Getting Started with Photo Logging

One of CarriFit's most powerful features is AI photo logging. Instead of manually searching for each item in your meal, you can simply take a photo and let our AI do the heavy lifting.

Here's how to get the best results.

Step 1: Good Lighting is Key

The AI works best when it can clearly see what's on your plate. Natural daylight is ideal, but any well-lit environment will work. Avoid taking photos in dim restaurants or with harsh shadows across your food.

Step 2: Capture the Whole Plate

Make sure your entire meal is visible in the frame. The AI analyzes the full image to understand portion sizes and identify all the components of your meal.

Pro tip: If you have multiple dishes, you can either photograph them together or take separate photos for each.

Step 3: Keep It Overhead

The best angle for food photos is directly overhead, looking down at your plate. This gives the AI the clearest view of what you're eating and helps with portion estimation.

Step 4: Review and Adjust

After the AI identifies your meal, you'll see a list of detected items with estimated portions. Take a moment to review these:

Confirm correct items: The AI is good, but not perfect. Make sure it identified the right dishes.

Adjust portions: If your serving was larger or smaller than estimated, you can easily adjust.

Add missing items: Sometimes side dishes or drinks might not be captured. You can add these manually.

Tips for Better Accuracy

Separate Mixed Dishes

If you have a plate with multiple items touching each other, the AI might have trouble distinguishing them. When possible, keep items slightly separated.

Use Consistent Dishware

The AI uses plate size as a reference for portion estimation. Using standard-sized plates helps improve accuracy.

Log Before You Eat

It's tempting to start eating and then remember to log, but taking the photo before you dig in ensures you capture the full portion.

Common Questions

Q: Does it work with homemade food?
Yes! The AI recognizes dishes regardless of whether they're homemade or from a restaurant.

Q: What if the AI gets it wrong?
You can always correct the AI's suggestions. Over time, the app learns from your corrections to improve accuracy.

Q: Does it work offline?
Photo analysis requires an internet connection, but you can save photos to log later when you're back online.

Start Logging Smarter

Photo logging can cut your tracking time in half while maintaining accuracy. Give it a try with your next meal and see how much easier nutrition tracking can be.