Flexible Dieting FAQs

A great selection of higher-protein recipes and meals. Great if you're counting macros.

MyFitnessPal can be a great tool to use with flexible dieting or IIFYM. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to do it and any limitations that exist.

If you're doing IIFYM or flexible dieting it's challenging to know what to eat if you hit your limit on a macro before the day's over. Here are some ideas.

IIFYM - If It Fits Your Macros allows you to eat anything and still reach your weight loss goals. Here's how the method works and how to be successful.

The simplest solution to eating enough protein is to use a protein supplement in conjunction with flexible dieting IIFYM. Here's how to choose a good one.

With flexible dieting, the concept of "free foods" doesn't apply if the food contains macros. You have to count the macros in all vegetables and here's why.

5 days of meals and snacks for the flexible diet (both men and women). IIFYM meal plan shows macro amounts for each meal and daily totals + shopping list.

Weight fluctuation is generally caused by water retention. Here's what causes it and how to prevent it in order to avoid the frustration it causes.

Here's my take on carb cycling and why flexible dieting IIFYM actually does this naturally. What you should know about the process when counting macros.

An accurate TDEE is the best starting point when counting macros or doing Flexible Dieting IIFYM. Here's how to account for exercise conditioning.