Understanding Food Timestamps

Quick Answer: Timestamps let you record the exact time you eat each item in Lose It!, but they must be added manually as there is no automatic timestamp setting. You can add a timestamp while logging food or edit it anytime from your log.

Understanding Food Timestamps

The timestamp feature helps you track the specific time you consume individual foods or meals throughout the day. Keep in mind a few key details about how timestamps work:

• App Only: Timestamps are available exclusively within the Lose It! mobile app.
• Manual Entry: Lose It! does not automatically timestamp entries based on the current time or a fixed schedule. You must manually select Log Time for your entry.

Note: If you're looking for an automatic timestamp setting, this feature isn't currently supported. Adding a timestamp requires a quick manual step during or after logging.

How to Add a Timestamp to Your Food

Adding a time to your food entry helps you build a clearer picture of your eating schedule.

1. Open the Lose It! app.
2. Tap Log on the bottom navigation bar.
3. Tap Add Food
4. Select a meal slot under the Food & Exercise section.
5. Search for your food in the search bar or scan a barcode using Scan It.
6. When viewing food’s nutrition information, scroll down and under Log Details, tap Log time
7. Adjust the time to match when you ate.
8. Tap Save (or OK).

How to Apply a Timestamp to an Entire Meal

When logging multiple items in a single session, you don't need to enter the time for each item individually.

1. Follow the steps above to log your first food item and add a timestamp.
2. Before tapping Done, add any remaining items for that meal session.
3. The timestamp set on the first item will automatically apply to all other foods added during that same logging session.

Tip: Timestamps cannot be added when logging foods directly through the Meals tab. If you want to timestamp a saved meal, log the foods individually to your log and add or edit the time as needed.

How to Edit an Existing Timestamp

If you need to change the time on a food item you already logged, you can update it in just a few taps.

1. Open Lose It!.
2. Tap Log.
3. Tap the logged food item you want to edit.
4. Scroll down to Log Details and tap Log Time.
5. Adjust the time.
6. Tap Save (or OK), then tap Save to confirm your changes.