How to Log Out Food from MyFitnessPal: A Complete Guide

According to user data, one of the most common actions within MyFitnessPal is the deletion or correction of a logged food entry. Whether it was a mistake or a change of plans, knowing how to log out food from MyFitnessPal is a crucial skill for maintaining an accurate food diary. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions for all platforms, so you can easily fix your logs and keep your calorie count on track.

Quick Summary

This guide details the process for removing or editing food entries in MyFitnessPal across its mobile app and website versions. It provides clear, practical steps for correcting diary errors, deleting meals, and managing your frequent food lists for improved tracking accuracy.

Key Points

• Mobile Deletion: To delete a food entry in the mobile app, swipe left on the item (iOS) or tap and hold it (Android) on the Diary screen.

• Website Deletion: On the MyFitnessPal website, visit your Food Diary and click the red 'X' button next to the food entry to remove it.

• Editing Entries: Instead of deleting, you can tap on a logged food item in your diary to edit the serving size or quantity.

• Managing Meals and Recipes: Correct saved meals and recipes by editing them directly through the 'More' or 'Recipes, Meals & Foods' menu.

• Cleaning Lists: Remove unwanted items from your 'Recent' or 'Frequent' food lists to improve future logging efficiency.

• Understand the Action: The term 'log out food' is often used interchangeably with deleting or editing a food entry to correct the record.

How to Delete a Food Entry on the MyFitnessPal Mobile App

For most users, the mobile app is the primary tool for food logging. The process for deleting a single entry is quick and intuitive, though it varies slightly between iOS and Android.

For iOS Users

1. Open your Diary: Navigate to the Diary screen within the MyFitnessPal app.
2. Locate the Entry: Find the specific food item you want to delete.
3. Swipe to Delete: Swipe your finger horizontally from right to left across the entry. A red 'Delete Entry' or 'Delete' button will appear.
4. Confirm Deletion: Tap the 'Delete' button to remove the item from your diary.

For Android Users

1. Open your Diary: Open the MyFitnessPal app and go to your Diary page.
2. Locate the Entry: Find the specific food item you wish to remove.
3. Tap and Hold: Press and hold your finger on the food entry for a few seconds.
4. Confirm Deletion: A pop-up menu should appear. Select the 'Delete Entry' option to remove the item.

How to Delete a Food Entry on the MyFitnessPal Website

If you prefer using the desktop version, the process for removing an entry is just as simple.

1. Log In: Go to the MyFitnessPal website and log into your account.
2. Navigate to Food Diary: Click the 'Food' tab at the top of the page.
3. Remove the Entry: Locate the entry you want to delete in your daily log. Click the small, circular red button with a white 'x' to the far right of the entry.
4. Entry Removed: The item will be instantly removed from your food diary and your daily calorie count will be adjusted accordingly.

Editing Logged Foods, Meals, and Recipes

Sometimes you just need to correct a serving size or an ingredient, rather than deleting the entire entry. MyFitnessPal allows for easy editing of individual food items, saved meals, and personal recipes.

Editing a Food Entry

• Mobile App: Navigate to your Diary. Tap the entry you want to edit. Adjust the serving size or number of servings on the subsequent screen and save your changes. You can also swipe on the entry to reveal an 'Edit' option on newer app versions.
• Website: Click the 'Food' tab, find the item in your diary, and click on the food's name. This will take you to a screen where you can edit the serving details and save your changes.

Editing a Saved Meal

• Mobile App (Android): Go to 'More' > 'Recipes, Meals & Foods' > 'Meals'. Tap the three dots on a meal, then 'Edit'. Here you can add, remove, or modify ingredients. Save the changes to update the meal.
• Mobile App (iOS): Go to the 'More' tab and tap 'My Meals, Recipes & Foods', then 'Meals'. Select the meal you wish to edit and make your changes.
• Website: A workaround is required, as the website doesn't offer direct editing for saved meals. Add the saved meal to your diary for the day, make your edits, then use the 'Remember this meal' option and choose to 'Replace an Existing Meal'.

Comparison: Deleting vs. Editing

Feature	Deleting a Food Entry	Editing a Food Entry
Purpose	Completely removes a logged item from your diary.	Modifies a logged item (e.g., serving size, quantity).
Best For	Fixing a logging mistake, removing a meal you didn't eat, or starting over.	Correcting a detail, adjusting for an incorrect portion, or adding an overlooked component.
Impact	Calorie and nutrient counts are reset to pre-entry values.	Recalculates calorie and nutrient totals based on the new, modified data.
Availability	Available across all platforms (mobile apps, website).	Available across all platforms, though methods differ slightly.
Process	Swipe (iOS), tap and hold (Android), or click the red 'x' button (website).	Tap the entry in your diary to modify serving details.

Removing Items from Recent or Frequent Lists

Over time, your lists of recent and frequent foods can become cluttered. MyFitnessPal allows you to clean these up to make future logging more efficient.

On the Mobile App

1. Access the Lists: When adding food, go to the 'Recent' or 'Frequent' tab.
2. Delete Items: Swipe from right to left on an item (iOS) or press and hold (Android) and tap 'Delete'. This action 'blacklists' the food from appearing on the list again, which is different from a simple diary removal.

On the Website

1. Go to Food Diary: Click the 'Food' tab.
2. Access Lists: Click 'Add Food' under a meal, then select the 'Recent' or 'Frequent' tab.
3. Delete Items: Check the box next to the items you want to remove and click 'Delete from list'.

Conclusion

Understanding how to log out food from MyFitnessPal is a core skill for accurate nutritional tracking. While the phrase 'log out food' is technically incorrect, referring to deleting or editing entries, the process is straightforward across all devices. By using the simple swipe, tap and hold, or button-click methods, you can ensure your daily food diary is a precise reflection of your consumption. Maintaining accurate records is essential for achieving your health and fitness goals. Whether you need to fix a single entry, update a saved meal, or clean up your frequent food lists, MyFitnessPal offers the tools to correct your data and stay on track with your fitness journey.

For more detailed information and visual guides, check out the official MyFitnessPal support pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bulk delete multiple food entries at once?

Yes, on the MyFitnessPal mobile app, you can enter 'Edit' mode on the Diary page, select multiple items using the checkboxes, and then tap the trash can or 'Delete' button to remove them simultaneously.

How do I edit the time a food was logged?

On the mobile app, tap the food entry in your diary to open the edit screen. Here you can change the meal category (e.g., from 'Lunch' to 'Dinner') or, in some app versions, adjust the exact time and date.

Why can't I edit a food entry I created in 'My Foods'?

You can only edit personal foods you have created and saved. If you shared the food with the public database, it cannot be edited or deleted, as it is now a permanent part of the public record.

How do I remove a food from my 'Recent' list permanently?

When you delete a food item from the 'Recent' or 'Frequent' list, it is 'blacklisted' from appearing on that list again, though it will remain in the searchable database.

What is the difference between deleting a diary entry and removing from a list?

Deleting a diary entry corrects your caloric intake for a specific day. Removing from a list affects what appears in your quick-logging suggestions for the future.

Does deleting a food entry also delete it from a saved meal?

No, deleting an entry from your daily diary does not affect the ingredients of a saved meal. You must edit the saved meal itself in the 'Recipes, Meals & Foods' section to change its composition.

What if my logged item was logged to the wrong meal?

You can edit the entry by tapping it in your diary and changing the 'Meal' category at the top of the edit screen.