If It Fits Your Macros Approach (IIFYM)
Does anyone else do this? As far as body composition goes I've found the source of food really matters very little and the quantity and macronutrient breakdown is what matters. I used to cautiously abide by the glycemic index and eat very strict and clean 24/7 and find I have the same results if I just setup my macro goals and make sure I hit them every day regardless of what I eat. I really got forced into this approach due to only having half my large intestine intact. I can only digest a fraction of the amount of fiber persons with a normally functioning GI tract can so I resort to white sugar and white bread sources for carbs. For example: if I eat more than one piece of fruit in a day I am up at night in severe pain as the food passes undigested down my track. I can eat one potato in a day and be fine. However, I can eat rice all day long and be fine so that was always my "go to" clean carb. I've been able to drop 30+ pounds of fat over three months this summer using the IIFYM approach although and maintain abdominal definition doing this currently.
Granted, it's likely not the healthiest approach but in order to hit your macro goals you really are forced to eat lean protein just to get enough in without going over your daily caloric intake. As far as carbs and fats go though....haha, way different story. It can definitely get out of hand if you substitute unhealthy foods in too often which is easy to do but I've had success using this method.
I know my situation due to my medical history is quite unique but has anyone else had experience with this? Thoughts?