I love IIFYM. I do. But, it is not meant to be a forever thing. Transitioning away from IIFYM is something that we will all have to do at some point and it can be scary. The scariest part about ending the macro counting lifestyle is the fear of gaining weight back. Without weighing every …
Here’s the thing. Dieting during the holidays is cruel. It just is. Not only is more temptation around making a diet harder, BUT even if you do turn it down there’s a higher chance of a future binge if you are feeling deprived. Instead of weight loss, your goal should be to MAINTAIN your weight. …
Personal trainers, nutritionists, and long time preppers give us their best tips on how to meal prep successfully! Pretty much everyone in the fitness industry will tell you that meal prep is key. Why? Because it saves you time, money, & gives you access to healthy meals quickly. I specifically remember times in the past …
By now a lot of people have heard about counting macros (aka IIFYM or flexible dieting). It is becoming more and more popular and we love it! Counting macros is basically a very detailed way of counting calories. You track the macro nutrients that make up the food you are eating instead of just their …
Guess what? Eating out while counting macros is definitely allowed! That’s one of the best things about IIFYM (macros)– it’s flexible. It’s not overly restrictive like other diets out there and that’s because it’s not really a diet; it’s more of a lifestyle change. Also, a lot of these strategies can be used if your …
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of people recommending weightlifting. I love it! The problem is when you’re new to lifting heavy, it can be very intimidating. So, let’s go over some weightlifting tips for beginners as well as some ideas on how to structure your workout. First off, there are so many benefits that …