Eating Clean vs Knowing WTF You Are Doing
Clean eating is dead and for good reason. If you ask 100 different people what exactly “clean eating” is, you will likely get 100 different answers. On the far left side of the debate, you will find those that say that “clean food” is a myth, a term used by ignorant dieters that simply do […]
Why does the Flexible Dieting macro calculator tell me to eat so many calories?
The numbers that the IIFYM macro calculator spits out are based on the numbers you input for your body and energy levels. Most people think these numbers are high for one of two reasons: 1. They really have no idea of how many calories they consume daily because they have never accurately tracked their calories or […]
IIFYM.com Interviews Amber Orton (Fokken)
Introducing Amber Orton (Fokken) IIFYM: For those who don’t know you, please tell us a little about your background and how you got into fitness? Amber: I fell in love with fitness in 2010 after I won the overall in the bikini at my very first NPC show. I had a background in pageants and […]
Utilizing Mental Imagery to Enhance your Training
“In sport, mental imagery is used primarily to help you get the best out of yourself in training and competition. The developing athletes who make the fastest progress and those who ultimately become their best make extensive use of mental imagery. They use it daily as a means of directing what will happen in training, […]
Stop Villainizing Sugar for Widespread Weight Gain
Despite how bad of a rap eating sugar gets from mainstream media, the scientific community and their research show a different story
Bmi Vs Body Fat Can I Lose Fat Quickly?
How do I Calculate My BMI and Body Fat? BMI Vs. Body Fat Percentage Body Mass Index (BMI) and Body Fat percentage are two totally different measurements that are often mistakenly considered interchangeable. Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percentage are definitely different. What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? Body Mass Index is a measure […]
How to Track Macros When Cooking for Your Family
You don’t need to cook separate diet meals for yourself. Learn how to track family dinners, shared recipes, different portion sizes, and leftovers while still hitting your macros.
Why An Exercise Routine Isn’t Necessary To Lose Fat
While many people attribute their weight loss to exercise, it turns out that using an exercise routine really isn’t necessary for losing body fat. Although that may sound counterintuitive to everything you’ve heard in the past, total weight and fat loss is actually due to creating what is known as a negative energy balance. Fortunately, […]
IIFYM.com Interviews Chris Lavado
For those of our IIFYM readers that might not be familiar with you, can you please tell us about yourself? Chris Lavado: Not familiar with me? Impossible. LOL, jk. I’m just a dude with a passion for fitness and a big heart. I care about people. I am a pioneering advocate of the flexible dieting/IIFYM […]