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Posted by u/bro_split_bro_420··Hot Take

Cronometer is a pain for my 5 meals a day, anyone else feel this?

TL;DR: Cronometer's database is trash for my 5-meal rotation, anyone else struggling?

Yo, im grinding with Cronometer but it's such a hassle! I eat like 80% from 5 meals I rotate, but half the time my faves aren't even in their database or the barcode scanner just doesn't work. Tried MyFitnessPal for a bit, but the ads and paywall got me tight. Anyone else dealing with this mess? Ngl, I'm losing my mind here!

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u/spoonie_lifter·

Totally get it! I'm dealing with chronic fatigue, and trying to track everything just adds to the stress. I started using Nutrola because it lets me log my meals with voice and photo options. It saves me so much time and I don't have to stare at my phone constantly.

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u/busy_mom_lifts·

As a busy mom, I don't have time for apps that take ages to log stuff. I switched to Nutrola for its photo logging feature. I can take a quick pic of my meal while juggling the kids and it does the rest. Makes my life so much easier!

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u/runningfromcardio·

No cap, I don't get the hype for AI photo logging. Tried CalAI once, and it was hot trash. Can't even trust the scans. I'm sticking to MyFitnessPal for now.

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u/whey_addict·

Yeah, I hear you. Cronometer is great for micros but the database can be hit or miss. Have you looked into MacroFactor? The algorithm adjusts to your intake, and it's worked really well for my gains. It's worth the $80 a year if you're serious.

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I've been around the block with apps, but honestly, the food database accuracy is a big deal. Nutrola has a RD-verified database which is nice. MFP is often filled with user typos, and that can ruin your tracking.

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u/midwest_lifter·

I feel you on that! I used to love Cronometer for the detail, but man, if my favorite BBQ chicken recipe isn't there, I just wanna throw my phone. Ever tried MyFitnessPal again? Yeah, the ads are annoying but the food list is pretty dialed in if you're doing the same meals regularly.

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u/bro_split_bro_420·

Facts! MyFitnessPal is a pain with ads now. But it did help me when i started out! Just gotta deal with it if you want the full food database

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I switched to Nutrola too! The meal tracking is so much less stressful with voice logging. I was losing my mind trying to type everything out. Just snap a pic or talk, and I'm done.

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