Tracking your GLP-1 journey helps you stay on course and identify patterns. This guide covers the best apps and tools for nutrition, weight, symptoms, and habits.

Why tracking matters

Tracking helps you:

  • Identify patterns in side effects and weight
  • Stay accountable to habits
  • Prepare data for provider appointments
  • Stay motivated through plateaus
  • Catch issues early

Nutrition tracking apps

Cronometer (most accurate)

Best for detailed micronutrient tracking. Free version sufficient for most users. Premium adds more features.

MyFitnessPal (most popular)

Largest food database. Easy to use. Free version has ads. Premium removes ads and adds features.

Lose It!

Clean interface, easy to use. Good for calorie and macro tracking.

MacroFactor

Premium app with smart macro adjustments based on progress. Designed by sports nutritionists.

Weight and body composition

Smart scale apps (included with scale)

  • {pchip("renpho_scale", "RENPHO Health app")} โ€” clean interface, tracks 13 metrics
  • {pchip("etekcity_scale", "VeSync app")} โ€” integrates with other VeSync devices

Happy Scale (iOS)

Smooths out weight fluctuations, predicts goal date, tracks trends.

Libra (Android)

Similar to Happy Scale for Android users.

Symptom and side effect tracking

General symptom tracking

  • Bearable โ€” comprehensive symptom tracker
  • Symple โ€” simple symptom logging
  • Visible โ€” for chronic illness tracking

GLP-1 specific tracking

Most GLP-1 users use a simple notebook or Notes app for tracking:

  • Injection day/time/site
  • Side effects by day
  • Food tolerances
  • Bowel movements
  • Sleep quality

Habit tracking

Habitica

Gamified habit tracking. Earn points for habits, lose points for missing. Fun and effective.

Streaks (iOS)

Beautiful, simple habit tracker for iPhone.

Loop Habit Tracker (Android)

Free, open-source, no ads.

Simple notebook

Don't underestimate a paper habit tracker. Visible, tangible, satisfying.

Related: Tracking Progress Beyond the Scale ยท GLP-1 Monthly Review ยท Lab Tests to Track ยท Complete Nutrition Guide