Have you ever wondered what those circles are on the top of you Diary header? Well you have come to the right place! Read on to learn more.
Energy Consumed
Keep tabs on your energy intake with the Energy Consumed circle, located on the left side of your Diary. The number in the centre of the circle shows the total energy from all the foods you’ve logged so far—your progress in one simple snapshot.
Want to explore further? Tap the center of the circle to open your Energy Summary. Here, you’ll uncover a detailed breakdown of the energy (in kcal or kJ) provided by each macronutrient—carbs, fats, and proteins. Plus, see the percentage of your total energy intake coming from each macro, offering a deeper understanding of how your diet adds up.
Energy Expenditure
The Energy Expenditure circle, located in the center of your Diary, keeps you informed about the energy you’ve burned throughout the day, displayed in either calories or kilojoules. At the start of the day, this includes your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and your selected Baseline Activity Level, giving you a foundational snapshot of your energy burn. To learn more visit our User Manual on Energy Expenditure here.
As the day progresses, the circle updates dynamically. It increases as you:
- Log exercise in your Diary
- Log food (if the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF) is toggled on)
- Sync with an activity tracker, which records your daily movements.
If you’re synced with a device, your imported activity will replace the baseline activity to avoid overestimating your energy burn. This updated figure will appear as Adjusted Baseline Activity in your circle, providing a more accurate view of your day’s energy expenditure.
Want to dive deeper? Tap the circle to see the details of what’s contributing to your energy burn. And if you’re curious about syncing a device, check out our User Manual here.
Target or Balance View
The third circle in your Energy Summary offers two powerful display options to help you monitor your progress: Energy Target and Energy Balance.
Target (Default View)
This mode shows how close you are to meeting your energy target. It highlights either:
- How much you have left to consume to hit your goal.
- How far over your target you are, keeping you on track.
Balance
Prefer to focus on the bigger picture? Switch to Balance mode to see the straightforward energy equation: Expenditure – Consumed = Deficit or Surplus
This mode tells you if you’re in a deficit (burning more than you eat) or a surplus, regardless of any custom energy targets or weight goals you’ve set.
Use the toggles under Display Preference to switch between Target and Balance mode, or you can quickly toggle between the two by tapping on Target or Balance in the top right corner of your Energy Summary in your Diary. With these options, you can tailor your Diary to match your goals and get the insights that matter most to you!
To get deeper dive into the calculations and details of the Energy Summary visit our User Manual Here.
