T-Rex Burger/IIFYM Success Story
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Below is a picture of my dinner from Wendy's this evening. I really recommend the T-Rex Burger!
If your local Wendy's does not know what it is, just show them the YouTube video, news articles or order a 3/4 pound Triple Cheeseburger with 6 extra patties.
I thought it was funny when the cashier asked me if I wanted to make my T-Rex Burger into a combo. I said "Of course! Everyone knows dinosaurs loved Diet Coke and French Fries!"
Order yours today to help satisfy your protein macro!
Mine was ordered with no additional condiments. Just one bun, 9 burgers and lots of cheese!
2740 cals, 42g carbs, 182g fat and 190g protein
Of course I also ordered fries (420 more cals) and a diet soda to wash it all down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9siiNyl9U
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/11/wendys-t-rex-burger_n_3422594.html
Yes you can eat like this and still hit your macro and calorie targets. I ate big meals all the time while losing weight quickly (almost 15kg) last fall/winter. All I did was eat less on some days to make up for days like today. I ran a lot, ate back all exercise calories and hit my goal every week (within a couple of hundred calories).
I regularly eat large pepperoni pizzas as well and have been able to maintain my ideal weight since January with about 10% body fat. I weigh about 62kg at 176cm. Training for my first marathon this October, I consider this to be my ideal weight. I will resume bulking later this fall when I am focusing more on weightlifting and less on running.
My secret is WEEKLY calorie/macro tracking. Despite multiple 7000+ calorie days I have been very close to my calorie/macro targets every single week since joining MFP last fall. I just make up for a big surplus on one day by eating less on others. Yesterday for example I set a PR for fruit and vegetable consumption. Today I ate a lot of fruits and veggies this morning before Wendy's tonight. Tomorrow I probably won't eat very much to help compensate for today. I also burn a lot of calories each week running and lifting weights.
My blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are all ideal
Obviously I believe in IIFYM
If your local Wendy's does not know what it is, just show them the YouTube video, news articles or order a 3/4 pound Triple Cheeseburger with 6 extra patties.
I thought it was funny when the cashier asked me if I wanted to make my T-Rex Burger into a combo. I said "Of course! Everyone knows dinosaurs loved Diet Coke and French Fries!"
Order yours today to help satisfy your protein macro!
Mine was ordered with no additional condiments. Just one bun, 9 burgers and lots of cheese!
2740 cals, 42g carbs, 182g fat and 190g protein
Of course I also ordered fries (420 more cals) and a diet soda to wash it all down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9siiNyl9Uhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/11/wendys-t-rex-burger_n_3422594.html
Yes you can eat like this and still hit your macro and calorie targets. I ate big meals all the time while losing weight quickly (almost 15kg) last fall/winter. All I did was eat less on some days to make up for days like today. I ran a lot, ate back all exercise calories and hit my goal every week (within a couple of hundred calories).
I regularly eat large pepperoni pizzas as well and have been able to maintain my ideal weight since January with about 10% body fat. I weigh about 62kg at 176cm. Training for my first marathon this October, I consider this to be my ideal weight. I will resume bulking later this fall when I am focusing more on weightlifting and less on running.
My secret is WEEKLY calorie/macro tracking. Despite multiple 7000+ calorie days I have been very close to my calorie/macro targets every single week since joining MFP last fall. I just make up for a big surplus on one day by eating less on others. Yesterday for example I set a PR for fruit and vegetable consumption. Today I ate a lot of fruits and veggies this morning before Wendy's tonight. Tomorrow I probably won't eat very much to help compensate for today. I also burn a lot of calories each week running and lifting weights.
My blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are all ideal
Obviously I believe in IIFYM
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pass0
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:drinker: I'm jealous!0
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Its too cooked .....0
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I don't think I could make it through more than two patties. You're a champ!
I really just want a burger with an egg on it and I'll be happy. Might have to make that fit into my macros next week. ❥0 -
inb4haters
Love your style mate.0 -
I applaud Wendy's on the creative use of a spoon!0
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i hope i live to see time travel or resurrected dinosaurs just so i can have a real t rex burger.0
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Below is a picture of my dinner from Wendy's this evening. I really recommend the T-Rex Burger!
If your local Wendy's does not know what it is, just show them the YouTube video, news articles or order a 3/4 pound Triple Cheeseburger with 6 extra patties.
I thought it was funny when the cashier asked me if I wanted to make my T-Rex Burger into a combo. I said "Of course! Everyone knows dinosaurs loved Diet Coke and French Fries!"
Order yours today to help satisfy your protein macro!
Mine was ordered with no additional condiments. Just one bun, 9 burgers and lots of cheese!
2740 cals, 42g carbs, 182g fat and 190g protein
Of course I also ordered fries (420 more cals) and a diet soda to wash it all downhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9siiNyl9U
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/11/wendys-t-rex-burger_n_3422594.html
Yes you can eat like this and still hit your macro and calorie targets. I ate big meals all the time while losing weight quickly last fall. All I did was eat less on some days to make up for days like today. I ran a lot, ate back all exercise calories and hit my goal every week (within a couple of hundred calories).
I regularly eat large pepperoni pizzas as well and have been able to maintain my ideal weight since January with about 10% body fat. I weigh about 62kg at 176cm. Training for my first marathon this October, I consider this to be my ideal weight. I will resume bulking later this fall when I am focusing more on weightlifting and less on running.
My secret is WEEKLY calorie/macro tracking. Despite multiple 7000+ calorie days I have been very close to my weekly targets every single week since joining MFP last fall. I just make up for a big surplus on one day by eating less on others. Yesterday for example I set a PR for fruit and vegetable consumption. Today I also ate a lots of fruits and veggies this morning before Wendy's tonight. Tomorrow I probably won't eat very much to help compensate for today. I also burn a lot of calories each week running and lifting weights.
My blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are all ideal
Obviously I believe in IIFYM
Exactly. That's what I do when I eat too much, just eat like one small meal the next day. You're not starving if you ate like 5kcals 24 hours ago lol.
Inb4 clean eaters put a hit out on you0 -
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Most people who are against IIFYM are upset because they think you have to "eat clean" to lose fat, and they can't comprehend that someone can have an ideal body composition by fitting foods of their choice into their macros.0
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I don't think I could make it through more than two patties. You're a champ!
I really just want a burger with an egg on it and I'll be happy. Might have to make that fit into my macros next week. ❥
Now I want a burger with an egg... One of my fav meals
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Mmmmm look at the grease pooling. Im so hungry right now...0
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Needs bacon.0
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That's INCREDIBLE! I hope to eat something like that one day
Actually, my college has a burger like that and if you finish the whole thing you get a t-shirt and you don't have to pay for it. I was actually training last year to eat it as part of a competitive event, but the plans fell through 
Someday!!
Love your message, as well. I just posted a very similar topic the other day, actually. People don't seem to understand that it's what you do in the long run that counts, not what you do every single day. Weekly targets are a great way to go and thats what I choose to focus on as well. I'm still working on the whole "IIFYM" thing because I don't always hit my macros correctly, but I'm getting better at it!
Congrats on all your success!0 -
Needs bacon.
I agree! Next time I will have to add bacon as well0 -
Most people who are against IIFYM are upset because they think you have to "eat clean" to lose fat, and they can't comprehend that someone can have an ideal body composition by fitting foods of their choice into their macros.
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That's INCREDIBLE! I hope to eat something like that one day Actually, my college has a burger like that and if you finish the whole thing you get a t-shirt and you don't have to pay for it. I was actually training last year to eat it as part of a competitive event, but the plans fell through Someday!!
Love your message, as well. I just posted a very similar topic the other day, actually. People don't seem to understand that it's what you do in the long run that counts, not what you do every single day. Weekly targets are a great way to go and thats what I choose to focus on as well. I'm still working on the whole "IIFYM" thing because I don't always hit my macros correctly, but I'm getting better at it!
Congrats on all your success!
Thanks!
Both Sonya Thomas and Takeru Kobayashi are very lean and healthy despite meals FAR LARGER than mine. They just exercise and eat on other days to prepare for and compensate for competition eating!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonya_Thomas
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeru_Kobayashi0 -
In and Out 100x100. Where is your god now?
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I won't eat that, not because I don't believe in IIFYM, but because I don't like burgers enough to eat that much. I eat fast food about 4 times a week and I'm still losing weight. If that guy can lose weight by eating twinkies and other sugary snacks, I don't see why you can't do the same by eating burgers.0
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Below is a picture of my dinner from Wendy's this evening. I really recommend the T-Rex Burger!
If your local Wendy's does not know what it is, just show them the YouTube video, news articles or order a 3/4 pound Triple Cheeseburger with 6 extra patties.
I thought it was funny when the cashier asked me if I wanted to make my T-Rex Burger into a combo. I said "Of course! Everyone knows dinosaurs loved Diet Coke and French Fries!"
Order yours today to help satisfy your protein macro!
Mine was ordered with no additional condiments. Just one bun, 9 burgers and lots of cheese!
2740 cals, 42g carbs, 182g fat and 190g protein
Of course I also ordered fries (420 more cals) and a diet soda to wash it all downhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9siiNyl9U
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/11/wendys-t-rex-burger_n_3422594.html
Yes you can eat like this and still hit your macro and calorie targets. I ate big meals all the time while losing weight quickly last fall. All I did was eat less on some days to make up for days like today. I ran a lot, ate back all exercise calories and hit my goal every week (within a couple of hundred calories).
I regularly eat large pepperoni pizzas as well and have been able to maintain my ideal weight since January with about 10% body fat. I weigh about 62kg at 176cm. Training for my first marathon this October, I consider this to be my ideal weight. I will resume bulking later this fall when I am focusing more on weightlifting and less on running.
My secret is WEEKLY calorie/macro tracking. Despite multiple 7000+ calorie days I have been very close to my calorie/macro targets every single week since joining MFP last fall. I just make up for a big surplus on one day by eating less on others. Yesterday for example I set a PR for fruit and vegetable consumption. Today I ate a lot of fruits and veggies this morning before Wendy's tonight. Tomorrow I probably won't eat very much to help compensate for today. I also burn a lot of calories each week running and lifting weights.
My blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are all ideal
Obviously I believe in IIFYM
No offense but do you know what IIFYM stands for? (if it fits your macros). 182 grams of fat shouldn't be fitting your macros regardless of goal. IIFYM simply means that your meals, and subsequently your diet, need to fit the outline protein, fat, carbohydrate, and overall calories assigned. I think you're thinking of something else. "calories in/calories out" maybe.0 -
No offense but do you even know what IIFYM means? (if it fits your macros). 182 grams of fat shouldn't be fitting your macros regardless of goal. IIFYM simply means that your meals, and subsequently your diet, need to fit the outline protein, fat, carbohydrate, and overall calories assigned. I think you're thinking of something else. "calories in/calories out" maybe.
Apparently you don't know what IIFYM is...IIFYM specifies a minimum protein amount and a minimum fat amount to hit, there is no minimum carb amount, and there are no maximum amount for protein and fat as long as you don't go over your desired calorie goal. The whole point of IIFYM is FLEXIBLE dieting, he's doing IIFYM on a weekly basis and it's working perfectly, so check your facts attempt to give a lesson...0 -
Below is a picture of my dinner from Wendy's this evening. I really recommend the T-Rex Burger!
If your local Wendy's does not know what it is, just show them the YouTube video, news articles or order a 3/4 pound Triple Cheeseburger with 6 extra patties.
I thought it was funny when the cashier asked me if I wanted to make my T-Rex Burger into a combo. I said "Of course! Everyone knows dinosaurs loved Diet Coke and French Fries!"
Order yours today to help satisfy your protein macro!
Mine was ordered with no additional condiments. Just one bun, 9 burgers and lots of cheese!
2740 cals, 42g carbs, 182g fat and 190g protein
Of course I also ordered fries (420 more cals) and a diet soda to wash it all downhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9siiNyl9U
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/11/wendys-t-rex-burger_n_3422594.html
Yes you can eat like this and still hit your macro and calorie targets. I ate big meals all the time while losing weight quickly last fall. All I did was eat less on some days to make up for days like today. I ran a lot, ate back all exercise calories and hit my goal every week (within a couple of hundred calories).
I regularly eat large pepperoni pizzas as well and have been able to maintain my ideal weight since January with about 10% body fat. I weigh about 62kg at 176cm. Training for my first marathon this October, I consider this to be my ideal weight. I will resume bulking later this fall when I am focusing more on weightlifting and less on running.
My secret is WEEKLY calorie/macro tracking. Despite multiple 7000+ calorie days I have been very close to my calorie/macro targets every single week since joining MFP last fall. I just make up for a big surplus on one day by eating less on others. Yesterday for example I set a PR for fruit and vegetable consumption. Today I ate a lot of fruits and veggies this morning before Wendy's tonight. Tomorrow I probably won't eat very much to help compensate for today. I also burn a lot of calories each week running and lifting weights.
My blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are all ideal
Obviously I believe in IIFYM
No offense but do you know what IIFYM stands for? (if it fits your macros). 182 grams of fat shouldn't be fitting your macros regardless of goal. IIFYM simply means that your meals, and subsequently your diet, need to fit the outline protein, fat, carbohydrate, and overall calories assigned. I think you're thinking of something else. "calories in/calories out" maybe.
I know what it means. You need to read my post again. I said I use WEEKLY targets not daily targets. I have a spreadsheet and track carbs, fat and protein targets every week. My daily intake can vary greatly. That is why I use weekly goals instead0 -
No offense but do you even know what IIFYM means? (if it fits your macros). 182 grams of fat shouldn't be fitting your macros regardless of goal. IIFYM simply means that your meals, and subsequently your diet, need to fit the outline protein, fat, carbohydrate, and overall calories assigned. I think you're thinking of something else. "calories in/calories out" maybe.
Apparently you don't know what IIFYM is...IIFYM specifies a minimum protein amount and a minimum fat amount to hit, there is no minimum carb amount, and there are no maximum amount for protein and fat as long as you don't go over your desired calorie goal. The whole point of IIFYM is FLEXIBLE dieting, he's doing IIFYM on a weekly basis and it's working perfectly, so check your facts attempt to give a lesson...
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Below is a picture of my dinner from Wendy's this evening. I really recommend the T-Rex Burger!
If your local Wendy's does not know what it is, just show them the YouTube video, news articles or order a 3/4 pound Triple Cheeseburger with 6 extra patties.
I thought it was funny when the cashier asked me if I wanted to make my T-Rex Burger into a combo. I said "Of course! Everyone knows dinosaurs loved Diet Coke and French Fries!"
Order yours today to help satisfy your protein macro!
Mine was ordered with no additional condiments. Just one bun, 9 burgers and lots of cheese!
2740 cals, 42g carbs, 182g fat and 190g protein
Of course I also ordered fries (420 more cals) and a diet soda to wash it all downhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9siiNyl9U
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/11/wendys-t-rex-burger_n_3422594.html
Yes you can eat like this and still hit your macro and calorie targets. I ate big meals all the time while losing weight quickly last fall. All I did was eat less on some days to make up for days like today. I ran a lot, ate back all exercise calories and hit my goal every week (within a couple of hundred calories).
I regularly eat large pepperoni pizzas as well and have been able to maintain my ideal weight since January with about 10% body fat. I weigh about 62kg at 176cm. Training for my first marathon this October, I consider this to be my ideal weight. I will resume bulking later this fall when I am focusing more on weightlifting and less on running.
My secret is WEEKLY calorie/macro tracking. Despite multiple 7000+ calorie days I have been very close to my calorie/macro targets every single week since joining MFP last fall. I just make up for a big surplus on one day by eating less on others. Yesterday for example I set a PR for fruit and vegetable consumption. Today I ate a lot of fruits and veggies this morning before Wendy's tonight. Tomorrow I probably won't eat very much to help compensate for today. I also burn a lot of calories each week running and lifting weights.
My blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are all ideal
Obviously I believe in IIFYM
No offense but do you know what IIFYM stands for? (if it fits your macros). 182 grams of fat shouldn't be fitting your macros regardless of goal. IIFYM simply means that your meals, and subsequently your diet, need to fit the outline protein, fat, carbohydrate, and overall calories assigned. I think you're thinking of something else. "calories in/calories out" maybe.
I know what it means. You need to read my post again. I said I use WEEKLY targets not daily targets. I have a spreadsheet and track carbs, fat and protein targets every week. My daily intake can vary greatly. That is why I use weekly goals instead
Read the entire thing before I posted. you're arguing If it fits your MACROS doesn't include the macro nutrient carbohydrates, why wouldn't it? Never heard of anyone ever doing IIFYM on a weekly goal with success.I can understand IIFYM working on a daily goal simply because your body is getting everything it needs every DAY. with a weekly goal, sometimes you're over consuming macro nutrients and sometimes you're under consuming both do little to help you.0 -
I'm having deja vu.
Edited because I'm illiterate and jumped to conclusions. Derpy derp. Carry on with your IIFYM and IF success! :drinker:0 -
I agree!I applaud Wendy's on the creative use of a spoon!0 -
Below is a picture of my dinner from Wendy's this evening. I really recommend the T-Rex Burger!
If your local Wendy's does not know what it is, just show them the YouTube video, news articles or order a 3/4 pound Triple Cheeseburger with 6 extra patties.
I thought it was funny when the cashier asked me if I wanted to make my T-Rex Burger into a combo. I said "Of course! Everyone knows dinosaurs loved Diet Coke and French Fries!"
Order yours today to help satisfy your protein macro!
Mine was ordered with no additional condiments. Just one bun, 9 burgers and lots of cheese!
2740 cals, 42g carbs, 182g fat and 190g protein
Of course I also ordered fries (420 more cals) and a diet soda to wash it all downhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9siiNyl9U
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/11/wendys-t-rex-burger_n_3422594.html
Yes you can eat like this and still hit your macro and calorie targets. I ate big meals all the time while losing weight quickly last fall. All I did was eat less on some days to make up for days like today. I ran a lot, ate back all exercise calories and hit my goal every week (within a couple of hundred calories).
I regularly eat large pepperoni pizzas as well and have been able to maintain my ideal weight since January with about 10% body fat. I weigh about 62kg at 176cm. Training for my first marathon this October, I consider this to be my ideal weight. I will resume bulking later this fall when I am focusing more on weightlifting and less on running.
My secret is WEEKLY calorie/macro tracking. Despite multiple 7000+ calorie days I have been very close to my calorie/macro targets every single week since joining MFP last fall. I just make up for a big surplus on one day by eating less on others. Yesterday for example I set a PR for fruit and vegetable consumption. Today I ate a lot of fruits and veggies this morning before Wendy's tonight. Tomorrow I probably won't eat very much to help compensate for today. I also burn a lot of calories each week running and lifting weights.
My blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are all ideal
Obviously I believe in IIFYM
No offense but do you know what IIFYM stands for? (if it fits your macros). 182 grams of fat shouldn't be fitting your macros regardless of goal. IIFYM simply means that your meals, and subsequently your diet, need to fit the outline protein, fat, carbohydrate, and overall calories assigned. I think you're thinking of something else. "calories in/calories out" maybe.
I know what it means. You need to read my post again. I said I use WEEKLY targets not daily targets. I have a spreadsheet and track carbs, fat and protein targets every week. My daily intake can vary greatly. That is why I use weekly goals instead
Read the entire thing before I posted. you're arguing If it fits your MACROS doesn't include the macro nutrient carbohydrates, why wouldn't it? Never heard of anyone ever doing IIFYM on a weekly goal with success.I can understand IIFYM working on a daily goal simply because your body is getting everything it needs every DAY. with a weekly goal, sometimes you're over consuming macro nutrients and sometimes you're under consuming both do little to help you.
I do track carbs, along with fat and protein. Everyone who practices Intermittent Fasting (such as myself) would benefit from weekly macro tracking. Of course on fast days, you would be below your average macro targets, so you would make up for the deficit on other days during the week.
If you want to argue about the benefits of Intermittent Fasting then that is another topic.0 -
Below is a picture of my dinner from Wendy's this evening. I really recommend the T-Rex Burger!
If your local Wendy's does not know what it is, just show them the YouTube video, news articles or order a 3/4 pound Triple Cheeseburger with 6 extra patties.
I thought it was funny when the cashier asked me if I wanted to make my T-Rex Burger into a combo. I said "Of course! Everyone knows dinosaurs loved Diet Coke and French Fries!"
Order yours today to help satisfy your protein macro!
Mine was ordered with no additional condiments. Just one bun, 9 burgers and lots of cheese!
2740 cals, 42g carbs, 182g fat and 190g protein
Of course I also ordered fries (420 more cals) and a diet soda to wash it all downhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9siiNyl9U
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/11/wendys-t-rex-burger_n_3422594.html
Yes you can eat like this and still hit your macro and calorie targets. I ate big meals all the time while losing weight quickly last fall. All I did was eat less on some days to make up for days like today. I ran a lot, ate back all exercise calories and hit my goal every week (within a couple of hundred calories).
I regularly eat large pepperoni pizzas as well and have been able to maintain my ideal weight since January with about 10% body fat. I weigh about 62kg at 176cm. Training for my first marathon this October, I consider this to be my ideal weight. I will resume bulking later this fall when I am focusing more on weightlifting and less on running.
My secret is WEEKLY calorie/macro tracking. Despite multiple 7000+ calorie days I have been very close to my calorie/macro targets every single week since joining MFP last fall. I just make up for a big surplus on one day by eating less on others. Yesterday for example I set a PR for fruit and vegetable consumption. Today I ate a lot of fruits and veggies this morning before Wendy's tonight. Tomorrow I probably won't eat very much to help compensate for today. I also burn a lot of calories each week running and lifting weights.
My blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are all ideal
Obviously I believe in IIFYM
No offense but do you know what IIFYM stands for? (if it fits your macros). 182 grams of fat shouldn't be fitting your macros regardless of goal. IIFYM simply means that your meals, and subsequently your diet, need to fit the outline protein, fat, carbohydrate, and overall calories assigned. I think you're thinking of something else. "calories in/calories out" maybe.
I know what it means. You need to read my post again. I said I use WEEKLY targets not daily targets. I have a spreadsheet and track carbs, fat and protein targets every week. My daily intake can vary greatly. That is why I use weekly goals instead
Read the entire thing before I posted. you're arguing If it fits your MACROS doesn't include the macro nutrient carbohydrates, why wouldn't it? Never heard of anyone ever doing IIFYM on a weekly goal with success.I can understand IIFYM working on a daily goal simply because your body is getting everything it needs every DAY. with a weekly goal, sometimes you're over consuming macro nutrients and sometimes you're under consuming both do little to help you.
I do track carbs, along with fat and protein. Everyone who practices Intermittent Fasting (such as myself) would benefit from weekly macro tracking. Of course on fast days, you would be below your average macro targets, so you would make up for the deficit on other days during the week.
If you want to argue about the benefits of Intermittent Fasting then that is another topic.
It just seems like running in place. too much protein in one day, excess is wasted. to much fat on one day excess may be stored. too little protein on other days, muscle gains suffer. fasting a day, if you're lifting on a "Fast" you're literally breaking down muscle mass. I just don't see the benefit of weekly goals. I read two other people say "Carbs aren't a part of IIFYM" in this thread. Didn't mean to say that to you.0 -
It just seems like running in place. too much protein in one day, excess is wasted. to much fat on one day excess may be stored. too little protein on other days, muscle gains suffer. fasting a day, if you're lifting on a "Fast" you're literally breaking down muscle mass. I just don't see the benefit of weekly goals. I read two other people say "Carbs aren't a part of IIFYM" in this thread. Didn't mean to say that to you.
Excess protein? LOL
Fasted training can be very beneficial too, please see Intermittent Fasting.0 -
Read the entire thing before I posted. you're arguing If it fits your MACROS doesn't include the macro nutrient carbohydrates, why wouldn't it? Never heard of anyone ever doing IIFYM on a weekly goal with success.I can understand IIFYM working on a daily goal simply because your body is getting everything it needs every DAY. with a weekly goal, sometimes you're over consuming macro nutrients and sometimes you're under consuming both do little to help you.
Fats are essential to bodily function, they are important for nutrient absorption, brain function, and hormone production. Proteins are necessary for muscle protein synthesis and the amino acid availability in your body determines whether or not your body will build muscle as a response to weight training, or whether your body will break down muscle for energy if amino acids are not present. Carbohydrates are not essential because all that they do is supply the body with energy which can be taken from fat stores if need be. If you'll notice, I never mentioned that you shouldn't eat carbs, I think carbs are very important as they are your body's preferred energy source, but the most important thing for IIFYM is that you hit your protein and fat minimums first, then fill the rest of your remaining calories with whatever you want, I fill my entire Discretionary Calorie Allowance with carbs. Please do some research on nutrition...0
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