Tracking your calories and protein is the single most important thing you can do to make progress with your diet. But if you've ever opened MyFitnessPal and had no idea where to start, this guide is exactly what you need.

Zack Chug breaks down the entire app in simple, visual steps — from downloading and setting up your account, to logging meals manually, scanning barcodes, saving your favourite recipes, and reviewing your daily macros. No confusion, no guesswork.

You'll learn how to set up your goals correctly without being misled by the app's default calorie recommendations, how to identify verified food entries for maximum accuracy, and how to use the recipe builder to track Zack's own meals with precision.

The guide also covers what to ignore — including why exercise calorie tracking is unreliable and why you should never eat back calories burned. Plus, a full breakdown of free vs. premium features helps you decide exactly what you need without wasting money.

Whether you're brand new to calorie counting or just never fully figured the app out, this guide removes every obstacle between you and consistent, accurate tracking.

Simple. Visual. No excuses.