First Steps with MFW

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First Steps with MFW

Welcome to the MFW app! This guide will walk you through the initial setup process and help you configure your first health tracking routines.

Initial Setup

When you first launch MFW, you’ll be greeted with our fun onboarding experience:

1. Welcome Screen: Tap “Get Started” to begin
2. Permission Requests: Grant the necessary permissions when prompted
3. Profile Creation: Enter your name and basic health information
4. Feature Selection: Choose which features you want to start with (Medications, Meals, Hydration)

Tip

You can always enable or disable features later in the app’s settings!

The MFW Dashboard

After completing the initial setup, you’ll land on the MFW dashboard:

The main MFW dashboard showing all three tracking features

The dashboard is divided into three main sections, represented by our iconic symbols:

Track and manage your medication schedule Set up and monitor your meal timings Monitor your daily water intake

Setting Up Your First Medication

Let’s set up your first medication reminder:

1. Tap the Medications (pill icon) tab
2. Tap the + button in the bottom right corner
3. Enter the medication details:
   • Medication name
   • Dosage information
   • Frequency (daily, weekly, as needed)
   • Time(s) for reminders
4. Tap Save to create the medication reminder

Configuring Meal Reminders

To set up your meal schedule:

1. Tap the Meals (fork icon) tab
2. Tap the Settings gear icon
3. Choose from preset meal schedules or create a custom one:
   • Standard (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
   • 5-Meal Plan (includes two snacks)
   • Custom (create your own meal schedule)
4. Set your preferred times for each meal
5. Tap Save to activate your meal reminders

Setting Hydration Goals

Let’s configure your hydration tracking:

1. Tap the Hydration (water drop icon) tab
2. Tap the Settings gear icon
3. Set your daily water intake goal (the app suggests a default based on your profile)
4. Configure reminder frequency (e.g., every 2 hours)
5. Choose your preferred measurement unit (ml, oz, cups)
6. Tap Save to start tracking your hydration

Checking the Achievements Tab

MFW uses achievements to make health tracking fun:

1. Tap the Profile icon in the top right
2. Select Achievements
3. Browse available achievements and badges
4. Set a goal to unlock your first achievement!

Customizing Notifications

To personalize how MFW reminds you:

1. Tap the Profile icon
2. Select Settings
3. Tap Notifications
4. Customize the notification style:
   • Sound options
   • Vibration patterns
   • Notification wording (Standard or Cheeky)
   • Priority level

Next Steps

Now that you’ve set up the basics, explore these resources to get the most out of MFW:

• Medication Tracking in Detail
• Advanced Meal Planning
• Optimizing Your Hydration
• Customizing Your Experience

Remember, consistency is key! Check in with the app daily to build your health tracking streaks and unlock achievements.

MFW is designed to help you track health habits, but it’s not a replacement for professional medical advice. Always consult healthcare professionals regarding your health regimen.