Guy loses over 80lbs ONLY eating McDonalds

jimmyhoffa59 · 06-19-2008, 10:21 AM

I cannot say that I completely support it but he had the right idea of cutting calories and staying away from stuff thats packed with calories.. I only posted this in case some of you guys including myself are having a hard time losing weight especially if your on the run, watch this and you can see a few things maybe you wont feel so guilty about if you feel like hitting the drive through. Heres a link to the video and story. I do not think I can find the proper link but heres what I could copy and paste, I am sure you can do a search, it was an ABC news thing.

McDiet Takes Man From 50-Inch Waist to 36
Chris Coleson's Wife Was Skeptical Of His Fast-Food Diet Plan
By IMAEYEN IBANGA and LARA NAAMAN
June 19, 2008

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Chris Coleson battled his weight for years, but when he had trouble sliding into a restaurant booth it boosted and fueled his desire to drop the excess pounds.
Man loses 86 pounds eating only McDonald's.

But rather than try conventional diets, which had failed him before, the then 276-pound Coleson opted for his own "realistic" solution in December: he'd only eat at McDonald's.

After six months on his McDiet, Coleson lost 80 pounds and dropped 14 pants sizes. His waist went from 50-inches to 36.

"I didn't make my goal of 185, but I've made some great lifestyle choices and I'll make that goal," the 42-year-old said on "Good Morning America today.

Supersized Slim Down

Coleson's goal was to hit 185 pounds by his wedding anniversary, which is Saturday. Today he only is five pounds short of the goal. His weight loss marks several major milestones in his life.

For the first time in seven years, Coleson said he is able to wear his wedding band.

Philabong · 06-19-2008, 10:26 AM

In the article I saw posted (CNN or somesuch) there was a before and after picture.

The guy looked 20 years older and 40lbs heavier in his after picture, compaired to the before.

Invidious · 06-19-2008, 10:27 AM

I don't care how much he lost..I could never willingly do that to my body. I can only imagine what his arteries look like eating that stuff everyday.

EDIT:Found out more info. This guy was eating their Salads and Wraps to the tune of 1,700 to 1,400 cals a day. So basically he was starving himself.

jdominic6 · 06-19-2008, 10:29 AM

Too bad his arteries are about to explode.

TheManofSteel · 06-19-2008, 10:29 AM

Man Loses Weight at McDonalds

Article says he ate twice a day.... I'd like to see a physical from before and a physical from after...

In the end, McDonalds is still highly-processed unhealthy food.

Il_Dago · 06-19-2008, 10:39 AM

ABC News coverage:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Story?id=5198060&page=2

1400 cals a day and skipping breakfast? No wonder McDonald's doesn't want this guy as a spokesman. 1 death resulting from complications on that "diet" and they'd be bankrupt.

jcosley · 06-19-2008, 10:46 AM

Wow....its good he lost weight but what a dumb way to to do it. He couldnt have made a sandwich or wrap himself at home? Dumbass.

utvolman99 · 06-19-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jcosley

Wow....its good he lost weight but what a dumb way to to do it. He couldnt have made a sandwich or wrap himself at home? Dumbass.

Thats what I was thinking. He was pay $5 for a small salad with chicken like stuff on it. He could of bought a bag of salad and the Tyson pre cooked chicken ate at home and been better off. This "diet" would be like me saying I lost 50lbs eating only at Crispy Cream. Then when I gave the details I actually only sat there drinking coffie and eating napkins all day.

jimsmith9999 · 06-19-2008, 11:25 AM

Now let's send the man for a physical, get some blood work done and see how he checks out.

gixxer0.6g · 06-19-2008, 11:27 AM

Did you ever watch Supersize Me? McD's about killed him. McD's has come a long way. There are even a few things on the menu that even i would eat if I had to.

Baru · 06-19-2008, 11:37 AM

A few years back I lost alot of weight eating fast food several times a week.

It would usually be a grilled chicken sandwich or salad at lunchtime with no fries or soda. And I would often bring in fronzen peas and cook those at work instead of the fries. I also brought in snacks such as almonds, fruit, and whole wheat crakers. I usually had oats or cereal for breakfast and I made my own dinner. I worked out 4-5 days a week. I lost around 67 pounds this way.

But some bad decisions led me to put it all back on. I'm a student now so I don't work full time anymore. I really don't eat much fast food at all anymore. Maybe just a few times a year.

utvolman99 · 06-19-2008, 11:37 AM

Now that I think about it, I am almost positive this guy did this at McDonalds instead of at home to try and be the next Jared. Also, I am almost positive that McD's will not touch him with a ten foot pole because his diet is dangerous.

With that said, his diet was probably better than Jared's. Jared ate two meals a day also a 6" Turkey for lunch (280 cals) and a foot long veggie for dinner (460 cals). Anyone would lose weight only eating 740 calories a day!

Baru · 06-19-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by utvolman99

Thats what I was thinking. He was pay $5 for a small salad with chicken like stuff on it. He could of bought a bag of salad and the Tyson pre cooked chicken ate at home and been better off. This "diet" would be like me saying I lost 50lbs eating only at Crispy Cream. Then when I gave the details I actually only sat there drinking coffie and eating napkins all day.

what makes you think tyson precooked chicken is any better than mcdonalds chicken?

are you talking pricewise over time?

at least the grilled chicken at mcDonalds tastes like chicken. I've bought that precooked refrigerated chicken stuff before. I can get a few meals out of a bag, but it has a weird texture and specific(odd) taste to it and I could never finish a bag before I had to eventually throw it out.

but since I've learned to be a better cook, I would just rather cook my own chicken breasts whenever possible.

utvolman99 · 06-19-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Baru

what makes you think tyson precooked chicken is any better than mcdonalds chicken?

are you talking pricewise over time?

at least the grilled chicken at mcDonalds tastes like chicken. I've bought that precooked refrigerated chicken stuff before. I can get a few meals out of a bag, but it has a weird texture and specific(odd) taste to it and I could never finish a bag before I had to eventually throw it out.

but since I've learned to be a better cook, I would just rather cook my own chicken breasts whenever possible.

Fresh chicken is best and I don't even buy the Tyson stuff. All I am saying is that he could of done this at home much cheaper and not had to sit in a plastic chair and watch everyone else eat Big Macs and Quarter Pounders. If you go there because it is easier then bringing it to work or something that's one thing but if you go there just for the hell of doing it at McDonalds your stupid.

utvolman99 · 06-19-2008, 11:54 AM

also, let me fill you in on one of McDonald's dirty little secrets. When they say 100% beef it's a stretch of the truth. The company I work for supplies McDonalds with soy protein for their beef. When I found this out I asked "I though McD's was 100% real beef" This is the answer that was given to me.

"It is 100% beef unless the protein content falls below the point were it can legally be called beef. To prevent that from happening they add our soy."

food for thought...

Huke · 06-19-2008, 12:12 PM

This is rediculous. Here goes:

300 lb. man drops to starvation calories and loses 86 lbs. = Diet Success.

110 lb. man drops to starvation calories and loses 20 lbs. = Eating Disorder.

I think the media should be more consistent with its opinions on weight loss. An eating disorder is an eating disorder whether you're overweight or not. From the ABC article, I'm still getting the impression that starving myself is ok as long as I look slimmer in the end. Hey, I can even eat the unhealthiest food I can find as long as I drop a few pants sizes.

"McDonald's has not released a statement about Coleson's triumph, but the company did tell ABC News 'We applaud his efforts and his results.'"

"I initially thought he was crazy," said Coleson' wife Patricia Sumner

The only person they had refuting it was the Diabetes Association doctor who called it a "starvation diet". Way to say it like it is. Wouldn't that be an eating disorder?

TheManofSteel · 06-19-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by utvolman99

"It is 100% beef unless the protein content falls below the point were it can legally be called beef. To prevent that from happening they add our soy."

food for thought...

I've heard something along the same lines for KFC.

jus sayin

Brrcats · 06-19-2008, 12:43 PM

So lets see him blow back up once he finally starts eating again.

starvation diets result in yo-yo weights

jcosley · 06-19-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by utvolman99

Thats what I was thinking. He was pay $5 for a small salad with chicken like stuff on it. He could of bought a bag of salad and the Tyson pre cooked chicken ate at home and been better off. This "diet" would be like me saying I lost 50lbs eating only at Crispy Cream. Then when I gave the details I actually only sat there drinking coffie and eating napkins all day.

I spread my crispy cremes over 6 meals....3 hours a part.

injured44 · 06-19-2008, 12:54 PM

great job but he will probably just gain alot of it back...

after starving himself that long once he starts eating noramlly again the weight will pack on quickly

anyways props to him what he did is still better than all the 280 pound people that dont even try to lose weight, losing 80 pounds takes TONS of dedication

bcd1983 · 06-19-2008, 01:02 PM

someone write him an email and encourage him to get started on his will.

MattT84 · 06-19-2008, 01:28 PM

I hope McDonalds doesnt advertise this like Subway did with Jared. Its just going to encourage the weak-minded people its healthy to eat at McDonalds.

jcosley · 06-19-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bcd1983

someone write him an email and encourage him to get started on his will.

hahahaah!

Flair4TheGold · 06-19-2008, 01:53 PM

Is it really that hard to stick to grilled chicken breasts, broccoli, brown rice, grilled fish, and anything else that is healthy? Some people are just weak I guess.

TheManofSteel · 06-19-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Flair4TheGold

Is it really that hard to stick to grilled chicken breasts, broccoli, brown rice, grilled fish, and anything else that is healthy? Some people are just weak I guess.

People want easy, easier & easiest, they don't want challenging.

Flair4TheGold · 06-19-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheManofSteel

People want easy, easier & easiest, they don't want challenging.

I don't even think a clean diet is all that complex. It's pretty easy actually once you know what you can and can't have. These same people will be the first to complain about their image yet will do nothing to change it.