Navigating Your MyFitnessPal Diary
MyFitnessPal allows users to track their nutritional intake and exercise, but sometimes entries need correction. Whether you've logged the wrong food or exercise, the platform offers simple ways to edit your diary on both the mobile app and website.
Deleting a Food or Water Entry from Your Diary
The method for removing a food or water entry depends on your platform.
On the Mobile App (iOS & Android)
To delete an entry on the mobile app, navigate to your Diary. On iOS, swipe left on the entry and tap 'Delete'. On Android, press and hold the entry and select 'Delete Entry'. You can also tap the 'Edit' icon to select and delete multiple items.
On the Website
For web users, go to the MyFitnessPal website, log in, and click the 'Food' tab. To remove an entry from your food diary, click the red circular 'X' icon next to it.
Removing an Exercise from Your Diary
Removing an exercise is similar to deleting food entries, with slight variations by platform.
On the Mobile App (iOS & Android)
On the mobile app, go to your Diary and scroll to the 'Exercise' section. On iOS, swipe left on the exercise and tap 'Delete'. On Android, press and hold the exercise and tap 'Delete Entry'.
On the Website
On the website, log in, click the 'Exercise' tab, find the entry, and click the red circular 'X' icon.
Managing Your Custom and Saved Items
MyFitnessPal also allows you to delete custom foods, exercises, and saved meals.
Deleting Custom Foods and Exercises
For Custom Foods
- Mobile App: Go to 'More' -> 'My Meals, Recipes & Foods' -> 'Foods'. On iOS, swipe left on the food. On Android, tap the three dots and select 'Edit'.
- Website: Go to 'Food' -> 'My Foods', find the item, and click 'Delete'.
For Custom Exercises
- Mobile App: Go to 'More' -> 'My Meals, Recipes & Foods' -> 'Exercises' -> 'My Exercises'. Swipe left on iOS or use the edit menu on Android.
- Website: Go to 'Exercise' -> 'My Exercises', locate the exercise, and click 'Delete'.
Removing Remembered Meals
Remembered meals can also be deleted.
For Remembered Meals
- Mobile App: Go to 'More' -> 'My Meals, Recipes & Foods' -> 'Meals'. Swipe left on iOS or use the edit menu on Android.
- Website: Go to 'Food' -> 'My Meals', select the meal, and click 'Delete Selected Meal'.
Clearing Your Recent and Frequent Lists
MyFitnessPal keeps track of your recent and frequent foods for quick logging. You can manage these lists.
On the Mobile App
To remove an item from the 'Recent' list, swipe left on it (iOS) or long-press (Android) while logging and tap 'Delete'.
On the Website
Managing the full 'Frequent' list, including permanently blacklisting foods, is done on the website. Log in, go to the 'Food' tab, click 'Add Food', and select the 'Frequent' or 'Recent' tab. Check the box next to the item and click 'Delete from list'.
Comparison Table: Deleting on MyFitnessPal
| Task | Mobile (iOS) | Mobile (Android) | Website | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diary Entry (Food) | Swipe left | Press and hold | Red 'X' next to item | Easiest for single item removal. |
| Diary Entry (Exercise) | Swipe left | Press and hold | Red 'X' next to item | Similar to food entry deletion. |
| Custom Food | 'More' -> 'My Foods' -> Swipe left | 'More' -> 'Foods' -> 3 dots -> 'Edit' | 'Food' -> 'My Foods' -> Click 'Delete' | Can only delete if not shared publicly. |
| Custom Exercise | 'More' -> 'My Exercises' -> Swipe left | 'More' -> 'Exercises' -> 3 dots -> 'Edit' | 'Exercise' -> 'My Exercises' -> Click 'Delete' | Can delete personal exercises only. |
| Remembered Meal | 'More' -> 'My Meals' -> Swipe left | 'More' -> 'Meals' -> 3 dots -> 'Edit' | 'Food' -> 'My Meals' -> Click 'Delete' | Deletes the saved meal template. |
| Water Entry | Swipe left | Press and hold | Red 'X' next to item | Follows the same steps as a food entry. |
| Recent/Frequent Food | Swipe left on Recent food | Press and hold on Recent food | 'Food' -> 'Frequent' or 'Recent' tab -> 'Delete from list' | Website is required for managing the full Frequent list. |
Conclusion
Keeping an accurate MyFitnessPal diary is vital for effective nutrition tracking. By knowing how to delete various types of entries, from daily foods and exercises to custom items and saved meals, you can maintain clean data. These actions, available across mobile and web platforms, empower you to manage your nutrition diet effectively and stay focused on your health goals.
Further Resources
- MyFitnessPal Help Center for detailed support articles: https://support.myfitnesspal.com/hc/en-us
Key Takeaways
- Delete Diary Entries Easily: Remove foods, exercises, or water entries with a swipe on mobile or a click on the web.
- Manage Custom Items: Delete custom foods, exercises, or remembered meals by navigating to the specific 'My' section on your platform.
- Clear Recent and Frequent Lists: Remove recent foods on mobile with a swipe or long-press; use the website to manage the full frequent list and permanently blacklist items.
- Platform-Specific Actions: Deletion methods vary slightly between iOS, Android, and the web, so use the correct steps for your device.
- Account vs. Data Deletion: Deleting individual entries is distinct from resetting or deleting your entire account.
