from my friends. I will gladly find more friends who eat well and are healthy. I have never had anyone tell me that I am doing this "wrong" and should try "their way". If people are too judgmental for you to keep your diary open, find new (nicer) people!

mine should be opened ..i dont mind people seeing what i eat at all..sometimes people either take some of the stuff i do for themselves and or give me suggestions . im open to anything that either helps others or helps me which is what this website is all about..sometimes i think folks keep their meal intake diary private because they dont want to hear the comments or suggestions. typically --not always --they are hiding something in my opinion ..

I personally don't care, although I always wonder why they ask to be friend for modivation and then they don't share. BUT don't you dare whine to me about not losing weight if you are not giving me all the information.

I personally don't care, although I always wonder why they ask to be friend for modivation and then they don't share. BUT don't you dare whine to me about not losing weight if you are not giving me all the information.

I'm not attacking you at all when I say this, but I think it illustrates an interesting point which is that everyone is motivated differently. Some people respond really well to accountability so they keep their diary open and post everything, even if that means they eat a Snickers at 3 AM. Some people won't post that late-night Snickers if they think people will read that and judge them for it - and if you're not being honest with the food diary you may as well not keep one. Some people consider it motivational to have someone post on their food, some feel better when they get an encouraging note for their exercise posts (which are separate from the food diaries). I think the motivation I get on here is great but I also know myself and what I respond to, and trust others to do the same. However, I can understand your frustration with someone who wants to talk about not losing weight but won't offer you the information to offer a solution.

It makes me think of professional sports - look at someone like Phil Jackson versus someone like Bill Belichick. Totally different coaching styles but with the right players who respond well to that type of coaching they can win championships. On here I think we just need to know our own strengths and weaknesses and what works best for us. If someone thinks that by keeping my diary locked for now mean I'm hiding something, I don't care, because I know what works for me personally, you know?

You can hop in my diary any day!
Enjoy!
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