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.