MyFitnessPal has launched the Intermittent Fasting Tracker, a new Premium app feature that lets you track daily fasting periods in your diary—right alongside meals, water, and exercise.
Getting Started
- What is intermittent fasting?
- How do I start using the intermittent fasting tracker?
- What intermittent fasting patterns can I track with MyFitnessPal?
- How do I stop and start a fast?
- What do the purple bars on the fasting tracker mean?
Modifying Active and Previous Fasts
- How do I change the start time for an active fast?
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Can I log a fast manually if I didn’t use the tracker in real time?
Turning the Tracker On and Off
Getting Started
What is intermittent fasting?
It’s an eating pattern that’s all about when you eat. Some people fast the whole day, a few days a week. But the most popular intermittent fasting method is “time-restricted eating” where you fast during a set window of time each day, then eat regular meals during your non-fasting hours. That’s the type you can track here in the app!
Learn whether intermittent fasting might work for you on the MyFitnessPal blog.
How do I start using the intermittent fasting tracker?
If you’re currently a Premium member, open the MyFitnessPal app (iPhone & Android) and tap the More menu on your home screen. Tap Intermittent Fasting and follow the setup instructions.
If you’re not a Premium member, but would like to unlock Intermittent Fasting (and the rest of our Premium features), go to myfitnesspal.com/premium to upgrade your app. Then follow the instructions above.
Still not seeing Intermittent Fasting in your More menu? Make sure you’ve updated to the most recent version of the MyFitnessPal app (version 22.23+).
**At this time, Intermittent Fasting is only available on our iPhone and Android platforms (iPad and Web support is not currently available). We hope to expand this feature in the future.
What intermittent fasting patterns can I track with MyFitnessPal?
Each 24-hour period has a fasting window and an eating window. You can choose one of 3 fasting patterns depending on your lifestyle or goals:
- 12:12 — 12-hour fast, 12-hour eating window. This pattern is ideal for syncing meals to your circadian rhythm.
- 14:10 — 14-hour fast, 10-hour eating window. This pattern encourages regular meals and less snacking throughout the day.
- 16:8 – 16-hour fast, 8-hour eating window. This pattern typically involves skipping either a.m. or p.m. eating times.
How do I stop and start a fast?
The target start/end times you selected during setup are visible in your tracker as a reminder. To start or stop your fast, simply tap the button in the tracker at the top of your diary screen.
Manual stop/start gives you the flexibility to stop and start when you’re ready. If you forget to stop or start, you can always edit your fast while it’s running, or after the fact! Just tap the three dots on your fasting tracker to access editing tools.
What do the purple bars on the fasting tracker mean?
Each purple bar on the tracker represents one hour that you’ve completed toward today’s fasting goal.
Modifying Active and Previous Fasts
How do I change the start time for an active fast?
On your diary screen, tap the three dots on your active fasting tracker to open the menu. Tap Edit Start Time, then enter the new start time and tap OK.
How do I edit the times for a fast I’ve already logged?
On your diary screen, tap the three dots on the fasting tracker to open the menu. Tap Fasting History, then long press on the entry you want to modify. Tap Edit Fast, then tap the date and/or time fields to make changes. Tap Save Fast.
Can I log a fast manually if I didn’t use the tracker in real time?
Yes! On your diary screen, tap the three dots on the fasting tracker to open the menu. Tap Log Fast Manually, then enter the date and time you started and ended your fast. Tap Log Fast.
Where can I see all my previously logged fasts?
On your diary screen, tap the three dots on the fasting tracker to open the menu. Tap Fasting History. There you can see a list of logged fasts (long press to edit), and view a graph of your progress day to day.
How do I delete a previously logged fast?
On your diary screen, tap the three dots on the fasting tracker to open the menu. Tap Fasting History, then long press on the entry you want to delete. Tap Delete Fast.
How do I change my fasting goal or start time?
On your diary screen, tap the three dots on the fasting tracker to open the menu. Tap Fasting Settings, then select Fasting Pattern or Target Start Time to make changes.
If you change your start time, your end time will automatically adjust depending on the fasting pattern you’ve selected.
Turning the Tracker On and Off
How do I turn off the fasting tracker so it does not appear in my diary?
On your diary screen, tap the three dots on the fasting tracker to open the menu, then tap Fasting Settings. Tap the on/off toggle to turn the tracker off.
How do I turn the tracker back on after turning it off?
Open the MyFitnessPal app and tap the More menu on your home screen, then tap Intermittent Fasting. Follow the instructions at the top of the screen to turn on the Fasting Tracker so it appears at the top of your diary.
I still have questions. How do I get more help?
If you do not see any of your questions listed here, please reach out to our support team or email support@myfitnesspal.com.
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