Manual Weight Logging

Manual Weight Logging is for normal scale readings. It helps insights, reminders, and coach context when Apple Health or Health Connect weight data is missing or not wanted.

Before you start #

• You must be signed in.
• Manual Weight Logging is live for all signed-in users on web, iOS, and Android.
• On mobile, update NutriTracker from the App Store or Google Play if the Log weight entry is missing.
• One canonical weight is stored per user per date. Saving again for the same date replaces that day's existing entry.

Where to find it #

iOS #

1. Tap Insights in the bottom tab bar.
2. Open Overview.
3. Find Weight Trend.
4. Tap Log weight if no weight is saved yet, or Update weight if a current weight is already shown.
5. You can also open Settings > Profile when the weight row is shown.
6. The sheet title is Log weight.

Android #

1. Tap Insights in the bottom tab bar.
2. Open Overview.
3. Find Weight Trend.
4. Tap Log weight if no weight is saved yet, or Update weight if a current weight is already shown.
5. Open Settings search and search for Log Weight.
6. You can also open Settings > Connected Apps > Health Connect and use the Manual Scale card, then tap Log weight.

Web #

1. Open /insights.
2. Open Overview.
3. Find Weight Trend.
4. Click Log weight if no weight is saved yet, or Update weight if a current weight is already shown.
5. Open Settings > Account and click Log weight in the Weight card.
6. The sheet title is Log weight.

How to use it #

1. Open Log weight.
2. Choose the date. Future dates are not allowed on mobile.
3. Enter the scale reading in your preferred unit, kg or lbs.
4. If the sheet says an entry already exists for that date, saving again will replace it.
5. Tap or click Save weight for a new entry, or Update weight for an existing date.
6. Check Insights after saving to see the updated weight context.

What happens next #

• NutriTracker stores the entry internally in kg while respecting your preferred display unit.
• The saved weight can refresh Insights, Weekly Review, reminders, and coach context.
• Manual weight entries, Apple Health, Health Connect, and progress photo metric snapshots are merged into weight trends, with the canonical user metric used for a date.
• Weight reminders clear after a relevant weigh-in is saved.

Troubleshooting #

• I cannot see Log weight or Update weight. Open Insights > Overview > Weight Trend. On web, also check Settings > Account > Weight. On Android, search Settings for Log Weight. On iOS, check Settings > Profile. If missing on mobile, update the app and check Settings > About NutriTracker.
• The Save button is disabled. Enter a positive, plausible weight value and choose a valid date.
• I saved the wrong number. Open Log weight for the same date, enter the correct reading, and tap or click Update weight.
• Apple Health or Health Connect weight is missing. Check health permissions for weight and sync again. You can still add a manual scale reading.
• The chart did not update. Refresh Insights. If the old value remains, confirm you saved the same date used by the chart.

Privacy and safety notes #

• Manual weight logging is not medical monitoring and should not be used for urgent or clinical decisions.
• If weight talk is unhelpful for you, set a guardrail or tell your coach not to discuss weight.

Related articles #

• Understanding Your Progress Metrics
• Using the Insights Tab
• Connecting Apple Health
• Connecting Google Fit and Android Health Data