Hey guys, I'm trying to setup a decent diet by tracking my macros.
I just want to know if http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ is accurate or not...?
Currently training to Stronglifts 5x5, trying to increase my strength and building muscles


As for meal preparation, for how many days do you cook, and is it for your whole day or only for when you're not home?

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This post was edited by HeoK on Apr 7 2015 10:44pm

Those macros seem wrong IMO...

I prefer more healthy fats and less carbs / sugar for body comp change.. Seems relatively accurate tho from looking at your body measurements.

Edit meal prep. 3 days forward at most or the food ends up sucking IMO. I cook like 3 meals for a day..

This post was edited by MVPx on Apr 7 2015 10:51pm

you want MINIMUM 1g of protein per lb, some people respond better with an upwards of 1.5g per lb, but I'd only recommend going that high if you're on a cut.
as far as fat goes I wouldn't dip under 0.5g per pound, upwards of 0.7g per pound, whatever left goes into carbs. add or take away carbs if you're gaining/losing weight faster than you'd like.
faster weight gain = putting on more fat, slower weight gain tends to keep you leaner
if you're doing IIFYM I'd still recommend eating somewhat clean food but you don't really need to meal prep (im assuming you're using myfitnesspal, if not you should be) just make sure you try and calculate ahead of time (I just enter a ballpark of what I'm going to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner including shakes the night before or in the morning)

that being said obviously meal prepping is a good idea if you're not a lazy fuck cause theres going to be days when you have like 500 calories left and you're not even close to hitting your protein for the day

also as far as the calories go, just from personal reference I was eating up to 3300 when I was 190 lbs and cut back 100-200 cals a week, currently at 2600 and 173-175 body weight

This post was edited by FxG on Apr 7 2015 11:34pm

This is a good post.

More protein and fats, fill in the rest with carbs. That's what I was trying to say :D.

And ya even tho it's "IIFYM" you should still try and eat at least somewhat clean and healthy..

This post was edited by MVPx on Apr 7 2015 11:59pm

Not that it really helps or answers your questions, but 36-45 grams of fiber seems a bit excessive. Adults are recommended to get anywhere from 25-35 grams a day.

Someone with UC/crohns, I consume 30-40 daily. Not sure why anyone with a normal digestive system would eat more fiber than I do in a day.

Crohns crew

Didnt feel like reading the whole post but bolded is completely wrong. I've lost count on how many studies have been posted here showing that 1g/lb is not needed. You can go that high as a personal preference, but you will not see any additional muscle gains.



One thing to note is those recommended numbers are for your AVERAGE adult, ie. one who doesn't lead an active life style. Let alone someone who is actively trying to bodybuild.

afa protein goes, feel free to go as low as 0.7g/lb. I eat 1.25g/lb only because I like it.

BRAH you want a MINIMUM of 200g protein at your weight or say gdbye to muscles, strength and your gf who will abandon you for someone who is 1g per lb bodyweight master race

careful, eating too much protons such as this gives u burst capillaries on ur biceps

This post was edited by noob_whacker on Apr 8 2015 11:40am