How to Take Out Food From MyFitnessPal: A Complete Guide

According to MyFitnessPal's own support data, deleting food diary entries is one of the most common user queries, yet many people still find it confusing. This guide will explain how to take out food from MyFitnessPal using various methods, so you can accurately track your nutrition.

Quick Summary

Clear your MyFitnessPal food diary by learning how to delete individual entries on both the mobile app and website. The process varies slightly depending on your device and the type of entry.

Key Points

• Diary Entry Deletion: For the mobile app, swipe left on an entry to delete it (iOS) or use tap-and-hold (Android).

• Website Deletion: On the MyFitnessPal website, remove a diary entry by clicking the red 'X' button next to the food item.

• Recent/Frequent Lists: Clear unwanted items from your 'Recent' or 'Frequent' lists by using the swipe-to-delete method in the app or the checkbox method on the website.

• Remembered Meals: Delete saved meals via the 'My Meals' section under 'Recipes, Meals & Foods' on both the app and website.

• Platform Differences: The method for removing food differs slightly between the mobile app (using gestures like swiping) and the website (using button clicks), so it's important to know both.

Why You Might Need to Remove Food Entries

Whether you made a logging mistake, decided not to eat a planned meal, or want to clean up your frequent foods list, knowing how to remove items is essential for accurate tracking. An accurate food diary is the foundation of effective calorie and macro counting.

Method 1: Deleting a Single Diary Entry (Mobile App)

For iOS (iPhone and iPad) Users

1. Navigate to your Diary: Tap the 'Diary' icon.
2. Find the entry: Locate the food item.
3. Swipe left: Swipe across the entry; a red 'Delete' button appears.
4. Confirm deletion: Tap the 'Delete' button.

For Android Users

1. Access the Diary: Tap the 'Diary' icon.
2. Locate the item: Find the food entry.
3. Tap and hold: Press and hold the item. A menu or selection options appear. Alternatively, use the edit (pencil) icon for multi-selection.
4. Confirm deletion: Tap 'Delete Entry' or the trash can icon.

Method 2: Removing Food via the MyFitnessPal Website

1. Log in: Go to www.myfitnesspal.com and log in.
2. Go to 'Food': Click the 'Food' tab.
3. Locate the entry: Find the specific food item.
4. Click the delete icon: Click the circular red button with a white 'X' to the right of the entry.

Method 3: Clearing Your 'Recent' and 'Frequent' Food Lists

Keeping these lists tidy improves logging efficiency.

On the Mobile App (iOS and Android)

1. Access the Food list: When adding food, tap 'Recent' or 'Frequent'.
2. Delete items: Use swipe (iOS) or tap and hold (Android) gestures. Tap 'Delete'. Deleting blacklists the item from that list.

On the Website

1. Go to 'Add Food': From the 'Food' tab, click 'Add Food'.
2. Select list: Click the 'Recent' or 'Frequent' tab.
3. Remove items: Check the box next to items, then click 'Delete from list'. This also blacklists the item.

Method 4: Deleting Entire Remembered Meals

Using the Mobile App

1. Go to My Meals: Tap 'More' (iOS) or Menu (Android), then 'Recipes, Meals & Foods', then 'Meals'.
2. Delete: On iOS, swipe left on the meal and tap 'Delete'. On Android, tap the three dots, 'Edit', check the meal, and tap the trash can.

Using the Website

1. Go to 'My Meals': Click the 'Food' tab, then 'My Meals'.
2. Select and delete: Click the meal, then 'Delete Selected Meal'.

Comparison: Deleting Food in App vs. Website

A table comparing the methods for deleting food entries, recent/frequent items, and remembered meals on the MyFitnessPal mobile app and website can be found on {Link: MyFitnessPal Help https://support.myfitnesspal.com/hc/en-us/articles/360032622051-Can-I-remove-a-food-from-my-Recent-or-Frequent-list-What-if-I-change-my-mind}.

Conclusion: Keeping Your Food Log Accurate

Maintaining an accurate MyFitnessPal food log requires knowing how to take out food from MyFitnessPal. The platform offers straightforward methods on both mobile and web. For further assistance, visit the official MyFitnessPal support site.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I delete a single food entry from my diary on the MyFitnessPal mobile app?

On the MyFitnessPal mobile app, navigate to your food diary. For iOS, swipe left on the food item you want to delete and tap 'Delete'. For Android, press and hold the entry until an option to delete appears.

What's the easiest way to remove multiple items from my food diary at once?

To delete multiple entries at once on the mobile app, tap the edit (pencil) icon at the top of your diary. This allows you to select multiple items with checkboxes, which you can then delete by tapping the trash can icon.

Can I remove a food from my 'Recent' list permanently?

Yes. When you delete a food item from your 'Recent' or 'Frequent' list, MyFitnessPal 'blacklists' it, meaning it will not reappear on that list in the future.

How do I edit or replace a food entry in my diary instead of just deleting it?

To edit an entry, tap on the food item in your diary. This will take you to a screen where you can adjust the portion size, change the serving type, or replace the item with a different food. Make your changes and tap 'Save'.

Why are deleted calories still showing up in my daily total?

If you've deleted a food but the calories remain, it's often a syncing issue. Try refreshing the app or page. In some cases, if an entire remembered meal was logged and you only deleted components, you may need to delete the meal as a whole.

How do I delete a remembered meal that I no longer use?

On the mobile app, go to the 'My Meals' section under 'Recipes, Meals & Foods'. Swipe left on the meal (iOS) or use the edit option (Android) to delete it. On the website, go to 'Food', then 'My Meals', and click 'Delete Selected Meal'.

Is it possible to delete a food entry from a previous day?

Yes. You can navigate to previous dates in your diary by tapping the arrow icons next to the date at the top of your diary. Once on the correct day, follow the standard deletion steps for your platform.