Eggs and Bacon every morning... lose weight?

boxingday2010
boxingday2010 Posts: 26 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have a friend of mine who has been lifting weights with me since September and lately says he wants to lose weight. He continues to lift every day but with very little cardio involved in his workout. A few weeks ago he told me he's excited for his "bacon and eggs". I guess he makes himself eggs (not egg whites) and bacon every morning and sometimes switches it up and makes sausage instead of bacon. I am not sure what the rest of this meals consist of but with little cardio involved and more lifting than anything, will my friend lose weight? Or lose it as quickly as he would like? Should I offer any advice or just let him do his own thing if he's "enjoying" it and has continued to stick with it?
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  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    When I was losing, I ate bacon and eggs every morning... and lost 30 pounds just fine.

    As long as he's in a calorie deficit, he'll lose the weight.. cardio or no cardio.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    If your friend is in a calorie deficit each day he will lose weight. I lost all of my weight while eating 6 eggs, 2 packets of maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal, and 4 strips of bacon every day.

    Not trying to be mean, but if you don't realize that it's the total calories that you eat each day that matters above all else, you should not be offering people advice on weight loss at this time.
  • Martucha123
    Martucha123 Posts: 1,089 Member
    yes he will lose
    you don't need cardio to lose
    you don't need to restrict food groups
    you need deficit

    he is eating protein and lifting heavy.
    sounds like he's doing it right
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    Yes he will lose! And if he is lifting heavy and working hard in the gym those eggs and bacon are a great breakfast for it! The protein will help his muscles grow and have his body burning fat.

    Do you know if he is low carb dieting?
  • EpicMeyri
    EpicMeyri Posts: 109 Member
    Eating eggs and bacon won't stop his weight loss. (I personally don't like eating the same thing everyday lol) .. But he should do some cardio IF he wants to see much better results.
    BTW I think you should give him your advice. But after if he doesn't take it, then let him be :)

    Good luck to your friend :)
  • mdhummel
    mdhummel Posts: 201 Member
    As long as he isn't eating a plate of bacon I don't see any harm in his breakfast. It's better than eating sugary cereal or even worse, skipping breakfast.

    I do a slightly leaner version of his breakfast: two eggs, 1 oz of 2% cheese and 1-2 oz of lean ham. I occasionally do Jenny O Turkey links, but it really cuts into my calorie allowance so I will swap my eggs for egg whites if I indulge in the turkey sausage.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    You lose weight with a calorie deficit. It doesn't matter if you're eating rice cakes all day or bacon and eggs, as long as you eat less than you use, you lose weight. Cardio isn't required either (it helps increase calories used, and thus the deficit, so it isn't necessarily pointless). Lifting weights also will use calories, and is a good exercise, and I have known people (well, many success stories on this site) who have lost a good amount of weight doing mostly weights and little cardio.
  • FattieBabs
    FattieBabs Posts: 542 Member
    It is working for me. 20 pounds off since September and working with weights and some cardio. I eat bacon and eggs around 3x a week.
  • scottdeeby
    scottdeeby Posts: 95 Member
    I'm doing it right now.

    Cardio makes me hungry, so I don't do it while in a calorie deficit. I lift though.
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    As long as he's has a plan and he is sticking to it he can lose ( an assuming thats the goal). What a great way to lose without feeling deprived:).
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  • oldandhealthier
    oldandhealthier Posts: 449 Member
    i am eating sausage and eggs as i type this. Bacon or sausage almost every morning and it has not slowed down my weight lose.
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    your friend could lose weight eating ice cream for breakfast everyday as long as he stays at a calorie deficit.
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    Wait - he's eating the whole eggs and not just the whites?

    panic.gif
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Whole eggs and bacon aren't really that many calories in the first place... and super high in protein which is what lifters need.


    I'm thinking you need to mind your own business.
  • NakedLunchTime
    NakedLunchTime Posts: 559
    Yes! Like others have said calorie deficit = weight loss.
  • mbelle97
    mbelle97 Posts: 37 Member
    Thats actually a really good breakfast. Lots of proteins!
    As put of a low calorie low carb diet I almost always eat 1-2 eggs (whole eggs) and some kind of meat for breakfast. I suallly add a tiny bit of carb like some fruit.
  • boxingday2010
    boxingday2010 Posts: 26 Member
    Thanks guys, appreciate the input. Looking back I see I worded my post a little awkwardly from the beginning; of course a calorie deficiency will lead to weight loss. I guess what I didn't express properly was more my concern about the health factors involved since there's been some concern/debate about eating eggs every day because of the cholesterol levels and not too much mention the cholesterol and saturated fat levels in bacon.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    No. We understood your post perfectly. There is No concern or debate about eating eggs and bacon. They are perfectly healthy options that will not adversely affect his cholesterol. Like I said initially, you probably aren't ready give health and fitness advice if you don't understand basic things like eggs improve your cholesterol.
  • SteveJWatson
    SteveJWatson Posts: 1,225 Member
    3 eggs for breakfast every day and I'm losing - none of this 'whites only' rubbish.

    I tried talking to my chickens to see if they would lay white-only eggs, but they were having none of it. :grumble:
  • notworthstalking
    notworthstalking Posts: 531 Member
    I don't like cereal , so am very limited in quick breakfast choices. I find two eggs sets me up well for the day. I have started getting bacon sometimes to mix things up. My only worry with the bacon is salt. Today I had a mini protien bar, two peices of toast , with vegiemite. Actually filled me up too .
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    Yep, I eat eggs and often bacon for breakfast. Still losing, not unhealthy.
  • Liftnlove
    Liftnlove Posts: 235
    Eggs and bacon are one of my favorite meals. I'll have it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I've lost weight eating them, and just had my blood work done...everything is great. Your friend is doing just fine, and probably a lot happier than the people suffering on egg whites and fake bacon :)
  • ashleab37
    ashleab37 Posts: 575 Member
    As long as he isn't eating a plate of bacon I don't see any harm in his breakfast. It's better than eating sugary cereal or even worse, skipping breakfast.

    /facepalm :noway:
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    I have a friend of mine who has been lifting weights with me since September and lately says he wants to lose weight. He continues to lift every day but with very little cardio involved in his workout. A few weeks ago he told me he's excited for his "bacon and eggs". I guess he makes himself eggs (not egg whites) and bacon every morning and sometimes switches it up and makes sausage instead of bacon. I am not sure what the rest of this meals consist of but with little cardio involved and more lifting than anything, will my friend lose weight? Or lose it as quickly as he would like? Should I offer any advice or just let him do his own thing if he's "enjoying" it and has continued to stick with it?

    I lost about 55 lbs doing exactly that, and I'm a 40 something female with metabolic issues (PCOS). You have to track your calories, of course.
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Wait - he's eating the whole eggs and not just the whites?

    panic.gif

    Jaysus, straight to hell then :D
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    Different things work for different people. I personally don't believe that a simple calorie deficit works for everyone. Many act like it does because it works for THEM. It is sort of funny. But, unless your advice is solicited...don't tell your buddy what to do. No one likes that..and he very well may lose eating what he enjoys. Let him figure it out..he obviously has a great fitness routine going and he'll work on the diet part if he doesn't lose.
  • elizajane929
    elizajane929 Posts: 5
    Bacon and eggs is healthy! Both have healthy fats and protein. Even the yolk is good! Two years ago I was a senior in high school, weighing 130. Two months before spring break I went on a diet, I had an egg, 2 pieces of bacon, and some ww toast for breakfast. I lost 15 pounds! So bacon and eggs = healthy delicious nutrients!
  • Lily_Rose
    Lily_Rose Posts: 38 Member
    I eat bacon and eggs almost every morning. Tons of protein! Plus it keeps you feeling full longer.
  • wcso911mn
    wcso911mn Posts: 68 Member
    3 eggs for breakfast every day and I'm losing - none of this 'whites only' rubbish.

    I tried talking to my chickens to see if they would lay white-only eggs, but they were having none of it. :grumble:

    This. Is. Awesome. :bigsmile:

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