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 […]
Why The Macro Diet Is Different
Tracking macros vs calories vs keto vs paleo Dieting. Is. Hard. …Right? That is a tidbit of conventional wisdom that most people would concede to in a heartbeat without batting an eye. Perhaps, one that you are probably nodding in agreement with as you read it. However, you know I’m about to challenge it. Anyone who has […]
Total Daily Energy Expenditure
Are you desperate to lose weight, but unsure of where to start? Perhaps you are continually dabbling with different diets, and rather than losing weight, you have ended up gaining a few pounds and becoming even more frustrated. The basic theory of dieting always seems so simple, eat fewer calories than your body requires, but […]
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 […]
10 Macro Friendly Foods That Are Natural Vasodilators
These 10 macro friendly foods are natural vasodilators and can enhance blood flow to your muscles, and throughout the body as a whole!
Best 9 Foods For Healthy Weight Loss During Menopause
During menopause, as your body completes its fertile years, your hormone levels will start to fluctuate and you may experience symptoms like mood swings, hot flashes, and weight gain. Your estrogen levels begin to drop and eventually reach an all-time low and stay there for the rest of your life. Low estrogen levels greatly increase […]
