Setting Up The MyFitnessPal App

Tracking in MyFitnessPal might feel like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. In this video I'm going to guide you through how to set up the app, so that it's working optimally for you.

​STEP 1: ADJUSTING YOUR WEIGHT GOALS

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• In the "Goals" section of the app, adjust the following:
  • Starting Weight - Typically, your current weight if setting up for the first time.
  • Current Weight - What you weight right now.
  • Goal Weight - Make this the same as your starting weight.
  • Weekly Goal - Set to 'Maintain'.
  • Activity Level - Pick anything. It doesn't make any difference.

STEP 2: SETTING UP YOUR CUSTOM MEAL NAMES

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• Go to "Settings", then "Diary Settings", then "Custom Meal Names"​:
  • Edit the meal names so they are relevant to you.
  • If you want to add a meal category, you will need to log into the desktop version of MyFitnessPal.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

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• DO NOT eat back exercise calories.
  • It may be worth disconnecting your activity tracker from the MyFitnessPal app to avoid confusion.
• In the "Diary" section of the app, scroll to the bottom and use the "Nutrition" button to look at the breakdown of calories and macros in more detail.
  • Ignore the micronutrient information at this stage. A one day snapshot of your nutrition does not provide enough context and information to influence dietary changes.
• Use the "+" button to add food, water, weight, etc.