I’ve been testing out new “healthy pumpkin pie” recipes trying to come up with a good diet/IIFYM friendly option and you know what I realized? Healthy pumpkin pie sucks. It just doesn’t compare. So instead I decided to write about how to continue counting macros during the holidays. Scroll down for a sample full day …
Every IIFYM follower will at one point or another have to adjust their macros. Learning how to do this on your own is key to your success. I’ve said before that we’ve been following IIFYM for over 4 years. It’s true. But, it doesn’t mean we’ve been in a deficit for 4 years. A majority …
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 …
One of the hardest things with any diet, is the temptation of junk foods. So, of course, the more exposed you are to this temptation, the harder it is. If you are counting macros with a family then you definitely understand the struggle. The nice thing about IIFYM, is the flexibility it gives. No single …
When you first decide to count macros it can be a bit overwhelming. There is definitely a learning curve even if it doesn’t seem like there should be. So today, I’m going to share everything I wish I knew before I started tracking 4+ years ago. Counting macros sounds pretty straight forward. All you need …