Gain Muscle and Lose Fat: Can You Accomplish Both Simultaneously?
Who doesn’t want to get jacked and shredded? But the age-old question always seems to be, can you gain muscle and lose fat at the same time? Why not? Gain muscle and lose fat FTW! It can be done said all the old school bro-science magazines! See any of them around anymore? Nope. IIFYM has […]
The PCOS Playbook: How to Make Progress with IIFYM
If you are one of the millions of women living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, there’s a good chance that you struggle to lose weight and keep it off. There are several PCOS related hormonal imbalances and symptoms that can make shedding fat a serious challenge. In spite of the difficulty, losing weight is one of […]
7 Best Macro-Friendly Vegan Protein Sources
So you’re rummaging your cabinets, flipping through recipe books, googling all the words and calling up your grandma wondering what you can do to get more vegan protein in your diet. We get it and we’re here to help. Protein is important for optimal health, it is vital for muscle growth, muscle strength, weight loss, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do I Have To Eat Every Few Hours If I Want To Burn Fat?
Meal timing is far less relevant that most people are aware of. This is not to say that it should be neglected. However, unless you are training for a bodybuilding show that requires ultra-low levels of body fat or a competitive athlete, stressing about eating every few hours is hardly part of a successful fat […]
Interviews Brandan Fokken – IIFYM.com
IIFYM: Thanks for taking the time out to speak with IIFYM.com Brandan.I know you are extremely popular in the bodybuilding and fitness world, but for those IIFYM.com readers that don’t recognize your name, would you please tell us a little bit about yourself and your position in the health and fitness industry? BF: Well I do […]
Meal Prep: The ‘Why’ And ‘How To’
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, […]
Refeed vs Cheat Meals
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 […]