Benefits of Carb Cycling – Do They Exist?
Similar to IIFYM, carb cycling is a hot topic in the fitness industry these days. From followers of IIFYM to people who follow strict meal plans, it seems that carb cycling as a nutritional strategy has spread its way into most sub-groups of dieters. It’s a pretty simple concept as the name says it all. Carb […]
How to Track Alcohol Macros – Can I Drink With IIFYM?
Tracking Macros & Drinking Alcohol with IIFYM Being in recovery for 19+ years I never really have to worry about the answer to this question, but of the 200+ emails, I get every day, 2 of them are about drinking. It is for this reason that IIFYM.com has teamed up with the amazing contest prep coach, […]
Macro Diet and Exercise: What You Need To Know
If you are reading this, chances are that you are either about to start the macro diet to lose weight and get healthy, or already began and have some questions how it plays out when it comes to exercising and other physical activities. Either way, good! As we have stated before, macro dieting is simply […]
IIFYM Vs Meal Plans
This article is going to upset a lot of people, as there is no clear definition for a meal plan or IIFYM as far as contest prep goes. So, I’m going to have to take certain liberties here and write this article based on my interpretation of each method. The first step, is we need […]
IIFYM Protein Muffins – Peanut Butter Oatmeal
1. Cellucor PB Marshmallow Oatmeal Raisin Muffins Ingredients• 3g Splenda• TSP of Baking Powder• 10g Pb Lean (powdered peanut butter from MyOatmeal.com)• 30g Cellucor PB Marshmallow Whey• 1 Tbsp Greek Yogurt• 1 TBSP Regular Yogurt• 2 Egg Whites• ½ cup Flavored oatmeal from MyOatmeal.com• 10g Complete Pancake Mix 2. Directions Simply Crack your Egg Whites […]
Keto vs Macro: Which Is Superior?
There are hundreds of dietary alternatives out there. From Paleo dieters to Atkins followers, all promise weight loss and a wholesome lifestyle. Any nutritional coach worth their salt knows what makes them all work: Caloric deficit. Any regime that creates a caloric deficit will result in fat loss. However, this does not mean that all […]
How To Count Your Macros | Using the Macro Calculator for Weight Loss
Counting calories can be a truly effective means of losing weight. However, it can get tedious quickly. Tracking your macros is another way to go about it, and this can still help you lose weight, gain muscle, and have more energy. It’s also a lot simpler because you focus on macronutrients, which are protein, fat, […]
How Do I Exchange My Macros?
For those who want to eat more of a certain macronutrient in lieu of another. For instance, a person with diabetes who prefers to eat fewer carbs than allotted and wants to increase their protein and/or fat intake. This is how you exchange your macronutrients. Protein and carbs are a 1:1 ratio with both equaling 4 […]
BMR vs RMR | Here’s Your Answer!
What is BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)? Your body needs energy in the form of calories to function normally. Each minute of every day, your body is performing life-sustaining activities. You have to breathe, blink, circulate blood, control body temperature, grow new cells, support brain and nerve activity and contract muscles. The amount of energy (in […]