Is this a healthy diet?

SamJam1438
SamJam1438 Posts: 3 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
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?

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  • goatg
    goatg Posts: 1,399 Member
    edited February 2018
    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
    mabearof6 Posts: 684 Member
    Is that 2500 deficit per day or week?
  • PixelPuff
    PixelPuff Posts: 902 Member
    edited February 2018
    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?)
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    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
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited February 2018
    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
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    its not a very balanced and nutritious diet, no.
  • fb47
    fb47 Posts: 1,058 Member
    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
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    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
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    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
    StevefromMichigan Posts: 462 Member
    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
    PAV8888 Posts: 14,227 Member
    edited February 2018
    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 :smiley:

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

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