Fast Food

threemc99
threemc99 Posts: 3
in Food and Nutrition
Hey....I just heard there's someone who lost, like, 60 pounds eating at McDonald's. Is this true? I've been struggling and was wondering if this is an option.

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  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    I lose weight eating whatever I want.....in moderation.

    Weight loss is all about eating less calories than you need. So, it doesn't matter where those calories come from. They can come from Twinkies, pizza, ice cream, etc. Or they can come from fruits, veggies, and lean meats. It doesn't matter.

    Now, if you want to talk fitness performance and body composition and health, then you're going to have to talk about macros (carbs, proteins, fats) and such. However, that doesn't mean that fast food is off the table. There are plenty of sensible choices at fast food restaurants and it's certainly ok to have a not so sensible choice now and then.

    I do best when I make sure that I'm getting the nutrition that my body needs, but not depriving myself of the treats that I want. So, if I'm planning for pizza on a Friday night, I have a salad with chicken for lunch, greek yogurt for breakfast, an apple for a snack, and make sure to have a protein shake for another snack. This way, I can have my pizza, but still get the protein and nutrients that my body needs. It's all about moderation and balance.
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    Hey....I just heard there's someone who lost, like, 60 pounds eating at McDonald's. Is this true? I've been struggling and was wondering if this is an option.

    Yes, it is.

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  • KissMeImShtFaced
    KissMeImShtFaced Posts: 85
    Hey....I just heard there's someone who lost, like, 60 pounds eating at McDonald's. Is this true? I've been struggling and was wondering if this is an option.

    Yes, it is.

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    IIFYM?
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    Hey....I just heard there's someone who lost, like, 60 pounds eating at McDonald's. Is this true? I've been struggling and was wondering if this is an option.

    Yes, it is.

    chazz-weaver-downsize-me.jpg

    IIFYM?

    Nope.

    IIFYC.
  • eblakes93
    eblakes93 Posts: 372 Member
    There are some great fast food options out there, if you know what you are looking for. McDonald's has all of its nutritional information available online. A Premium McWrap, Chicken & Ranch Grilled clocks in at 420 calories, 16g F, 41g C & 26g P. A Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with Grilled chicken is 230 (pretty sure sans dressing.)

    And do you feel like having a french fry? A small one with a ketchup packet is 240 calories. Add a Honey Mustard Grilled Snack Wrap and you have a 490 calorie meal.

    Since McDonalds food is pretty standard looking, and I'd imagine that there isn't a lot of variety in preparation from franchise to franchise, the calorie counts are probably pretty accurate. Of course, if you're looking for organic/cage-free/grass-fed/chemical free stuff, then this clearly is not the way to go. But you can fit in your calories and your macros just fine.
  • Grace215lbs
    Grace215lbs Posts: 129 Member
    Hey....I just heard there's someone who lost, like, 60 pounds eating at McDonald's. Is this true? I've been struggling and was wondering if this is an option.

    Yes, it is.

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    HAHAHA love this!
  • mperrott2205
    mperrott2205 Posts: 737 Member
    I eat McDonalds if it's in my calorie range.
  • rahlpn
    rahlpn Posts: 551 Member
    McDonalds isn't all bad. I like their smoothies, a small is about 200 calories. The classic grilled chicken sandwich with only lettuce, side salad and a diet coke is less than 500 cals. And the egg white McMuffins are pretty comparable to the Jimmy Dean Delights around 200-300 calories each, with a coffee that's an OK breakfast. I wouldn't recommend eating it all the time but in a pinch or if you're on the road and that's the only thing around just browse the menu and find where and how you can cut calories. One week I had McDonalds then Wendy's then KFC 3 days in a row, I made it work and didn't go over my calories.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    u could eat any thing and lose weight
    if u counted the calories stayed under set calories and exercised
    is it recommended- NO
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    at mcdonalds I eat-
    hamburger- 250
    fruit parfait with granola- 150
    diet coke or iced tea plain-0
    side salad with low fat vinegarette dressing- 55
  • RECowgill
    RECowgill Posts: 881 Member
    Very interesting I just watched the video on youtube. Not really a documentary so much as a bit of shameless self promotion but whatever. Boy's gotta eat right? =)

    Well, now I'm hungry for McDonalds. Good job. :wink:
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    Not really a documentary so much as a bit of shameless self promotion but whatever. Boy's gotta eat right? =)

    Looool. True enough. Given it is a counter argument to "Supersize Me" I think it fits quite well in the agenda stakes....
  • zenalasca
    zenalasca Posts: 563 Member
    Last week I had a Big Tasty Burger meal and rocklea road shake!!

    Difference is, I shared the burger with mum and left the shake half finished on the table, got a garden salad instead of fries and was horrified when I learned I'd half finished my coke without realising it wasn't diet! :laugh:

    Edit: I lost weight that week btw.

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