IIFYM, stands for “If It Fits Your Macros.” This dietary approach is what I personally recommend over strict calorie counting any day, to an extent. It’s a form of nutrition tracking beneficial for those that enjoy the freedom that comes from having both structure and flexibility. The general idea of IIFYM is that you can have anything you like as long as you remain inside your calculated macronutrient requirements.
If you haven’t heard of this awesome nutrition app yet, MyFitnessPal (MFP for short) is a food tracking app. It’s available on both Apple and Android devices. MyFitnessPal is what I generally have all of my nutrition coaching clients use. This app is meant to give you insight towards if you’re not eating the right amount of calories and macronutrients.
Below is a list of things that contribute to your body’s hydration levels, but then read further to hear why I still drink upwards of 160 ounces of water a day.
So it’s no secret that water is the main component for most of the cellular makeup in our bodies. It’s also necessary for growth and reproduction, healthy digestion, temperature regulation and more. Here’s a quick list of the many things water does for us.