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 […]
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.
Interviews DR. Layne Norton, PhD
IIFYM: First off, thanks for giving IIFYM.com this interview, Layne. As a former client of yours, I know how busy you are, so I appreciate you taking the time to talk with me, and our members. I am sure that most of our bodybuilding members know who you are, but for those of our readers that […]
How Much Protein Is Enough With IIFYM?
One question that many of our clients often ask us as they get started on the IIFYM diet approach is, ‘how much protein do I need?’ When reading about protein, you’ll hear recommendations all over the map. Some diets have you eating as much as 1.5-2 grams of protein per pound of body weight while […]