Orthorexia Nervosa: The Dark Side of Dieting
The first documented dieting book for weight loss was published over 150 years ago, called “The Banting Diet: Letter of Corpulence” (1). It starts out by referring to obesity as the most parasitic phenomenon of humanity (1). This was at a time when obesity wasn’t understood or even thought of as an issue. Banting was […]
BMR vs TDEE | What is BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)?
What is BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)? The human body requires a significant amount of energy (i.e. calories) just to function regularly. Each day, your body must breathe, blink, circulate blood, control body temperature, grow new cells, support brain and nerve activity and contract muscles. You can use IIFYM’s BMR calculator to find your BMR. The […]
Calculate My Macros For Weight Loss
Macro Counting Diets – The Evolution Of Counting Calories Each year, a new macro diet fad takes the world by storm and we spend months hearing it discussed at the local gym. These diets sometimes survive the year and go on to become proven and effective weight loss strategies. Others are forgotten by the time […]
Eating A Low Fat Diet: Here are 10 Foods to Minimize or Avoid
I know what you might be thinking… “but, Matt, with IIFYM I’m supposed to be able to eat anything I want. Why would I want to utilize a low-fat diet?” That’s true, with IIFYM you really have no limits, but if you are trying to lose weight, we need to remember that there are more […]
To Feel Full During Dieting or Not to Feel Full
Can you relate to this? You wake up, splash some water on your face, your stomach starts growling because you’ve fasted all through the night, and all you can think about is eating something to cure those hunger pangs. When you stop and think about it, isn’t life more enjoyable when you feel satiated and […]
How Do You Calculate BMI For Weight Loss
What is BMI? Body Mass Index, or BMI is the customary method used to measure obesity. It’s a calculation of your weight-to-height ratio and can provide insight into risk for diseases. While BMI can’t be used as a sole indicator for disease risk, it does help. It’s one element of your wellness that helps you […]
Part 1: Why Fad Diets Are Ruining The Fitness Industry
There’s a lot of great things that have stemmed from this fitness boom, yet the most detrimental, dangerous and confusing, is fad diets!
The Pros and Cons of Online Fitness Streaming
Are you someone who is enthusiastic about fitness, but can’t find the time to go to a gym? Or maybe you have so many chores to complete at home and you’re too tired to go outside to workout? And wouldn’t it be great if there was someone or something that could calculate our diet for […]
How To Use Our Free TDEE Calculator
Start The TDEE Calculator For Weight Loss In the battle to lose weight, many people turn to all different types of diets and exercise to get the results that they are looking for. People know that they can trust IIFYM to help them to reach their goals. This is a process that will have remarkable […]
