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Who else is part of # IIFYM Style ?

gabrielangulo
gabrielangulo Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I dont count calories I count macros, what about you?

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  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    I this like a hash tag on Instagram or something? I feel like I've missed out on something here. I personally prefer to count my collection of Disney Princess figurines.
  • OnU2nite
    OnU2nite Posts: 23 Member
    IIFYM is the only way to live.
  • wykkedtruth
    wykkedtruth Posts: 47 Member
    Lol that's all I have been doing since January 6th. It's easy now. Or I should say getting easier to hit my goals.
  • seska422
    seska422 Posts: 3,217 Member
    gabrielangulo wrote: »
    I dont count calories I count macros, what about you?

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    Counting macros is counting calories.

    I count calories and those calories are divided between the macros in a way that meets my nutritional needs and keeps me satiated.
  • tans0007
    tans0007 Posts: 1 Member
    i have just started counting macros!! loving it...i would love to follow you so i can compare food diaries...
  • TheCampaign
    TheCampaign Posts: 45 Member
    gabrielangulo wrote: »
    I dont count calories I count macros, what about you?


    Counting Macros is the same as counting calories, BUT!! Counting macros can be more efficient for training and Athletic purposes. For example I'm an endurance athlete and if I start to feel like I'm not performing optimally I go back into my diary and see if I'm carb depleted and eating to much fat or whatever. So I can adjust my rating accordingly to eat more carbs for a few days to restore my glycogen storage and perform much better. As a prospective medical student it also helps me see how my nutrition is affecting my performance in school so Macros is by far a more detailed way to count calories however they are fundamentally one in the same!

  • mtol_helen
    mtol_helen Posts: 9 Member
    Recently discovered flexible dieting and loving the fact that I can now eat chocolate and not feel like I've ruined my diet!
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