Will I gain weight if....

laurenhills99
laurenhills99 Posts: 20 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I just ate a large Big Mac meal with a strawberry milkshake however I've eaten the required calories for today which is approximely 2000. Will I gain weight because I ate this even though I have not eaten over my daily intake? Anyone know? Thank you

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  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    No. Calories are what matter for weight loss. Just because you ate them in the form of a McDonalds meal doesn't suddenly mean your will gain weight. You might see a scale spike if it's more sodium and/or carbs than you usually eat but it's not fat.
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    I thought I recognised the username but I'm visual so without a picture I can't always place them.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    VintageFeline wrote: »
    I thought I recognised the username but I'm visual so without a picture I can't always place them.

    When someone posts threads with the same title every other day you are quick to recognize lol
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  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    dodea48 wrote: »
    Big Mac and shake has more than 1/2 the calories of your 2000 goal and your 2000 goal is probably two high for you unless you are 6'6" ---- when most of the calories you take in are sugar and carbs and fat, you have less room for nutrition

    How do you know what the OP's stats and goals are? What if she is trying to maintain on 2000?
    Also nothing wrong with having some McDonald's in moderation.
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  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    dodea48 wrote: »
    Big Mac and shake has more than 1/2 the calories of your 2000 goal and your 2000 goal is probably two high for you unless you are 6'6" ---- when most of the calories you take in are sugar and carbs and fat, you have less room for nutrition

    carbs and fat are 2 of the main macros that make up all food...so how is that "less room for nutrition" - it probably also has a decent level of protein in the burger
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    OP has left the building. I expect a reincarnation soonest. :(
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    OP has left the building. I expect a reincarnation soonest. :(

    We'll be able to spot her...
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    dodea48 wrote: »
    Big Mac and shake has more than 1/2 the calories of your 2000 goal and your 2000 goal is probably two high for you unless you are 6'6" ---- when most of the calories you take in are sugar and carbs and fat, you have less room for nutrition

    So you jump in on a thread posted by someone who is struggling with an eating disorder and is too thin by her own words and say ridiculous scare mongering things? Lots of people here below 6'6 can easily eat 2000 calories without gaining (she should be gaining anyways)
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    OP has left the building. I expect a reincarnation soonest. :(

    Definitely. Seems common to either change name or get a new account when everyone catches on to them
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    I thought you were trying to gain weight and are too skinny? Have you called your Dr yet about your eating disorder?

    I did a search and the results were enlightening.

    And sad. :(
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