Meal Creation FAQ – MyFitnessPal Help

We have improved our custom meal creation process, called "My Meals," to make it easier to use. Now, users can add photos to their custom meals, which helps create a more complete meal library.

Shortcuts

• How do I create and log remembered meals? | • Where can I find my meals? | • Build a new meal

• Add a photo to a meal | • Number of foods per meal | • Log a meal | • Share meals

• Create a new meal from a previous one | • Delete a saved meal | • Meal Creation Video

To learn How to Create and Log Remembered Meals, please visit the link.

Where can I find "My Meals"? (To create new meals or see my current saved meals)

Meals can be found as a food list tab within your diary, as well as an option on your Menu Bar.

iOS/Android:

Tap "Log Food" or "Diary" button along the bottom of the screen (or select + button, then Log Food)
At the top, tap "My Meals" from the Food lists bar (just under the search field)
Click "Create A Meal" to make a new meal.

From the More Menu • • •

Tap the "More" or "Menu" button along the bottom of the screen
Select " My Meals, Recipes & Foods"
At the top, tap "Meals" from the Food lists bar (just under the search field).

How do I build a new meal?

Meals can be created from your My Meals tab or through the My Meals, Recipes & Foods menu. If you're looking for them, you can follow the steps above or click here .

Once there, you can create a new meal by tapping the Create a Meal button, which appears at the top or bottom of your screen. Note that creating a meal from your Android's Meals, Recipes & Foods menu is done by tapping the + sign shown at the top.
From there, just follow the prompts to add your food details, such as the title, foods to include, and a picture if desired. Be sure to tap the checkmark to save your meal.

Can I add a photo to a previously made meal?

Yes. Start by tapping the gray square next to the specific meal you'd like to add a photo to
Then select Add Photo
Android devices will prompt you to choose either Import a Photo or Take a Picture
iOS devices will open the camera directly, ready to take a photo. iOS users who have previously saved food photos can tap the two overlapping squares in the bottom left to access the Camera Roll.

What is the minimum number of foods I can have as a meal?

One! This is useful when you frequently log a specific food and want to keep it easily accessible.

How do I log a meal after it has been created?

Meals can be logged from the dashboard or the menu
Once you find a Meal, tap its title to open it
Then select the checkmark at the top right of the screen. Note: If you're choosing from the "My Meals, Recipes & Foods" section, you'll also need to select the meal slot for the entry to be added to
On Android, this is done before tapping the checkmark under the Meal line.
iOS users will tap the checkmark first, then be prompted to select a meal slot.

Can I share my meals and meal photos with friends?

You can share your meals with friends using our Diary Sharing feature (Click here for more details). Currently, photo sharing is not available. However, we are exploring additional sharing options to add in the future.

Can I create a new meal from a previously made meal?

Yes, you can create a copy of a previously saved meal to make some changes

To do this, simply tap the meal's title to open its details page
iOS users can then tap the Copy button to generate a new, duplicate meal that’s ready for edits
Android users should tap the three vertical dots icon in the top right corner of the screen to reveal the Copy Meal option

How do I delete a saved meal?

Apps:

Tap "+"(iOS) or "Diary"(Android) button along the bottom of the screen (or select + button, then Food)
Select "Add Food" from the desired meal slot
At the top, tap "My Meals" from the Food lists bar (just under the search field)
Swipe from right to left across the meal you'd like to remove to reveal the delete button. Tap to finish deletion.