What is flexible dieting, is it the new diet fad? Is it part of a new trend?

Well no, not at all. Flexible diet is a scientific approach when it comes to dieting, and it uses scientifically proven methods, which were taught to us throughout these past years.

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Flexible dieting consists in knowing the amount of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fats) that we ingest, so that we achieve the goals we desire.

There are 3 types of macronutrients: Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats. Each gram of a macronutrient contains a caloric value:

• 1 g of protein = 4 calories;
• 1 g of carbohydrates = 4 calories;
• 1g of fat = 9 calories;

When foods are digested, our body doesn’t recognize if a food is “healthy or unhealthy”, it only digests it and processes the macros ingested.

Even though it isn’t necessary for us to change your body composition, if you wish to better your health we advise you to make sure you ingest enough fiber on a daily basis. This will ensure you are taking in the necessary micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)

Let us give you 3 reasons why flexible dieting is the best option:

1. Efficacy

The most important tool to lose body fat is to understand that you always need a caloric deficit for it to happen. So, you can be only eating foods that are considered healthy, and you won’t lose body fat if you aren’t in a caloric deficit.

If you are aware of everything you are putting in your mouth you will start to have control over how and when you achieve your goals. With this being, knowing the macronutrients and calories you consume is the most efficacious way to change your body.

2. Flexibility

Flexible dieting is mainly this: flexible. This means that by focusing on the macronutrients you ingest, and not on the food type, you will achieve your goals without damaging your social life.

The main barrier to dieting has always been the damage it causes in your social life. We don’t want you to constantly be taking Tupperwares full of rice, chicken and broccoli with you. It makes you feel like an outcast.

Through flexible dieting you can continue to enjoy meals with your family and friends, as long as you know what and how much you’re eating.

3. Sustainability

The main problem with highly restrictive diets is that they become “yo-yo” diets. They work in the following way: “Diet, diet, diet, diet, Disaster….Diet, diet, disaster, diet…”. You have to know that dieting isn’t just about the physiological aspect. It’s also about the mind, the psychological aspect. This is why most people end up quitting their diets, getting into worst shape than they were before they even started!

Flexible dieting is the first approach that lets you be consistent for a long period of time, due to the fact that you can eat whatever you want (in a moderate way) and also because it’s mentally and emotionally more sustainable.

Our solution: Enjoy what you do.

As coaches we have always had a different goal from most professionals in this field of work. Our mission is to change people who ask us for guidance’s lives, give them reasons to be proud and raise their self-esteem by making them success cases. On the other hand, we also want them to not waste their whole life trying out useless theories, diets that don’t work, waste countless hours at the gym, not enjoy the pleasures of life and spend tons of money on unnecessary supplements. This is why we decided to share our knowledge with you.

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