Hello! Hope everyone had a great weekend! I spent my time in NYC walking around Times Square, eating food cart gyros, and experiencing the most on-point brunch I’ve ever brunched before (see below).
But now it’s time to get serious. Dun dun dunnnn. Summer is creeping up real fast and I’m excited to get consistent with my food intake and workout schedule.
I am officially ready to sign my life away to the world of IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros). For those of you who’ve never heard of it, IIFYM is described as a “lifestyle” rather than a diet, ya-de-ya-da. In a nutshell, you eat a certain amount of carbs, fats, and proteins (your macro nutrients) and adjust them your diet to fit these specific amounts. Sounds simple, right? I used the IIFYM calculator on the website to calculate my own personalized macronutrient ratio and I’ll go from there.
I decided to increase my protein to 1g/lb of body weight. Fat is at .35g/lb of bodyweight. Carbohydrates will account for the rest of my intake. I chose to “maintain” my bodyweight and then after 2 WEEKS, I will adjust and go from there! I will update my progress as the weeks pass :).
The great part about IIFYM, or flexible dieting, is that I could eat my delicious looking brunch (as pictured above) as long as I account for the carbs/fats/proteins I consumed. How exciting is that!?!? The important part is tracking your intake and not going overboard. I’m also weird and I think of it as a game to see how perfect I can get the numbers to match my goals.
Do you do IIFYM?? If so, PLEASE lend me some tips or insight! I’d love to learn!
Have a great day!
Michelle
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Cool! Let us know what you think of IIFYM. I have been trying to eat this way as of late but it is so difficult to switch from the clean eating with a cheat meal mentality! Its a process I guess.
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Definitely will! I’m hoping it will be easy to adjust to but I’m looking forward to the process:)
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For sure! It’s so nice for it to be ok to have a glass of wine or a cookie if you want one. 🙂
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I just started IIFYM about a week and a half ago with a nutrition coach and I’m loving it so far! My body is responding really well to having consistent macros and I like the freedom to enjoy occasional treats without feeling like my whole day is shot. Best of luck!
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Yay! I’m so happy to hear that!! I think the consistency is the most important part and I’m hoping my body will respond well to it also! Keep me updated!!!
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tell us how it goes. I’ve never tried this before! but I usually take 2-3 cheat meals a week and I just have fun with it haha ;P
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Definitely will! I know I’m not the best dieter but IIFYM allows me to basically eat whatever I want, so I thought it would be the best option!
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really cool! sounds good! and sounds like a real fun way to eat too! 😛 hope you’re having a great Easter! xxx
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I also follow IIFYM – I find it’s the best way for me to eat healthily and not feel like I’m restricting myself. Factoring in a cake or some ice cream in the evenings helps to prevent any binging!
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I’m working on it! I’m still trying to adjust the proper macro #s/ratios but it’s definitely more fun than a set meal plan!
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