snacks, IIFYM, 80/20 rules...I just do what SUITS ME

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
edited January 2 in Chit-Chat
Snacks are downright delicious and I actually eat more "snacks" than I do "meals"--and I'm okay with that. I think people are a bit too rigid regarding the "right way" to do things.

I know I COULD eat "better" foods but I wouldn't enjoy it nearly as much--I love that I eat amazingly tasty and healthy meals (when I eat them) but that I don't restrict myself to ONLY those foods since it really doesn't jive well with me.

Eating only 20% of your calories from "snacks" or whatever people consider "good" (i.e. 80/20 rule) is just ridiculous for me--I'd never get my calories in that way. So..I embrace what does work FOR ME. That means that I eat "unclean" foods every single day, loads of protein, loads of soy, loads of sodium, and I completely kick my own toosh in the gym!

I guess we can call it a form of IIFYM--it just suits me-- I strive for healthy meals, LOADS OF SNACKS, and adequate protein. Aside from that I don't have any real "rules." I notice that when I do this I feel better, look better, and life is a heck of a lot simpler.

Speaking of snacks...I'd really love some right now! :)

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  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    oh and this post is basically a public answer to the many questions I get regarding WHAT I eat, what my macros are, and whether I eat "junk food."

    It's a lot simpler than people make it out to be --yes, your performance might be superior if you eat 100% clean but for me that's simply not worth it. It's not my job to perform at a certain level or to achieve a certain bf% so I weigh the pros/cons and would rather have a looser approach to eating.
  • sky3z
    sky3z Posts: 190 Member
    hnnng 10/10 would marry.


    someone who understands what micro & macronutrients are lol
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    I think most people are doing what suits them, just for some people what suits them has a name like 'paleo' or 'IF' or whatever. I realised this when answering the 'advice you don't follow' thread. Everyone is selecting what suits them, however illogical, me included.
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    hnnng 10/10 would marry.


    someone who understands what micro & macronutrients are lol

    Different thread???
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    I think most people are doing what suits them, just for some people what suits them has a name like 'paleo' or 'IF' or whatever. I realised this when answering the 'advice you don't follow' thread. Everyone is selecting what suits them, however illogical, me included.

    I don't agree. A lot of people TRY to follow what's "supposed to" work. Like paleo, IF, or low carb...none of those things would ever suit me and it would be foolish for me to go that route. I think a lot of people fight the method that could lead to greater success sheerly due to greater adherence--I do get what you're saying though.
  • Bakerchk
    Bakerchk Posts: 424 Member
    You're adorable. I love this! I love snacks too! Mmm.... Kettle corn! :D
  • LuluProteinFueled
    LuluProteinFueled Posts: 261 Member
    Couldn't agree more!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    snack - and I will be spot on my macros, cals and have fruits and veggies today.
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
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    snack - and I will be spot on my macros, cals and have fruits and veggies today.
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  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    snack - and I will be spot on my macros, cals and have fruits and veggies today.
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    It's in ma belleh!!
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
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    snack - and I will be spot on my macros, cals and have fruits and veggies today.

    You're amazing! :)
  • yecatsml
    yecatsml Posts: 180 Member
    I am very similar - many small snacky type meals every 3-4 hours with a mix of protein, fat and some carbs. I always try to have good stuff every day - I've done the restrictive deny myself stuff in the past and there is no way I will do that again - life is too short and peanut butter is too good!!!!!
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