Online Food Journal Tutorial www.myfitnesspal.com
MyFitnessPal.com Food Journal Settings
Step 1:
1. Log into account
2. Click on “Settings” Tab
3. Click on “Diary Settings” Link
4. Scroll to bottom of page to “Diary Sharing” and check off “Friends Only”
5. Click Save Changes
Step 2
Change your Diary Meal Categories so it makes more sense.
(Can only do this on a laptop not your smart phone) click on “Settings” – “Diary Settings” – under “Meal Names” enter
Breakfast
Snack 1
Lunch
Snack 2
Dinner
Snack 3
Step 3
Change your goals in myfitnesspal.
on the homepage – click “Goals” – “Change Goals” button – select custom and continue
change your ratios to 45% carbs, 30% protein, 25% fats. And change your sugars to 30 grams for women and 40 grams for men
Step 4
Now I want you to send me a friend request.
Click on “Community” tab then click “FInd Members” and enter our username “fit4lifech” in username field then click “Search” tab and click on Fit4Life and send friend request. Now I can see all of your journal entries
Step 5
DO NOT ENTER EXERCISE TO MYFITNESSPAL – it will totally screw up your daily food intake goals and allow you to overeat!! Add any exercise you have done for that day in the “Todays Food Notes” section
Step 6
Add the myfitnesspal smart phone app for your iphone or android – totally free!!