Orthorexia Nervosa: The Dark Side of Dieting
The first documented dieting book for weight loss was published over 150 years ago, called “The Banting Diet: Letter of Corpulence” (1). It starts out by referring to obesity as the most parasitic phenomenon of humanity (1). This was at a time when obesity wasn’t understood or even thought of as an issue. Banting was […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eating A Low Fat Diet: Here are 10 Foods to Minimize or Avoid
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 […]
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 […]
Reality vs. Perception of Body Image: The Falsehood of the Ideal Physique
Throughout the years, body image and the ‘ideal’ has changed dramatically. Now more than ever we are bombarded by it