Garmin and MyFitnessPal Not Syncing? Here’s What Helped Me Fix It

Garmin and MyFitnessPal Not Syncing Here's What Helped Me Fix It

Garmin and MyFitnessPal not syncing — that’s exactly what happened to me a few weeks ago, and it threw off my entire fitness tracking routine. As someone who uses both apps daily to count calories and monitor workouts, seeing my steps and runs not appear in MyFitnessPal was frustrating. After trying many solutions, I finally … Read more

MyFitnessPal Food Database Search: Your Complete Guide to Finding the Right Foods

MyFitnessPal Food Database Search_ Your Complete Guide to Finding the Right Foods

By Sophie Lane Hi everyone! I’m Sophie, and I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for over 2,000 days straight. That’s almost six years of searching for foods in their database every single day! During this journey, I’ve learned all the tricks and tips for MyFitnessPal food database search that I wish someone had taught me from day one. When … Read more

Is MyFitnessPal Premium Worth It? My Honest Review After 6 Years

By Sophie Lane Hi friends! I’m Sophie, and I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for over 2,000 days straight. That’s almost six years of tracking my food every single day! For most of that time, I used the free version. But about two years ago, I decided to try MyFitnessPal Premium to see if it was worth the money. … Read more

MyFitnessPal Meal Scan Accuracy: Does It Really Work? My Honest Review

MyFitnessPal meal scan accuracy

By Sophie Lane Hi everyone! I’m Sophie, and I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for over 2,000 days straight. That’s almost six years of tracking my food every single day! When MyFitnessPal introduced their Meal Scan feature, I was super excited. The idea of just taking a picture of my food and having the app automatically log everything … Read more

MyFitnessPal Barcode Scanner Tips: Master the Magic Wand of Food Logging

MyFitnessPal Barcode Scanner Tips

By Sophie Lane Hi everyone! I’m Sophie, and after using MyFitnessPal for over 2,000 days straight, I’ve become a real expert at one of my favorite features: the barcode scanner. I call it the “magic wand” of food logging because it makes tracking so much faster and easier! When I first started using MyFitnessPal, I spent … Read more

MyFitnessPal Food Suggestions 2025: Smart Choices That Actually Work

MyFitnessPal food suggestions 2025

By Sophie Lane Hi everyone! I’m Sophie, and I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for over 2,000 days straight. That’s almost six years of tracking every bite I eat! During this time, I’ve discovered some amazing food suggestions and tricks that have made my health journey so much easier and more successful. In 2025, MyFitnessPal has become even smarter … Read more

MyFitnessPal Weekly Habits Tracker: Your Simple Guide to Building Healthy Habits One Week at a Time

MyFitnessPal Weekly Habits Tracker Your Simple Guide to Building Healthy Habits One Week at a Time

By Sophie Lane Hi there! I’m Sophie, and I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for over 2,000 days straight. That’s almost six years of tracking my food and working toward my health goals! Recently, I discovered one of the most exciting new features MyFitnessPal has added: the Weekly Habits Tracker. This feature launched in February 2025, and I … Read more

MyFitnessPal Voice Log Feature The Game-Changing Way to Track Food Hands-Free

MyFitnessPal Voice Log Feature

By Sophie Lane Hi everyone! I’m Sophie, and I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for over 2,000 days straight. That’s almost six years of logging my food every single day! When I first heard about the MyFitnessPal voice log feature, I was super excited but also a little skeptical. Could talking to my phone really make food tracking … Read more

Where Does MyFitnessPal Get Its Data? The Truth Behind Your Food Database

What Is Food Data Anyway?

By Sophie Lane Hi there! I’m Sophie, and I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for over six years now. During all this time logging my food, I’ve always wondered: where does all this nutrition information come from? How does MyFitnessPal know that an apple has 95 calories or that a slice of pizza has 285 calories? After doing lots … Read more

When Did MyFitnessPal Start Charging? My Journey Through the App’s Payment History

When Did MyFitnessPal Start Charging? My Journey Through the App's Payment History

By Sophie Lane Hi everyone! I’m Sophie, and I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for over 2,000 days straight. That’s almost six years of tracking my food every single day! During this time, I’ve watched MyFitnessPal change from a completely free app to one that asks for monthly subscription payments. If you’ve ever wondered when MyFitnessPal started charging for features, … Read more

A Letter from Sophie Lane

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Hi there! I’m Sophie Lane, your go-to guide for getting the most out of MyFitnessPal, the ultimate app to track your food, fitness, and progress with ease. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by calorie counting, meal logging, or goal setting, don’t worry—you’re in the right place!

This blog is your all-in-one resource for mastering MyFitnessPal step by step. From beginner tutorials to time-saving tips, I break everything down in clear, simple language. No confusion. No complicated fitness lingo.

Think of me as your friendly fitness tech buddy. I’m here to help you eat smarter, move more, stay motivated, and build healthy habits that last. Whether you're just starting your wellness journey or looking to level up your routine, there’s something here just for you.

Let’s take on your fitness goals together and unlock the power of MyFitnessPal, one log at a time!

Sincerely,
Sophie Lane

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