IIFYM

tiffanyflores814
tiffanyflores814 Posts: 6
in Food and Nutrition
Has anyone counted macros when trying to lose weight? I'm interested in trying this out. But need some pointers on the best ways. Thanks in advance! Feel free to add me.

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  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Yes, quite a few of us do. Any specific questions?
  • mwhite61451
    mwhite61451 Posts: 208 Member
    What is it?
  • AverageUkDude
    AverageUkDude Posts: 371 Member
    What is it?

    if it fits your macros or 'flexible dieting'

    Essentially you get all your good stuff in, and with what you have left over for the day you eat what food fits within your macro targets.
  • maffff
    maffff Posts: 72 Member
    Yes, I do, it works for me. IIFYM and MFP supporting it.

    Feel free to message if I can help.

    :)
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Has anyone counted macros when trying to lose weight? I'm interested in trying this out. But need some pointers on the best ways. Thanks in advance! Feel free to add me.

    theres plenty of us who do IIFYM.... what do you want to know?
  • tiffanyflores814
    tiffanyflores814 Posts: 6
    Is it better to eat 5 small meals or 3 meals a day. and is it successful? I'm trying to drop 11 more pounds and I also add some weight training in about 3 times a week. Cardio 5 times a week. any advice?
  • tiffanyflores814
    tiffanyflores814 Posts: 6
    Also, is there a way to track macros here. Like change the settings to the amount of p/f/c etc. Per day.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Is it better to eat 5 small meals or 3 meals a day. and is it successful? I'm trying to drop 11 more pounds and I also add some weight training in about 3 times a week. Cardio 5 times a week. any advice?

    Meal timing is one of those things that really is all about personal preference. You can make IIFYM work with any eating schedule. Eating more frequently doesn't rev up your metabolism or give any particular weight loss benefits. Figure out what works best for you, with your schedule and your hunger cues.
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    Meal frequency is irrelevant. Do what makes you feel best. Stay within your calorie range, hit your macros.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Yes, it's successful. The counting calories part ensures that. Generally speaking, making sure you're getting enough proteins and fats helps you feel satiated. Getting your micros helps you stay feeling good. Being able to fit in your favorite treats keeps you from feeling too deprived ;P

    Number and timing of meals is entirely up to you. I like to skip breakfast so I have more calories for lunch and dinner. But, plenty of people graze all day long. Both work. You'll probably want to schedule a little something for after your workouts for recovery, but again, up to you.
  • tiffanyflores814
    tiffanyflores814 Posts: 6
    I read an article about how to figure out your macros and he said that I should calculate my desired weight as my amount of protein and carbs intake. So right now I'm at 156 and my goal is 145. So I would consume 145 grams of protein. Then whatever else my carbs and fat is. does that sound accurate?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I read an article about how to figure out your macros and he said that I should calculate my desired weight as my amount of protein and carbs intake. So right now I'm at 156 and my goal is 145. So I would consume 145 grams of protein. Then whatever else my carbs and fat is. does that sound accurate?

    40/30/30% for carbs, protein and fat is a good starting point

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