Log your weight, blood pressure, body measurements, and more in your Lifestyle Journal through the Client Portal. Your practitioner can review this data to support your health journey.
In this article:
- Before You Begin
- Logging a Measurement
- Available Measurement Types
- Logging a Measurement for a Past Date
- Copying Your Previous Measurements
- Editing or Deleting a Measurement
- Viewing Your Measurement Trends
- Making the Most of Your Journal
Before You Begin
- Your practitioner must have enabled the Measurement entry type in your Journal. If you don't see a Measurement tab, contact your practitioner.
- You must have activated your client account → to log Journal entries.
- Measurement units (such as kg or lb) are set by your practitioner's measurement settings. You can't change them from your Client Portal.
Logging a Measurement
Consistent and accurate data entry is crucial for tracking progress and making informed decisions about your health journey.
- Click the Fast Action Button in the bottom-right corner of your Client Portal home screen or on the Journal summary page.
- Select Log a lifestyle entry from the options provided.
- Click the Measurement tab at the top of the Add Entry pop-up.
- Copy your previously entered measurements and update those fields.
- Or click Add measurement to select the type of measurement you want to record.
- Type the numerical value for the selected measurement in the provided field.
- Click Save to record the measurement in your Lifestyle Journal.
Available Measurement Types
Click Add measurement and scroll the list to choose from these measurement types:
- Weight and Height
- BMI (body mass index) and Body fat percentage
- Blood pressure, Heart rate, Blood sugar, and Blood oxygen level
- Neck, Chest, Under bust, Waist, Abdomen, and Hips
- Left and right upper arm, left and right thigh, and left and right calf
Select Add all at the top of the list to add every measurement type field at once.
Logging a Measurement for a Past Date
You can log a measurement for any date. Use either option:
- On your Journal home page, navigate to the date, then start your entry.
- In the Add Entry pop-up, click the date picker in the top-right corner and select the date.
Copying Your Previous Measurements
When you open the Measurement tab, you'll see a prompt to copy your most recently entered measurements. Click Copy to fill in those fields with one click, then update any values that changed before you save.
Editing or Deleting a Measurement
- Locate the saved entry on the date in your Journal.
- Click the Edit (pencil) icon, update the field and save your changes.
- To remove the entry, click the More Options menu (3 dots) and select Delete.
Viewing Your Measurement Trends
If your practitioner has turned on journal analysis for your account, you can view historical reports and trends for your measurements. If you don't see Journal Analysis in your Client Portal, ask your practitioner to enable it.
Making the Most of Your Journal
To maximize the benefits of the Lifestyle Journal, consider these tips:
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Integrate a wearable device → to automatically sync available data.
- Track consistently to help your practitioner identify meaningful patterns.
- Be honest about your measurements and observations. This information helps your practitioner support you better.
- Use the Note tab in the Lifestyle entry pop-up to share anything that feels relevant to your health journey.
When you maintain consistent tracking habits, your practitioner can use your journal data to provide more personalized and effective guidance that addresses your unique needs.