ABOUT SOPHIE LANE
My name is Sophie Lane, and I am the creator and writer behind MyFitneszPal.com. If you are looking for simple, clear explanations about MyFitnessPal, food tracking, calorie counting, habit building, and fitness apps, this website was built exactly for you.
But my journey here didn’t start the way most people expect. I struggled for years with unhealthy eating habits, inconsistency, and sudden weight gain. I downloaded MyFitnessPal out of frustration, not motivation. And to be honest, I quit the app multiple times because I didn’t understand how to use it properly.
Over time, with a lot of trial and error, I slowly learned how to build healthier habits. I realized that apps like MyFitnessPal and Fitbit are helpful, but only when you know how to use them correctly. Once I figured that out, everything began to change for me.
My Health and Fitness Journey
In my early twenties, I dealt with binge eating, emotional eating, and lack of control over my diet. I didn’t know what macros were, I didn’t know how to track food accurately, and I didn’t understand how calorie deficits worked.
There were weeks when I logged every meal, and then suddenly I stopped for three days. It was a messy journey, but that is exactly what made me learn.
Over the years:
- I tracked meals for more than eight years.
- I experimented with Fitbit, Apple Health, Garmin, Lose It, and Cronometer.
- I completed multiple 30-day and 90-day tracking challenges.
- I lost weight slowly and safely by understanding how tracking works.
- I tested MyFitnessPal Premium on and off for several years.
These experiences taught me what actually works and what does not, and that’s the knowledge I share on this website.
Why I Created This Website
When I searched for help online, most tutorials were either incomplete or too technical. Many guides did not come from real users who actually struggled like I did.
People around me kept asking questions such as:
- How do I connect Fitbit to MyFitnessPal?
- What should I do if my app is not syncing?
- Is MyFitnessPal Premium worth it?
- What is the best alternative if the app stops working?
I realized there was a need for a website that explains everything in simple language, based on real experience. So I started MyFitneszPal.com to help people learn these tools without getting confused.
My goal is to create tutorials, reviews, and troubleshooting guides that are easy to follow, practical, and based on real use.
My Experience and Expertise
Here is the real background I bring to this website:
- More than 8 years of hands-on experience with MyFitnessPal.
- Over 2,200 meals logged during this period.
- Detailed testing of multiple fitness apps including Fitbit, Cronometer, LoseIt, and more.
- Several personal weight-loss and habit-tracking journeys.
- Practical understanding of syncing issues, app settings, and troubleshooting steps.
I am not a certified nutritionist or professional trainer. I am simply someone who has spent years using these apps in real life and understands how they work from a user’s perspective.
What You Will Find on MyFitneszPal.com
This website focuses on honest, clear, and experience-based information. You will find:
- Step-by-step tutorials
- Troubleshooting guides
- Honest reviews
- App comparisons
- Real user experiences
- Practical fitness tracking tips
I always write as if I am explaining something to a friend: clearly, directly, and without complicated language.
Editorial Standards
All content on this website follows these principles:
- Real experience comes first.
- Every article is manually written, edited, and fact-checked.
- No sponsored content influences my reviews.
- Accuracy and clarity are always priorities.
- Information is updated when apps release new features or changes.
Let’s Learn and Improve Together
I believe that health is a personal journey, not a race. This website is here to help you understand the tools that support that journey.
If you ever have questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out through the contact page. I’m always interested in learning how others use these apps and what challenges they face.
Thank you for visiting,
Sophie Lane