Does it matter what you eat ?

becess96

Does it make a difference if you eat 1,500 calories at McDonalds or 1,500 calories of clean food when losing weight ? I know, clean food is better for your health, but I'm just asking in terms of losing weight, does it matter if I eat 1,500 calories of burgers or 1,500 calories of salad and apples everyday ?Cause someone actually lost 37 lbs eating only at McDonalds: http://sploid.gizmodo.com/man-loses-37-pounds-by-eating-exclusively-at-mcdonalds-1496972541

I_Will_End_You

No, in an individual with no underlying medical conditions, it does not matter for weight loss.

Kalikel

For your health, Hell, yes, it matters.

For weight loss, No, not a bit. You can lose eating anything. The biggest problem with junk food, as related to weight loss, is that you'll be so much hungrier. You can eat a lot more lettuce and apples that you can peanut butter cups and ice cream.

A bunch of people will pick on you for using the word "clean." Some get very personally offended by that word and throw temper tantrums over it, lol.

RGv2

IN for shenanigans and gifs.

For weightloss, no, CICO. If you're in a deficit, you're in a defect.

For health, meet your macros and you can mix in "dirty food" in moderation.

KylaDenay

No it does not, but if you would like to hit your macro and micro targets, you will want to have some whole foods mixed in your diet.

I eat all the foods.

onelovejenn

you can eat a LOT more healthy food for the same amount of calories you could eat McDonalds for. Me, I hate to be hungry and I think eating my 1230 allowed calories in McDonalds food would keep me craving more and very hungry.

jrline

No it makes no difference in weightloss. It will make a difference in your energy levels. The best diet is one you will be able to follow so if an occasional MCD day works for you then do it. Good Luck

tquill

Does it make a difference if you eat 1,500 calories at McDonalds or 1,500 calories of clean food when losing weight ? I know, clean food is better for your health, but I'm just asking in terms of losing weight, does it matter if I eat 1,500 calories of burgers or 1,500 calories of salad and apples everyday ?Cause someone actually lost 37 lbs eating only at McDonalds: http://sploid.gizmodo.com/man-loses-37-pounds-by-eating-exclusively-at-mcdonalds-1496972541

It seems you answered your own question.

afortunatedragon

Well...

Of course you can eat only McD or BurgerKing or KFC or whatever their names are..

Very basically you lose weight if you burn more, than you eat.

So you also can lose weight by eating 2x 100g chocolate bars a day. But nothing else.

But do you want that?

I see my weightloss as a chance for a new healthy lifestyle.
So junk food only in very restricted doses. Not much sweet stuff and trying to cook myself so I know exactly what I eat.

Even while losing weight your nody should get everything he needs. And that he can certainly not find in McD.

There is actually a very good doku about a guy eating only junk food and what it did to his body. Including lab tests and so on...

becess96

you can eat a LOT more healthy food for the same amount of calories you could eat McDonalds for. Me, I hate to be hungry and I think eating my 1230 allowed calories in McDonalds food would keep me craving more and very hungry.

That's so true, for people that are never hungry it might be alright but I'm always hungry, I could EASILY eat 10,000 calories a day like some bodybuilders do on YouTube on their cheat days, and I could do it everyday, I swear lol I keep my stomach full by drinking lots of water and eating like half an apple then an hour later the other half, otherwise I'd starve myself

La5Vega5Girl

For your health, Hell, yes, it matters.

For weight loss, No, not a bit. You can lose eating anything. The biggest problem with junk food, as related to weight loss, is that you'll be so much hungrier. You can eat a lot more lettuce and apples that you can peanut butter cups and ice cream.

A bunch of people will pick on you for using the word "clean." Some get very personally offended by that word and throw temper tantrums over it, lol.

^^^ i agree with this. esp about the hunger factor. healthier foods tend to keep you fuller longer than something like ice cream, after which most people have a sugar crash and get hungrier. harder to stay within calories.

RGv2

you can eat a LOT more healthy food for the same amount of calories you could eat McDonalds for. Me, I hate to be hungry and I think eating my 1230 allowed calories in McDonalds food would keep me craving more and very hungry.

That's so true, for people that are never hungry it might be alright but I'm always hungry, I could EASILY eat 10,000 calories a day like some bodybuilders do on YouTube on their cheat days, and I could do it everyday, I swear lol I keep my stomach full by drinking lots of water and eating like half an apple then an hour later the other half, otherwise I'd starve myself

Those aren't their cheat days. They're bulking for a reason.

I_Will_End_You

The man lost weight and lowered his cholesterol eating at a calorie deficit with balanced macros. He ate beef, chicken, fish, bread, cheese, vegetables,etc... It just all happened to be from McDonalds. I think the point is that food is food, just because it was from a fast food restaurant doesn't make it "junk". It won't make you unhealthy or cause weight gain, the over consumption of it will, just like any food.

tquill

^^^ i agree with this. esp about the hunger factor. healthier foods tend to keep you fuller longer than something like ice cream, after which most people have a sugar crash and get hungrier. harder to stay within calories.

How dare you talk bad about ice cream! It's man's greatest invention, second only to air conditioning of course.

lemurcat12

It might make a difference for you personally, if it affects how you feel or how easily you can sustain the calorie restriction.

In theory, if you really keep all else equal, it shouldn't make a significant difference (there are slight differences in how much of the total calories from food you actually take on, vs. using up in digestion and so on). However, that's more theoretical than how it works in practice for people, just as most people (anyone not doing an experiment, IMO) don't eat 100% broccoli or 100% bananas or 100% cookies or 100% Big Macs.

lemurcat12

A bunch of people will pick on you for using the word "clean." Some get very personally offended by that word and throw temper tantrums over it, lol.

I don't think I ever "pick on" anyone, let alone for using the term "clean" for food. However, although I didn't happen to even notice it this time until Kalikel commented, it's true that I think it's an unfortunate and quite silly word to use to describe food. Usually what people mean is "nutrient dense" food, but it gets confusing because some use it to mean food that is not whatever arbitrary thing they've decided people shouldn't eat, like anything containing grains or added sugar or even dairy or saturated fat or the like. It's confusing and relies on the premise that others are eating "unclean" foods, which sounds a bit Levitical for a discussion of nutrition.

alska

no, but yes lol you can eat whatever as long as you don't go over your calories ...

but if you eat junk you will be hungry all the time ... n feel like you're stravin when really you will be. 300-400 calories for 1 slice of pizza ... n still be hungry .. or a HUGE salad with some meat (trukey or whatever) n cheese n dressing ... n you'll be stuffed for hours .... n it may be 300-400 calories.

sodakat

I'm just enjoying all the "no, but..." responses!

NOW_is_my_time

Nope, it doesn't matter. I proved it several years ago.

vismal

Does it make a difference if you eat 1,500 calories at McDonalds or 1,500 calories of clean food when losing weight ? I know, clean food is better for your health, but I'm just asking in terms of losing weight, does it matter if I eat 1,500 calories of burgers or 1,500 calories of salad and apples everyday ?Cause someone actually lost 37 lbs eating only at McDonalds: http://sploid.gizmodo.com/man-loses-37-pounds-by-eating-exclusively-at-mcdonalds-1496972541

I agree with everyone else that purely for weight loss it does not matter. I will however add to this. If you ate 1500 calories of McDonalds I would say that you would probably have a high probability of eventually not sticking to your diet. 1500 calories of fast food is likely to be much less satiating then if you ate fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fiber, etc. While 1500 calories is 1500 calories, you need to think about the likelihood of adhering to your plan as well. If the amount of food you get is going to be insufficient for your appetite then your odds of eating more then 1500 calories increase.