An expert recommends specific McDonald’s orders to help with weight loss, sparking debate among people with differing views.
If you’re trying to lose weight but still want to enjoy McDonald’s, a personal trainer suggests making simple swaps in your order.
Instead of a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, large fries, and a regular Coke, opt for a Double Cheeseburger, medium fries, and a Diet Coke.
These changes can save you over 50 calories while still allowing you to enjoy your meal.
However, not everyone agrees with this approach, as some suggest smaller portions or skipping certain items altogether.
Expert sparks debate after suggesting specific McDonald’s orders for weight loss
Rosi May points out that the common belief is that eating out means consuming high calories.
“This is how you lose weight by eating McDonald’s and don’t worry I’m not about to tell you to swap your burger for a salad because nobody’s going to Maccies for a salad.”
“And I’m not going to expect you to change your beef burger to a plain chicken burger, I am going to show you some like-for-like swaps that you can make.
“If you watch my videos, then you know by now that when it comes to losing weight, you need to be in a calorie deficit,” the personal trainer May revealed.
For example, a Big Mac Combo Meal can have around 1,120 calories, and if you opt for a large size with fries and a Coke, that number jumps to 1,320 calories.
This can be a significant portion of your daily calorie intake.
How can you still enjoy a McDonald’s but at much lower calories?
To help you make better choices, Rosi suggests some practical swaps.
For instance, you can choose a Coke Zero or Diet Coke instead of ordering a regular Coke.
This simple change saves about 212 calories.
Another tip is to reduce the size of your fries from large to medium. This not only helps save calories but also reduces the cost of your meal.
Rosi’s major suggestion is to switch to a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese for a Double Cheeseburger.
This swap can save you over 300 calories while still allowing you to enjoy a burger.
By making these adjustments, you can still indulge in a satisfying meal at McDonald’s without consuming all your daily calories.
“And that way you can still enjoy things like McDonald’s whilst you’re on a weight loss journey.
But it doesn’t have to be boring, you just have to get clever with it.”
Social media reactions
While many people appreciate Rosi’s advice, not everyone agrees.
Some critics argue that the best way to maintain a healthy diet is simply to eat smaller portions or skip fries altogether.
If I’m going to have a Mcdonald’s, I’m not thinking of calories!
It’s a treat from time to time and there’s no harm in the occasional bit of indulgence now and then, one user said.
I need to lose weight, McDonald’s it is then ffs, the second user commented.
If you trying to lose weight don’t eat McDonald’s it’s that simple it makes my head hurt ffs, the third user said.
Expert advice would be to stay home and eat, another wrote.