Flexible Dieting (IIFYM)

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  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
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    Yes and lost 121 pounds and been maintaining for 10 months now.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
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    mitchelsimps wrote: »
    its a big NO, should be eating to your macronutrients :)

    Uuummmm....that's what IIFYM is.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
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    Serah87 wrote: »
    mitchelsimps wrote: »
    its a big NO, should be eating to your macronutrients :)

    Uuummmm....that's what IIFYM is.

    I think he was responding to the person above him :)
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
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    TheVirgoddess wrote: »
    Serah87 wrote: »
    mitchelsimps wrote: »
    its a big NO, should be eating to your macronutrients :)

    Uuummmm....that's what IIFYM is.

    I think he was responding to the person above him :)

    Ohh ok, lol. He should have quoted. ;)
  • DuckReconMajor
    DuckReconMajor Posts: 434 Member
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    What do you call the diet where you log in MFP and just count calories?
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 5,948 Member
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    rybo wrote: »
    Gianfranco_R wrote: »
    _Miyuki wrote: »
    I was just wondering how many of you guys practice flexible dieting!

    That's an interesting question.
    If you check the "popular groups" here on MFP, you will find out there are at least 18,000 clean eaters, 17,000 low carbers, 9,000 vegans/vegetarians, 8,000 primal/paleo, while the IIFYM group has only 1,004 members.
    On the other hand, the IIFYM way of eating seems to be quite mainstream on the main forums, and likely that's why they don't need to join a specific group, but it is not clear to me if they represent a majority or simply the most "vocal" minority (in the latter case, the owner of this website should rethink how to run these forums).


    I think there are a lot more flexible dieters, that just don't subscribe to that name. There is also a very vocal (and annoying) minority of IIFYM people that give the rest a bad rap.
    +1 to the bolded. No need to give your diet a name, it's just food...
  • edwardetr
    edwardetr Posts: 140 Member
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    Be mindful of your micros. Skinny does not equal healthy. If you regularly eat junk but small enough portions to give you a calorie deficit, you are not likely getting nutrients you need.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
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    rybo wrote: »
    Gianfranco_R wrote: »
    _Miyuki wrote: »
    I was just wondering how many of you guys practice flexible dieting!

    That's an interesting question.
    If you check the "popular groups" here on MFP, you will find out there are at least 18,000 clean eaters, 17,000 low carbers, 9,000 vegans/vegetarians, 8,000 primal/paleo, while the IIFYM group has only 1,004 members.
    On the other hand, the IIFYM way of eating seems to be quite mainstream on the main forums, and likely that's why they don't need to join a specific group, but it is not clear to me if they represent a majority or simply the most "vocal" minority (in the latter case, the owner of this website should rethink how to run these forums).


    I think there are a lot more flexible dieters, that just don't subscribe to that name.

    I don't find the IIFYM posters here to be annoying at all, but that aside I think this sentence is true.

    I don't self identify as IIFYM, but what I do could likely be described as flexible dieting, and I do watch and experiment with macros somewhat.
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
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    I've tried every "diet" out there and only really lost when I found IIFYM. I try to tell others how easy it really is, but all I get are crickets. Glad to know there are more supporters out there!
  • errollmaclean
    errollmaclean Posts: 562 Member
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    Best choice I ever made! I didn't think it could possibly work, so I tried it thinking it wouldn't work. It did! That was a year ago and I'm still on track.
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
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    flyingtanuki wrote: »
    IIFYM works for me: down 75+ lbs., and haven't had to give up a single food. :)

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    I always love seeing your transformation - you look amazing!

    I also practice IIFYM, and it's working well for me.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 5,948 Member
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    edwardetr wrote: »
    Be mindful of your micros. Skinny does not equal healthy. If you regularly eat junk but small enough portions to give you a calorie deficit, you are not likely getting nutrients you need.
    True, but generally speaking, if you are hitting your macros with nutritionally dense foods your micros more often then not take care of themselves. Still good advice though...
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,139 Member
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    edwardetr wrote: »
    Be mindful of your micros. Skinny does not equal healthy. If you regularly eat junk but small enough portions to give you a calorie deficit, you are not likely getting nutrients you need.

    wut?

    I eat a serving of ice cream every day and I have no problem hitting my micros and macros.

  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,404 Member
    edited July 2015
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    I'm an IIFYM a.k.a. "Flexible Dieting" with social media and forums like this the meaning of IIFYM has lost it's true identity.

    1. Focus on nutrient dense foods (aka MICROS) (Fruits, Veggies, Lean proteins)
    2. Fill in the remainder with what you prefer to hit your MACROs for the remainder of the day.
    3. Every one's calorie needs and MACRO breakdown will be and should be different.

    It's really that simple but; as with anything, people like to over complicate things, and also put their own spin on how to follow it.
  • PeachyCarol
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    asflatasapancake wrote: »
    Works just fine for me. Try to meet your nutrient and calorie goals. Fit goodies in. Cardio for heart health, lifting for body composition. Win life.

    Sums up my feelings/practice.

  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
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    jmule24 wrote: »
    I'm an IIFYM a.k.a. "Flexible Dieting" with social media and forums like this the meaning of IIFYM has lost it's true identity.

    1. Focus on nutrient dense foods (aka MICROS) (Fruits, Veggies, Lean proteins)
    2. Fill in the remainder with what you prefer to hit your MARCOs for the remainder of the day.
    3. Every one's calorie needs and MACRO breakdown will be and should be different.

    It's really that simple but; as with anything, people like to over complicate things, and also put their own spin on how to follow it.

    What did MARCO ever do to you? ;)

  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,404 Member
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    asflatasapancake wrote: »
    PeachyCarol wrote: »
    jmule24 wrote: »
    I'm an IIFYM a.k.a. "Flexible Dieting" with social media and forums like this the meaning of IIFYM has lost it's true identity.

    1. Focus on nutrient dense foods (aka MICROS) (Fruits, Veggies, Lean proteins)
    2. Fill in the remainder with what you prefer to hit your MARCOs for the remainder of the day.
    3. Every one's calorie needs and MACRO breakdown will be and should be different.

    It's really that simple but; as with anything, people like to over complicate things, and also put their own spin on how to follow it.

    What did MARCO ever do to you? ;)

    He POLO'ed him too many times. Pretty lame I know.

    **fixed** :sunglasses:

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