IIFYM Girls

jaysiekemso wrote: »

Hi there 5 months ago I bought a diet plan online.. Dropped a lot of weight in 3 months. I just started IIFYM 2 months ago. I tried a high protein diet for about a month, didn't really see results. I'm now on a high carb diet.. Only just started a week ago so Idk how it's going yet. Just trying different things to see what works best for me atm. I'm toned and have gone slim but still have a little bit of stubborn fat to lose. I'm 5"4, 127lbs add me if you like

I'd say check your IIFYM TDEE calculation again, apply the 15% deficit and look at possibly bumping your cals up for a week, review and adjust again if required until u find the range that works for you. It's what I had to do for my wife and her best calorie intake for results was actually around 10% deficit, she has dropped good body fat and is in the best shape ever, abs coming through very nicely.

The lower your body fat gets. The harder it becomes... For me I had to eat at regular 2.5 hrs to 3 hour intervals with a strict 40/40/20 macro nutrient split to get down to 8% body fat, but for me it wasn't sustainable, I prefer being more flexible and enjoying food now and just playing squash, fits it well with work and family commitments with 2 little kids.

Send me a friend request I'm switching over to IIFYM/maintenance now that I'm about 3 lbs from my goal weight. I've been packing as much protein into my days as possible, and eating at 1700 cals. Is your diary open? Would be cool to get some ideas on how to get more protein!

You may want to check your numbers. Looking at your weight and height your protein and fat seems low and your carbs seem high. Try .8g per pound for protein and .35g per pound for fat. Then the rest is carbs.

jaysiekemso wrote: »

Hi there 5 months ago I bought a diet plan online.. Dropped a lot of weight in 3 months. I just started IIFYM 2 months ago. I tried a high protein diet for about a month, didn't really see results. I'm now on a high carb diet.. Only just started a week ago so Idk how it's going yet. Just trying different things to see what works best for me atm. I'm toned and have gone slim but still have a little bit of stubborn fat to lose. I'm 5"4, 127lbs add me if you like

You sound just like me! High protein made me miserable and cranky, and I didn't lose a dang ounce in a two month span. Just added back some carbs last week, and instantly dropped three lb. The body is a weird, mysterious thing.

I tried IIFYM, with protein at 1grm per LB, minimum of .35 grm fat per Lb and the rest what I want with a goal of carbs under 100 grms. I didn't really see results.

I recently switched to higher fat, lower carb and it has been working very well. Presently I aim for 130 grms protein, 60-70 fat and carbs < 50 grms. I am 5'8" and at my biggest was 250 Lb, I am now 153 LB.

I haven't really felt any change in energy, in fact I feel way better and my strength is still improving.

I eat around 1500 cal, and do not eat back my calories. For your size I think 1900 calories is too much for you to notice any change in weight. Make sure your accurate with your calories. I started weighing my food, so I know exactly what I am eating. It has helped tremendously!

Keep trying no matter what! That's the only thing I have learned in my journey. Losing weight especially the last little bit after a large weight loss takes time, calorie control and strength training.

I tried this but found myself STARVING! can anyone suggest what I did wrong? 5'4", 141lbs, work out 5 times a week. To lose fat it had me around 1650 calories with 177 carbs, 56 fat, 112 protein. That also did not calculate to the right amount of calories. I thought I was going to die. I need lots of food apparently.....I want to get around 130.

Ive been doing IIFYM on and off for a few months. I had a coach do my macros for me.

CW: 88kg
GW: 65kg

1800 cals / 152 P / 158 C / 66 F

I lift 5 x week

I aim for 2000 calories, at least 100g of protien and 50g of fat. I fill in the rest with whatever I'd like.

It should be 0.8g to 1g of protein per pound of lean mass. So for me at 160lbs and about 25% body fat, that's a minimum of 96g protein.