IIFYM

I wanted to get back on track with my weight and fitness, so I looked into macros. Found IIFYM and went based off the macro calculator on their site for 2 months and lost 17lb. I joined the Facebook group with other IIFYM users and found a lot of help from the community, specifically from the owner. His emails were incredibly helpful as well, all being free content.
I decided to take the leap and do the deadline diet to expedite my progress even further and in total I've lost 30lb in 3-1/2 months (with 6 weeks to go, 30 more lb to lose overall). Anthony has been so helpful and generous with his knowledge in macros and weight loss, I would recommend this to anyone looking for the most efficient want to get your life on track with weight and fitness.

So, when I started the IIFYM personalized meal plan about 3 months ago, I was pleased with the fact all my meals were laid out. The downside is everything is presented in ounces and that doesn't translate well into grams when you are trying to track through myfitnesspal. Not only that the food choices are not that great they are definitely European food choice, what the hell is a beef schnitzel why is that even offered to Americans?, I'm eating over 10 ounces of tuna on a budget western diet. One of the meals I have is beef and vegetable pasta with no sauce. There's no beverage options. What I haven't been pleased with is the inconsistentency of when the two week mark hits and you update your stats. It says a new meal plan will be delivered in 12-24 hours. Not only that but it comes in the middle of the week for me.

I'm not sure I understand that, because most people start their weeks on Monday. It's been a couple of days and still waiting for my updated meal plan. This has happened numerous times. I've complained about it, but it doesn't get fixed. I am very displeased with this site and their service that I've been paying 28 dollars a month for. I will definitely be canceling and trying to find something somewhere else if these issues aren't addressed.

A lot of people complain about the initial macros given, but they don't bother to follow the full instructions on adjustments. It's not possible, even with a detailed questionnaire, to get exactly what you need day one, which is why the adjustments are necessary. For people that have a difficult time with this part, there are other plans and options to get help making sure you have a plan that works for you. I have tried many of the services through this site, and have found I need some extra help. I purchased the additional help of getting a specific plan that has been working incredibly well. There are some issues still being worked out on the site, but I believe Anthony when he says he is doing everything he can to fix those issues. (I read a lot of negative reviews about the meal plans, which I have used in the past, and I agree that particular service needs major overhaul). If you do the amount of exercise and stick to the specific macros as planned, plus do refeed and adjustments as stated, it will work over time. This is NOT a quick lose 50 lbs in 2 weeks plan; it is a sustainable, steady plan that helps people that are able to stick to it. For me, it was worth every penny!

I've been mislead on nutrition sites one too many times. Site says one thing, so you pay for a "deal" and then find out it's not what stated. I thought this happened with IIFYM and was upset, especially when I found out my sign for a 3 month program was a re-occurring subscription. Anthony, who runs the site was upset that I was upset and didn't contact him directly and he immediately helped me resolve my issues. My suggestion if using this site, is to contact him if there's any questions and concerns. Another suggestion for site it to make it clear that a subscription is or is not involved. If subscription make it easier for client to request cancellation. Other than that, I'm thankful Anthony reached out, a human, not AI and treated me like I mattered. Thank you.

I purchased this but have no control over how my payments are handled. Under billing information, it says I have auto renewal set up but I did not opt in to this. There is no way to stop it either. I email them constantly and they never get back. Don't waste your money on this garbage site.

I am so annoyed with myself that I impulsively spent $120 on a "customized" meal plan and workout plan. The workout plan is HORRIBLE. It's just five random exercises that hit different muscle groups. The exercises vary slightly from day to day, but an example is: 1) Banded crab walks 2) Squat 3) Jumping Jacks 4)Leg Lifts 5) Banded Clams. THAT'S IT. That's my "customized" workout plan? Jumping Jacks are considered a strength training move? I can do significantly better making my own workout plan. This doesn't even come close to meeting my needs. Don't even get my started on the meal plan, which is basically the same sort of thing. One of the breakfasts is a bagel and egg sandwich. The lunch is a wrap with chicken and lettuce. I'm basically furious, mostly at myself, for falling for this when I really know better.

Do not even waste your time or your money! This website is a complete joke! The lovely menu that they "update" for you is really just the same things over and over again- maybe in a different order the next two weeks, but literally no change! If you really want to try it. Pay for a week get the menu and cancel. And then cancel again, and again, and probably again. 7 weekly charges later I'm hoping to be done with them.
I thought I was purchasing a one time, "try it by the week" offer but instead got nailed for weekly charges. Then got a cocky response from the "customer service" (yeah that's a joke too) rep. You're better off licking saw dust off the floor of a wood shop or the lead paint off the walls of a closed down asylum, then following the plans on this site and dealing with the terrible customer service (if you can even call it that!)

They make it impossible to cancel a membership. There is no cancel option within the app or when you login with a web browser. I tried deleting my card from the "billing info" section of the app but that did nothing. No one responded to any of the half dozen emails I sent requesting a cancellation over several months. This is literally a scam. $#*! these people. I am in the middle of filing a claim with the BBB for a refund.

Bought the blueprint and have not received anything at all. Have sent several emails following up and all receive the same generic return email but absolutely no response back. Really frustrating as I was excited to try this process. Wasteful scam, don't recommend at all!

Based on other reviews, I get the sense that this used to be a decent program... but definitely not anymore. You'll even notice the only positive reviews on here are from the site itself. The $47 blueprint is a total scam; the macros are generated by a calculator you can now find for free in most macro focused websites. The blueprint template is not at all customized to your goals / needs. Half of the pages explain what macros are (any web search will provide that information if you don't understand macros). The other half is random workout suggestions (didn't seem relevant) and one meal plan (again, not based on my macro needs). When I messaged the support team - they said I'm essentially paying to be part of their facebook group. Ummm what?! I'm a pretty easy going person, but I'll never be ok with people being misled especially when it comes to health and fitness (too many scams / false advertisements out there).

My experience with IIFYM has been the worst customer service nightmare that I have ever encountered in my 38 years of life. Nothing I received was as advertised. I was a part of the IIFYM closed client page. If anyone brought up anything negative to say, even when in response to specific questions, staff was extremely rude and snarky. They then delete your comments. After the staff talked crap to me, they then blocked me from the page so that I could not respond. I absolutely can not believe customer service staff is allowed to behave this way to paying clients. I guess because you already paid your money, they don't need future business.

Don't bother with this guy... he berated me on his FB page and when I called him out on it, he deleted the thread and kicked me out of the group. I paid to be in that group so technically he should have to refund my money. What a jerk... horrendous customer service!

IIFYM is possibly the most self-explanatory and flexible diet on the planet, its name meaning 'If It Fits Your Macros'. It helps users lose weight by tracking macronutrients (protein, fat, and carbohydrates) without restricting food choices. Macros are the only place calories come from so by hitting macros, users inherently hit weight loss calories.

BUYER BEWARE! I have NEVER written an online review so that tells you how unsatisfied I am with this site. They boast all this incredible information to get more money out of your pocket, they offer 100% satisfaction guarantee, and they provide very little but an outline of eating healthy foods. When you express your dissatisfaction you are met with denial and jargon. PLEASE DO NOT waste your hard earned money on something you can find for free all across the internet, I made the mistake and hope you learn from me. AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!

Lures you in with macro calculator and then inside it is just a fake results images and reviews.
Possibly the most stereotypical scammy website I've seen in a while.

Paid for a blueprint, was sent just the macros calculated in calculator and never got the little plan i paid for. Then i messaged them, was sent the wrong one. Disappointing... very

BS website, you have to bare to watch the fugly owner for 3 minutes and you get nothing out of it, if you are looking to waste your time feel free to go head

Have used calculator many times and my friends do too. Bought their meal plan which has updated several times since buying it. No complaints.

Impossible to cancel your plan. Emailed many times and they just ignore your emails. Now trying to get my money back from the bank.

I had been counting macros for a while, but could tell I wasn't at the right amounts. I found this site and they boasted a blueprint where an "expert" uses your responses to a pretty long questionnaire and they calculate your macros for you. You get a long PDF that gives pretty basic explanations of each macro and how to adjust your macros. You're assured that if you follow this plan you will lose weight. Yea, that's not true. They are high carb, which is not something that everyone can do (including me). They try to quell any panic that you'll get from ballooning the first few weeks by saying that is normal. Again, no it isn't. They put me at 225 carbs almost double what I normally eat. Following this plan, I gained an additional 10-15 pounds and that's with their suggested adjustments.
When you buy a blueprint you are given access to a client-only page. You see all these people with great results and think that maybe weight loss is possible and think maybe there is something wrong with you. I thought this until September 19,2018. I saw a post from another member asking for help because they had followed the blueprint and kept gaining weight. Many other members had commented they had experienced the same thing and were dissatisfied. Some even said they essentially had to go back to what they were doing before IIFYM and some suggested outside resources. I posted that I was struggling as well. Enter Anthony Collova, Founder and CEO of IIFYM.com.
He responded to each person in the most rude manner possible. He essentially said that if we hadn't lost weight, then it was our fault. I said that I understand that he wants to defend his product, but he should acknowledge that their route of high carbs does not work for everyone. He went so far as to put my personal and confidential stats into the group saying that if I had followed the blueprint, I would have gotten to my goal weight by now. I have never seen a business owner be so rude to their customers. To make it even better, he deleted the entire thread and it is no longer accessible. He even kicked out some of the people that commented on the thread. Thankfully I took screen shots so you can see for yourself how rude he is.
Stay far away and do not buy a blueprint. At the most, just use their free calculator or search on YouTube (or anywhere really) on how to calculate your own macros. Anthony had no customer service skills and has a product that doesn't deliver for many despite what he says. He claims he's an expert, but I've gone to my doctor, trainer, and nutritionist who have all said that the macros I got were outrageous.