![]() Actually, when utilizing the practice of flexible dieting, this can be done more often than once in a while. I preach the fact that you should not care about what other people think, but having fun, letting loose and enjoying one day (especially a special event) without worrying about being 100% “healthy” is completely acceptable. Make sure that your numbers are hit or are going to be hit, and everything will be just fine.ĭon’t get me wrong. Let’s face it…if you’re taking out a container of brown rice and chicken at a Superbowl party that is serving pulled pork sliders, wings and pizza, because, “you’re into fitness,” then you’re just doing it wrong (unless in contest prep.) Further, when asked to go out with friends to grab a slice of pizza or some ice cream, you don’t need to stay cooped up in the house and avoid them. Okay, so this kind of relates to the second reason I have listed above, but it applies more to the social awkwardness of healthy eating. This means that instead of having to have five or more meals, all spaced out, containing this macronutrient without this one…you can have whatever amount of meals at whatever times of the day that fit your schedule. In fact, you don’t need to have food with you at all, because another huge benefit to flexible dieting, outside of the ability to choose any source of food for the day’s calories, is that your macros can be hit at any time. Well guess what? When practicing flexible dieting, you don’t need to have meals in Tupperware containers everywhere you go. How many times have you been invited to a family party, social event where food is being served or just anywhere that might have foods that are outside of the bodybuilding norm? With that thought in mine, consider how many hours you have spent prepping a week’s worth of meals for each day of the work week…so that you can eat the same thing at X o’clock every single day-probably more often than you’d like. That is the true beauty of flexible dieting it isn’t “dieting” at all.Ģ) Packing meals to every event is not necessary. ![]() I just make sure that before I do so, I have my micronutrient, protein and fiber goals either met or in line to be met later in the day. When I’m bulking, maintaining or even cutting, I make it a point to get my daily treat of ice cream, pancakes, full-fat beef with cheese or other high-calorie treat. I don’t mean that from a social standpoint (meaning having the ability to go out with your friends and not worry about getting “the right” sources of calories we’ll get to that.) I mean having the ability to say, “Hm, I’m in the mood for a piece of cake,” and actually being able to satisfy that craving.įlexible dieting is all about numbers. I’m not even going to try and lie to here…nothing is better than being able to eat anything that I want. Of course I had to put this as the number one reason. Either way, being a long time flexible dieter myself and having my own opinions on why it is great, I wanted to compile a short list of what I find to be its best parts. I know a lot of people are aware of the ins and outs of flexible dieting and may or may not have even given it a shot. It’s all about portion control, tracking macros accurately and living a balanced life. Flexible dieters still make up nearly 80% of their diets with the above wholesome, nutritious foods, but there are plenty-in fact, countless- other sources of calories that flexible dieters will have on a day-to-day basis. Brown rice, chicken breast, tuna, veggies, and whole grains…what us flexible dieters like to call, “bro foods,” were the only foods. Nearly the entire fitness industry would consider eating anything outside of the bodybuilding norms ludicrous. ![]() Thankfully, a vast majority of those in the fitness industry have come around to it and no longer scold those who utilize it.Īlthough scientifically backed and proven successful by many people, flexible dieting was given the cold shoulder for the longest time. For those of you that are unfamiliar with the practice, it is otherwise known as IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) and, in short, leaves absolutely no food off limits. Alright, so today I want to take the time to discuss the diet (well, if you even want to call it a “diet”) of all diets…flexible dieting. ![]()
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