"Unclean" IIFYM Success Stories and Pics please?

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This thread is amazing. Bumping and tagging for later.

ThickMcRunFast

How do you guys keep track of all the different dietary parameters? I find it hard enough to pick foods just watching caloric intake. I can't imagine trying to figure out different foods to hit all the other parameters, too. I don't even know how I would go about choosing foods to hit macros. It sounds like playing food Tetris. How far out in advance do you plan your menus?

The only parameters I make sure I hit are calorie intake (deficit, surplus or maintenance) and protein intake at 0.8g/lb. I don't really count anything else. Chances are if you're eating 100+ grams of protein a day, you will get all the fat and carbs you need with it.
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Pretty much. All I track I pay attention to is protein. If I eat one good serving of meat a day (a chicken breast) I usually hit it without trying.

+1 for protein being my main macro. I hit 1g/lb lean mass first. This changes before an event (racing), where I make sure my carb goals are covered as well. It was actually difficult at first, but now I'm pretty good with having a variety of snacks around, and tailoring my meals to account for what I've already eaten. If I notice I'm low on protein and fat? Peanut Butter or cheese. Just protein? Greek yogurt or salmon jerky (not together. That's gross). Carbs and fat? Its ice cream time. Just carbs? banana or popcorn.

dawlschic007

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DamePiglet

Going through this thread for the eye candy... So much win in here!!!

tmcowan

Bump!! Seeing some great before and after pics!!

psych101

wow - there are too many amazing shirtless pics in this thread.....*fans self*

chelseybell92

Love this thread! Good job to all you inspiring people!

I think I have been doing IIFYM without even knowing there was a name for it. Sure gonna stick to it now.

topazora

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LiftAllThePizzas

I lost 30 lbs initially and since then I have been bulk/cut cycling to recomp.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1154118-one-year-of-lifting-pizzas-setbacks-and-triumphs-pics

(Way too many pics to put in here.)

extraordinary_machine

I've fallen off the wagon a bit, but there are some pics in my blog: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/extraordinary_machine
from when I was lifting consistently.

I try to eat pretty healthy, make most of the family's meals from scratch, but I have no problem eating McDonald's or ice cream...and I still drink beer and vodka. It's totally possible!

TarynAngeline

So many amazing pics and people in this thread! Thanks for everyone who shared stories, pics and opinions!

MinMin97

I've read enough about IIFYM but I'm still brainwashed by PTs and nutritionists saying that processed foods slow metabolism and and spike insulin, hindering weight loss even on a deficit so I am hoping some of you can post your pics of successful weightloss on IIFYM. I have about 15 I'd like to lose and I just want to eat what I want (in moderation of course) and stop being afraid of food. Seeing is believing so please share and inspire me ! :flowerforyou:

I'll agree with this. If you can stick to a program, maintain a deficit, you will have success!
I still choose my own foods for their nutrition content, phytonutrients, cofactors etc. I'm just that way:happy:

cavia

You can look through my pics. I don't have a good before because I didn't like how I looked but I do have a couple of fat face shots for comparison. While dieting, I'd say my diet got a lot cleaner but it regularly included fast food tacos/a slice of pizza/Subway subs because I was and still am horrible at brown bagging it to work. I ate my long run calories so those were usually spent on a donut and then usually a burger and fries.

Achrya

You can look through my pics. I don't have a good before because I didn't like how I looked but I do have a couple of fat face shots for comparison. While dieting, I'd say my diet got a lot cleaner but it regularly included fast food tacos/a slice of pizza/Subway subs because I was and still am horrible at brown bagging it to work. I ate my long run calories so those were usually spent on a donut and then usually a burger and fries.

^^ One of the few people i know who eats more ice cream than I do.

*seethes in quiet jealousy*

navyrigger46

This thread is epic. I'm not a success yet so I'm not going to post pictures, but I'm a success in training, and I follow IIFYM.

Looking good everyone.

Rigger

kimosabe1

this thread! Key motivation!!

Tabitha_Faye

Bump now, read later!

geebusuk

While we're on it, if you're in the UK, free KFC!
http://www.kfcchickenstareoff.co.uk/

SezxyStef

This thread is epic. I'm not a success yet so I'm not going to post pictures, but I'm a success in training, and I follow IIFYM.

Looking good everyone.

Rigger

based on your ticker I have to disagree...you have done an amazing job...

I am not sure if anyone is ever "done" because after the weight loss come maintenance or bulk/cut cycles...I think as long as you are on the path and succeeding on that path you are a sucess.

jonnythan

This thread is epic. I'm not a success yet so I'm not going to post pictures, but I'm a success in training, and I follow IIFYM.

Looking good everyone.

Rigger

based on your ticker I have to disagree...you have done an amazing job...

I am not sure if anyone is ever "done" because after the weight loss come maintenance or bulk/cut cycles...I think as long as you are on the path and succeeding on that path you are a sucess.

If you're done, it means you're dead.

Or lame. Both are roughly equivalent.

qariqiz

"Twinkie diet helps nutrition professor lose 27 pounds:

His body mass index went from 28.8, considered overweight, to 24.9, which is normal. He now weighs 174 pounds.

But you might expect other indicators of health would have suffered. Not so.

Haub's "bad" cholesterol, or LDL, dropped 20 percent and his "good" cholesterol, or HDL, increased by 20 percent. He reduced the level of triglycerides, which are a form of fat, by 39 percent.

"That's where the head scratching comes," Haub said. "What does that mean? Does that mean I'm healthier? Or does it mean how we define health from a biology standpoint, that we're missing something?" "

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/

My apologies, I don't know what IIFYM is, but this scientist experimented on himself using the un"clean"-est diet EVER and found that eating almost pure junk food in a calorie deficit caused him to lose weight.

Obviously, this is unhealthy (imo stupidly so), but the point remains. Calories matter for weight... but nutrients are what matter for being healthy.

babyj0

I love this thread! Very much. :flowerforyou:

navyrigger46

This thread is epic. I'm not a success yet so I'm not going to post pictures, but I'm a success in training, and I follow IIFYM.

Looking good everyone.

Rigger

based on your ticker I have to disagree...you have done an amazing job...

I am not sure if anyone is ever "done" because after the weight loss come maintenance or bulk/cut cycles...I think as long as you are on the path and succeeding on that path you are a sucess.

If you're done, it means you're dead.

Or lame. Both are roughly equivalent.

Good point brother, and thanks Stef, I appreciate the kind words.

I'm actually looking forward to/dreading my first bulk here in a few months.

Rigger

jonnythan

"Twinkie diet helps nutrition professor lose 27 pounds:

His body mass index went from 28.8, considered overweight, to 24.9, which is normal. He now weighs 174 pounds.

But you might expect other indicators of health would have suffered. Not so.

Haub's "bad" cholesterol, or LDL, dropped 20 percent and his "good" cholesterol, or HDL, increased by 20 percent. He reduced the level of triglycerides, which are a form of fat, by 39 percent.

"That's where the head scratching comes," Haub said. "What does that mean? Does that mean I'm healthier? Or does it mean how we define health from a biology standpoint, that we're missing something?" "

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/

My apologies, I don't know what IIFYM is, but this scientist experimented on himself using the un"clean"-est diet EVER and found that eating almost pure junk food in a calorie deficit caused him to lose weight.

Obviously, this is unhealthy (imo stupidly so), but the point remains. Calories matter for weight... but nutrients are what matter for being healthy.

In what way is it obviously unhealthy? Apparently all of his risk factors improved significantly.

Makes you wonder, doesn't it?

rebeccaaa_elizabeth

Everyone looks absolutely AMAZING!

I also follow IIFYM, and am having success.

Achrya

This thread is epic. I'm not a success yet so I'm not going to post pictures, but I'm a success in training, and I follow IIFYM.

Looking good everyone.

Rigger

based on your ticker I have to disagree...you have done an amazing job...

I am not sure if anyone is ever "done" because after the weight loss come maintenance or bulk/cut cycles...I think as long as you are on the path and succeeding on that path you are a sucess.

If you're done, it means you're dead.

Or lame. Both are roughly equivalent.

Good point brother, and thanks Stef, I appreciate the kind words.

I'm actually looking forward to/dreading my first bulk here in a few months.

Rigger

Oh hey, are you me? I'm on a whole "well maybe I should just keep losing weight(past my goal)?" Trip right now.

Ignaura

I track macros and can fit whatever I want... however I choose to eat healthy foods most of the times and avoid processed foods and eat a lot of veggies and some fruit. I do have the casual pizza, hamburger, cereal, eat... but those are not my everyday choices. I've lost over 30lbs now.

Binouchette

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jonnythan

This thread is epic. I'm not a success yet so I'm not going to post pictures, but I'm a success in training, and I follow IIFYM.

Looking good everyone.

Rigger

based on your ticker I have to disagree...you have done an amazing job...

I am not sure if anyone is ever "done" because after the weight loss come maintenance or bulk/cut cycles...I think as long as you are on the path and succeeding on that path you are a sucess.

If you're done, it means you're dead.

Or lame. Both are roughly equivalent.

Good point brother, and thanks Stef, I appreciate the kind words.

I'm actually looking forward to/dreading my first bulk here in a few months.

Rigger

Oh hey, are you me? I'm on a whole "well maybe I should just keep losing weight(past my goal)?" Trip right now.

As a former lifelong fat kid, eating at a calorie surplus was incredibly difficult for me mentally.

mustgetmuscles1

This thread is epic. I'm not a success yet so I'm not going to post pictures, but I'm a success in training, and I follow IIFYM.

Looking good everyone.

Rigger

based on your ticker I have to disagree...you have done an amazing job...

I am not sure if anyone is ever "done" because after the weight loss come maintenance or bulk/cut cycles...I think as long as you are on the path and succeeding on that path you are a sucess.

If you're done, it means you're dead.

Or lame. Both are roughly equivalent.

Good point brother, and thanks Stef, I appreciate the kind words.

I'm actually looking forward to/dreading my first bulk here in a few months.

Rigger

Oh hey, are you me? I'm on a whole "well maybe I should just keep losing weight(past my goal)?" Trip right now.

As a former lifelong fat kid, eating at a calorie surplus was incredibly difficult for me mentally.

Struggled with the first one also. So ready for the first bulk after losing weight. Gained 5 pounds almost instantly (probably all water) then went on this bulk/not bulk phase for months before I decided I should cut back down again. 1.5 years later it is still a struggle to see any fluffiness. Its getting better. (Not really.)