Eggs and Bacon every morning... lose weight?
boxingday2010
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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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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.0 -
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.0 -
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 right0 -
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?0 -
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 0 -
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.0 -
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.0
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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.0
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I'm doing it right now.
Cardio makes me hungry, so I don't do it while in a calorie deficit. I lift though.0 -
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:).0
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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.0
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your friend could lose weight eating ice cream for breakfast everyday as long as he stays at a calorie deficit.0
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Wait - he's eating the whole eggs and not just the whites?
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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.0 -
Yes! Like others have said calorie deficit = weight loss.0
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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.0 -
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.0
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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.0
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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:0 -
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 .0
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Yep, I eat eggs and often bacon for breakfast. Still losing, not unhealthy.0
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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 0
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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:0 -
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.0 -
Wait - he's eating the whole eggs and not just the whites?
Jaysus, straight to hell then
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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.0
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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!0
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I eat bacon and eggs almost every morning. Tons of protein! Plus it keeps you feeling full longer.0
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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:0
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