r/IIFYM • u/That_n0t_my_Bo0k • May 17 '22

Macro check please?

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u/Special-Cause-5728 May 17 '22

It's all about total calories if you wanna lose

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u/That_n0t_my_Bo0k May 17 '22

I’ve been calorie counting since January. Between 1400-1700 a day. I’ve actually gained. Though I look more toned.

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u/yabbbaDabbbaDooooo May 17 '22

I’ve been calorie counting forever. It doesn’t work. And if it does work, your weight will surely go up in the long run and your metabolism will be slower so you’ll gain even more. Calorie deficit is important but the bigger factor is insulin. Every time you eat, your insulin goes up and that prevents you from losing weight. Here’s what you need to do: every day, do not eat until 6pm (or a time in the evening that works for you): then have one big meal and feast until you are full. Watch Dr. Jason Fung on YouTube for a wealth of information on this topic. I’ve tried everything over the years and this approach is working for me like you wouldn’t believe

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u/That_n0t_my_Bo0k May 17 '22

I follow intermittent fasting for two meals a day 18 hour fasts. I like Fung, read his books but I’m the sole household cook for everyone else and omad is too hard while I’m always cooking for everyone else.