MyCalorieApp

MyCalorieApp is a user-friendly application that helps users track their daily calorie intake and manage their nutrition goals. Built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), this app allows users to log meals, monitor their nutritional intake.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Demo
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Features

• User Authentication: Secure sign-up, login, and logout functionalities using JWT.
• Calorie Tracking: Log meals and track daily.
• Nutrient Analysis: Break down of protein, carbs, fats, and other nutrients.
• Custom Goals: Set personalized nutrition goals based on dietary needs.
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on mobile, and desktop devices.

You can check out the live app (https://mycalorieapp-both.onrender.com/)

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB - you need to have a mongo db local or Atlas Database.

Steps to Install

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/BoyanDashev/MyCalorieApp.git
   cd MyCalorieApp

2. Install server dependencies:

   cd server
   npm install

3. Install client dependencies:

   cd client
   npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the backend directory with the following content:

   NODE_ENV=development
   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

5. Run the application:

   In the backend directory, start the server:

   npm run dev or node server

   In the frontend directory, start the React app:

   npm start

   The app should now be running at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Sign Up/Login: Create a new account or log in to your existing account.
• Track Meals: Add meals and automatically calculate the total calories and nutrients.
• Set Goals: Customize your daily calorie.
• Monitor Progress: View daily reports on your nutrition.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, Redux, Bootstrap
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Styling: CSS, Tailwind CSS

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add new feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature-name).
6. Open a pull request.

Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out!

• Email: b.dashevv@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/boyan-dashev-aa1a69299/)

Thank you for using MyCalorieApp! Happy tracking!