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How to Optimize AI Tracking AI Tracking makes logging food fast. Like any AI tool, the quality of what you get out depends partly on what you put in. A few small habits make a real difference in how accurately meals are recognized and how closely the numbers match what you actually ate. This guide covers how AI Tracking works under the hood, what makes results more or less accurate, and what to do when a number looks off. Why AI estimates can vary AI Tracking works by identifying fooFew readersAI Tracking - How does it work?
Update Overview We've introduced a major update to AI Tracking — a faster, clearer, and more intuitive way to track your meals in Lifesum. This redesigned experience makes it easier to log food using AI, while also giving you full access to the Classic Food Tracking tools whenever you need them. Everything is now more flexible, allowing you to choose the tracking method that suits you best without having to toggle AI Tracking on and off. What's New? AI Tracking (formerly MulPopularHow can I use recipes from a specific Program - no matter what Program I have chosen at the moment?
At the moment every Program has allocated recipes - that means that if you change a Program you will not see the same recipes as in previous Programs. A workaround to get around this is to save any recipe of your choice to Favorites when you are on a Program - then you will still have access to the content through Favorites when changing to another Program. When it comes to Meal Plan recipes you would first need to track the recipe and open it again from your Diary view in order to save it toFew readersHow to Fix Errors in Food Items in the Food Database
Have you found an error in a food item in our database? Here is how you can solve the issue: Create your own version: If you are a premium user you also have the alternative to create your own version of this food item under Progress -> Favorites. Report the food item: If you find a food item in the app that you find contains the wrong nutritional information you can report it in the app using the "Report" button in order to have it looked at. **Notify SupFew readersLifesum Recipes
Here you can find all the information you need to know about the Recipes that you can find in Lifesum. Are all the recipes available under all Programs and Meal Plans? At the moment every Program and Meal Plan has allocated recipes - that means that if you change the Program you are on you will not see the same recipes as in the previous Program. A workaround to get around this is to save any recipe of your choice to Favorites when you are on a Program - then you will still have accessSome readersNet Carbs
The option to use Net Carbs instead of Carbs isn’t available in all settings or regions within the Lifesum app. Here’s how the option to track and view Net Carbs is enabled. Requirements to Enable Net Carbs Tracking: To see the option to track Net Carbs, you need to: Select a Keto Program or Keto Meal Plan in Lifesum. Set the app language to English. Only under these conditions will the Net Carbs option become available. Why Net Carbs Isn’t Available in All Regions: The cFew readersSimplify Tracking with Favorites: Save, Create, and Manage Items - Android
If you would find it time consuming to search for the food items you consume the most, or perhaps you are unable to locate the exact item you are looking for, then the Favorites section will make that easier for you! Favorites is a section in the app where you can either: Create and edit your own food items, recipes, meals or exercises. You can also track them from this section. You are able to create anything you cannot find in the food or exercise database. Find yoSome readersSimplify Tracking with Favorites: Save, Create, and Manage Items - iOS
If you would find it time consuming to search for the food items you consume the most, or perhaps you are unable to locate the exact item you are looking for, then the Favorites section will make that easier for you! Favorites is a section in the app where you can either: Create and edit your own food items, recipes, meals or exercises. You can also track them from this section. You are able to create anything you cannot find in the food or exercise database. FindSome readers
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Barcode Comparison Scanner - Android
With Barcode Comparison Scanner you can scan the barcodes of two different items when shopping or looking through what you have at home and in an easy way compare the nutritional values of both items. Where can I find the Barcode Comparison Scanner? You can locate this feature in two places in the app: When on the Diary tab, press the "+", then press "Compare products" up top. Open the Barcode Scanner when having a meal card open, then press "Compare products". NoteSome readersEdit or Remove Items from your Diary
If you have added an item, meal or a recipe to your Diary that you regret and want to edit or remove, you can easily do so. Here is how it works: Remove: Open the meal you want to edit (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack) Press the X next to the food item or recipe you want to remove. On iOS you can also swipe to the left on the item you want to remove in order to remove it. Edit: Open the meal you want to edit (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack) Press the food item you waFew readersFind your recently tracked meals with 'Same as Yesterday' - Android
Many people have strong routines when it comes to food, you might for example eat the same breakfast every day. With Same as Yesterday, Lifesum shows the items you added to your Diary on previous dates. This makes it easier to track food you eat regularly, since you can choose from a list instead of entering it again. Here is how it works: With AI Tracking enabled: With AI Tracking enabled, this feature is still available under a new shape and form. Find all your recently trackedFew readersFind your recently tracked meals with 'Same as Yesterday' - iOS
Many people have strong routines when it comes to food, you might for example eat the same breakfast every day. With Same as Yesterday, Lifesum shows the items you added to your Diary on previous dates. This makes it easier to track food you eat regularly, since you can choose from a list instead of entering it again. Here is how it works: With AI Tracking enabled: With AI Tracking enabled, this feature is still available under a new shape and form. Find all your recently trackedFew readersHow to identify Lifesum Verified Items
To check if a food item is Lifesum Verified, look for a blue badge with a checkmark next to the item. This indicates that the item has been verified.Few readersHow to Track your Water intake with Lifesum - Android
Staying hydrated is essential for your health, and the Lifesum app makes it easy to track your daily water intake. Using the app or the widget you can log your water consumption and monitor your progress over time. Here’s how it works: Tracking Water On your phone: Use the water tracker in your Diary to log water intake. Tap on the glasses or bottles to add water. To log multiple glasses or bottles at once, click on the last glass or bottle to the right (e.g., clicking onFew readersHow to Track your Water intake with Lifesum - iOS
Staying hydrated is essential for your health, and the Lifesum app makes it easy to track your daily water intake. Whether you’re using your phone or Apple Watch, you can log your water consumption and monitor your progress over time. Here’s how it works: Tracking Water On your phone: Use the water tracker in your Diary to log water intake. Tap on the glasses or bottles to add water. To log multiple glasses or bottles at once, click on the last glass or bottle to the right (e.g.,Few readersHow to use the Barcode Scanner in Lifesum
Are you tired of searching for every single ingredient you want to add to your meal? Use the Barcode Scanner to instantly find the ingredients you want to add to your Diary. Here is how it works: With AI Tracking enabled: Start off in the Diary. Press the "+" button. Select Barcode at the bottom-left of the screen. Scan the barcode on the item you want to add. If needed, change the quantity of the item. Press "Track". With AI Tracking disabled:Few readersHow to use the Lifesum Lock Screen Widget - iOS
With the new Lifesum Lock Screen Widgets for the water tracker - you can now keep track of your daily water intake and get a reminder to drink and track at a glance! How do I set it up? In order to set up the water tracker on your iOS device you must first have iOS 16 or later installed. Once that is set up follow these four steps: Touch and hold the Lock Screen until the Customize button appears, then tap Customize. Tap the box above or below the time to see the widgetsFew readersLifesum Widgets: Your Daily Progress at a Glance - iOS
Lifesum offers three widgets in different sizes for your iOS home screen: small, medium, and large. You can add one or multiple widgets in different sizes to suit your preferences. The key difference between them lies in the amount of information displayed. Adding the Lifesum Widget Enter jiggle mode on your iOS home screen. Tap the "+" icon in the top-left corner to access the widget gallery. Search for the Lifesum widget and select the size you want to add. The widgeSome readersLifesum's Food Database
Lifesum's complete food database consists of six main sources that allow you to search for almost any food item and still get a result. The sources are the following: USDA (US) MyNetDiary UK Food Standards Agency (UK) Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (Germany) Livsmedelverket (Sweden) Food created by our users How can I trust the food items created by other users? For both food items uploaded by Lifesum but also for food items created by other users,PopularQuick Track - Add Calories and Macros Quickly
If you do not have time to write down exactly what you just ate, but still have an idea of the calories and macros of the meal, you can quickly add it to your Diary using the Quick Track feature. This is how it works: With AI Tracking enabled: Press the "+" button in the bottom of the app. Press Quick Track. Then navigate to Quick Track among the three options that appear. Add the number of calories consumed. Add macros if you have them. (Optional) *Add a title fFew readersShortcut to Barcode scanner from the Control Center - iOS
With iOS 18 you can now add a shortcut to the Lifesum Barcode Scanner from the iPhone Control Center. This allows you to quickly scan and register your food items on the go! How can I add the shortcut? Open up the Control Center on your iPhone. Either long press on the screen or press the "+" in the top left corner. Press "Add a Control". Scroll down to Lifesum. Select the "Scan barcode" option. How does it work? When you press the shortcut from the Control CentFew readersSiri Shortcuts, what can I do with my voice? - iOS
We just made your daily tracking and the use of Lifesum on your iOS device much easier. With a number of new Siri commands you can now access multiple parts of Lifesum using only your voice! What are the new Siri features and how can I set them up? Track "Same as yesterday". Log the same meal from yesterdays dinner(or breakfast/lunch/snack) today as well, simply by saying: "Log the same dinner as yesterday in Lifesum". Check your daily remaining calories. By saFew readersStreaks - What are they and what can they do for me? Android
A streak tracker is a powerful motivator for building lasting habits. By visually representing your consistency, it provides immediate feedback, fosters accountability, and encourages momentum. Each day you maintain your streak becomes a small victory, reinforcing your commitment and making it easier to turn new actions into lifelong routines. It's a simple yet effective way to stay motivated and celebrate progress as you work toward meaningful change. What are streaks? A streak is the nFew readersStreaks - What are they and what can they do for me? - iOS
A streak tracker is a powerful motivator for building lasting habits. By visually representing your consistency, it provides immediate feedback, fosters accountability, and encourages momentum. Each day you maintain your streak becomes a small victory, reinforcing your commitment and making it easier to turn new actions into lifelong routines. It's a simple yet effective way to stay motivated and celebrate progress as you work toward meaningful change. What are streaks? A streak is the nFew readersThe Lifesum watch app for Android - How does it work? - Android
The Lifesum app for Android Watches allows you to control a number of functions on your wrist by showing you the current progress and some options related to them. How do I log in? You can choose to login with email and password or to login with Google. Choose the same login method as the one you have for the app on your mobile device in order to access the same account. What features can I access in the watch app? There are three different screens you can swipe in bFew readersThe Lifesum watch app for iOS - How does it work? - iOS
With the Lifesum iOS watch app you can get an overview of your daily progress without having to pick up your phone. The watch app offers three main features: Dashboard Get an overview of your daily progress. Water Tracking Track your water intake directly in the app. Settings Adjust the watch settings. How the main features work: Dashboard Get an overview over your tracked calories and macros with clear visuals. Get an overview of your daily exeFew readersThe Lifesum Water Tracker - The Importance of Tracking your Water Intake
Lifesum's Water Tracker helps you manage your water intake by making sure you don't forget to give your body the fluid it needs and that you drink enough. This is why Water is important: Staying hydrated helps prevent overeating. This is because a lot of people wrongly perceive their thirst as hunger. Here's a tip for dealing with cravings: Drink a glass of water, then ask the question 'Am I still hungry?’ This only really applies to water, not other fluids. Drinking soft drFew readersType or Search in Lifesum using your voice - Android
The option to search in Lifesum using your voice is available in all areas of the app where you can enter text. The feature is accessible in most supported languages and can be accessed from the built in keyboard on your Android device. The option is marked with the icon of a microphone. Depending on the phone model you can either use the standard keyboard, in the case of some phone models who do not support all languages you need to switch the keyboard and use the Google option instead. PleasFew readersTraditional Food Tracking
With Lifesum there are two main options when it comes to tracking your food, you can either Track with AI or you can use our Traditional Food Tracking. This article covers the tracking with the Traditional Version. If you want to read more about how you can use the AI Tracking features you can find that information here. Note that AI Tracking is a Premium Feature. Tracking your food is a cornerstone of using Lifesum ePopularWhat is the difference between AI Tracking and the Traditional Tracking?
Lifesum offers two distinct tracking experiences to help you log your meals: AI Tracking and Traditional Tracking. Understanding the differences can help you choose the method that best suits your lifestyle and preferences. AI Tracking (Premium Feature) AI Tracking is a Lifesum Premium feature that leverages AI to simplify food logging. It offers multiple intuitive ways to add meals: Voice input Text descriptions Photo recognition With AI Tracking, you canPopularWhen and how should I weigh the food that I eat?
It can be a bit tricky to know when and how to weigh the food that you eat and when you enter it as ingredients to a meal. So, how should you think around this? We recommend that you weigh your food in the state in which you purchased it. Items such as pasta, rice, meat, fish and others can be tracked based on the package information. However, you should only weigh the parts of the food that you actually consume, for example a banana without the peel and an avocado without the stone. WhFew readers