IIFYM: mayo

[merlin1]

can i get all of my fats from mayo as long as i stay under 1g/lb (and meet my daily cals)?

[ErickStevens]

can i get all of my fats from mayo as long as i stay under 1g/lb (and meet my daily cals)?

Could you? Yes. You could also get all your carbs from Swedish Fish and your protein from GoGurt. Good luck in your health and fitness goals in 2012.

[WonderPug]

can i get all of my fats from mayo as long as i stay under 1g/lb (and meet my daily cals)?

I think you might want to consult with your parents about how to eat.

[snorkelman]

OP, do you realize the difference between ESSENTIAL fats and trans fats and other fats?

Let me guess, you are trying to obtain all your EFAs from something like a tub of this a day?

[watermelon_2001]

can i get all of my fats from mayo as long as i stay under 1g/lb (and meet my daily cals)?

Because you have absolutely no other means of obtaining fats from your diet? Why do people have to approach their diets in terms of absolutes? If the answer to your quesiton is "Yes", are you actually going to go out and make a conscious effort to avoid fats other than those coming from mayonnaise? It's nonsense, regardless of whether it's feasible.

[DTRrex]

Would IFFYM support this by definition? Yes... hence why I think it's stupid.

But no, do not get your full fat intake for the day through mayo. Use a variety of sources of fat including saturated fats (ideally from meat), omega3, monounsaturated (olive oil, avocado), etc...

[WonderPug]

Would IFFYM support this by definition? Yes... hence why I think it's stupid.

That's categorically wrong.

IIFYM is basically just the concept of discretionary calorie allowance (DCA) renamed. And DCA is long-estimated and recognized concept in nutrition.

It terms of composing one's diet, the most common recommendation of reputable posters is to follow an "IIFYM" (DCA) style of food combining, where at least 80% to 90% of ones's diet is composed from whole and/or minimally processed foods. The combinations of such foods should be such that micro/macronutrient sufficiency is met, with specific food choice determined by individual preference.

How hard is that to understand?

[vitornoob]

Would IFFYM support this by definition? Yes... hence why I think it's stupid.

But no, do not get your full fat intake for the day through mayo. Use a variety of sources of fat including saturated fats (ideally from meat), omega3, monounsaturated (olive oil, avocado), etc...

Oh really?


I think you have not read the main thread

The purpose of this thread is to put all the useful links pertaining to IIFYM into one spot to make it easier for newbies to understand the term and to allow the current flood of "IIFYM" titled threads to be deleted!

Quick explanation:

The phrase If It Fits Your Macros (often abbreviated to IIFYM) refers to meeting the individual macronutrient needs relevant to one's goals and then filling the remaining calories with foods of personal preference. Keep in mind that this should not be misconstrued as a dismissal of the importance of meeting micronutrient requirements (this should be a given, but I'll state it here explicitly to prevent any false assumptions).

Tips (some are general and do not specifically pertain to IIFYM):

-Try to get most of your macros from whole foods. They are high in micronutrients needed to maintain overall health.
-Tailor your meals to suit your individual preference, tolerance, and goals. For example, some might prefer 6 meals a day while others prefer 3 - both are valid, as long as individual needs are met.
-Contrary to traditional belief, eating smaller, more frequent meals does not have an inherent metabolic advantage over the same diet consumed via larger, less frequent meals.
-There is no universal macro or calorie breakdown you should be eating pre and/or post-workout. Total daily micronutrient, macronutrient, and calorie intake relevant to your goal(s) is far more important than specific timing or distribution through the day.

[DTRrex]

That's categorically wrong.

IIFYM is basically just the concept of discretionary calorie allowance (DCA) renamed. And DCA is long-estimated and recognized concept in nutrition.

It terms of composing one's diet, the most common recommendation of reputable posters is to follow an "IIFYM" (DCA) style of food combining, where at least 80% to 90% of ones's diet is composed from whole and/or minimally processed foods. The combinations of such foods should be such that micro/macronutrient sufficiency is met, with specific food choice determined by individual preference.

How hard is that to understand?

You apparently don't read many of the threads.

In the short time I've been around this sub-forum I've seen several members discussing IIFYM as technically being able to eat anything you want as long as it allows you to meet your daily macros and not go over caloric allowance.

I don't disagree with IIFYM by the DCA definition provided, I disagree with how a lot of the people on this forum portray it.

[WonderPug]

In the short time I've been around this sub-forum I've seen several members discussing IIFYM as technically being able to eat anything you want as long as it allows you to meet your daily macros and not go over caloric allowance.

Can you like to posts by reputable posters making such claims?

[oskarhul09]

You apparently don't read many of the threads.

In the short time I've been around this sub-forum I've seen several members discussing IIFYM as technically being able to eat anything you want as long as it allows you to meet your daily macros and not go over caloric allowance.

I don't disagree with IIFYM by the DCA definition provided, I disagree with how a lot of the people on this forum portray it.

there are extremists for every category in this world. brb judging muslims off a few extremist terrorists.

[PhiSig2298]

You apparently don't read many of the threads.

In the short time I've been around this sub-forum I've seen several members discussing IIFYM as technically being able to eat anything you want as long as it allows you to meet your daily macros and not go over caloric allowance.

I don't disagree with IIFYM by the DCA definition provided, I disagree with how a lot of the people on this forum portray it.

The regulars that follow the IIFYM concept do completely opposite of what you talk about. It's mostly bro-trolls that herp & derp..

[gyrs]

Olive oil mayo i think its a great option