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Flexible Dieting - Thoughts?
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:55 am
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:55 am
So a friend of mine was talking with me yesterday about flexible dieting, and I'm thinking of trying it out. Wanted to see if there were some on here with positive or negative experiences with it.
Basically, you are counting your macros (fat, protein, and carbs) as well as your calories and you're trying to hit a certain number for each every day. It doesn't really matter what you eat (hence "flexible"), as long as you are hitting your numbers.
I had my friend work with me on numbers based on my exercise level, body weight, and goals. They are:
Calories: 2,900
Fat: 106g
Protein: 155g
Carbs: 310g (I know this is rather high, but I am a runner so that's why)
Seeing as how everyone on the OT is a health and fitness expert, I was curious as to what people thought of this method.
EDIT: I will still (for the most part) be eating "clean". This is not to LOSE weight, but rather to GAIN it.
Basically, you are counting your macros (fat, protein, and carbs) as well as your calories and you're trying to hit a certain number for each every day. It doesn't really matter what you eat (hence "flexible"), as long as you are hitting your numbers.
I had my friend work with me on numbers based on my exercise level, body weight, and goals. They are:
Calories: 2,900
Fat: 106g
Protein: 155g
Carbs: 310g (I know this is rather high, but I am a runner so that's why)
Seeing as how everyone on the OT is a health and fitness expert, I was curious as to what people thought of this method.
EDIT: I will still (for the most part) be eating "clean". This is not to LOSE weight, but rather to GAIN it.
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 9:18 am
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Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:56 am to AbitaFan08
It really looks like what the vast majority of fitness people do.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:57 am to AbitaFan08
Do a search on IIFYM.(If it fits your macros)
How much do you weight to be dieting at 3000 calories????
How much do you weight to be dieting at 3000 calories????
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:58 am to AbitaFan08
Get ready for the onslaught of people saying that calories aren't important and eating "clean" is the way to weight loss.
IIFYM (if it fits your macros) is a very popular diet choice. Do some googling and you get some good topics to read.
IIFYM (if it fits your macros) is a very popular diet choice. Do some googling and you get some good topics to read.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:58 am to mouton
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How much do you weight to be dieting at 3000 calories????
I'm looking to put on weight, that's the reason for the high caloric intake.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:00 am to AbitaFan08
I'm sorry but all that tracking is bs. Eat healthier exercise more and stop snacking on junk food.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:01 am to iAmBatman
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eating "clean" is the way to weight loss.
No but it is much more beneficial to your health and you will feel much better.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:03 am to SabiDojo
IIFYM puts too much emphasis on macros and too little on quality. It's pretty frustrating having to count all your numbers throughout the day as well and keep a tally. Eat "clean" and stick with foods that are obviously healthy and provide the best nutrition. I'm 6'1" and a solid 187. I've been this weight for the past 25 or so years by eating right and staying active.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:08 am to To the Dome
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I'm sorry but all that tracking is bs
No it isn't. Explain why it is.
quote:
Eat healthier
You can easily "eat healthy" and still eat excessive calories and gain weight. Tons of overweight people feel they eat healthy and don't understand why they can't lose weight. Perhaps you are one of them?
quote:
exercise more
Do you realize how few calories exercise actually burns?
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:10 am to AbitaFan08
Protein is way too high. Drop protein to your body weight and use those protein number for your carbs. If you're a runner, you'll benefit from the extra glycogen.
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 9:12 am
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:11 am to To the Dome
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I'm sorry but all that tracking is bs. Eat healthier exercise more and stop snacking on junk food.
The tracking can be a pain, but if it has benefits then I'm willing to put in the work.
I eat extremely healthy, I have just never taken the time to count my macros and calories. I don't eat junk food except on a rare occasion. Never drink cokes, don't touch fast food, etc.
I work out 6 days a week.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:13 am to mouton
As I've lived I've tried different weight loss methods. Most have failed because what we think is "healthy" isnt. The success I have had is due to eating less. Not eating past 8pm. No snack food except fruit or granola. I don't drink soft drinks and I exercise 2-3 days a week 20mins at a time. I've lost the weight slow but hey I'm down 40lbs so I'm thinking my way works
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:14 am to To the Dome
I'm trying to gain 15 pounds of muscle and it's ridiculously tough.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:14 am to AbitaFan08
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The tracking can be a pain
You get used to it, and it becomes second nature. And to get a lot more calories in your system, you'll have to throw a pop tart or a scoop of ice cream at the end of the night. Carb dense foods after your workouts; rice, potatoes, etc.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:15 am to To the Dome
That's all well and good and I'm glad you lost the weight but that doesn't mean that your way is the only way to do it. Tracking calories and macros has worked and is backed by science as opposed to your one anecdotal account.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:16 am to SabiDojo
Oh no doubt. time and hardwork and maybe steroids
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:16 am to To the Dome
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I've lost the weight slow but hey I'm down 40lbs so I'm thinking my way works
You've lost weight because you restricted calories. It's that simple. You cut out crap and your daily calories dropped. Flexible dieting just allows you to eat what you want, but stay within your calorie range. Weight loss is calories in vs. calories out. You can use flexible dieting to lose or gain.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:18 am to zmoney2613
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Protein is way too high. Drop protein to your body weight
How do you know this? Seems like you might be missing an important variable in the equation.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:18 am to To the Dome
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Oh no doubt. time and hardwork and maybe steroids
I honestly think the only way is to take roids. I'm strong as an ox and I eat all the right foods at all the right times and I don't gain much weight at all. I gained 6 pounds of muscle and then sprained my ankle. I had to stop working out and lost all of my gains. I've been trying to gain it back but it just isn't happening.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:18 am to iAmBatman
Because calories consumed vs calories burned isn't a good way to measure weight loss
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