IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) - The Flexible Diet

[Tris]

I could go into great detail and compile a large amount of information copy pasted from various sources; however instead I will refer you to good quality existing information to save both me and you time.

 

If IT Fits Your Macros - The Flexible Diet

 

"IFYM is a flexible dieting approach where you disregard arbitrary food labels such as “junk food” and “clean food” and focus on your total caloric intake (calories in versus calories out), your daily set macro-nutrient targets (your fats, carbs, protein), and your micro-nutrient goals (your vitamins and minerals) in order to achieve your desired body composition." - DoYouEven.com

 

 

The basics of IIFYM :

 

http://doyoueven.com/2013/01/iifympart1/

 

http://iifym.com/introduction-to-iifym/

 

 

Videos explaining IIFYM :

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC7qX3qr5Yc

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWD564rZDYA

 

 

 

Calculating your Macros:

 

http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ 

(Various formulas, the first two listed are not as accurate as the other two)

 

http://doyoueven.com/2013/01/iifympart2/

(Good explanation on calculations.)

 

 

Popular fitness youtubers thoughts on IIFYM:

 

Alberto Nunez:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f99jPRSgVjg

 

Chris Jones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMS7KRe-InI

 

Omar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZC_Em6GtjY

 

Elliot of Strengthcamp:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wNwvOrwv_k

 

Clean eating vs IIFYM - Controversial Topic:

 

http://www.3dmusclejourney.com/articles-clean-eating-vs-iifym.php

 

http://www.shreddednation.com/clean-eating-vs-iifym-layne-norton/

 

http://www.shreddedknowledge.com/home/a-talk-with-the-doc-dr-layne-norton/

 

 

 

Clean eating or IIFYM?  You decide. It comes down to personal preference, experience and your beliefs.

Edited May 2, 2014 by Tris

[Dog]

Any1 who doesnt follow this 'belief' is a moron lol

[Redeem]

I never was someone who really ate alot of junk food so IIFYM ain't my thing.

[Ollie]

I just can't see how IIFYM wouldn't work... it just makes sense. In my opinion, there is no need to eat 'clean' all the time unless you are competing at the very top level.

 

I'm not sponsored, i don't get paid to lift, i do it as a hobby, to look good, and to live a healthier lifestyle. No need to dedicate 24hours a day to it, as 'lazy' or 'undedicated' as that sounds, it's true really

[Dog]

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

[Rihana Pm Me]

i normally eat pretty doug miller'ish just cause it keeps me fuller but i normally leave some carbs for the end of the day so i can eat candy or some shit

[Insecurities]

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

Those two things are really high in calories that's why.

[Dog]

 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

Those two things are really high in calories that's why.

 

I fail to see how them being high calories is a plus when he's cutting for a contest?

Edited June 29, 2013 by Dog

[Insecurities]

 

 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

Those two things are really high in calories that's why.

 

I fail to see how them being high calories is a plus when he's cutting for a contest?

 

Good 4 bulk.

[Dog]

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

Those two things are really high in calories that's why.

 

I fail to see how them being high calories is a plus when he's cutting for a contest?

 

Good 4 bulk.

 

Yes but he's not bulking is he, my point was he looks like that when he's CUTTING eating a burrito and ice cream everyday. your points aren't really relevant lol

[Insecurities]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

Those two things are really high in calories that's why.

 

I fail to see how them being high calories is a plus when he's cutting for a contest?

 

Good 4 bulk.

 

Yes but he's not bulking is he, my point was he looks like that when he's CUTTING eating a burrito and ice cream everyday. your points aren't really relevant lol

 

My point is he eats it everyday. Dunno why he does for cutting... Maybe because they're filling so he won't need to eat as much as well as the fact they're high in calories.

[Dog]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

Those two things are really high in calories that's why.

 

I fail to see how them being high calories is a plus when he's cutting for a contest?

 

Good 4 bulk.

 

Yes but he's not bulking is he, my point was he looks like that when he's CUTTING eating a burrito and ice cream everyday. your points aren't really relevant lol

 

My point is he eats it everyday. Dunno why he does for cutting... Maybe because they're filling so he won't need to eat as much as well as the fact they're high in calories.

 

Did you even read the fking topic rofl?! My point is it's proof that you don't need to eat 'clean' foods, he's cutting and he's eating ice cream and burritos, I was supporting the OP.. wtf are you even talking about lmfao

[Insecurities]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

 

Matt Ogus in his recent contest prep, part of his diet EVERYDAY is a big chipotle burrito and some ice cream 

 

Those two things are really high in calories that's why.

 

I fail to see how them being high calories is a plus when he's cutting for a contest?

 

Good 4 bulk.

 

Yes but he's not bulking is he, my point was he looks like that when he's CUTTING eating a burrito and ice cream everyday. your points aren't really relevant lol

 

My point is he eats it everyday. Dunno why he does for cutting... Maybe because they're filling so he won't need to eat as much as well as the fact they're high in calories.

 

Did you even read the fking topic rofl?! My point is it's proof that you don't need to eat 'clean' foods, he's cutting and he's eating ice cream and burritos, I was supporting the OP.. wtf are you even talking about lmfao

 

I guess I'm just tired and not reading things right.

[Motif]

Good read Tristan remember talking to you about IIFYM awhile ago :]

[N0 S0UL]

I just can't see how IIFYM wouldn't work... it just makes sense. In my opinion, there is no need to eat 'clean' all the time unless you are competing at the very top level.

 

I'm not sponsored, i don't get paid to lift, i do it as a hobby, to look good, and to live a healthier lifestyle. No need to dedicate 24hours a day to it, as 'lazy' or 'undedicated' as that sounds, it's true really

[Ready Ok FOE]

it works. but i also believe eating clean is better for methabolysm because of healtier carbs and other values

[Dog]

it works. but i also believe eating clean is better for methabolysm because of healtier carbs and other values

ur thick as shit then fam

[Steroids]

haha ^

 

 

only reason i sometimes only eat "clean" foods is because if there is an event etc i want to look good for, e.g. clubbing/beach, the vein prick in me is very sodium concious and wants to hold as little water as possible. them lean sunken tren-cheeks and chizzled jaw pls

 

most "clean" carb sources such as brown rice / oats / wholewheat pasta contain zero salt/sodium! dairy also bloats me abit 

[Rihana Pm Me]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvGZCeKfqSk

 

4:59 dorian weighs in

Edited July 17, 2013 by -Dave

[Eemi]

I follow IIFYM to some extent too but I don't count fats/carbs precisely, I just eyeball with them. I feel like macro tracking is unnecessary: some days you have a craving for carbs other days for fats. So what I think that is going to matter is just that you get enough protein/calories and micronutrients in as well as stay hydrated. I think keeping nutrition simple is the key.

 

P.S I hate the term 'clean eating'. Macros are macros lol.

Edited February 2, 2014 by Eemi

[Ready Ok FOE]

you can use it as a guideline... or else i'd be able to put 5 beers per day in my diet and it would still 'fit '

[Alldayloose]

lots of videos bro 

[Defiance]

This post helped, thanks bud

[R3V3NGED]

it works but ppl are 2 lazy to put logs on myfitnesspal and weigh their food even tho it takes 5 seconds

[Steroids]

it works but ppl are 2 lazy to put logs on myfitnesspal and weigh their food even tho it takes 5 seconds

 

lol at the people that claim they are doing IIFYM and don't have a kitchen scale, it's surprisingly common ffs

 

years ago before i started weighing my food properly, i was assuming that my standard breakfast contained about 100g of oats. brb bought a kitchen scale and it was more like 220g LOL.

Edited July 7, 2014 by Steroids