Is it okay to eat that Pop Tart if it fits your macros?
IIFYM...#iifym...If It Fits Your Macros...what does that mean? I know you've seen all over social media. In a nutshell, as long as the numbers work, calories, carbs, fats, proteins...your macros (macronutrients), it doesn't matter what the food is that you consume. Not True! It does matter!
Even though the Pop Tarts numbers may be the same as Oatmeal with Walnuts, Bananas and Raisins, it's not the same quality of food. The Pop Tart will be absorbed by the body more quickly as it is a processed food. The Oatmeal on the other hand will be absorbed more slowly because of its higher fiber content. So, I'll keep this one short and sweet....just because the numbers "fit your macros" doesn't mean that you have to eat it. Make sure that you are fueling your body with real food! Your body deserves to filled with good, whole, amazing, delicious and nutritious fuel to keep it going!
