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# How to Log a Meal with Hoot

Logging meals with Hoot is designed to be **instant, intuitive, and judgment-free**. Our AI handles the heavy lifting so you can log in seconds, not minutes.

You can start a log from the **big "+" button** on your dashboard.

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# 1. Photo Logging (Snap or Upload): The Fastest Way to Log

Photo logging is Hoot's most powerful and popular logging option. You can either:

* **Take a photo** of your meal in the moment
* **Upload a photo** from your camera roll

Hoot's AI will automatically:

* Identify the foods in the image
* Estimate portion sizes
* Calculate calories, macros, and Nutrition Score
* Display "Hoot Says" insights
* Show assumptions (ingredients, toppings, cooking method)
* Allow instant corrections via Quick Adjust

**Examples of Quick Adjust corrections:**

* "No fries, just the sandwich."
* "This was grilled, not fried."
* "Add the side salad."
* "Half that portion."

Photo logging is ideal for:

* Multi-item meals
* Restaurant or takeout food
* Meals that are hard to describe
* Times you're moving quickly

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# 2. Log by Text (Natural Language)

Type what you ate just like you'd text a friend.

**Examples:**

* "Chicken Caesar salad with dressing."
* "Steak tacos with rice and beans."
* "Oatmeal with blueberries and almond butter."
* "Breakfast: eggs and toast. Lunch: burrito bowl. Dinner: salmon and veggies."

Hoot will parse the foods, estimate portions, and log everything automatically.

Best for:

* Clear meal descriptions
* Logging a full day in one go

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# 3. Log by Voice (Speech-to-Text)

Tap the microphone icon and simply **say** what you ate.

**Examples:**

* "A slice of veggie pizza and a side salad."
* "Yogurt with granola and honey."

Voice logging is perfect when:

* Your hands are full
* You're cooking
* You're on the move

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# 4. Log by Nutrition Label Scan

Snap a photo of a nutrition label and Hoot reads it automatically.

Useful for:

* Meal kits
* Store-made foods
* Trader Joe's / Costco items
* Anything packaged

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# 5. Log an Entire Meal or an Entire Day at Once

Hoot understands context: you can describe multiple meals in a single entry.

**Examples:**

* "A turkey wrap, chips, and an iced tea."
* "Eggs and toast for breakfast, sushi for lunch, steak and potatoes for dinner."

Hoot breaks everything out automatically.

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# 6. Repeat: Re-log a Meal You've Had Before

Tap the circular arrow icon in the log picker to see your recent meals. Pick one (or several) and tap **Add logs** to re-log them in seconds.

**Perfect for:**

* Eating leftovers from yesterday
* Meal-prepped staples you eat all week
* Daily routines (your morning coffee, your usual breakfast)
* Copying a whole day of meals from earlier in the week

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# 7. Save Meals as Favorites

Any log (photo, text, voice, or label scan) can be saved as a **Favorite**.

Perfect for:

* Go-to breakfasts
* Your daily protein shake
* Repeated lunches or meal-prep recipes

Favorites make future logging a one-tap experience.

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# Editing a Meal After Logging

If Hoot ever gets something slightly wrong, you can fix it instantly using **Quick Adjust**.

Quick Adjust can fix:

* Portions
* Ingredients
* Cooking methods
* Add/remove items
* Meal type (breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack)
* Date (yesterday, another day, etc.)

Or use manual editing if you want to enter exact numbers.

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# The Bottom Line

Photo logging makes Hoot incredibly fast, but every logging method is designed to be simple, flexible, and frustration-free. You choose how to log, Hoot does the math, and staying consistent becomes effortless.