Top 10 Healthy Foods For Weight Loss With PCOS
Though it doesn’t get talked about as much as it should, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a relatively common hormonal disorder in women of childbearing years that, if left untreated, can lead to problems with fertility and can also make weight loss difficult. Women who suffer from PCOS have increased levels of androgens, or male […]
Essential Dieting Tips For Bodybuilding And Weight Loss
Most people desire to build a strong and impressive physique. Having a well-built and strong body doesn’t come easy, but most of us are proud of the outcome of hard work and discipline in the end. Bodybuilding has long been attributed to weight lifting and adopting strenuous workout programs. However, bodybuilding is centered around weightlifting […]
High Fiber Diet For Weight Loss: Dial In Your Fiber Intake
Those who use a flexible approach to dieting such as IIFYM track protein, carbohydrates and fat daily. With IIYFM, no food is off limits so long as daily macro numbers are being hit consistently. However, it is typically recommended that a variety of foods be consumed each day to ensure adequate vitamin, mineral and fiber […]
How Much Sugar Can I Eat A Day With IIFYM?
How Much Sugar Can I Have On The If It Fits Your Macros Diet Out of the 150k+ clients, our macro coaches have worked with over the years, the question of “How Much Sugar Can I Eat” comes up the most. I personally answer this question in our Accountability Group Coaching calls at more times than I […]
Meditation: An Underrated Tool For Dieting Success
So you have now calculated your macro numbers from the macro calculator here on IIFYM and you have begun following all the necessary steps to your new weight-loss plan. However, you’re beyond stressed at work and it’s taking a toll on your motivation to follow through will all of your hard work and research. IIFYM […]
Vegans, Here’s How To Include More Protein In Your Diet Plans
You’re vegan, huh? No meat at all. Wow. Interesting… so, how do you know if you get enough protein? Here it is — the standard almost scripted inquiry that vegans likely encounter, day in and day out around water coolers across the country. Non-vegans learn of their preferences on…
Tracking Food : Why Is It Better to Weigh Rather Than Track Volume?
This is a game changer for some of our clients. They realize that they’ve been overeating due to tracking volume and essentially counting macros improperly. When it comes to tracking food, every calorie counts, even those seemingly insignificant ones. Take, for example, two servings of cakes that might appear identical at a glance, but can […]
Tracking Macros vs. Holiday Meals – How to Survive the Massive Meals
The holidays can be an overwhelming and intimidating time for anyone that is trying to hit their macros. There are so many calorie dense foods around, sugary sweets, carb loaded and buttery deliciousness. Not only are many of our favorite holiday dishes calorie dense, we tend to have lots of options and heaping portions available […]
What is IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros)?
What is IIFYM? An Introduction to If It Fits Your Macros IIFYM is a diet plan that stands for If It Fits Your Macros. It helps users lose weight by tracking macronutrients (protein, fat, and carbohydrates) without restricting food choices. Macros are the only place calories come from, so by hitting macros, users inherently hit […]