Review: Flexible dieting (also known as IIFYM `if it fits your macros'): Rational control of your body appearance and health
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 7, 2013
Scott James puts himself out there for our benefit. He right up front de-bunks some of the current popular fad diets and nutrition concepts, an feels that if we stick to `clean diets' (no preservatives, refined sugars, trans fats or have undergone any processing) we'll eventually get bored, craving some of those forbidden fruits we all desire. His concept of Flexible dieting is a lifestyle (`a calorie is a calorie and which source it comes from will have no effect on body composition') and as long as we understand the concept of IIFYM and macros then it is easy to follow his ideas.IIFYM is the abbreviation for If It Fits Your Macros and refers to meeting the individual macronutrient needs relevant to one's goals and then filling the remaining calories with foods of personal preference. (Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories or energy). Eat whatever you want as long as it fits your macros, or better stated, eat right, but don't get all caught up in the whole `clean vs. dirty' food debate.Scott James offers the benefits of Flexible dieting IIFLM: flexibility, minimal impact on social life, sustainability, preparation time, no further eating disorders, the results being the by calculating your required daily caloric intake and macronutrient breakdown you WILL get results. He briefly but succinctly discusses the pros and cons of cardio workouts (Scott personally incorporates small amounts of cardio in the form of high intensity intervals), the myths about calorie discussions, supports calculating your macronutrients your Total Daily Energy Expenditure, BMI, and teaches how to determine calorie macronutrient breakdown, along with other definitions so that the reader can stay with his flow of ideas. The goal? Lose fat, not weight, and he discusses body types, and provides charts and methods to track our progress.In his summation he states, `Flexible dieting will allow you to incorporate the foods you love into your diet in moderation and still make weight loss progress (or lean muscle gains, depending on your goal). There will no longer be the need to stress about what you can eat when you go out socially as certain foods are no longer labeled as `bad' or `fattening.' Now that you know how to calculate and track your daily intake, you can look forward to your next meal instead of dreading the thought of having to consume tasteless boiled vegetables.'  Finally someone provides a means to achieve a goal and have a great time doing it - occasional pizza and all! Scott James is a reliable, informed and very entertaining and supportive coach. Recommended for everyone dodging the obese ball. Grady Harp, November 13