Can I Follow IIFYM if I have a medical restriction such as PCOS, Diabetes?
We’ve had thousands of clients with medical restrictions. Counting macros isn’t just for those with a clean bill of health. Macro nutrients make up everything that you consume. The nutrients your body needs don’t change due to your medical dietary restriction. You’ll just need to pay closer attention to what and how much you’re consuming […]
Why Are Carbs A Focal Point While Flexible Dieting?
Losing Weight and Looking Great Makes Sense Losing weight is by far something of a focal point for people that want to stay healthy and fit. They want to look and feel great so that they can live a long and happy life. Since they are always looking for great ways to get into shape, […]
Build Muscle and Lose Fat Workout: Why You’re Spinning Your Wheels
“I want to build muscle and lose fat at the same time.” This is a phrase that is all too common in the fitness industry. If you ask most people what their goals are when they start training, this is usually the first phrase that comes up. It’s one of the most common concepts our IIFYM […]
Menstruation and Dieting- Mastering Your Cycle
Menstruation… Hormones are running wild and it may start to feel as though nothing you do is helping alleviate the symptoms. Cramps set in, fatigue rages on, and the only action you want to take is staying curled up in your bed. When it comes to nutrition and workout programming, men and women are generally […]
Breastfeeding Nutrition – IIFYM Mommies & Fat Loss Macros
You just brought a new baby girl or boy into the world and couldn’t be happier. At this stage, you’re probably making the decision (or made it long before you gave birth) whether to start breastfeeding or not. Breastfeeding, if you are able to, is usually always a wise decision as there are a number […]
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 […]
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, […]
