💔 My Fitness Pal has declined in quality, leading to frustration and a search for alternatives.

📉 Key issues with My Fitness Pal include:

• Frustrating user experience with inaccurate barcode scanning.
• Barcode scanner feature moved behind a paywall as of October 1, 2022.
• Inconsistent saving of meals and recipes.
• Lack of personalized guidance and rigid interface.
• Inaccurate food database due to user-generated entries.
• High subscription costs: $19.99/month or $79.99/year.
• Annoying ads that disrupt meal logging.

🔄 After trying over 20 different apps, the recommended alternative is Macro Factor.

🌟 Advantages of Macro Factor include:

• Customizable interface and tailored nutritional recommendations.
• Verified food database for accurate tracking.
• Ability to log various nutrients beyond just calories and macros.
• Flexible meal logging options and calorie distribution.
• Encourages consistency over perfection in tracking.
• Cost-effective: $1.99/month or $71.99/year.

📊 Macro Factor allows tracking of body composition and offers a calendar feature for monitoring progress.

💬 User testimonials highlight significant weight loss, with one user losing 115 lbs using Macro Factor.