Log Your First Meal

Track meals with WPL-powered analysis for accurate nutritional insights

1. Access Meal Tracking

Navigate to the Dashboard and click the "Log Meal" button or use the quick action menu.

Quick Tip: You can also access meal logging from the mobile app's bottom navigation bar.

2. Choose Your Logging Method

Photo Analysis (Recommended)

Snap a photo of your meal
WPL analyzes ingredients and portions automatically
Review and confirm the analysis
Most accurate with clear, well-lit photos

Manual Search

Search our extensive food database
Select the food item
Enter portion size
Great for packaged foods with known nutrition

Custom Entry

Create custom food entries
Input nutritional values manually
Save for future use
Perfect for homemade recipes

3. Using WPL Photo Analysis

Step-by-Step Guide:

1
Take or upload a photo
Ensure good lighting and the entire meal is visible
2
Wait for WPL analysis
Usually takes 3-5 seconds to identify ingredients
3
Review detected foods
Check ingredients and adjust portions if needed
4
Add meal details
Select meal type (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack)
5
Save your meal
View nutritional summary and add notes if desired

4. Understanding Your Meal Analysis

After logging, you'll see a detailed breakdown including:

Macronutrients

• Calories
• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Fiber

Insights

• Meal quality score
• Nutritional balance
• Suggestions for improvement
• Progress toward daily goals

💡 Pro Tips for Better Tracking

Photo quality matters: Use natural lighting and capture the entire plate
Log in real-time: Track meals immediately after eating for best accuracy
Include drinks: Don't forget to log beverages, they add up!
Be consistent: Track every meal for 3-4 days to establish baseline patterns
Use favorites: Save frequently eaten meals for quick logging
Review and adjust: Double-check WPL portions match your actual serving sizes

Common Questions

How accurate is the WPL photo analysis?

WPL is 85-95% accurate depending on photo quality. You can always adjust portions and ingredients manually.

Can I edit a meal after logging it?

Yes! Go to your meal history, select the meal, and click "Edit" to make changes.

What if WPL doesn't recognize my food?

You can use manual search or create a custom entry. WPL learns over time and improves with more data.

Do I need to log every single thing I eat?

For best results, yes. However, you can choose what level of detail works for you. Even logging main meals helps!