can i have mcdonalds on my cheat day
skinnylove111
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can i have a mcdonalds cheeseburger on my cheat day or will it be too unhealthy and make me want to eat more ?
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You can but you will be disapointed after you have eaten it!!!.. I wish there was a way of getting a scratch and sniff mcdonalds as its the smell i prefer.. Im never full up after having a mcdonalds then regret having it in the first place. not much help but hope you can resist the craving it will soon pass. Eat something healthy instead then you can eat more and feel full up for longer.. Never feel hungry!!
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You probably could. Do you log your cheat days? When I have a cheat day, I still make sure that I log everything and TRY not to go over my limit for maintaining weight...
But to be fair, I've not had a craving for McDonalds, KFC or Burger for months now. (I work within a stones throw of all three and walk past at least two of them every day).0 -
You shouldn't eat McDonald's EVER
not only is it horribly unhealthy (fat, sodium, etc) ...the food quality is bad as well.
You're body is a temple... don't put that S*it in it! lol. If you really want a cheeseburger...make an amazing cheeseburger at home! They are so much tastier and then you can control what you put in it.
But in seriousness, if you want to have a cheat day. Eat a McDonalds cheeseburger... it is not going to derail much.. but I would consider going through drivethru and leaving. THEN if you do realize it tastes amazing...you can't have another.
Also, expect to have stomach knots and possibly be sitting on the toilet if you have not had McDonald's or greasy food in awhile. Take it from me...I made a similar mistake once. ;-)0 -
You can but you will be disapointed after you have eaten it!!!.. I wish there was a way of getting a scratch and sniff mcdonalds as its the smell i prefer.. Im never full up after having a mcdonalds then regret having it in the first place. not much help but hope you can resist the craving it will soon pass. Eat something healthy instead then you can eat more and feel full up for longer.. Never feel hungry!!
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very true it isnt filling at all0 -
You can have whatever you like. What you do or don't eat is up to you. But staying within your macros is a good idea. You may find now though that that once tasty cheeseburger is no longer quite as appealing as it once was. After watching what I eat and making better choices for the last couple of months I find I can no longer stomach the fast food fare as well as I could before.0
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You shouldn't eat McDonald's EVER not only is it horribly unhealthy (fat, sodium, etc) ...the food quality is bad as well.
You're body is a temple... don't put that S*it in it! lol. If you really want a cheeseburger...make an amazing cheeseburger at home! They are so much tastier and then you can control what you put in it.
But in seriousness, if you want to have a cheat day. Eat a McDonalds cheeseburger... it is not going to derail much.. but I would consider going through drivethru and leaving. THEN if you do realize it tastes amazing...you can't have another.
Also, expect to have stomach knots and possibly be sitting on the toilet if you have not had McDonald's or greasy food in awhile. Take it from me...I made a similar mistake once. ;-)
maybe i should make one myself so i can controll whats in it thanks for the idea
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Go for a healthier option in McDo maybe but yeah, why not? It's your cheat day. You take some time off, you enjoy something you know isn't good for you to relax and spur yourself to get more done on your on days. Just make sure you log it, and I'd say... if you're having such a large cheat day, work out extra heart later on. But there's no reason why you can't have something.0
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have a happy meal
they are about 450 calories!
i regularly have them.
you feel less guilty and crappy afterwards.0 -
You can have a McD's cheeseburger any day as long as it fits within your calories.0
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One McDonalds cheeseburger once in a while is not going to kill you. I know it's full of salt and fat and calories and blah blah blah, but we all have to live and no-one can eat healthily 100% of the time.
Have it, enjoy it, log it, and get back on it tomorrow.0 -
No, you are only allowed Burger King.
Seriously, on a cheat day I eat what I like. Earlier in my journey I went big on pizza, made me feel rotten the next day, and no longer crave pizza.0 -
You can do whatever you want haha! Is it in the best interest of losing weight? No. Will it set you months off track? No. Yesterday, I was out with co-workers and the general mass decided on Five Guys Burgers. I ate, enjoyed it, then slayed myself in the gym. Just make sure you track what you eat and get in the necessary excercise.
One cheeseburger won't hurt you... but one a day for a month will.
Good luck!0 -
can i have a mcdonalds cheeseburger on my cheat day or will it be too unhealthy and make me want to eat more ?
have you ever watched the movie/documentary "super size me" ????
Youtube full:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-eRXuuH9AI 0 -
Also, expect to have stomach knots and possibly be sitting on the toilet if you have not had McDonald's or greasy food in awhile. Take it from me...I made a similar mistake once. ;-)
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I remember the first time I had Burger King after about 9 months of fairly strict healthy eating. I was soooooooooooo looking forward to it and 1) it didn't taste as good as I thought it would and 2) it screwed me up for a few days because I was sooooo constipated after that (sorry, but had to share )!! 0 -
You can eat pure lard on YOUR cheat day!! Whatever keeps you motivated to come back for more...
McDonalds will probably work well as you will feel like crap afterwards, thus making you want to eat healthier for another week 0 -
One McDonalds cheeseburger once in a while is not going to kill you. I know it's full of salt and fat and calories and blah blah blah, but we all have to live and no-one can eat healthily 100% of the time.
Have it, enjoy it, log it, and get back on it tomorrow.
I agree 100% besides moderation is key and you aren't choosing a BIG Mac!0 -
No! never eat Mcdonalds..0
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only if you are 120
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Yes, you can eat whatever you want on your cheat day. But let me warn you.. if you have been eating healthy and you down a "pre lifestyle" size meal, you might not like the internal distress. I would suggest going with a happy meal first.
I agree with the poster who said they enjoy the smell of McDonald's more than actually eating the food. I like the new coffee at McDonalds and get it at the airport because it is cheaper than starbucks or peets or seattles best.
Enjoy!0 -
have a happy meal
they are about 450 calories!
i regularly have them.
you feel less guilty and crappy afterwards.
And you get a toy 0 -
You can have what you like any day, I'm into 'clean eating' (grass fed, omega 6s vs 3s, etc) but I would not sweat it if I had to live off Mucky Ds for a week or so.
Re: Supersize Me - I will insert my standard response ... Spurlock is an idiot.0 -
One McDonalds cheeseburger once in a while is not going to kill you. I know it's full of salt and fat and calories and blah blah blah, but we all have to live and no-one can eat healthily 100% of the time.
Have it, enjoy it, log it, and get back on it tomorrow.
I totally agree - this is my philosophy as well!0 -
I haven't had McD's in years, but now that there's a Five Guys, I don't care! Of course I get it protein style, and it keeps me full.0
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eat what you like...or what you crave. it's your cheat day. just get back on it the next day.
heck, when i'm having a cheat day, i go into it knowing full well that i am going to go berzerk eating what i want. nothing is forbidden. i do it all and i go big. i also log it all in. i ALWAYS blow my macros and my calories...after all, it's not really a cheat day if i stay within my guidelines. i stay WITHIN my guidelines everyday so a cheat day should just be plain and simple NAUGHTY and BAD.
yeah, maybe i don't feel so good about everything i ate but it's one day and it helps keep me sane. one day here and there is nothing in the grand scheme of things. it also helps me to stay focused when i am being good and eating clean.
with that said, i used to "need" a cheat day when i started with MFP. then i up'd my calories and i incorporate some small treats on a daily basis. now i hardly have cheat days.0 -
I'm a great believer in a little bit of what you fancy every now and again does you good, its when we overdose on those things that we end up in trouble.
If you want it, have it, it'll kill the craving but I agree, log it and try not to go overboard0 -
Have a squirrel
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i eat mcdonalds on non-cheat days when i am crunched for time or i need to go grocery shopping. although i choose the chicken sandwich or salad. calorie wise they are not that bad and there is enough protein to keep me full.
this is a way of eating, not a temporary diet, you need to learn how to fit things in a healthy way to succeed for a long time.0 -
Also, expect to have stomach knots and possibly be sitting on the toilet if you have not had McDonald's or greasy food in awhile. Take it from me...I made a similar mistake once. ;-)
McGurgles0 -
can i have a mcdonalds cheeseburger on my cheat day or will it be too unhealthy and make me want to eat more ?
A cheeseburger? Looks goods, but has no health benefits at all. If you eyes are hungry, eat up:)
When I first started eating healthy I had to stop at McD's on a trip. I could only order their salad and then I threw half of the toppings away.0 -
I had a Mc donalds the other week.I have to say that after eating healthy for a good month i couldnt believe how salty it was.Plus it didnt fill me at all.Then came the inner gurgles..... :sick:
To me,it was an education.I wont waste my calories on **** like Mc's again.So as long as you log it,go have one.You may find it will be a LONNNG time before you will crave another xxxxx0
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