What is Total Daily Energy Expenditure Calculator (TDEE)?
What is TDEE? TDEE is an acronym for Total Daily Energy Expenditure. It represents an estimated total of the calories your body burns for energy each day. TDEE is an essential factor if you are trying to lose weight or gain weight because the two are basically about the deficit between your calorie intake and […]
Which TDEE formula is best on the IIFYM calculator?
What is Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)? Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is essentially the total calories your body utilizes within 24 hours. This is the energy required for vital functions such as breathing, digestion, and brain activity. TDEE also includes the calories required to perform physical activities. As one of the most comprehensive […]
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 […]
