How To Use MyFitnessPal: Setting Up & Tracking Your First Meal

This episode is part of Nutrition Tuesday on Anchored Daily x Nate Mlambo, where we talk about food, weight loss, cravings, discipline, and rebuilding your health through daily rhythm. In this conversation, we look at Everything You Need To Know About Food & Nutrition and why it matters for anyone trying to build a healthier life without falling into quick fixes, fear-based dieting, or confusion. Tracking your food does not need to be complicated. In this live walkthrough, Nate breaks down how to use MyFitnessPal step by step, from downloading the app and setting up your profile to calculating calories, adjusting macros, and logging your first meal correctly.This episode covers one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose fat or build muscle, failing to track oils, portions, and serving sizes accurately. Nate also explains how to set realistic weight goals, adjust protein intake for muscle growth, and create a sustainable nutrition baseline that actually works long term.If you have ever wondered why your nutrition plan is not producing results, this video will help you understand how to track properly, measure food correctly, and align your eating habits with your goals.Watch until the end for a complete breakdown of:• How to set up MyFitnessPal correctly• How to calculate calories and macros• How to adjust protein, carbs, and fats• How to track oils and hidden calories• How to avoid common beginner mistakes• Why protein matters for fat loss and muscle growth• How to build a sustainable nutrition systemThis is the foundation for building awareness around nutrition, body composition, and long-term health.Timestamps / Chapters0:00 Introduction, Why Food Tracking Matters2:18 Downloading and Setting Up MyFitnessPal7:42 Setting Weight Goals and Activity Levels16:54 Adjusting Calories and Macronutrients24:41 Understanding the MyFitnessPal Dashboard30:12 How to Log Food Correctly36:48 Tracking Oils and Hidden Calories45:27 Understanding Serving Sizes and Measurements52:11 Creating a Nutrition Baseline58:40 Final Advice on Sustainable TrackingStart Your 30-Day Morning Reset: https://go.natemlambo.com/30dayresetAnchored Daily Blog: https://www.natemlambo.com/anchored-daily-blogSupport the Mission: https://www.natemlambo.com/storeMerch: https://www.n808fitness.com/Resetting & Rebuilding Tools: https://anchoreddaily.com/1 on 1 Coaching Application: https://go.natemlambo.com/1-on-1-formation-coaching-application#MyFitnessPal #NutritionTracking #FatLoss #MuscleGain #MealPlanning #FitnessNutrition #Calories #Macros #WeightLossJourney #N808Fitness #AnchoredDaily #NateMlambo