How do I clear data on MyFitnessPal? A Complete Guide

December 12, 2025 •

4 min read

According to MyFitnessPal's own help center, there is no single 'reset data' button for your entire account, which can be frustrating for users wanting a fresh start. The process for clearing data depends on what you want to remove, ranging from individual entries to a complete account deletion.

Quick Summary

Clear your MyFitnessPal data by deleting single food, exercise, or weight entries. For a broader reset, update your starting goals or delete your entire account, depending on your needs. Mobile app and website instructions differ slightly for managing your logged information and starting fresh.

Key Points

Single Entry Deletion: Correct simple logging mistakes by swiping left (iOS) or pressing and holding (Android) on individual food, exercise, or weight entries in your diary.
Goal Reset: Achieve a progress 'reset' by changing your starting weight and goals via the settings, without deleting your entire history or custom items.
Full Account Deletion: For a permanent and complete data wipe, you must delete your entire MyFitnessPal account, which is irreversible and requires starting with a new username.
No 'Reset All' Button: MyFitnessPal does not have a single button to reset all your data at once; your options are limited to manual deletion, goal resets, or full account removal.
Website vs. App: Some deletion processes, like editing previous weight entries, are more easily managed on the website, while mobile apps offer quick swipe-and-delete functionality for daily diary logs.

Understanding Your Options for Clearing Data

When you decide to clear your data on MyFitnessPal, you have several choices. You can remove specific, individual entries without affecting your overall progress, or you can opt for a more comprehensive reset. It's important to understand the different levels of data deletion to choose the right path for your needs. The method for clearing data varies slightly between the mobile app (iOS and Android) and the website, but the core functionalities remain the same.

Clearing Individual Entries from Your Diary

Deleting specific food, exercise, or weight entries is a simple process and is ideal for fixing mistakes or removing one-off logs. This method is non-destructive and preserves the rest of your logging history and account details.

Deleting Food Entries

Here's how to remove a single food entry from your daily food diary:

Mobile App (iOS & Android): Navigate to your Diary. On iOS, swipe left on the entry you want to remove and tap 'Delete'. On Android, you can either swipe left or press and hold the entry to bring up the delete option.
Website: Go to the 'Food' tab to view your diary. Click the red circular button with a white 'x' to the far right of the food entry you want to delete.

Deleting Exercise Entries

To remove an exercise from your diary, follow these steps:

Mobile App (iOS & Android): In your Diary, find the exercise section. On iOS, swipe left on the entry and tap 'Delete'. On Android, you can either tap the pencil icon to edit and select the item to delete, or use the press-and-hold shortcut.
Website: Go to the 'Exercise' tab. In your exercise diary, click the red circular 'x' icon next to the entry you wish to remove.

Deleting Weight Entries

If you have a logged an incorrect weight, you can easily remove it:

Mobile App (iOS): Go to 'More' > 'Progress'. Find the entry in your weight graph or list, swipe left, and tap 'Delete'.
Website: Log in to the website, go to 'My Home' > 'Check-in' > 'Edit Previous Entries'. You can delete specific weight entries from this page.

Performing a Full Reset (without deleting your account)

Since a single reset button doesn't exist, the recommended method for a full reset is to update your starting goals. This preserves your personalized foods, exercises, and recipes while giving you a clean slate for your progress tracking.

Website: Log in and navigate to 'My Home' > 'Settings' > 'Update diet/fitness profile'. Here, you can set a new starting weight and a new goal weight and date. All previous progress will be disconnected from your new profile.
Mobile App (iOS & Android): Go to 'More' > 'Goals' and update your starting weight and goal information. This will reset the progress charts but keep your custom items intact.

Deleting Your Entire MyFitnessPal Account

For a complete and irreversible data wipe, your final option is to delete your account entirely. This is the only way to remove all historical data, including your food diary, exercise logs, and custom recipes.

Website: Log in and click on 'My Home' > 'Settings' > 'Delete Account'. You will need to confirm the deletion.
Mobile App (iOS): Navigate to 'More' > 'Help' > 'Delete Account'.
Mobile App (Android): Navigate to 'Menu' > 'Help' > 'Delete Account'.

Comparison of Resetting vs. Deleting


Feature	Resetting Your Goals	Deleting Your Account
Data Deletion	Only resets progress reports, but keeps all previous diary entries.	Permanently removes all account data, including diaries, recipes, and history.
Account Retention	Retains your account, username, and custom items.	Deletes your account and username permanently.
Custom Items	Retains your custom foods, recipes, and exercises.	All custom items are deleted.
Reversibility	Partially reversible; past data remains, but progress charts are reset.	Irreversible. You must create a new account to start over.
Best For	Users wanting a fresh start for goals while keeping custom data.	Users who no longer want to use the service or desire a full, clean wipe.

Conclusion

Clearing data on MyFitnessPal is a multi-step process that depends on how much information you want to erase. For minor corrections, deleting individual entries is the best approach. If you want a fresh tracking experience without losing your custom foods and settings, resetting your starting goals is the most effective method. Finally, for those seeking a complete and permanent data wipe, deleting the entire account is the only option, but it's important to remember that this action is irreversible. Always choose the method that best suits your goal for managing your fitness data. For the most up-to-date and specific instructions, always refer to the official MyFitnessPal Help Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, MyFitnessPal does not offer a single button to clear your entire food diary for all past dates. You can delete individual entries one by one, or for a full wipe, you must delete your entire account.

You can delete custom foods and recipes from your saved lists. On the website, go to 'Food' > 'My Foods' or 'My Recipes' and delete the item. On mobile apps, navigate to 'My Meals, Recipes & Foods' and use the swipe-to-delete or edit function.

No, deleting your MyFitnessPal account is a permanent and irreversible action. All your data will be erased, and you will not be able to recover it. If you have a Premium subscription, you must cancel it separately before deletion.

Clearing the app's cache or data on your phone simply refreshes the local app installation and may require you to log back in. This does not delete your account data stored on MyFitnessPal's servers. Deleting your account permanently erases your data from their servers.

In the mobile app, swipe left on an item in the 'Recent' or 'Frequent' view to delete it. On the website, click 'Add Food', go to the 'Recent' or 'Frequent' tab, check the box next to the item, and click 'Delete from list'.

The most effective method is to reset your starting weight and goals, which disconnects your historical data from your new tracking period, effectively giving you a clean slate on your progress charts.

MyFitnessPal provides options to export your data. You should always export any data you wish to keep before initiating a permanent account deletion, as the action cannot be undone.