Eating A Low Fat Diet: Here are 10 Foods to Minimize or Avoid

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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 […]

Refeed vs Cheat Meals

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What Is A Refeed & How Can It Help IIFYM Fat Loss? We get over 200 emails every day at IIFYM and without a doubt, one of the most common questions our clients ask us is ‘what is a refeed’? Refeeds are one of the fat loss strategies we use time and time again with our […]

Meal Prep: The ‘Why’ And ‘How To’

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Counting macros. It’s saved your diet, your body composition goals, and your sanity. Yet, sometimes, it can get time-consuming. There’s a reason we have so many fast food options. It’s easy, cheap, and convenient; not to mention easy to throw you off your diet plan. With that said, the growing popularity of bodybuilding and competing, […]

Clean Eating, You’re Doing It Wrong – Track Macros Instead

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Clean eating – What is it? Clean eating is becoming an increasingly popular trend in today’s society. However, many who eat clean are often confused by the lack of progress. The purpose of this article is to expand upon the concept of clean eating and to create a dietary approach that’s more efficient and sustainable […]

To Feel Full During Dieting or Not to Feel Full

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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 […]

IIFYM.com Interviews Dr. Joe Klemczewski – The Godfather of Peak Week

Dr. Joe Klemczewski IIFYM Macros interview for flxible dieting

IIFYM Interviews Dr. Joe Klemczewski, Ph.D. – Founder: The Diet Doc, LLC, Team Klemczewski Perfect Peaking Program, ALPHA Mag: The Evolution of Fitness, The Shadow Foundation, LLC IIFYM: For those of our readers that are not familiar with you and your work, will you please tell us about yourself and your credentials? Dr. Joe: I’ll […]

Health Benefits of the Macro Diet

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Health Benefits of the Macro Diet Macros -or macronutrients- are the big food groups that supply our bodies with the energy we need to function.This energy comes from the all-too-well-known calories. If you’ve ever attempted to lose weight, you are at least familiar with the term; calories in, calories out, meaning you want to lose […]

How Do You Calculate BMI For Weight Loss

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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 […]

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