As long as you don't neglect fruit and vegetables, as long as you make your carb
choices fit your macros you will not affect your progress.
As long as your food
choices fit those macros and you hit those numbers without going over, you can enjoy whatever foods you'd like without having it affect your body fat percentage.
Not exact matches
Although this would technically
fit your
macros, it isn't a healthy
choice in the long run.
The «If It
Fits Your
Macros» diet is an excellent
choice for those who want to stuff their face with all kinds of candy, cookies, donuts, ice cream, burgers, pizzas and all kinds of junk food, and still be able to lose weight.
The beauty about IIFYM is that unlike other types of diets which limit your food
choice and give you a strict meal plan throughout the day, it gives you the freedom to eat whatever you want during the days provided that it
fits your
macro goals for the day.