Getting Started with Macrosia

Your complete guide to mastering AI-powered nutrition tracking in minutes

Create Free Account

Setting Up Your Profile

A complete profile enables AI to provide tailored nutrition recommendations based on your unique needs.

Physical Attributes

• Height and weight (metric or imperial)
• Age group and gender
• Activity level (sedentary to athlete)

Goals & Preferences

• Personal fitness goals
• Dietary restrictions and preferences
• Measurement unit preferences

Quick Start in 4 Steps

Complete Your Profile

Set up your profile for personalized AI Coach recommendations.

Create Your Free Account

Start with our generous free tier - 5 meals, 2 activities, and 2 AI critiques per day.

Free Account Includes:

• 5 meal entries per day
• 2 activity logs per day
• 2 AI nutrition critiques daily
• Unlimited data storage

Log Your First Meal

Choose your preferred method:

Photo Upload (NEW!)

Just snap a photo of your meal

AI analyzes your photo automatically

Text Description

Describe in natural language

"Grilled chicken with brown rice"

Get AI-Powered Insights

After logging 3+ meals, click "AI Coach" for personalized nutrition analysis.

Core Features

Smart Food Entry

Photo analysis with computer vision
Natural language processing
Automatic macro calculation
Edit entries anytime

Activity Tracking

Log workouts with duration
Track perceived effort
Support for all activities

AI Coach

Sports nutrition expertise
Training-aligned nutrition advice
Recovery and performance insights

Trend Analysis

Weekly nutrition patterns with sparklines
Calendar-based weekly view
Training & nutrition alignment

Pro Tips & Best Practices

Photo Upload Tips

• Take photos from above for best ingredient recognition
• Ensure good lighting to help AI identify food items
• Include a reference object (utensil, hand) for portion estimation
• Multiple angles help with complex dishes

Text Entry Tips

• Be specific with portions: "8oz grilled chicken" instead of "chicken"
• Include cooking methods: "pan-fried" vs "baked" affects calories
• Log meals immediately for better accuracy

Activity Tracking Tips

• Log perceived effort honestly for recovery insights
• Use notes for specific workout details
• Track all activities, even light ones

AI Coach Tips

• Complete your profile for personalized recommendations
• Log 3+ meals before requesting your first critique
• Use insights to adjust next day's nutrition
• Track activities to align training with nutrition

Easy Account Setup

OAuth Integration

• Sign up with Google, GitHub, or Apple
• Secure OAuth-based authentication
• No password management needed

Traditional Email

• Classic email and password signup
• Secure bcrypt password hashing
• Account lockout protection

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the photo analysis?

Our computer vision AI can identify most common foods with 85-90% accuracy. You can always edit or add details after the initial analysis.

How accurate is the AI macro calculation?

Our AI achieves 90-95% accuracy. For packaged foods, include specific nutrition info in your description if needed.

Can I track custom recipes?

Yes! Describe all ingredients and portions. Save frequently used recipes for quick reuse.

Is my data secure?

Absolutely. We use robust security with encryption and never share your personal data.

How many AI analyses can I generate?

Free accounts: 2 per day. Pro accounts: 10 per day. Generate critiques after logging 3+ meals for best insights.

Can I use this on mobile?

Yes! Fully responsive and works great on all devices. Add to home screen for app experience.

Ready to Transform Your Nutrition?

Join thousands achieving their health goals with AI-powered tracking

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Need help? Email us at support@macrosia.com