How do I make a food diary part of my routine?
- Log breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks reasonably close to eating them. A text description works when no photo is available.
- Check ingredients and amounts before saving. Add milk in coffee, a side dish or food you left uneaten.
- Review your daily totals in the evening. Check for missing entries before focusing on the goal rings.
- Compare several days in your history. The 7-day average is for orientation, not a judgement of individual meals.
What does the food diary track?
Meal analysis estimates protein, calories, carbohydrates and fat. ProteinLook connects those entries with personal protein and calorie goals, with separate training-day targets available. You can also record weight and review your daily history.
Macro tracking here means recording estimated amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fat. It is not a complete assessment of vitamins, minerals or diet quality. Reaching a numeric target alone does not establish that your diet is balanced.
What can I ask about my daily food log?
The daily view lets you ask questions about logged meals, such as: Which of my meals contributed the most protein today? The chat helps interpret your log but cannot know about food you never entered.
Correct a wrong portion in the relevant meal so the saved entry is updated. AI responses can contain errors and are not a nutritional diagnosis.
What makes history useful?
- Completeness: a day with only one logged snack is not a reliable picture of the entire day.
- Consistency: supply known portion sizes and use similar descriptions for recurring meals.
- Context: training days and changing routines explain differences better than an isolated daily number.
- Perspective: tracking should offer orientation. If logging feels distressing, consider a break or professional support.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep a food diary without photos?
Yes. Write a meal description with foods and amounts. Review the result and save it to your account just as you would a photo analysis.
Is ProteinLook also a macro tracker?
Meal analysis estimates protein, carbohydrates, fat and calories. The daily view focuses on your protein and calorie goals.
Why is my daily total different from what I expected?
First check missing meals, drinks, portion sizes and misidentified foods. Daily totals are based on saved estimates, not measurements.
Does a food diary replace professional advice?
No. It helps document meals and identify patterns. Individual medical or therapeutic nutrition decisions require qualified advice.
ProteinLook provides AI estimates, not nutritional or medical advice.