Man eats 12K Big Macs in 30 years

Acg67 · September 2013

I thought fast food makes you obese?

SALT LAKE CITY — Lunch with Dennis Rosinlof is always the same: He's been eating a Big Mac from McDonald's for 30 years.

He conservatively estimated he has eaten 12,000 Big Macs in the past 30 years.

He started eating Big Macs when he began his sales career, he said. He has been working as a salesman at R.C. Willey for most of his professional life.

For the past 20 years, he said he has been eating at McDonald's at least 10 times a week and he never gets tired of it.

"I look forward to going to McDonald's every single time," Rosinlof said.

On Mondays he said he stops by McDonald's on the way home from flying planes. He eats one on Wednesdays and two a day on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Sunday, he said he takes a break.

Rosinlof's wife of 37 years, Lauri, is a registered nurse. She and their kids encourage him to eat healthier, but at 64 years old, six feet tall and 165 pounds with a cholesterol level under 200, they said they let him be himself.

Rosinlof said he thinks the state of his health has to do with calories. He said a Big Mac meal is 930 calories, so if he eats two a day that is still less than 2,000 calories and he doesn't eat much more than that.

"I don't think I'm addicted, but I do feel my body understands what's coming, when it's coming and knows what it has to make to get rid of a Big Mac. I think that might be one reason why Big Macs and I get along so well," Rosinlof said.

He said his life took turn after he went to Orem High School and volunteered to serve in Vietnam.

"When I got out of basic training they told me I was going to be a 902. I wasn't sure what that was until the drill sergeant said I was going to be a medic," Rosinlof said.

Rosinlof said he didn't know anything about medicine.

"The only thing I could think of was I couldn't give anybody a shot," he said.

Rosinlof said he jumped into the training and became a medic who even earned special recognition for valor. The first-time Medic returned home and became a first-time Sky diver, eventually becoming a "jump master" and later an "instructor."

"By the time I had 200 jumps, I was as relaxed in free fall as I am right now," Rosinlof said.

With all his accomplishments in life, eating 12,000 Big Macs still seems to be an impressive feat.

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QuietBloom · September 2013

Calories in calories out.

MzManiak · September 2013

I love big macs. I used to eat them every day too, when I worked there. Yummy.

whierd · September 2013

That is impossible!! It is McDonald's! It is evil!

howardheilweil · September 2013

Big Mac diet? I'm in...

Cliffslosinit · September 2013

Hurtful lies!:bigsmile:

highervibes · September 2013

the 1/4lber has better macros than the big mac, but I could easily squeeze one into my day every day. Not sure about the fries every day lol.

odusgolp · September 2013

I ate a Big Mac once and almost died. This is total Hogwash!

ryry_ · September 2013

Just another big Donald shill. How much are they paying you?

BrainyBurro · September 2013

"but, 'Supersize Me'..." - anonymous vegan

stumblinthrulife · September 2013

I think I'd die.... of boredom.

Seriously, all nutrition considerations aside, wouldn't you just get sick to death of Big Macs?

MireyGal76 · September 2013

*singing*

two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese...
pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun...

it's a good time
for a great taste

at McDonalds

*/singing*

hits all the food groups... and if he stays at a deficit or at par, he won't gain...

but only two big macs a day? I'd need more foods!

jennaworksout · September 2013

Sorry but why is that an accomplishment ...sad

pinkstp · September 2013

"but, 'Supersize Me'..." - anonymous vegan

Spurlock consumed an average of 20.92 megajoules or 5,000 kcal (the equivalent of 9.26 Big Macs) per day during the experiment.

9.26 vs. 1-2. -not so anonymous vegetarian (eta: not trying to be too snarky, wasn't sure if you were quoting an anonymous vegan or you yourself are the not really anonymous vegan ;D)

Also, cals in, cals out. Someone else did a Twinkie diet, and another did an "eat only at 7-11 convenience store" diet and both of them survived. Personally, I like my fruits and veggies ;D

atb0821 · September 2013

*singing*

two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese...
pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun...

it's a good time
for a great taste

at McDonalds

*/singing*

hits all the food groups... and if he stays at a deficit or at par, he won't gain...

but only two big macs a day? I'd need more foods!

For realz! 2 big macs ain't gonna cut it.

Phildog47 · September 2013

This article was sponsored by... McDonald's. Cause you deserve a break today.

stumblinthrulife · September 2013

Sorry but why is that an accomplishment ...sad

Oh good grief. It's a joke. No one is giving the guy a medal for eating freaking Big Macs. Lighten up.

tj1376 · September 2013

Some people are healthy eating steak, drinking liquor and smoking cigars. Some people are healthy eating kale and tofu. It takes all kinds people, so don't judge.

UsedToBeHusky · September 2013

I love Big Macs... but I opt for less calorific items on McDonald's menus these days... just because I need more food in my day than a Big Mac or two.

Contrarian · September 2013

I have never tasted a Big Mac. It's weird, I know. I used to always get a Quarter Pounder.

Fozzi43 · September 2013

Ooooh.... Chicken mac sandwich, fries dipped in the chocolate milkshake...foodasm at its best..too bad I never have it.

odusgolp · September 2013

I have never tasted a Big Mac. It's weird, I know. I used to always get a Quarter Pounder.

Ditto, actually. I've never had one.

AmyP619 · September 2013

mmm Big Macs. Noms.

nilleah · September 2013

The article said 2 Big Mac meals. I'm assuming that means fries and a drink as well.

jofjltncb6 · September 2013

"but, 'Supersize Me'..." - anonymous vegan

Spurlock consumed an average of 20.92 megajoules or 5,000 kcal (the equivalent of 9.26 Big Macs) per day during the experiment.

9.26 vs. 1-2. -not so anonymous vegetarian (eta: not trying to be too snarky, wasn't sure if you were quoting an anonymous vegan or you yourself are the not really anonymous vegan ;D)

Also, cals in, cals out. Someone else did a Twinkie diet, and another did an "eat only at 7-11 convenience store" diet and both of them survived. Personally, I like my fruits and veggies ;D

Or did he???

(http://www.fathead-movie.com/index.php/2009/04/26/spurlocks-boozler-fans/ among many other similar commentaries.)

BrainyBurro · September 2013

"but, 'Supersize Me'..." - anonymous vegan

Spurlock consumed an average of 20.92 megajoules or 5,000 kcal (the equivalent of 9.26 Big Macs) per day during the experiment.

9.26 vs. 1-2. -not so anonymous vegetarian (eta: not trying to be too snarky, wasn't sure if you were quoting an anonymous vegan or you yourself are the not really anonymous vegan ;D)

Also, cals in, cals out. Someone else did a Twinkie diet, and another did an "eat only at 7-11 convenience store" diet and both of them survived. Personally, I like my fruits and veggies ;D

Or did he???

(http://www.fathead-movie.com/index.php/2009/04/26/spurlocks-boozler-fans/ among many other similar commentaries.)

Spurlock, Michael Moore, and Goebbels are all cut from the same cloth.

they are/were PROPAGANDISTS. not scientists. not non-partisan. not intellectually honest.

unfortunately, critical thinking skills are not taught in public schools and lots of folks reach adulthood without the slightest ability to discern if/when they are being deceived by propaganda. this is especially problematic when that propaganda reinforces that person's closely held beliefs/biases.

it's no wonder the anti-McDonald's, anti-fast food, anti-meat, etc. crowd LOVES that crap film known as "Supersize Me" and treats it's conclusions as settled science. it reinforces their deeply held prejudices against the sort of food McDonald's serves.

jamillahhughes · September 2013

I saw this on GMA last week. I want to know where to sign up because I LOVE BIG MACS. I haven't had one in a while. That will be my cheat meal one day. I just don't want to give up that many calories in a day!