Flexible Dieting: Everything You Need to Know

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Today’s video will be a deep dive on the concept of flexible dieting.
We’ll talk about what flexible dieting is, how to do it properly, and whether it is the right option for you.
Flexible dieting allows you to eat any food, as long as it fits within your macronutrient needs.
It is also called ‘If It Fits Your Macros’ and was popularised by bodybuilders on high calorie diets.
There are a bunch of ways to approach this diet, which we will explore further in this video.
Flexible dieting can be considered a lifestyle, with a ton of freedom and responsibility given to the dieter.
It gives the dieter a high level of control, with no meal plans or food restrictions that need to be followed.
Before commencing the flexible diet, the dieter must determine their total daily energy expenditure and macronutrient needs.
This is typically done by using macro calculators that can be found online.
Dieters can then use this number to form a baseline for their diet and to help decide whether they should cut or bulk.
After determining your daily caloric needs, it’s time to calculate your macronutrient needs.
These are the nutrients your body needs in the largest amounts; carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Dieters can calculate macros by breaking down their calorie needs into percentages of carbs, proteins, and fats.
As the name of the diet would suggest, they have the flexibility to tweak these percentages depending on their lifestyle and weight loss goals.
Dieters looking to cut weight may look to lower fat and carbs, while athletes typically opt for a higher carb intake.
Having determined their calorie and macronutrient needs, dieters can easily track these through food-tracking apps like My Fitness Pal.
There are several positive aspects of flexible dieting, starting with the fact that it is easy to follow.
There aren’t any complicated recipes, food plans, or food restrictions.
As long as they stay within their macro and calorie needs, dieters can choose the foods they’d like to eat.
There is also a link between flexible weight loss programs and success in keeping weight off.
Many of the other diets I’ve covered on this channel are rather strict in their food restrictions.
This has been shown to make dieters resentful, providing feelings of deprivation that lead to cravings and binges.
Flexible dieting gives the dieter unparalleled freedom, making it easier to fit into their daily lives.
Even at parties or restaurants, users have the freedom over their food choices to stay on track.
Given this adaptability, it is much easier to follow over a long-term period.
Admittedly, the flexible diet isn’t all sunshine and rainbows.
The fact is that the structure of this diet is probably too loose for some.
Those just getting started on their weight loss journey may struggle with all that freedom of choice.
Simply following a macronutrient pattern could also lead to the consumption of more unhealthy foods.
They may also not have the understanding of nutrition and weight loss to pull this off right away.
You need to be very accurate with calculating your calorie and macronutrient needs or the diet just won’t be as effective.
Although you can lose weight eating unhealthily, nutrient-poor foods will have negative effects on your health and wellbeing.
Tying in with this is the fact that it doesn’t place any emphasis on micronutrients.
These are vitamins and minerals that your body requires in smaller amounts than macros.
They aid with your metabolism and disease prevention, and should be considered in a healthy diet plan.
The fact that you need to track every meal and snack also isn’t ideal for some people.
This is especially true for those with busy personal and professional lives that may eat out a lot.
Having gone through the pros and cons of flexible dieting, I can definitely see it working for the right person.
I especially like the freedom offered to dieters, which should help create healthy long-term habits.
Especially if you have a good understanding of weight loss and nutrition, this could be a great option for you.
If you’re just starting out on your weight loss journey, I’d recommend something a bit more structured when starting out.
One diet which I’ve had consistently good results with is the keto diet, also known as the low-carb diet.
In this diet, you get the majority of your calories from proteins and fats, which helps you stay fuller for longer.