Should I eat McDonalds?
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Ok, so here's the deal. I am a reformed fast food addict and I say no to McDonalds. What I have found is that even the healthy choices at fast food joints are loaded with calories and sodium. The last time I ate at McDonalds, it left this greasy feeling in my mouth and this heavy feeling in the pit of my stomach which my body promptly ejected! If you gotta eat out, make it subway.
just playing Devil's advocate here, but you are aware of the amounts of sodium Subway contains? It's honestly not a heck of a lot better (or worse).
It's a craving she's having, not something she said she wants to eat daily.0 -
Ok, so here's the deal. I am a reformed fast food addict and I say no to McDonalds. What I have found is that even the healthy choices at fast food joints are loaded with calories and sodium. The last time I ate at McDonalds, it left this greasy feeling in my mouth and this heavy feeling in the pit of my stomach which my body promptly ejected! If you gotta eat out, make it subway.
No offense intended -- but have you ever checked out the fat and sodium content at Subway? And you *do* realize that their food isn't always as "fresh" as they claim? http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505123_162-44040122/at-subway-customers-really-arent-eating-as-fresh-as-they-think/
OMG yes! The sodium content at Subway is off the chart!0 -
Ok, so here's the deal. I am a reformed fast food addict and I say no to McDonalds. What I have found is that even the healthy choices at fast food joints are loaded with calories and sodium. The last time I ate at McDonalds, it left this greasy feeling in my mouth and this heavy feeling in the pit of my stomach which my body promptly ejected! If you gotta eat out, make it subway.
just playing Devil's advocate here, but you are aware of the amounts of sodium Subway contains? It's honestly not a heck of a lot better (or worse).
It's a craving she's having, not something she said she wants to eat daily.
I'll add that IMO, it smells bad too. I can't be the only one!0 -
Yes, because Subway's sammiches come straight from the Garden of Eden and have absolutely no sodium or calories.If you gotta eat out, make it subway.0 -
I eat there almost daily. Being a single guy it is a challenge for me to always eat at home. Typically I have a Large Light Lemonade and an Ice Cream Cone as a daily snack. For breakfast sometimes I get their fruit and yogurt parfait or their new Oatmeal with Fruit. Once a week I treat myself to a Daily Double if I have been really good that day and fries without salt. If it is in your calories and it doesn't impact the other things you are monitoring such as salt and fat then it should work. It has worked for me so far. I am down 24 pounds as of today! : )
Ok. Dude. This might be TMI but I REALLY want to encourage you to find other ways to eat. Buy a table top bbq and some ground beef and make your own at home. It's a million times healthier. The reason I say this is because my brother ate there daily as well....and he passed away at 24 from a heart attack. His veins were completely clogged. I wish my brother had found other ways to get food, too. Please.
My 21 yr old skinny skinny cousin ate there daily- sometimes twice a day. He almost died one day when his body went into major diabetic shock. No one knew he became diabetic because he was so skinny no one thought to check. It was from the terribly unhealthy diet. He was driving when it happened also, so it was twice the risk. Not worth it!
It's really not. My brother was exercising as well. Its such a shame. Really, don't eat at McD's daily. Please stop.
My 100 year old great grandma ate there almost daily too,and died in perfect health0 -
OMG tacos are gross and bad for you!
They are not "bad for you" if made with fresh veggies and grass fed organic beef that's 1/2 the fat of factory farmed.0 -
I know that I get a super strong craving for a Quarter Pounder and fries when my period comes, and I'm going to go ahead and eat it. I'm just planning ahead for it, so that I can eat it without feeling that I'm abandoning my weight loss plan.0
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Ok, so here's the deal. I am a reformed fast food addict and I say no to McDonalds. What I have found is that even the healthy choices at fast food joints are loaded with calories and sodium. The last time I ate at McDonalds, it left this greasy feeling in my mouth and this heavy feeling in the pit of my stomach which my body promptly ejected! If you gotta eat out, make it subway.
Actually Subway is not a good choice.
They put the same ingredient found in fertilizer to make their bread "appear" brown and healthy.0 -
The chicken nuggets don't seem so bad. They are all white meat and are not fried. They are heated...."nuicked". Last time I checked, the calories didn't look so bad.0
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In my mind, it's better to plan ahead and eat something you normally wouldn't than deny yourself and end up binging on something worse later on because you're craving it.
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I plan on eating like this for the rest of my life, and it shouldn't be a punishment. If I want McDonald's, then I will fit it into my calorie allowance. Of course, I wouldn't do it every day, but once in awhile isn't going to hurt. Of course, that is just my view..and what has worked for me so far. Other people do it differently....it really depends on what you want to do.0
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I eat there almost daily. Being a single guy it is a challenge for me to always eat at home. Typically I have a Large Light Lemonade and an Ice Cream Cone as a daily snack. For breakfast sometimes I get their fruit and yogurt parfait or their new Oatmeal with Fruit. Once a week I treat myself to a Daily Double if I have been really good that day and fries without salt. If it is in your calories and it doesn't impact the other things you are monitoring such as salt and fat then it should work. It has worked for me so far. I am down 24 pounds as of today! : )
Ok. Dude. This might be TMI but I REALLY want to encourage you to find other ways to eat. Buy a table top bbq and some ground beef and make your own at home. It's a million times healthier. The reason I say this is because my brother ate there daily as well....and he passed away at 24 from a heart attack. His veins were completely clogged. I wish my brother had found other ways to get food, too. Please.
My 21 yr old skinny skinny cousin ate there daily- sometimes twice a day. He almost died one day when his body went into major diabetic shock. No one knew he became diabetic because he was so skinny no one thought to check. It was from the terribly unhealthy diet. He was driving when it happened also, so it was twice the risk. Not worth it!
It's really not. My brother was exercising as well. Its such a shame. Really, don't eat at McD's daily. Please stop.
My 100 year old great grandma ate there almost daily too,and died in perfect health
I know some people who smoked and lived well into their nineties. Your point is that there are always outliers??0 -
The chicken nuggets don't seem so bad. They are all white meat and are not fried. They are heated...."nuicked". Last time I checked, the calories didn't look so bad.
I think that is this real problem...people actually believe that the chicken is "all white meat". It does have some white meat, but it also has so much "crap" that it just isnt worth the convenience and low cost to me0 -
I eat there almost daily. Being a single guy it is a challenge for me to always eat at home. Typically I have a Large Light Lemonade and an Ice Cream Cone as a daily snack. For breakfast sometimes I get their fruit and yogurt parfait or their new Oatmeal with Fruit. Once a week I treat myself to a Daily Double if I have been really good that day and fries without salt. If it is in your calories and it doesn't impact the other things you are monitoring such as salt and fat then it should work. It has worked for me so far. I am down 24 pounds as of today! : )
Ok. Dude. This might be TMI but I REALLY want to encourage you to find other ways to eat. Buy a table top bbq and some ground beef and make your own at home. It's a million times healthier. The reason I say this is because my brother ate there daily as well....and he passed away at 24 from a heart attack. His veins were completely clogged. I wish my brother had found other ways to get food, too. Please.
My 21 yr old skinny skinny cousin ate there daily- sometimes twice a day. He almost died one day when his body went into major diabetic shock. No one knew he became diabetic because he was so skinny no one thought to check. It was from the terribly unhealthy diet. He was driving when it happened also, so it was twice the risk. Not worth it!
It's really not. My brother was exercising as well. Its such a shame. Really, don't eat at McD's daily. Please stop.
My 100 year old great grandma ate there almost daily too,and died in perfect health
I know some people who smoked and lived well into their nineties. Your point is that there are always outliers??
Yep always outliers but I think the point of the story is just because somone appears healthy they might not be and it would be my guess that several of the folks mentioned probably didn't visit their doctor recently. If you wanted "super size" me you can clearly see the adverse affects of McDonalds however there are folks that have also "lost" weight only eathing McDonalds. There is a dude that eats a Big Mac every day saw him on TV the other day and he was thin and looked healthy. Everybody is different and everybody processes food differntly. If you have high cholestoral then clearly you shouldn't be eating McDonalds daily.0 -
I invite you to read the article.You may be right that smoking and making jerky is a decent preservative that is natural (as is some other things, like dehydrating, freezing, jaming, canning, and even some spices can prevent bacteria growth) but that doesn't explain why the bread doesn't mold. Or the french fries.
Well, they failed to test organic buns so your comment about organic vs. nonorganic food is irrelevant. But I get your point about moisture. My point was about preservatives in non-organic foods.0 -
My 100 year old great grandma ate there almost daily too,and died in perfect health
Also, no one dies in perfect health.0 -
My 100 year old great grandma ate there almost daily too,and died in perfect health
Also, no one dies in perfect health.
lightening bolt? gun shot?0 -
I'm really craving it! Hahaha
If I do choose to have it, it won't be until tomorrow for lunch (planning ahead!). I'll just have a small chips and a McChicken burger with no mayonnaise, and I can easily fit it into my calorie intake (1,250).
I'm torn between my "within calorie goal = okay" mentality (as I want to live like this forever, a lifestyle change) and that little voice in my head that's like "NO. People on MFP will hate you because you're trying to lose weight and eating junk! BAD" Hahaha
I suppose this also applies to other areas of my diet... should I work in some chocolate/treats every day into my daily intake? I think that as long as its within my target calories its okay, but that just can't be right! I can't possibly lose eating junk....can I?
To eat McDonalds or to not? That is the question...
If you really want this to be a lifestyle change and permanent you really should NOT give up everything you love. You can have anything that fits your macros once in a while.0 -
If you really want this to be a lifestyle change and permanent you really should NOT give up everything you love. You can have anything that fits your macros once in a while.
no law says you cant change the things you love. quit loving crap food and problem is solved0 -
My 100 year old great grandma ate there almost daily too,and died in perfect health
Also, no one dies in perfect health.
lightening bolt? gun shot?
Ok. Point taken.
But when people say someone died of old age, that's just a nicety, 0 -
If you really want this to be a lifestyle change and permanent you really should NOT give up everything you love. You can have anything that fits your macros once in a while.
no law says you cant change the things you love. quit loving crap food and problem is solved
I puffy heart crap food. Meh.0 -
Yep always outliers but I think the point of the story is just because somone appears healthy they might not be and it would be my guess that several of the folks mentioned probably didn't visit their doctor recently. If you wanted "super size" me you can clearly see the adverse affects of McDonalds however there are folks that have also "lost" weight only eathing McDonalds. There is a dude that eats a Big Mac every day saw him on TV the other day and he was thin and looked healthy. Everybody is different and everybody processes food differntly. If you have high cholestoral then clearly you shouldn't be eating McDonalds daily.
I agree. If anyone cares, I told the OP that I thought she should do it. I'm not of the opinion that someone should swear off something they like forever just to lose weight (ok, heroin should be sworn off!). But my point was that in my very real, very painful experience, McDonald's every day isn't worth the health risks.
Yes. There are different options at McD's...i'm sure a yogurt is better than a double bacon cheeseburger with fries. But I am gonna say what I have to say because I regret not helping my brother to stop it.
****en sue me for giving a crap, people.0 -
The chicken nuggets don't seem so bad. They are all white meat and are not fried. They are heated...."nuicked". Last time I checked, the calories didn't look so bad.
I think that is this real problem...people actually believe that the chicken is "all white meat". It does have some white meat, but it also has so much "crap" that it just isnt worth the convenience and low cost to me
In the US, the chicken IS all white meat. And it's deep fried. And it's just food. The FDA would be all over any dangers in it. If preservatives are 'crap' to you, that's one thing. But preservatives are pretty prevalent.0 -
The chicken nuggets don't seem so bad. They are all white meat and are not fried. They are heated...."nuicked". Last time I checked, the calories didn't look so bad.
I think that is this real problem...people actually believe that the chicken is "all white meat". It does have some white meat, but it also has so much "crap" that it just isnt worth the convenience and low cost to me
In the US, the chicken IS all white meat. And it's deep fried. And it's just food. The FDA would be all over any dangers in it. If preservatives are 'crap' to you, that's one thing. But preservatives are pretty prevalent.
I will never understand why so many people have so much faith in the FDA...but whatever...just dont eat that "just food" very often0 -
If you really want this to be a lifestyle change and permanent you really should NOT give up everything you love. You can have anything that fits your macros once in a while.
no law says you cant change the things you love. quit loving crap food and problem is solved
I puffy heart crap food. Meh.
eat enough and you will get a "puffy" heart...lol
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My 100 year old great grandma ate there almost daily too,and died in perfect health
Also, no one dies in perfect health.
lightening bolt? gun shot?
How healthy are you if your heart stops working?
Hmmm?
Yeah, I didn't think so.0 -
I have no probelms eating McDonalds. I just get the Premium Grilled Classic chicken sandwich with no fries and no drink ( I either bring my own water or if they still have water at the soda machine I get a free small cup of ice water). You will drive yourself crazy craving things you "can't have". If you want it, have it...just don't go overboard and have it all the time. Eat McDonalds then eat better the rest of the day/week. Generally on days I have McDonalds, or another fast food place I let that be the "bad" thing for the day and eat good the rest of the day. I prety much only drink water, all the time, so with drinks I have no issues. This past week I had been CRAVING some chocolate cake with chocolate icing, so I made one. It's delicious too! I just don't go crazy with it and have huge slices. I have a very thin slice a day while it's here, when it's gone I probably won't bake another cake for months. I rarely eat things like that so when I want it I have it. Don't deprive yourself...everything in moderation!! 0
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If you really want this to be a lifestyle change and permanent you really should NOT give up everything you love. You can have anything that fits your macros once in a while.
no law says you cant change the things you love. quit loving crap food and problem is solved
I puffy heart crap food. Meh.
eat enough and you will get a "puffy" heart...lol
clearly, from my picture I don't eat too much of anything, but during the week I do try to eat clean, so I can eat what I want (for now) on the weekends. Otherwise, I eat in moderation. :bigsmile:0 -
clearly, from my picture I don't eat too much of anything, but during the week I do try to eat clean, so I can eat what I want (for now) on the weekends. Otherwise, I eat in moderation. :bigsmile:
See now! This is what people need to hear! Moderation and balance.... moderation and balance. And working hard.
I hope to someday look half as good as you, lady. You're inspiring!0 -
If you really want this to be a lifestyle change and permanent you really should NOT give up everything you love. You can have anything that fits your macros once in a while.
no law says you cant change the things you love. quit loving crap food and problem is solved
I puffy heart crap food. Meh.
eat enough and you will get a "puffy" heart...lol
clearly, from my picture I don't eat too much of anything, but during the week I do try to eat clean, so I can eat what I want (for now) on the weekends. Otherwise, I eat in moderation. :bigsmile:
yep...you clearly got it goin on...congrats...I imagine lots of hard work and strict dieting...but still curious...what is the attraction to McDonalds...wouldnt a juicy real sirloin burger have more appeal? is it the convenience of McDonalds? I guess I dont get it...but congrats on your achievement0
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