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IIFYM
smoriarity
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So I have a complicated question. I've heard about If It Fits Your Macros, which if I understand it is you can pretty much eat whatever you want as long as you stay in the limits of your macros and calories. So far I've really been limiting what I can eat only sticking to salads, protein shakes, whole grains, fruit, veggies, and some meat (chicken and steak, mostly). I'm 5'1'' and I weigh 92 pounds.
I guess what my question is is IIFYM an okay thing? I'm not trying to lose weight I'm trying to lose the last bit of fat on my stomach (aka my pooch) and trying to gain some muscle. I'm only asking because since I've really been limiting my diet I crave foods like no other and I get really upset when I can't enjoy foods with my friends and family, especially when we go out to dinner or something.
I guess what my question is is IIFYM an okay thing? I'm not trying to lose weight I'm trying to lose the last bit of fat on my stomach (aka my pooch) and trying to gain some muscle. I'm only asking because since I've really been limiting my diet I crave foods like no other and I get really upset when I can't enjoy foods with my friends and family, especially when we go out to dinner or something.
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You can look good on the outside with IIFYM, but still be unhealthy on the inside. It's like putting new siding on a house that needs remodeling.0
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This is a really good guide to filling out your diary, and it fits IIFYM. myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925464-fitting-it-in-giggity0
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I follow this approach, I'm down over 20lbs. Ime restricing as you are is a recipe for disaster. I would definitely say give it a try, calculate your net or TDEE needs (latter if you want to include exercise into your equation, former if you want to eat back exercise cals) and eat the number if gives you if your goal is maintenance. Although if you want to put on muscle, you'll at some point need to eat at a mild surplus - 10% is more than enough of an increase.
Also I'm pretty sure you are underweight, based on the weight and picture. I do recommend that you up your calories and eat at a surplus, because you do not have any stomach pooch to lose.0 -
Please-eat your crave foods too!
You are underweight!!0 -
healthygreek wrote: »Please-eat your crave foods too!
You are underweight!!
^^^^^This0 -
Thank you guys. That's why I want to gain some muscle because I know I'm underweight. I was just curious as to if IIFYM would be a good approach. But I'll work on it, thank you!0
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smoriarity wrote: »I'm not trying to lose weight I'm trying to lose the last bit of fat on my stomach (aka my pooch) and trying to gain some muscle.
I took a look at your profile pic. You do not have a pooch by any means, nor do you need to lose more bodyfat.
I bet if you eat more, and lift heavy to gain that muscle, you'll get what you actually want, which is the muscle that will give you a more "toned" look.0 -
Chief_Rocka wrote: »You can look good on the outside with IIFYM, but still be unhealthy on the inside. It's like putting new siding on a house that needs remodeling.
REally ??????????????
Since starting IIFYM last sept my health (on the inside) has improved...my doctor is very happy...blood pressure is normal, cholesterol is down to normal levels, iron is stabilized, b12 is great, thyroid is amazing and on the outside hair is thick and full, nails are hard and not peeling anymore...
I think you need to educate yourself...0 -
REally ??????????????
Since starting IIFYM last sept my health (on the inside) has improved...my doctor is very happy...blood pressure is normal, cholesterol is down to normal levels, iron is stabilized, b12 is great, thyroid is amazing and on the outside hair is thick and full, nails are hard and not peeling anymore...
I think you need to educate yourself...
If it's not 100% berries/nuts/kale your insides will rot out. /s0 -
I'll definitely just look into it all more and educate myself about what my next steps should be.0
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REally ??????????????
Since starting IIFYM last sept my health (on the inside) has improved...my doctor is very happy...blood pressure is normal, cholesterol is down to normal levels, iron is stabilized, b12 is great, thyroid is amazing and on the outside hair is thick and full, nails are hard and not peeling anymore...
I think you need to educate yourself...
Considering the poster, I'm pretty sure he means you can do IIFYM, but if you're not doing it the way it's meant to be done ("if it fits your macros", as opposed to "if it fits your mouth"), yeah, you're not going to be healthy on the inside. That's why I posted that link to Fitting it in (giggity), so it's done the right way.
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If it's not 100% berries/nuts/kale your insides will rot out. /s
Crap kale really? well I guess I will look good at my funeral after my insides rot.
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Lift weights to add muscle and tone.0
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If it's not 100% berries/nuts/kale your insides will rot out. /s
I bought kale and Cheez-Its today. Do they cancel each other out?
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It really depends on how many times you bring kale up in a day. If it's a lot, you should be safe.0
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