Manual Entry

Overview

Manual entry provides a precise alternative to AI photo analysis. Perfect for when you want exact control over your nutrition and workout logging.

When to Use Manual Entry

• You’ve reached your monthly AI limit (free tier)
• You want to log foods from memory
• You know exact nutritional values
• You’re tracking packaged foods with labels
• You prefer detailed control

Manual Food Entry

How to Add Food

1. Open Add Post

   • Tap the + button
   • Select “Manual Entry”
   • Choose “Food”

2. Search Database

   • Type food name
   • Browse results
   • Select the matching item

3. Specify Portion

   • Choose serving size
   • Adjust quantity
   • Nutritional values auto-calculate

4. Review & Save

   • Verify calorie and macros
   • Add meal type and time
   • Add notes (optional)
   • Save to log

Food Database

What’s Included:

• 500,000+ food items
• Common foods and ingredients
• Restaurant menu items
• Packaged foods with barcodes
• Custom user-added foods

Search Tips:

• Use common names (e.g., “chicken breast”)
• Include brand names for packaged foods
• Check serving sizes carefully
• Verify nutritional info matches your food

Creating Custom Foods

Add Your Own Foods:

1. Tap “Create Custom Food”
2. Enter food name
3. Add nutritional information:
   • Calories
   • Protein
   • Carbohydrates
   • Fat
   • Fiber (optional)
   • Sugar (optional)
4. Define serving size
5. Save for future use

Use Cases:

• Home-cooked meals
• Family recipes
• Local restaurant foods not in database
• Uncommon or regional foods

Adjusting Portions

Serving Size Options:

• Grams/ounces
• Cups/tablespoons
• Pieces/slices
• Standard servings
• Custom amounts

Quick Multipliers:

• 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x
• 1x (standard)
• 1.5x, 2x, 3x
• Custom multiplier

Meal Types

Categorize your entries:

• Breakfast: Morning meals
• Lunch: Midday meals
• Dinner: Evening meals
• Snacks: Between-meal eating

Adding Notes

What to Include:

• Where you ate (home, restaurant, etc.)
• How you felt
• Hunger/fullness levels
• Meal enjoyment rating
• Special occasions

Manual Workout Entry

How to Log Workouts

1. Open Add Post

   • Tap the + button
   • Select “Manual Entry”
   • Choose “Workout”

2. Select Exercise

   • Browse exercise library
   • Search by name or type
   • Choose the exercise

3. Enter Details

   • Duration (minutes)
   • Intensity level
   • Sets and reps (if applicable)
   • Weight used (strength training)

4. Calories Burned

   • Auto-calculated based on:
     • Exercise type
     • Your weight
     • Duration
     • Intensity
   • Adjust manually if desired

5. Save Workout

   • Review details
   • Add notes
   • Save to log

Exercise Library

Categories:

Cardio

• Running/Jogging
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Walking
• Elliptical
• Rowing
• Stairs/StepMill

Strength Training

• Weightlifting exercises
• Resistance band workouts
• Bodyweight exercises
• Specific muscle groups

Flexibility

• Yoga poses
• Stretching routines
• Pilates exercises
• Mobility work

Sports

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Swimming
• Martial arts
• And many more!

Creating Custom Exercises

Add Your Own Workouts:

1. Tap “Create Custom Exercise”
2. Enter exercise name
3. Select type (cardio/strength/flexibility)
4. Define default duration
5. Set typical intensity
6. Save for future use

Workout Details

For Cardio:

• Duration
• Distance (optional)
• Average heart rate (optional)
• Calories burned

For Strength:

• Sets
• Reps per set
• Weight lifted
• Rest time between sets
• Total volume

For Flexibility:

• Duration
• Poses/stretches performed
• Difficulty level

Intensity Levels

Choose workout intensity:

• Low: Easy pace, can hold conversation
• Medium: Moderate effort, slightly breathless
• High: Hard effort, difficult to talk

Affects calorie burn calculations.

Adding Workout Notes

What to Track:

• How you felt during workout
• Energy levels
• Soreness or pain
• Personal records (PRs)
• Workout location
• Equipment used
• Training partner

Benefits of Manual Entry

Always Available

• No AI usage limits
• Unlimited entries
• Available offline (syncs when online)

Precise Control

• Exact nutritional values
• Specific portion sizes
• Detailed workout metrics
• Custom foods and exercises

Faster for Known Foods

• No photo needed
• Quick search and select
• Saved favorites
• Recent items list

Learning Tool

• Understand nutrition better
• Know your common foods
• Track detailed patterns
• Build awareness

Tips for Efficient Manual Entry

Use Favorites

• Save frequently eaten foods
• Create favorite meals
• Quick-add common workouts
• Build your personal library

Copy Previous Entries

• Duplicate yesterday’s breakfast
• Repeat similar workouts
• Adjust portions as needed
• Save time on regular meals

Meal Planning

• Pre-log tomorrow’s meals
• Plan your week ahead
• Adjust throughout the day
• Stay on track with goals

Batch Entry

• Log multiple meals at once
• Plan workout week in advance
• Update all at end of day
• Whatever works for your routine