Is this a healthy diet?

SamJam1438

I am cutting and I go to the gym 5-6 days a week. My caloric deficit is 2500. My daily meal consists of 1 full rotisserie chicken which eat half one meal and one half the other (intermittent fasting). That adds up to 1300-1500 calories. With my 1000 calories left over, I fill that with whatever I want, usually sausages, shawarmas, fries, etc and usually get full throughout the day. Is this fine to do? I heard that I need my fruits and vegetables. Is this safe to do in the long run? If it’s not good, what’s the worst case scenario?

goatg

I’m not a nutritionist but I know you need a lot of potassium, vitamins, and omegas, especially if you’re training. Not to mention, fiber.

It sounds extremely unhealthy to me.

mabearof6

Is that 2500 deficit per day or week?

PixelPuff

I don't believe you meant your deficit is 2500, but that you are eating about 2500.

What are your stats? Height/weight/age...?

(And yes, I do agree with the above poster, you need more vitamins/nutrients, all kinds of stuff. Why no fruits/veg?)

cwolfman13

Fruits and veg are where you're going to get most of your micros...vitamins, minerals, etc. I personally don't think just eating a bunch of meat and chips is a particularly balanced or healthy diet.

malibu927

mabearof6 wrote: »

Is that 2500 deficit per day or week?

I think the OP means their intake is 2500 a day

Not only would you be lacking in nutrients that produce provides you, it also sounds very boring. I can't eat the same thing every single day.

AnvilHead

It doesn't sound like a very balanced/nutritious diet at all to me.

Not that there's anything wrong with any of those foods themselves - it's the context of the overall diet which is lacking.

The worst case scenario is malnutrition/micronutrient deficiency, and all the symptoms/issues that come with it.

callsitlikeiseeit

its not a very balanced and nutritious diet, no.

fb47

SamJam1438 wrote: »

I am cutting and I go to the gym 5-6 days a week. My caloric deficit is 2500. My daily meal consists of 1 full rotisserie chicken which eat half one meal and one half the other (intermittent fasting). That adds up to 1300-1500 calories. With my 1000 calories left over, I fill that with whatever I want, usually sausages, shawarmas, fries, etc and usually get full throughout the day. Is this fine to do? I heard that I need my fruits and vegetables. Is this safe to do in the long run? If it’s not good, what’s the worst case scenario?

Nope and take it from me, no fiber means big time constipation in the long run....believe me it ain't no fun. And this is without mentionning the lack of vitamins and minerals in your diet.

kommodevaran

It's "fine" as in you can eat whatever you like, but as to whether it's a healthy diet - no - a healthy diet, in my opinion, is balanced and varied, and what you're describing, is neither balanced, nor varied.

You've heard that you need fruits and vegetables. Was "why" ever explained to you?

Lounmoun

SamJam1438 wrote: »

I am cutting and I go to the gym 5-6 days a week. My caloric deficit is 2500. My daily meal consists of 1 full rotisserie chicken which eat half one meal and one half the other (intermittent fasting). That adds up to 1300-1500 calories. With my 1000 calories left over, I fill that with whatever I want, usually sausages, shawarmas, fries, etc and usually get full throughout the day. Is this fine to do? I heard that I need my fruits and vegetables. Is this safe to do in the long run? If it’s not good, what’s the worst case scenario?

So you only eat meat and fries potatoes and no other fruits or vegetables? No dairy? Grains of any kind?

No, it is not really a healthy diet.

A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar which can help keep appetite in check.

from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/vegetables-and-fruits/

What dietary fiber does- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983

StevefromMichigan

I would recommend working in some more lean meats, grains, and some fruits and vegetables. Some dairy, too...maybe a protein shake each day.

Foods high in trans fats like french fries and other fried foods are generally thought to not be good for cardiovascular health. Maybe try to moderate a little here by replacing some of that with healthier options.

Feel free to peek at my diary for suggestions.

PAV8888

Your government has spent money putting up web sites and PDFs with suggestions on what kind of stuff people should eat--people just like you!

USA https://www.choosemyplate.gov

Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/canada-food-guides.html

Actually the United Nations have even collected the links to recommendations by various countries in one nice convenient area.

May i suggest you spend some quality time with the Brasilian guidelines? They're far from the worst of the bunch!!

And you can follow links to the recommendations from other countries by using the sidebar navigation menu!!!

Thank you UN

http://www.fao.org/nutrition/education/food-dietary-guidelines/regions/countries/Brazil/en

Lean59man

SamJam1438 wrote: »

I am cutting and I go to the gym 5-6 days a week. My caloric deficit is 2500. My daily meal consists of 1 full rotisserie chicken which eat half one meal and one half the other (intermittent fasting). That adds up to 1300-1500 calories. With my 1000 calories left over, I fill that with whatever I want, usually sausages, shawarmas, fries, etc and usually get full throughout the day. Is this fine to do? I heard that I need my fruits and vegetables. Is this safe to do in the long run? If it’s not good, what’s the worst case scenario?

Sounds ok to me. Just eat a variety of foods.