IIFYM - Thoughts?

[workinprogress21]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=129247741

Somewhere in there he talks about a list of unnecessary factors while cutting, lol. Here's the list:
1.3 Unessential Factors

Since many questions revolve around further details of cutting diets, here is a list of factors that I believe to be of insignificant effect for body composition:

- Cardio and fat burners,
- Meal timing and meal frequency,
- Protein / Carb / Fat distribution throughout the day,
- carb / fat ratio,
- Sodium intake,
- Moderate alcohol intake,
- Use of supplements resp. meal replacements,
- "Clean" food vs. Junk food (sugar and saturated fat).

[workinprogress21]

Idk why I labelled the thread IIFYM, my mistake lol

[Khazima]

I agree mostly, if you're talking about cardio in the sense that cardio makes no direct difference to body composition then i agree but it's an incredibly useful tool to create a further deficit.

[workinprogress21]

I agree mostly, if you're talking about cardio in the sense that cardio makes no direct difference to body composition then i agree but it's an incredibly useful tool to create a further deficit.

Doesn't it basically state that you can eat whatever you want so long as you meet protein req. and are in a calorie deficit?

[Khazima]

Doesn't it basically state that you can eat whatever you want so long as you meet protein req. and are in a calorie deficit?

Yes which is essentially true when it comes to body composition. However if you begin to develop micronutrient deficiencies or binge because of the foods you choose to eat it may tell another story.

[energizer bunny]

I agree mostly, if you're talking about cardio in the sense that cardio makes no direct difference to body composition then i agree but it's an incredibly useful tool to create a further deficit.

Couldnt agree more!

I would much rather do more cardio and eat more food than eat less food and do no cardio.....

[GirlyGymRat]

I am on the fence with IIFYM. I think I do better when I eat clean everyday. Letting a restricted food into my diet more frequently starts to creep in to a daily thing. Me lack willpower. I am better of with a cheat meal once a week.

[tarmyg]

I can not do IIFYM as it makes me cheat way too much. I simply work better with a very strict diet with extremely clear goals. I tried IIFYM during my last bulk, apparently large bags of candy sweets fit into that. I have scrapped this for me personally but for the people it works for I could not be happier as it seems like a way more sensible way to live.