The Macro Editorial — IIFYM

Throughout years of macro counting, or flexible dieting, I’ve learned to start honoring my hunger and cravings when they come. This is so important in life! Being able to listen to my body in combination with having macros as a guideline has been everything to me. This is how I come up with iheartMacros Method, because I wanted to be able to stay on track with my goals even during weekends and holidays and times where I just felt “off”. Introducing the iHeartMacros Method The iHeartMacros Method begins with a baseline of set calories based on goals. I then set my...

Have you ever tried to “eat clean” or get on a specific meal plan and end up actually having dreams about the food you can’t eat? YEP, same here! I actually end up eating the “clean foods” on my plan PLUS the foods I crave! Double whammy!   Restriction, in most cases, can lead to feelings of deprivation and longing, which we all know is not healthy or sustainable.  Yes, we can work to change our mindset and thoughts around those feelings of deprivation, but what do we do in the meantime? You don’t have to suffer through hunger and deprivation...

Macro counting has been life-changing for me and given me the ability to eat without guilt or shame.  But with years of counting, you'll find yourself going through phases of commitment. That is normal. Sometimes I need untracked periods, but more often than not I've found myself gravitating towards a structured way of eating that incorporates macros but isn't as strict.  I have found discipline creates freedom for me, whether that’s with my food, laundry, workouts, date night, homework time with the kids. I need to be disciplined to feel freedom. Introduce, the IHM Method.  With the iHeart Macros Method,...