80 calorie comparison pic
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missysippy930 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
There's a difference between weight loss and health, however.
Really?
What’s healthier, being overweight or a normal weight?
Oh, this debate......7 -
missysippy930 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
There's a difference between weight loss and health, however.
Really?
What’s healthier, being overweight or a normal weight?
Not enough information given.
However, as one goes up the scale (no pun intended) from a normal weight, through overweight into obese and morbid obesity there is a definite trend toward more dangerous health markers.4 -
missysippy930 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
There's a difference between weight loss and health, however.
Really?
What’s healthier, being overweight or a normal weight?
Depends on the person. Overweight increases risks it does not immediately guarantee bad health anymore than being normal weight will prevent or cure bad health.
The exception is the physical structure like joints. If a person is more than moderately obese it is going to be hard on the framework but even that is not immediate if the person didn't have a pre-existing condition.2 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »cmriverside wrote: »Wouldn't that Keto Big Mac be a burger patty and cheese? Maybe a pickle and mayo? I don't understand that picture of ice on a plate.
However, Popcorn> chips. If I start on chips I don't stop until my tongue hurts from the salt. No fiber. I only eat them when I can buy a little tiny 240 cal bag of them at Subway.
Haven't had a potato chip in 3 years. Dont remember what they taste like, so I cant miss them! Lol
That is sad.
We all have to know what triggers us.. chips for me is one. Sticks and stones...
Agree. IMO, one doesn't know what sadness is if they consider the conscious decision to not eat a particular food for any reason sad.
Maybe we can agree we shouldn’t shame people for ANY of their food choices, whether they choose to cut something out or choose to enjoy a Big Mac or a bowl of chips....15 -
...or a plate of ice cubes.WinoGelato wrote: »Maybe we can agree we shouldn’t shame people for ANY of their food choices, whether they choose to cut something out or choose to enjoy a Big Mac or a bowl of chips....
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just_Tomek wrote: »Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
A bowl of popcorn with chips crushed all over as a topping. YEsssssssssssssss.............
Especially these.
Now you're talking!!!!!0 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »cmriverside wrote: »Wouldn't that Keto Big Mac be a burger patty and cheese? Maybe a pickle and mayo? I don't understand that picture of ice on a plate.
However, Popcorn> chips. If I start on chips I don't stop until my tongue hurts from the salt. No fiber. I only eat them when I can buy a little tiny 240 cal bag of them at Subway.
Haven't had a potato chip in 3 years. Dont remember what they taste like, so I cant miss them! Lol
That is sad.
We all have to know what triggers us.. chips for me is one. Sticks and stones...
Agree. IMO, one doesn't know what sadness is if they consider the conscious decision to not eat a particular food for any reason sad.
I have a fairly high emotional intelligence and thus capable of experiencing many levels of sadness. It would be sad for me. Chips has one of the higher rankings on my treat food list. I wouldn't stay in bed crying over it but I would miss enjoying them for a time. I should know. I had to give them up for 3 months just recently. When my deficit got more aggressive to get weight off for a surgery I had a harder time moderating things. Now I welcome them back to my cupboard.10 -
missysippy930 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
There's a difference between weight loss and health, however.
Really?
What’s healthier, being overweight or a normal weight?
Depends on the person. Overweight increases risks it does not immediately guarantee bad health anymore than being normal weight will prevent or cure bad health.
The exception is the physical structure like joints. If a person is more than moderately obese it is going to be hard on the framework but even that is not immediate if the person didn't have a pre-existing condition.
Agreed.
But generally speaking, being a healthy weight is better for overall health. There are exceptions and other factors that can, and do, enter in
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missysippy930 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
There's a difference between weight loss and health, however.
Really?
What’s healthier, being overweight or a normal weight?
You're asking the wrong question.
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »cmriverside wrote: »Wouldn't that Keto Big Mac be a burger patty and cheese? Maybe a pickle and mayo? I don't understand that picture of ice on a plate.
However, Popcorn> chips. If I start on chips I don't stop until my tongue hurts from the salt. No fiber. I only eat them when I can buy a little tiny 240 cal bag of them at Subway.
Haven't had a potato chip in 3 years. Dont remember what they taste like, so I cant miss them! Lol
That is sad.
We all have to know what triggers us.. chips for me is one. Sticks and stones...
Agree. IMO, one doesn't know what sadness is if they consider the conscious decision to not eat a particular food for any reason sad.
I have a fairly high emotional intelligence and thus capable of experiencing many levels of sadness. It would be sad for me. Chips has one of the higher rankings on my treat food list. I wouldn't stay in bed crying over it but I would miss enjoying them for a time. I should know. I had to give them up for 3 months just recently. When my deficit got more aggressive to get weight off for a surgery I had a harder time moderating things. Now I welcome them back to my cupboard.
Oh I got exactly what you meant... just don't care....
Back to the original topic. That picture is a good example of caloric density. For me, the popcorn works well. Fills me up better and does not trigger a binge session. For others only a nice salty chip works and the volume of the popcorn does nothing. I think the ice cubes might just be the best Zero calorie food ever! Lol11 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.4 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.
Why not?14 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.
Why not?
Because random speculation is fun?
I have been to a couple of RD's. The uphill battle for some people would probably make the big mac plan a big victory.9 -
Eating a Big Mac a day gives you plenty of room for higher nutrition foods. Is it the greatest thing to eat daily probably not...but It’s not the worst.
Damn now I want a Big Mac. I’m not sure I even like them, it’s been probably 20 years since I had one. I think I need to get out of this thread since I managed to have chips for lunch based on the power of suggestion here 😀8 -
Lobsterboxtops wrote: »Eating a Big Mac a day gives you plenty of room for higher nutrition foods. Is it the greatest thing to eat daily probably not...but It’s not the worst.
Damn now I want a Big Mac. I’m not sure I even like them, it’s been probably 20 years since I had one. I think I need to get out of this thread since I managed to have chips for lunch based on the power of suggestion here 😀
Your my hero! Lol2 -
Lobsterboxtops wrote: »Eating a Big Mac a day gives you plenty of room for higher nutrition foods. Is it the greatest thing to eat daily probably not...but It’s not the worst.
Damn now I want a Big Mac. I’m not sure I even like them, it’s been probably 20 years since I had one. I think I need to get out of this thread since I managed to have chips for lunch based on the power of suggestion here 😀
Now you want pie. Warm delicious pie.7 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.
I'm thinking you have no idea what a registered dietitian would think on this topic.17 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.
I'm thinking you have no idea what a registered dietitian would think on this topic.
You might want to go back and carefully read my comments. I said I doubted a dietitian would think a Big Mac daily was healthy long term, especially on a 1500 calorie a day diet. Heck the trainer mentioned above that ate a Big Mac daily for a month and lost weight said the following:
"I don't want anybody doing this challenge," he said. "I do not think that this challenge is healthy. I don't think it's smart but sometimes you have to do something extreme in order to make a simple point."
Syatt merely wanted to hammer that point home.
"The whole point of it was to show people that you can include your favorite foods into your diet in moderation and not only not lose progress, but actually continue to make progress, because so many people worry about ruining their entire diet if they go off track for one meal, whatever it is."
I would agree with the trainer, and I believe most dietitians would say that a Big Mac is an "occasional" food and not an everyday food.
If you can cite something where an actual nutrition professional says a Big Mac a day is fine long term for one's health, please post as I would be interested in reading it.6 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.
I'm thinking you have no idea what a registered dietitian would think on this topic.
You might want to go back and carefully read my comments. I said I doubted a dietitian would think a Big Mac daily was healthy long term, especially on a 1500 calorie a day diet. Heck the trainer mentioned above that ate a Big Mac daily for a month and lost weight said the following:
"I don't want anybody doing this challenge," he said. "I do not think that this challenge is healthy. I don't think it's smart but sometimes you have to do something extreme in order to make a simple point."
Syatt merely wanted to hammer that point home.
"The whole point of it was to show people that you can include your favorite foods into your diet in moderation and not only not lose progress, but actually continue to make progress, because so many people worry about ruining their entire diet if they go off track for one meal, whatever it is."
I would agree with the trainer, and I believe most dietitians would say that a Big Mac is an "occasional" food and not an everyday food.
If you can cite something where an actual nutrition professional says a Big Mac a day is fine long term for one's health, please post as I would be interested in reading it.
You kind of remind me of a guy on here @OldAssDude3 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.
I'm thinking you have no idea what a registered dietitian would think on this topic.
You might want to go back and carefully read my comments. I said I doubted a dietitian would think a Big Mac daily was healthy long term, especially on a 1500 calorie a day diet. Heck the trainer mentioned above that ate a Big Mac daily for a month and lost weight said the following:
"I don't want anybody doing this challenge," he said. "I do not think that this challenge is healthy. I don't think it's smart but sometimes you have to do something extreme in order to make a simple point."
Syatt merely wanted to hammer that point home.
"The whole point of it was to show people that you can include your favorite foods into your diet in moderation and not only not lose progress, but actually continue to make progress, because so many people worry about ruining their entire diet if they go off track for one meal, whatever it is."
I would agree with the trainer, and I believe most dietitians would say that a Big Mac is an "occasional" food and not an everyday food.
If you can cite something where an actual nutrition professional says a Big Mac a day is fine long term for one's health, please post as I would be interested in reading it.
Well I didn't say anything about a Big Mac per day? And, based on the macros, why would it not be in the context of an diet that had good balance overall? These kind of judgements don't really consider context and amount and, honestly come across as orthorexic.14 -
psychod787 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.
I'm thinking you have no idea what a registered dietitian would think on this topic.
You might want to go back and carefully read my comments. I said I doubted a dietitian would think a Big Mac daily was healthy long term, especially on a 1500 calorie a day diet. Heck the trainer mentioned above that ate a Big Mac daily for a month and lost weight said the following:
"I don't want anybody doing this challenge," he said. "I do not think that this challenge is healthy. I don't think it's smart but sometimes you have to do something extreme in order to make a simple point."
Syatt merely wanted to hammer that point home.
"The whole point of it was to show people that you can include your favorite foods into your diet in moderation and not only not lose progress, but actually continue to make progress, because so many people worry about ruining their entire diet if they go off track for one meal, whatever it is."
I would agree with the trainer, and I believe most dietitians would say that a Big Mac is an "occasional" food and not an everyday food.
If you can cite something where an actual nutrition professional says a Big Mac a day is fine long term for one's health, please post as I would be interested in reading it.
You kind of remind me of a guy on here @OldAssDude
So he likes facts/data and the recommendations of professionals also? Good man.2 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I agree Ann. Not really seeing what the demonizing of Big Macs is all about. Seems rather odd and judgey to me.13 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.
I'm thinking you have no idea what a registered dietitian would think on this topic.
You might want to go back and carefully read my comments. I said I doubted a dietitian would think a Big Mac daily was healthy long term, especially on a 1500 calorie a day diet. Heck the trainer mentioned above that ate a Big Mac daily for a month and lost weight said the following:
"I don't want anybody doing this challenge," he said. "I do not think that this challenge is healthy. I don't think it's smart but sometimes you have to do something extreme in order to make a simple point."
Syatt merely wanted to hammer that point home.
"The whole point of it was to show people that you can include your favorite foods into your diet in moderation and not only not lose progress, but actually continue to make progress, because so many people worry about ruining their entire diet if they go off track for one meal, whatever it is."
I would agree with the trainer, and I believe most dietitians would say that a Big Mac is an "occasional" food and not an everyday food.
If you can cite something where an actual nutrition professional says a Big Mac a day is fine long term for one's health, please post as I would be interested in reading it.
Who said anything about a Big Mac per day? And, based on the macros, why would it not be in the context of an diet that had good balance overall? These kind of judgements don't really consider context and amount and, honestly come across as orthorexic.
Please refer to the post by @AnnPT77 above which I responded to originally stating that IMO I do not believe for health reasons a dietitian would suggest that a diet that included a Big Mac a day would be healthy. As I stated above, and I believe would be in line with most dietitians, a Big Mac is an occasional type of food.
Here is the post I responded to:
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian
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What happens when someone mentions McDonalds in a thread about anything else but McDonalds
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.
I'm thinking you have no idea what a registered dietitian would think on this topic.
You might want to go back and carefully read my comments. I said I doubted a dietitian would think a Big Mac daily was healthy long term, especially on a 1500 calorie a day diet. Heck the trainer mentioned above that ate a Big Mac daily for a month and lost weight said the following:
"I don't want anybody doing this challenge," he said. "I do not think that this challenge is healthy. I don't think it's smart but sometimes you have to do something extreme in order to make a simple point."
Syatt merely wanted to hammer that point home.
"The whole point of it was to show people that you can include your favorite foods into your diet in moderation and not only not lose progress, but actually continue to make progress, because so many people worry about ruining their entire diet if they go off track for one meal, whatever it is."
I would agree with the trainer, and I believe most dietitians would say that a Big Mac is an "occasional" food and not an everyday food.
If you can cite something where an actual nutrition professional says a Big Mac a day is fine long term for one's health, please post as I would be interested in reading it.
Who said anything about a Big Mac per day? And, based on the macros, why would it not be in the context of an diet that had good balance overall? These kind of judgements don't really consider context and amount and, honestly come across as orthorexic.
Please refer to the post by @AnnPT77 above which I responded to originally stating that IMO I do not believe for health reasons a dietitian would suggest that a diet that included a Big Mac a day would be healthy. As I stated above, and I believe would be in line with most dietitians, a Big Mac is an occasional type of food.
Here is the post I responded to:
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian
And as you've been asked yet haven't answered, why do you believe most dieticians would agree with your position? Do you have any proof source for this claim other than the trainer you quoted? Something like the recommendations of a professional society of registered dieticians. BTW, there are even registered dieticians who believe woo. We've seen some post here. If it's just your opinion, good for you. Don't eat them.7 -
manderson27 wrote: »What happens when someone mentions McDonalds in a thread about anything else but McDonalds
I came here thinking it was meant to be a fun thread with lots of pictures. I misjudged.7 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.
I'm thinking you have no idea what a registered dietitian would think on this topic.
You might want to go back and carefully read my comments. I said I doubted a dietitian would think a Big Mac daily was healthy long term, especially on a 1500 calorie a day diet. Heck the trainer mentioned above that ate a Big Mac daily for a month and lost weight said the following:
"I don't want anybody doing this challenge," he said. "I do not think that this challenge is healthy. I don't think it's smart but sometimes you have to do something extreme in order to make a simple point."
Syatt merely wanted to hammer that point home.
"The whole point of it was to show people that you can include your favorite foods into your diet in moderation and not only not lose progress, but actually continue to make progress, because so many people worry about ruining their entire diet if they go off track for one meal, whatever it is."
I would agree with the trainer, and I believe most dietitians would say that a Big Mac is an "occasional" food and not an everyday food.
If you can cite something where an actual nutrition professional says a Big Mac a day is fine long term for one's health, please post as I would be interested in reading it.
You kind of remind me of a guy on here @OldAssDude
So he likes facts/data and the recommendations of professionals also? Good man.
Well, yes actually. Eat solid nutrition, avoid too much junk, and moderate exercise. With the occasional beer. Lol2 -
Here is what I believe. If I went to an RD and said that I would eat close to 1000 calories a day of nutrient rich food as a trade-off for having a big mac it would get green lighted. The reason I believe this is because they are trained in nutrition and it would be unprofessional of them to have food prejudices. Once nutrition is met no one should really care how the calories for just energy are spent. Once your nutrition well is full most of the other nutrients you eat spill over into your urine. There is no super nutrition status and we are not elite athletes so we do not need ridiculously strict food protocols.
I have met two different RDs. The first one because my doctor could not give me answers. The second because I wanted another pair of eyes on my plan to speed up my weight loss for 3 months to hit a surgery deadline. Both told me stories of how exhausting their job was to try and convince people to make any improvements at all. The second had a woman who wanted to lose weight but drank 800+ calories each day and she has tried to convince her to cut back or stop for MONTHS. Both loved the way I ate. Neither cared at all how much "junk" food I ate because I ate so much of what they called "quality" food.
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psychod787 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »I’d choose the popcorn. I love popcorn!
I just read that a guy ate a Big Mac every day for a month and lost 7 pounds. Just last month. He was eating 1500 calories a day, not just eating Big Macs
5’4” he was posting on Instagram. Showing there are no bad foods. I think he was a personal trainer, or something like that.
What the guy proved was that if one eats fewer calories then you burn you lose weight, nothing more. Ask any any Registered Dietitian if a 1500 calorie a day diet that includes a Big Mac every day is sustainable for health.
Instagram posts giving nutrition or exercise advice from someone who people think "was a personal trainer or something like that", IMO is not a good idea.
Big Mac, per McD web site:
540 Calories
28 grams Total Fat
46 grams Carbs
25 grams Protein
If a person really wanted to, they could fit one in every day, and get overall decent (healthy) nutrition on 1500 calories, IMO.
Not me, though: I'm vegetarian.
I'm thinking a registed dierition would not agree with your conclusion long term IMO.
I'm thinking you have no idea what a registered dietitian would think on this topic.
You might want to go back and carefully read my comments. I said I doubted a dietitian would think a Big Mac daily was healthy long term, especially on a 1500 calorie a day diet. Heck the trainer mentioned above that ate a Big Mac daily for a month and lost weight said the following:
"I don't want anybody doing this challenge," he said. "I do not think that this challenge is healthy. I don't think it's smart but sometimes you have to do something extreme in order to make a simple point."
Syatt merely wanted to hammer that point home.
"The whole point of it was to show people that you can include your favorite foods into your diet in moderation and not only not lose progress, but actually continue to make progress, because so many people worry about ruining their entire diet if they go off track for one meal, whatever it is."
I would agree with the trainer, and I believe most dietitians would say that a Big Mac is an "occasional" food and not an everyday food.
If you can cite something where an actual nutrition professional says a Big Mac a day is fine long term for one's health, please post as I would be interested in reading it.
You kind of remind me of a guy on here @OldAssDude
So he likes facts/data and the recommendations of professionals also? Good man.
Well, yes actually. Eat solid nutrition, avoid too much junk, and moderate exercise. With the occasional beer. Lol
I'd get along well with him
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