How to add food or exercise notes to your diary

Some days need more context than a food or exercise log alone can give. A quick note lets you capture that, right alongside your entries.

Adding food and exercise notes with the app

iOS and Android

1. Open the MyFitnessPal app and scroll to the bottom of your Today page.
2. Tap on where it says Add a note.
3. Select Food Notes or Exercise Notes near the top of the screen.

4. Type in your note, and tap Save in the upper right corner.

    

Adding food and exercise notes on the website

Food notes

1. Log in to the website using the same email address and password you use with the app.
2. Click the Food tab near the top of the screen.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page until you see Today’s Food Notes.
4. Click Edit Note, and type your note into the box. 
5. When you’re done, click Save Note.

Exercise notes

1. Log in to the website using the same email address and password you use with the app.
2. Click the Exercise tab near the top of the screen.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page until you see Today's Exercise Notes.
4. Click Edit Note, and type your note into the box. 

5. When you’re done, click Save Note.

    

Frequently asked questions

Can other people, like friends on MyFitnessPal, see my notes?

Notes are part of your personal diary and aren't shared with friends by default.

Is there a character limit for diary notes?

This isn't confirmed in current documentation, so keep notes reasonably brief just in case.