You CAN fit it into your cals... but it doesn't mean that you SHOULD

Ey up,

“I can’t stop snacking.”

If you have EVER said that, then my advice to you is just do not snack.

I know that’s categorically not what you want to hear… BUT I’m not here to tell you some nice story that “if it fits your macros, then you can eat whatever you want”, because it’s utter shite.

And this isn’t deep psychology or advanced nutrition science. It’s just the truth.

Let’s say you tell yourself you’re just going to have one bite of cake 🍰 

One bite is harmless, right?

Surely one bite will satisfy your craving, and then you’ll stop thinking about the entire cake sitting in the kitchen? 👀 

NO. It won’t mate, and you probably know it.

You are biologically hardwired to want more after the first bite. Dopamine hits, saliva increases, ghrelin (the hunger hormone) rises—and boom, you're no longer satisfied with just one.

But I don’t tell you this to criticise you or shame you. You’re not broken. You’re not weak. You don’t lack self-control.

You’re just a human with a brain and nervous system that hasn’t caught up with Uber Eats and corner shops 🤷‍♂️

Disclaimer: Before we jump in, I want to make it clear that I am not telling you that you should never eat things that bring you joy. If you follow me on Instagram, you know I eat plenty of ice cream, desserts, pizza, meals out, you name it.

All diets and cuts should have a timeframe or specific weight goal wrapped around them. No one should be restricting themselves forever

But if you are cutting for a specific goal, then you need to fully commit to it, and commit to yourself, if you want to see the results you’re looking for.

Fitting it in ≠ helping your diet

Yeah, I could fit two squares of chocolate, a 25g serving of Pringles, or half a protein bar into my macros.

But I’d rather not.

Why? Because a little bit of something delicious is worse than none at all.

1. You’re more likely to obsess over it.

2. More likely to crave it later.

3. And far more likely to blow past your targets.

You don't get bonus points for trying to "win the game" with perfect macro Tetris if the end result is you being hungry and miserable all day.

The IIFYM lie

Ah, “If It Fits Your Macros.”

The diet of the delusional.

Yes, technically, you can eat Pop-Tarts and Haribo and protein ice cream all day if the numbers add up.

But are you full?

Are you energised?

Are you actually making progress?

Probably not 😬 

Because your diet isn’t a maths equation. It’s a system for fuelling your body, managing your hunger, supporting your recovery, and keeping you sane 🙌 

Trying to squeeze junk into your macros just because you can is like budgeting for rent by cancelling your electricity bill. Sure, it works on paper. Until it doesn’t.

Don’t trust yourself? Good.

You’re not supposed to.

Not when it comes to moderation with hyperpalatable snacks.

You wouldn't expect a smoker to quit by keeping cigarettes in their pocket.

Same deal with the biscuits and crisps in your cupboard 🤷‍♂️

• Don’t keep them in the house.

• Don’t lie to yourself with “just one.”

• Don’t set yourself up to fail and then wonder why your willpower let you down.

🗑️ If it doesn't serve you, bin it. Simple.

Train like an adult. Eat like one too.

This isn’t about restriction. It’s about control.

Want to snack? Fine.

Make it intentional.

Make it part of your plan, not something you did at 10:47pm hunched in front of the fridge…

Cheers,

Sheep 🐏

P.S. If portion control, snacking, and evening cravings are derailing your progress every week, maybe it’s time we had a proper chat.

You can book a completely free consultation with me. No strings, no pushy sales talk, I promise. Just you, me, and a plan that actually works 🙌 

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