{"id":49057,"date":"2023-02-13T15:20:26","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T15:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=49057"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"flexible-dieting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits and Drawbacks of Flexible Dieting Lifestyle\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#What_Is_Flexible_Dieting_Bodybuilding\" >What Is Flexible Dieting Bodybuilding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#How_Do_You_Calculate_The_Total_Energy_Allowance\" >How Do You Calculate The Total Energy Allowance?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#How_Do_You_Calculate_Nutritional_Macros\" >How Do You Calculate Nutritional Macros?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#Is_Flexible_Dieting_Good_For_Weight_Loss\" >Is Flexible Dieting Good For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#How_Do_I_Start_a_Flexible_Diet\" >How Do I Start a Flexible Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#1_Do_the_calculations\" >1. Do the calculations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#2_Purchase_the_scales\" >2. Purchase the scales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#4_Get_the_app\" >4. Get the app<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#5_Take_a_photo_of_yourself\" >5. Take a photo of yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#6_Track_macros\" >6. Track macros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#7_Healthy_food_is_a_must\" >7. Healthy food is a must<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#8_Dont_neglect_sports\" >8. Don\u2019t neglect sports<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#Is_Flexible_Dieting_Sustainable\" >Is Flexible Dieting Sustainable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#Is_Flexible_Dieting_Bad\" >Is Flexible Dieting Bad?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight is no easy feat. You stick to strict diets and reminisce about the times when you could take another bite of a cheeseburger with fries and barbecue dip. You even do sports and notice impressive results but all the food restrictions might make you too miserable to feel jubilant about your body changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many diets that deprive us of our favorite food, making us crave even more. Then a reasonable question pops up &#8211; \u201cIs there any diet that will not deprive me of my favorite meals and still help me lose weight?\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here enters a flexible diet. This type of diet has gained huge popularity due to its adaptive nature which allows men and women to indulge in their favorite delicious meals with no regrets whatsoever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does this mean you can eat whatever you want and lose weight? No. Like any other diet, this one requires attention to caloric intake, macronutrients calculation, and the right food choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will cover the benefits and drawbacks of a flexible dieting lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexible_Dieting\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Flexible_Dieting_Bodybuilding\"><\/span><strong>What Is Flexible Dieting Bodybuilding?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flexible diet is more regarded as a lifestyle. Unlike a typical diet, it doesn\u2019t involve strict restrictions. In addition, you are welcome to consume any food you like. But how is it possible to lose weight if you eat whatever you want?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point is that a guide to flexible dieting consists of only two essential actions: your calorie and macronutrient needs calculation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means you should determine your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) and macronutrient needs before you start your diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways in which you can do the above-mentioned calculations: you can head to online flexible diet calculators. If you don\u2019t trust online resources, you can calculate everything by hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/zig-zag-diet\/\">Zig Zag Diet: Is This The Solution For Restrictive Fad Diets?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Calculate_The_Total_Energy_Allowance\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Calculate The Total Energy Allowance?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total energy expenditure consists of resting energy expenditure (calories you burn during rest) and non-resting energy expenditure (calories you burn during certain activities) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3943438\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total energy allowance<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-calculate-calorie-deficit\/\"> calculation<\/a> tells you how many calories you burn in a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most reliable ways to calculate your daily energy expenditure is the Mifflin-St Jeor Equation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the equation, you can calculate your total daily energy expenditure in this way:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men: (10 x weight in kg) + (6.25 x height in cm) \u2013 (5 x age) + 5<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women: (10 x weight in kg) + (6.25 x height in cm) \u2013 (5 x age) \u2013 161<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get the number you should multiply it by an activity factor to evaluate your total calorie needs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sedentary (little or no exercise): x 1.2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slightly active (1\u20133 days per week): x 1.375<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderately active (6\u20137 days per week): x 1.55<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Super active (every day): x 1.725<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra active (twice or more per day, elite athletes): x 1.9<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of calculation doesn\u2019t end here. After you receive a personal <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diet-weight-loss-calculator\/\">caloric intake<\/a> per day, you need to subtract a percentage of calories from your total daily energy expenditure. In this way, you will end up with a caloric deficit. On average, subtract 20% from the daily energy expenditure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if you calculated your needs to be <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2000-calorie-keto-diet\/\">2000 calories per day<\/a>, you should subtract 400 calories daily. This will double your chances to lose weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexible_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-38942\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5325-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Flexible dieting lifestyle\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5325.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5325-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5325.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5325.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexible_Dieting\" rel=\"noopener\">experience the versatility first-hand<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Calculate_Nutritional_Macros\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Calculate Nutritional Macros?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you completed the first calculation and determined your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-diet-plan\/\">calorie deficit<\/a> needs, then you gradually move on to macros calculation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are macronutrients?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macronutrients or macros are essential nutrients that are needed in large quantities for our body to remain healthy. Macros provide the body with energy, prevent certain diseases, and let the body function properly. There are three types of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-macronutrients\/\">macronutrients<\/a>: carbohydrates, proteins, and fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/what-are-macronutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram, typically 45\u201365% of total daily calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proteins: 4 calories per gram, typically 10\u201335% of total daily calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats: 9 calories per gram, typically 20\u201335% of total daily calories<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various websites that focus on flexible dieting provide \u201cmacro calculators,\u201d where users can indicate their height, weight, age, and activity level to get a custom macronutrient distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite that, you can calculate macros on your own. To do this, you should break down your total calorie needs into percentages of protein, carbohydrates, and fat based on your specific goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The range of flexible dieting macros can be tweaked depending on your lifestyle and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/macros-for-weight-loss-female\/\">weight loss<\/a> needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, if you desire to shed weight then you should restrict the intake of carbs while a professional bodybuilder or an athlete can opt for a higher carbohydrate range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flexible diet also allows tracking the fiber intake, even though it\u2019s not a macronutrient. Fiber is vital to weight loss and maintenance of healthy weight. Men are advised to consume 38 grams of fiber per day, while women should aim for 25 grams (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22709768\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexible_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-38983\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5152-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Flexible dieting macros\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5152-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5152-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5152-1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5152-1-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5152-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Flexible_Dieting_Good_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Is Flexible Dieting Good For Weight Loss?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible dieting is vital for weight loss since different studies have shown that people who have diverse food choices get higher chances to lose weight unlike those who stick to stricter diets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23265405\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With certain diets you can get fewer nutrients and vitamins that your body needs. However, the most common reason for people to choose flexibility is that severe diets may adversely affect psychological well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This happens because your body gets used to certain food. When you eliminate the consumption of this food you may find it stressful which leads to either a negative mood or other consequences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though a flexible diet makes the process of losing weight more pleasant, you should still <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-causes-food-cravings\/\">control your cravings<\/a> and concentrate on healthier products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you maintain a caloric deficit but choose to eat fries and burgers every day, you are more likely to get digestive issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another essential point to acknowledge is that a flexible dieting lifestyle itself will not bring you the desired results if you don\u2019t include workouts. Yes, you can get a slim body with calorie deficiency and a macro diet plan for weight loss but if your goal is to shed fat and build lean muscles then you must add intensive exercises. Therefore, the combination of a flexible eating plan and active training will make your body not only slim but toned, lean, and healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-10-superfoods\/\">Top 10 Superfoods To Boost Your Healthy Diet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Start_a_Flexible_Diet\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Start a Flexible Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The starting point of flexible eating might look intimidating and some people quit it once they get to calculations. It is okay to get perplexed with all the numbers on the scales and macro tracking. However, with enough effort and patience you can make this diet part of your eating routine and never worry about the food you put in your mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the quick flexible diet plan for you to start a flexible diet effectively:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Do_the_calculations\"><\/span><b>1. Do the calculations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can scroll ahead and check out how to calculate your total caloric allowance. Think of your goal. If you aim for maintaining the same weight then you can stick to the popped-up number of calories. If you want to lose weight then you need to subtract 20% of the number.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Purchase_the_scales\"><\/span><b>2. Purchase the scales<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find digital food scales to weigh your food. Yes, at first you will find it daunting but once you get the hang of it, the process of weighing food is going to become an inevitable part of your eating routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_the_app\"><\/span><b>4. Get the app<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many online applications that help you track your macro ratio. It is recommended to use the premium versions since this will give you the ability to set various macronutrient goals for different days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Take_a_photo_of_yourself\"><\/span><b>5. Take a photo of yourself<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all the calculations and the app is set up, you should take a photo before starting your flexible eating diet. Then measure yourself and confirm your weight on the application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Track_macros\"><\/span><b>6. Track macros<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications allow you to track the number of macros your body needs. You can experiment and eat as you normally would and see how it affects your results on application. Make sure you have a caloric deficit for weight loss goals. The application can show you whether you ate too much or too little.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Healthy_food_is_a_must\"><\/span><b>7. Healthy food is a must<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indulging yourself in your favorite meals is an amazing part of flexible dieting but it might lead to worse results. Yes, you will shed calories but won\u2019t feel good. To stay healthy you need to select <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-breakfast\/\">healthy meals<\/a> and from time to time treat yourself to chocolate, ice cream, or junk food. 80% of your food ratio should consist of healthy meals while 20% can be dedicated to \u201cguilty pleasures\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Dont_neglect_sports\"><\/span><b>8. Don\u2019t neglect sports<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As was already mentioned, the caloric deficit will bring mediocre results if you lead a sedentary lifestyle. Walk every day, run, jump, do workouts &#8211; everything that allows you to stay active. Your body won\u2019t be just slim but toned which is more attractive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexible_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-38956\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Flexible dieting \" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5125.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexible_Dieting\" rel=\"noopener\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Flexible_Dieting_Sustainable\"><\/span><strong>Is Flexible Dieting Sustainable?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is sustainability? It is something that can work for us for a long period of time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following restrictive diets can be tough and exhilarating especially when you go out with friends and family. You always need to recall what food you shouldn\u2019t consume which\u00a0 deprives you of enjoying special moments with your beloved ones. That is why people often quit restrictive diets since it negatively affects their mood and relationships with others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flexible dieting lifestyle on the contrary allows dieters to have more freedom with food choices, making it easier to stay on track, even at restaurants, picnics, or when limited food options are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The adaptable nature of a flexible diet plan makes it easier for people to follow for a longer period of time which proves its sustainability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Flexible_Dieting_Bad\"><\/span><strong>Is Flexible Dieting Bad?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible eating is loaded with benefits but it has its downsides too. There are four reasons why a flexible diet is also not for everyone:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You might get loose at food choices.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When users get the opportunity to eat whatever they want with a calorie deficit it pushes them to make the wrong food choices, like processed, junk food. Chips and fries every day seems like a dream for someone who wants to lose weight but it guarantees health issues. Therefore, opt for healthier treats.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Micronutrients are not mentioned<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While the major emphasis is made on macronutrients, micronutrients play a big role in our body functionality as well. Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals and they are as important as macros (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/what-to-know-about-micronutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Thus, you also need to incorporate micronutrients into your diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You should track every snack and meal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It might be a turnoff for people to track every food that passes their lips. Food tracking can also lead to unhealthy eating habits and obsessive behaviors. This can bring inconvenience into your life especially when you are eating out.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You need to have an understanding of nutrition and weight loss<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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A flexible diet is a type of diet where there is no \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad\u201d food notion. You are allowed to consume your favorite meals as long as you track the caloric deficit and macronutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a sustainable diet because it doesn\u2019t burden a user with restrictions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, food choices are essential in the flexible diet meal plan. 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You stick to strict diets and reminisce about the times when you could take another bite of a cheeseburger with fries and barbecue dip. You even do sports and notice impressive results but all the food restrictions might make you too miserable to feel jubilant about your body changes.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">There are so many diets that deprive us of our favorite food, making us crave even more. Then a reasonable question pops up - \u201cIs there any diet that will not deprive me of my favorite meals and still help me lose weight?\u201d.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Here enters a flexible diet. This type of diet has gained huge popularity due to its adaptive nature which allows men and women to indulge in their favorite delicious meals with no regrets whatsoever.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Does this mean you can eat whatever you want and lose weight? 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You stick to strict diets and reminisce about the times when you could take another bite of a cheeseburger with fries and barbecue dip. You even do sports and notice impressive results but all the food restrictions might make you too miserable to feel jubilant about your body changes.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many diets that deprive us of our favorite food, making us crave even more. Then a reasonable question pops up - \u201cIs there any diet that will not deprive me of my favorite meals and still help me lose weight?\u201d.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here enters a flexible diet. This type of diet has gained huge popularity due to its adaptive nature which allows men and women to indulge in their favorite delicious meals with no regrets whatsoever.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does this mean you can eat whatever you want and lose weight? No. Like any other diet, this one requires attention to caloric intake, macronutrients calculation, and the right food choices.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will cover the benefits and drawbacks of a flexible dieting lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Is Flexible Dieting Bodybuilding?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flexible diet is more regarded as a lifestyle. Unlike a typical diet, it doesn\u2019t involve strict restrictions. In addition, you are welcome to consume any food you like. But how is it possible to lose weight if you eat whatever you want?\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point is that a guide to flexible dieting consists of only two essential actions: your calorie and macronutrient needs calculation.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means you should determine your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) and macronutrient needs before you start your diet.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 40 ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/","name":"Benefits and Drawbacks of Flexible Dieting Lifestyle\u00a0 - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexible-dieting\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1707330376-scaled.jpg","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"\u2605 FLEXIBLE DIETING \u27a4 You can shed calories and still indulge in your favorite food with a flexible diet. 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