Should I Limit Fruit Or Dairy Products While Doing IIFYM?

Edited & Verified by: Anthony
Most Recent Update: May 07, 2024
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Intention

To assure readers that limiting fruit or dairy while following the IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) diet is unnecessary unless due to specific health issues, emphasizing that overconsumption of calories is the real cause of fat gain.

No, is the simple and short answer here. Unless you have an intolerance (autoimmune disease), allergy to certain products or dietary preference, there’s no reason to limit yourself here. Dairy products and fruit aren’t the culprits that cause fat gain.

The Proven Reason Fat Gain Occurs

It’s the overconsumption of calories, so if you’re consistently eating in a hypercaloric surplus then you’re going to put on unwanted weight.  When an individual eliminates dairy products and/or fruit from their diet, they are most likely putting themselves in a deficit.

 

A close-up of a large, heavy cluster of deep purple wine grapes hanging from a vine with vibrant green leaves in a vineyard.

Any voluntary dietary restriction is going to result in consuming fewer calories. It’s far more sustainable to follow a proper daily intake with IIFYM or a flexible dieting approach.

If you need more guidance, one of our coaches will build a Customized Macro Blueprint for you.

This is the beauty of IIFYM, dairy products and fruit can be part of a great diet plan.

 

About The Author

Anthony is the creator of the world’s first macro calculator and a veteran macro coach with over 15 years of experience. Through his expertise and dedication, Anthony has transformed the lives of more than 50,000 clients using the Macro Blueprint, a program meticulously designed to simplify dieting and enhance overall wellness. 

As the founder of IIFYM.com, Anthony offers comprehensive digital diet programs and personalized macro suggestions to help individuals achieve their weight loss goals, improve sleep, boost focus, and build confidence.

Whether you want to track macros, engage in flexible dieting, or optimize your metabolism health, Anthony’s strategies cater to diverse needs. From recomp macros to bodybuilding macros, discover how you can take control of your nutrition and life with Anthony’s proven methods.

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