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Log Your First Meal

Track meals with AI-powered photo analysis (WPL Vision™ — Gemini Vision) 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. 1
    Take or upload a photo

    Ensure good lighting and the entire meal is visible

  2. 2
    Wait for WPL Vision analysis

    Gemini Vision usually takes 3-5 seconds to identify ingredients

  3. 3
    Review detected foods

    Check ingredients and adjust portions if needed

  4. 4
    Add meal details

    Select meal type (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack)

  5. 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?

Accuracy depends on photo quality and how clearly the food is visible. WPL gives you a strong starting estimate, and 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.

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!

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