Organic Food vs Conventional Food – Which One Bro?
“Time to put on your grown up hats and make a decision.” Please tell me you have heard this saying before? If not, let me try another one such as “quit complaining and just make a decision already?” If you haven’t heard this then you’ve been living under a rock. All kidding aside, this whole […]
2 Macro Diet Recipes
2 Macro Diet Recipes One of the biggest advantages of the macro diet is that it allows you to eat whatever you want, If It Fits Your Macros. That’s the magic phrase. But there isn’t any magic involved in the macro diet approach. It’s pure science. You calculate your daily macronutrient needs, reduce it by […]
Should I Subtract Fiber From Carbs?
When it comes to IIFYM and fiber, there is no additional math. With IIFYM and weight loss, we base everything off of the gross amount of carbohydrates, not net carbs. Losing weight is all about the gross amount of food we eat, which is why there’s no reason to subtract fiber from carbs. So, when […]
Do I Add Back Calories I Burn During Exercise?
This is one of those questions we get every day. “Should I add calories that I burn during exercise back to my total”. While I can see why this is tempting, the answer is a firm, absolutely not! Here’s Why: If you used the IIFYM calculator to get your macros, you already counted the calories […]
The Best Back Exercises To Increase Pull-up Volume
Performing pull-ups is the usual advice you’ll receive when looking for the best back exercises to increase the volume. Yet, this is missing considerations.
Tracking Macros While Dining Out: The 3 Best Approaches
Dining Out, If It Fits Your Macros Style You’ve just been invited out to dinner with your friends on a Friday night and immediately feel some excitement at the thought. Soon after, however, anxiety sets in. What about your macros? You do after all have fat loss goals! The great part about IIFYM and the […]
Creatine for Women: What’s The Most Effective Type?
Many have asked the question, “is creatine for women?” The answer is an emphatical YES! For years women have pushed it to the side and considered it only being for men. Yet, creatine for women can be notably beneficial. Follow along with this IIFYM insider scoop to find out why you should add it to […]
50 Best Workout Songs For Heavy Lifting and Hitting PR’s
Let’s cut to the chase. We aren’t about playing the love music from below a lady’s window while wearing a leotard and goofy hat. We’re about lifting heavy stuff and get jacked as hell. That isn’t going to happen while listening to nature noises or Marvin Gaye. Great workouts don’t start with a solid warm up. They […]
4 Alcoholic Drinks That Won’t Destroy Your Progress
This article will showcase four alcoholic beverages that are the best caloric options when partaking in social gatherings.