Flexible Eating and Macro Nutrient Based Nutrition

Over the past few months I have been very busy researching and experimenting with the Flexible Eating nutrition philosophy.  Flexible eating or IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) is not a brand new concept, it has been around for many years but recently it has gain a lot of traction in the bodybuilding space.  I am always sceptical when it comes to these fad diets and nutrition regimens which promise unrealistic results with unsustainable practices.  Refreshingly I have come to understand more about the Flexible Eating concept and it speaks to what we have already known for years about how the human body works and how we metabolize and digest our food.  So it is really not a new breakthrough science discovery but more so a methodology and philosophical approach to eating healthy but being flexible and still allowing us to reach our goals.

Flexible eating is not an excuse to eat a bunch of junk, but it does allow you to choose your foods and work the choices you make into your diet.  This approach to eating takes a lot of work so if you are looking for an easy way out this is not for you.  You must look up and record the macro nutrient make up of everything you eat and drink.  If you are unable to do this you will not be successful with Flexible eating, I will go even further to say if you can't do that you will not be successful long term with ANY individual goal based diet.

Flexible eating goes a little further than just tracking calories you must record your intake of proteins, carbs/fiber, and fats(Macro Nutrients).  All calories are not created equal and your individual goal based Macro Nutrient numbers will reflect the nutrients in the specific quantities that will get you to your goal safely, efficiently and effectively.

As I learn more and begin applying this approach to my current and new clients I will post more information. This is will be an ongoing topic for discussion at Screen Fitness so if you want more information on how you can get on a Flexible eating plan please contact me derik@screenfitness.com. You can always get more information from www.IIFYM.com

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Step by Step instructions to create a Macro nutrient diet plan for you best body ever

Whoever said that diets don't work lied!  Diets are very effective when the goal is short - mid term. Although long term dietary habits should be the ultimate goal, those of us who seek the challenge of defining our physique within a given time frame should follow a very specific diet plan.  I do believe that the practice of dieting can have a positive effect on long term nutrition behavior, in the sense that you must think about the nutritional content of your food and be consistent with the execution of the plan.  Being a health conscious shopper/cook and being persistent are key skills in healthy living.  Alternatively we must recognize that setting unrealistic goals, failure to follow through with a diet, binge eating, and yo-yo dieting can put your health at risk.

Diets are highly individual and goal oriented.  Because it impossible to meet with each of you individually I want to give you the tools you need to create a personalized diet plan.  This will require you to read, learn, and do some work but the results will be well worth the time.  If you need me to help you through this process you can always email or call me and I will create a plan for you for a small fee.

The nutrition concept I am speaking of is called 'If It Fits My Macros' or IIFYM.  I am not going to explain the science behind it because you can read about it on your own HERE, but it is very effective nutrition program.  Here are the steps you need to take:

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