Deleting Individual Food Entries in Your Daily Log
If you simply need to remove a single food item from a meal you’ve already logged for the day, the process is quick and simple across all platforms. This is the most common correction needed for minor logging errors.
On the MyFitnessPal Mobile App (iOS and Android)
To delete a single entry from your daily diary, follow these steps:
- Navigate to your Diary: From the home screen, tap the 'Diary' icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Find the entry: Scroll to the specific meal and locate the food item you wish to delete.
- Swipe to delete: For iOS users, swipe the food item from right to left. A 'Delete' button will appear. For Android users, a long-press on the item will usually trigger a prompt to delete.
- Confirm: Tap the 'Delete' button to remove the item from your log. The calories and nutrients for that meal will be automatically updated.
On the MyFitnessPal Website
If you prefer to use the desktop version, the process is slightly different but still very intuitive:
- Log in: Go to the MyFitnessPal website and log in to your account.
- Access the Food Diary: Click the 'Food' tab at the top of the page.
- Locate and delete: In your food diary, find the entry you want to remove. A circular red button will appear to the far right of the entry. Click this button to delete the item from your diary.
Deleting a Saved or 'Remembered' Meal
MyFitnessPal's saved meals feature is a great time-saver, but sometimes you need to get rid of an old one. This process is different from deleting a daily log entry.
On the MyFitnessPal Mobile App (iOS and Android)
This is the most common and direct method for editing or deleting saved meals.
- Access your meal list: Tap the 'More' button (three dots) at the bottom right of the screen.
- Go to 'Meals': Select 'Meals, Recipes & Foods', then tap the 'Meals' category.
- Find and delete: On the list of your saved meals, swipe from right to left on the meal you wish to remove. A 'Delete' button will appear, which you can tap to confirm.
On the MyFitnessPal Website
- Navigate to 'My Meals': Log in to the website, click the 'Food' tab, and then select 'My Meals'.
- Delete the meal: Click on the meal you want to remove from your list. On the next page, you will see a 'Delete Selected Meal' button. Click it to permanently delete the saved meal.
Comparison Table: Deleting on Mobile vs. Desktop
| Action | Mobile App (iOS & Android) | Desktop Website |
|---|---|---|
| Delete single log entry | Swipe left on item in Diary; tap 'Delete'. | Click circular red button next to item in Food tab. |
| Delete saved meal | More > Meals, Recipes & Foods > Meals. Swipe left on meal and tap 'Delete'. |
Food > My Meals. Click on meal, then 'Delete Selected Meal'. |
| Edit a saved meal | More > Meals, Recipes & Foods > Meals. Tap meal, tap 'Edit' or three dots menu, modify items, and save. |
Not directly possible. Must re-save over the existing meal after adding it to the diary and editing. |
| Remove from Frequent list | Swipe left on item in 'Frequent' view; tap 'Delete'. | Food > Add Food > Frequent. Check box, click 'Delete from list'. |
What if I need to delete my entire food history?
There are scenarios where you might want to wipe your entire logging history to start fresh, such as after a major diet change or due to an error. However, MyFitnessPal does not provide a one-click 'reset' button for your food history. The only way to completely clear all historical data is to delete your entire account, which is a permanent action. For a less drastic approach, you can manually delete entries day by day. This is time-consuming but effective for a specific date range.
Managing Your 'Frequent' and 'Recent' Lists
When you log foods frequently, they appear in your 'Frequent' list for quick logging. If you want to remove an item from this list, perhaps after a radical diet change, you can 'blacklist' it from appearing again.
- On the Mobile App: Go to your diary, and when you are in the 'Recent' or 'Frequent' view, you can swipe on the item and tap 'Delete'.
- On the Website: Go to the 'Food' tab, click 'Add Food' for a meal, and then go to the 'Recent' or 'Frequent' tab. Check the box next to the item and click 'Delete from list'. This permanently removes it from your quick-add lists.
Conclusion
Mastering how to delete your meals from MyFitnessPal is a fundamental skill for maintaining an accurate food diary. By following the platform-specific steps outlined in this guide, you can quickly fix mistakes, remove outdated saved meals, and clear your frequent lists. While the process for deleting a single day's entry is simple, remember that completely wiping your food history requires more deliberate action, including the consideration of permanently deleting your account. For day-to-day use, knowing the swipe-to-delete gesture on mobile and the red button on the web will save you time and keep your tracking on point.
Pro Tip: Avoid Future Mistakes
To minimize the need for deletion, always double-check serving sizes and quantities before logging. Consider using the 'Quick Add' feature for simple items or the recipe calculator for complex, homemade meals to ensure greater accuracy from the start.
An official guide on managing meals can be found on the MyFitnessPal support site, providing a valuable resource for further information on these features.(https://support.myfitnesspal.com/hc/en-us/articles/360032623811-How-do-I-edit-or-delete-remembered-meals)
