Could you eat McDonalds as part of a healthy diet?

fit4mom

Emily Strunk is eating McDonald’s for every meal for 31 days straight. But don’t worry, it’s for a good cause.

According to ABC Local, Strunk, of Long Beach,Calif., is raising money for the Ronald McDonald house. The organization means a lot to her because she lost her brother from brian cancer at 13 years old.

“McRunnerette,” as some have called her, will end her fast food diet on Oct. 9.

fit4mom

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If the pic doesn't show up(still can't figure that out) Here is the address. She looks amazing! I love this story!

Acg67

to answer your question, yes. and further to the point chazz weaver also ate only McD's everyday, see downsize me

Figuringoutme

you might me able too, the thought to me is nauseating

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chevy88grl

I think you can eat anything and still have a healthy diet. I personally don't like fast food (the taste doesn't appeal to me anymore) but if eaten in moderation - sure, you can enjoy anything and still have a healthy "diet". This is your life and not a "diet". Nothing wrong with enjoying yourself. (I'm saying this as I'm consuming a piece of red velvet cake! lol)

andforpoise

Wouldn't that still do some damage to your insides though? I guess it all depends on what she eats...

fit4mom

to answer your question, yes. and further to the point chazz weaver also ate only McD's everyday, see downsize me

Totally love this. Your genius is showing. I love it when I see someone finding a creative way to support a worthy cause.

Rae6503

I eat it often. Once every week or two.

wellbert

You can eat it low calories, yes...

fit4mom

She was doing it every day every meal for 31 days straight. She's an awesome runner.
Here's the article:
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=8355637

michaelynj

I think you can eat whatever you want as long as you stay within your calorie limit and drink lots of water. I don't necessarily eat McDonald's, but I eat Chipotles and Buffalo Wild Wings at least 3-4 times a week and still losing weight

fit4mom

It's interesting to see that the value of why she's doing it is being overlooked, in favor of justifying the act of eating fast food.

bluefox9er

Emily Strunk is eating McDonald’s for every meal for 31 days straight. But don’t worry, it’s for a good cause.

According to ABC Local, Strunk, of Long Beach,Calif., is raising money for the Ronald McDonald house. The organization means a lot to her because she lost her brother from brian cancer at 13 years old.

“McRunnerette,” as some have called her, will end her fast food diet on Oct. 9.

it's been done before...the Morgan Spurlock film "supersize this". why is this person bothering? is there some new research that Morgan's movie didn't disclose??

spgabby86

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I think you can eat anything and still have a healthy diet. I personally don't like fast food (the taste doesn't appeal to me anymore) but if eaten in moderation - sure, you can enjoy anything and still have a healthy "diet". This is your life and not a "diet". Nothing wrong with enjoying yourself. (I'm saying this as I'm consuming a piece of red velvet cake! lol)

I so agree...2 Thumbs up...with an extra piece of red velvet

RunLiftEat

There is a difference between eating low cal and eating healthy. You can lose weight eating nothing but mccrapalds. It will eventually effect your health though since the food is garbage, contains plenty of chemicals, and lacks nutritional value. I don't consider most fast food, food. It's just processed garbage imo.

chefchazz

luvs the name chazz!:bigsmile:

fatgirlslove

I eat their salads and grilled chicken sandwiches often as I do not cook lol

fit4mom

Emily Strunk is eating McDonald’s for every meal for 31 days straight. But don’t worry, it’s for a good cause.

According to ABC Local, Strunk, of Long Beach,Calif., is raising money for the Ronald McDonald house. The organization means a lot to her because she lost her brother from brian cancer at 13 years old.

“McRunnerette,” as some have called her, will end her fast food diet on Oct. 9.

it's been done before...the Morgan Spurlock film "supersize this". why is this person bothering? is there some new research that Morgan's movie didn't disclose??

That's a little cynical. Her brother died from brain cancer at 13 so she's supporting an organization that means allot to her in honer of her brother. Why bother is like saying cancer will always be there, ho hum, just let them die. It's kinda mean. I thought more people on here would have appreciated the kind heartedness of another to do something they have as a gift (marathon running) and utalize it for others (incorporating the Ronald Mcdonald house which helps many kids and families.

Megan2Project

You can eat the salad, and half the dressing, you can have a chicken sandwich hold the mayo, you can drink milk or water, you can have apple slices, or muffins, egg mcmuffins... While it may not be "ideal", and it may be extra challenging you *could* do it in a healthier manner. Its not all about Big Mac, French Fries and Milkshakes.

kimberly702

In my opinion, no way. It could be part of a low cal diet... but healthy, nope. It's so processed and full of sodium and junk. After I started using MFP and eating healthy, there have been days when we need a quick meal and picked up McDonalds and I feel so crappy after eating it, I'm talking headache, sluggish... bathroom "problems". I can't imagine eating it for 31 days straight. Whoever is doing that, well they can do whatever they want I guess. Stuffing myself with fast food and risking my health sure doesn't seem like a good way to raise support for a good cause. Raise they money by having a 5k or something.

drog2323

Lose weight...yes. But healthy....not sure about that one. I guess its how one defines healthy.

hotbuns12

The real question is wha did you eat?

drog2323

In my opinion, no way. It could be part of a low cal diet... but healthy, nope. It's so processed and full of sodium and junk. After I started using MFP and eating healthy, there have been days when we need a quick meal and picked up McDonalds and I feel so crappy after eating it, I'm talking headache, sluggish... bathroom "problems". I can't imagine eating it for 31 days straight. Whoever is doing that, well they can do whatever they want I guess. Stuffing myself with fast food and risking my health sure doesn't seem like a good way to raise support for a good cause. Raise they money by having a 5k or something.

Amen.

veganbaum

Emily Strunk is eating McDonald’s for every meal for 31 days straight. But don’t worry, it’s for a good cause.

According to ABC Local, Strunk, of Long Beach,Calif., is raising money for the Ronald McDonald house. The organization means a lot to her because she lost her brother from brian cancer at 13 years old.

“McRunnerette,” as some have called her, will end her fast food diet on Oct. 9.

it's been done before...the Morgan Spurlock film "supersize this". why is this person bothering? is there some new research that Morgan's movie didn't disclose??

That's a little cynical. Her brother died from brain cancer at 13 so she's supporting an organization that means allot to her in honer of her brother. Why bother is like saying cancer will always be there, ho hum, just let them die. It's kinda mean. I thought more people on here would have appreciated the kind heartedness of another to do something they have as a gift (marathon running) and utalize it for others (incorporating the Ronald Mcdonald house which helps many kids and families.

I don't get it. what does eating McDonald's "food" for 31 days have to do with supporting Ronald McDonald house? And how is her being a marathon runner tied in? Are we missing a piece of the story? Why doesn't she just donate directly to the house.

And I think the title is misleading, so people are responding more to the "can you eat McDonald's as part of a healthy diet?" question than what is posted about why she's doing it (and my answer would be no - it is in no way physically healthy, maybe psychologically for some, but not physically). Why she's doing it doesn't seem to have anything to do with whether or not it can be part of a healthy diet.

killerqueen17

Anything can be part of a healthy diet. No matter how "healthy" I eat, I will always have a little wiggle room for the occasional dessert or quick fast food grab-and-go meal. That's life, I'm a human, and I think I can be healthy overall without being perfect every second of every day.

killerqueen17

Emily Strunk is eating McDonald’s for every meal for 31 days straight. But don’t worry, it’s for a good cause.

According to ABC Local, Strunk, of Long Beach,Calif., is raising money for the Ronald McDonald house. The organization means a lot to her because she lost her brother from brian cancer at 13 years old.

“McRunnerette,” as some have called her, will end her fast food diet on Oct. 9.

it's been done before...the Morgan Spurlock film "supersize this". why is this person bothering? is there some new research that Morgan's movie didn't disclose??

That's a little cynical. Her brother died from brain cancer at 13 so she's supporting an organization that means allot to her in honer of her brother. Why bother is like saying cancer will always be there, ho hum, just let them die. It's kinda mean. I thought more people on here would have appreciated the kind heartedness of another to do something they have as a gift (marathon running) and utalize it for others (incorporating the Ronald Mcdonald house which helps many kids and families.

I don't get it. what does eating McDonald's "food" for 31 days have to do with supporting Ronald McDonald house? And how is her being a marathon runner tied in? Are we missing a piece of the story? Why doesn't she just donate directly to the house.

And I think the title is misleading, so people are responding more to the "can you eat McDonald's as part of a healthy diet?" question than what is posted about why she's doing it (and my answer would be no - it is in no way physically healthy, maybe psychologically for some, but not physically). Why she's doing it doesn't seem to have anything to do with whether or not it can be part of a healthy diet.

She is probably being sponsored by people, which would raise more money than she would likely be able to afford if she were to just give a donation... similar to a walk-a-thon, dance-a-thon, or any of those things... people agree to donate a certain amount of money if you can complete a certain task.

Silverkittycat

Emily Strunk is eating McDonald’s for every meal for 31 days straight. But don’t worry, it’s for a good cause.

According to ABC Local, Strunk, of Long Beach,Calif., is raising money for the Ronald McDonald house. The organization means a lot to her because she lost her brother from brian cancer at 13 years old.

“McRunnerette,” as some have called her, will end her fast food diet on Oct. 9.

it's been done before...the Morgan Spurlock film "supersize this". why is this person bothering? is there some new research that Morgan's movie didn't disclose??

That's a little cynical. Her brother died from brain cancer at 13 so she's supporting an organization that means allot to her in honer of her brother. Why bother is like saying cancer will always be there, ho hum, just let them die. It's kinda mean. I thought more people on here would have appreciated the kind heartedness of another to do something they have as a gift (marathon running) and utalize it for others (incorporating the Ronald Mcdonald house which helps many kids and families.

Ronald McDonald House is good, Morgan Spurlock is an attention seeking, self promoting idiot, and McDonald's fries beat all. Good for her.

Define "healthy". My definition might be different than others. :flowerforyou:

ChasingHaven

I have to agree here. You could do low calorie, but I couldn't imagine it could be healthy if it was something that was long term. I haven't seen 'Supersize' but from what I heard it was not a good result. I also read an article recently about the popular foods that add cellulose (wood pulp) to their ingredients. McD's was on that list.

I do admire her cause! This was a good way to get the attention to her effort. Hope it pays off!

LuciaLongIsland

Lose weight...yes. But healthy....not sure about that one. I guess its how one defines healthy.

servilia

Sure it can be part of a healthy diet. I wouldn't eat it all day every day but I have a quarter pounder once every week or two.

LuciaLongIsland

, Exactly. It is supposed to be a lifestyle and mindset change. Eat McDonnell's wel then can you drink or smoke. McDonnell's is pure garbage. What is in their meat??Rats? The chicken isn't real.
I haven't cooked in years , now to be healthy and lose weight I am cooking, measuring weighing my food. I am exercising, and educating myself on nutrition. To me if you cannot give up McDonnell's, you are not ready and looking for the easy way out/