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How to Track Your Meals in Trainerize


Option 1: Sharing Meal Photos (In-App Meal Tracking with Meal Photos)

Want to stay on top of your nutrition without counting every macro? Trainerize makes it easy to log meals visually with quick photo uploads. Whether you're snapping your breakfast or logging a meal from yesterday, here's your complete guide to using the in-app meal photo tracker.


⚙️ Setting Up Meal Photo Tracking

  1. Default Setup for New Clients   All new clients are automatically set to use In-App Meal Tracking with Meal Photos.

  2. Switching Workflows (For Existing Clients)   If you're switching from a different tracking option:

    • Go to your profile card

    • Select In-App + Meal Photos under the Meal Workflow section

    • Scroll up and click SAVE

  3. Client-Side Workflow Switch   You can also switch your workflow anytime:

    • Tap More in the mobile app

    • Select Meal Tracker

    • Choose Meal Photos


🍽️ Logging a Meal with a Photo

  1. Tap the “+” icon at the bottom of the screen


  2. Select Meal from the menu

  3. Choose to:

    • Take a photo of your meal

    • Select one from your gallery

  4. If uploading, adjust the image to fit the square frame and tap Choose

  5. Add meal details and hit Submit

📍 Your meal photo will appear in your Nutrition Goal Dash, visible to both you and your trainer.



📝 Commenting on Meal Photos

Want to share thoughts or ask questions about your meal?

  • Tap the comment icon at the top of the screen

  • Leave a note (just like you would for a workout)

  • Your trainer can reply directly from their dashboard


⏰ Meal Limits & Replacements

  • You can log one meal per category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Snacks are unlimited

  • If you try to log a second meal in a category, you’ll be prompted to replace the original or save the new one as a snack.


📆 Logging a Meal to Multiple Days

Meal prepping or repeating meals? You can log one meal across several days:

  1. Tap the “+” icon

  2. Select Date at the top

  3. Choose the days you want to apply the meal to

  4. Tap Meal

  5. Upload a photo or take one, enter details, and tap Review

  6. Tap Log—your meal is now saved to multiple dates!

Tracking meals visually is a powerful way to stay accountable and build awareness around your nutrition habits. Whether you're cooking at home or grabbing something on the go, a quick photo is all it takes.

Option 2 📱 How to Track Your Meals: Full Meal Tracking "Macros"

To enable full meal and macro tracking in Trainerize, your trainer must first set up a nutrition goal for you. Here's a quick summary of how it's done:

  • In your profile, your trainer goes to the Goals and Habits tab.

  • They click +NEW and select Daily Nutrition Goal.

  • Then, they choose one of three goal types:

    • Calories only

    • Calories and Protein

    • Calories and Full Macros

  • Under “How will client track compliance,” they select Track meal details and choose In-App from the dropdown.


Once this is set, you’ll be able to log meals with full macro details directly in the app

Tracking your meals in the Trainerize app is super simple—and powerful. Here’s your step-by-step guide to logging meals, scanning foods, and even adding meals to multiple days.


🍽️ Adding a Meal

  1. Tap the “+” Button   On your mobile app, tap the “+” icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen. Select Meal from the menu.

  2. Snap or Upload a Photo   You’ll be prompted to:

    • Take a photo of your meal

    • Upload one from your gallery

    • Or skip the photo and go straight to logging


🔍 Searching for Foods & Scanning Barcodes

  1. Search for Foods   Use the search bar to find each item in your meal. Look for the blue checkmark—these are USDA-verified foods with accurate nutritional info.

  1. Scan Barcodes   If you’re in the US, Canada, UK, or Australia, you can scan the barcode of packaged foods to log them instantly.

  1. Report Missing Foods   Can’t find a food or notice incorrect info? Tap the report option in the search screen to send feedback directly to the Trainerize team.

  1. Use the RECENT Tab   Recently logged foods are saved for easy access. Tap any item to view its full nutritional breakdown—calories, macros, and micronutrients.


✍️ Adding Custom Foods

  1. Go to the CUSTOM Tab   If a food isn’t listed, you can manually add it:

    • Enter the name, serving size, and calories (required)

    • Optionally include macros and micronutrients


✅ Finalizing Your Meal

  1. Review and Save   Once you’ve added all items:

    • Adjust serving sizes

    • Add a description or update the photo

    • Tap SAVE to log the meal

🎯 Your meal will be auto-tagged as Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, or Snack based on the time you save it.



⏰ Meal Timeframes

Meal Type

Time Range

Breakfast

6:00am – 10:00am

Snack 1

10:00am – 11:30am

Lunch

11:30am – 3:00pm

Snack 2

3:00pm – 6:00pm

Dinner

6:00pm – 9:00pm

After Dinner

9:00pm – 6:00am

🕒 Adding a Past Meal

Want to log a meal from earlier today or yesterday?

  • Tap the clock icon in the bottom-right corner

  • Select a previously tracked meal

  • Tap Add to log it again

⚠️ You can only have one meal per category (e.g., one lunch). If a meal already exists, you’ll be asked to replace it or save the new one as a snack.


📆 Adding a Meal to Multiple Days

Meal prepping? Eating the same breakfast all week? You can log a meal across several days:

  1. Tap the “+” icon

  2. Select the Date option at the top

  3. Choose the days you want to apply the meal to

  4. Tap Meal and enter the details

  5. Tap Review, then Log—done!

Tracking meals consistently helps us tailor your nutrition plan and celebrate your progress. If you ever feel stuck or unsure, just reach out—I’ve got your back.



 
 
 

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