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How to Log a Meal with Hoot

Logging a meal in Hoot is fast, flexible, and fun — whether you type it, snap it, or say it. Here’s how to get started.

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Written by Patrick McCarthy
Updated over 2 months ago

Step 1: Open the Log Screen

  • Tap the big “Log” button on your dashboard.

  • You’ll see options to add food, drinks, or water.


Step 2: Choose Your Logging Method

Hoot makes it easy to log in the way that works best for you:

  • Text entry → Type your meal like a chat (e.g., “2 eggs and toast”).

  • Voice entry → Just say it out loud, like telling a friend.

  • Photo logging → Snap a picture of your meal, and Hoot does the math.

  • Barcode scanning → Scan packaged foods for instant nutrition info.

  • Favorites → Tap a saved meal for one-tap logging.


Step 3: Review Hoot’s Analysis

Once you log, Hoot instantly analyzes your meal and shows you:

  • Calories & macros (protein, carbs, fat, and more).

  • Nutrition Score (1–100) → A quick measure of how well the meal supports your goals.

  • Feedback & suggestions → Simple tips to make the meal even better.


Step 4: Confirm Your Entry

  • Tap “Save” to add the meal to your daily log.

  • Hoot will celebrate your entry with streak progress, nudges, or animations from our owl mascot.


Step 5: Keep Going

  • Log each meal or snack as you go — or use multi-log to catch up later.

  • The more you log, the smarter your insights become.


Pro Tip: Don’t stress about being exact. Hoot is built for progress, not perfection — even quick, “close enough” entries give you the feedback you need.

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