Would having McDonald's once in a month?

[Doctorslim]

I'm 16 5'10 133 pounds and I'm craving McDonald's like crazy today. Today is one of my off days and have been thinking about getting McDonalds. If I do get it, I will most likely get more fat, protein, and calories then I usually do a day which is around 2500-3000 calories. I don't really keep track of my diet as I've heard I should just have fun and not worry about it and just eat quite a bit. I kept track of my calories on one day and it was about 3000 calories. I cut off a little bit of food since then but haven't kept track and now probably get like 2800.

Would it be bad to get a quarter pounder with a medium french fries and a medium lite minute maid lemonade? This would be the first time I've eaten anything from McDonalds in about a month.

[THElabCHIMP]

ever see supersize me?

[Flareon]

There isn't a problem with eating McDonald on a bulk, unless you're lean bulking. Go for it if you're not.

[magic15]

I'm 16 5'10 133 pounds and I'm craving McDonald's like crazy today. Today is one of my off days and have been thinking about getting McDonalds. If I do get it, I will most likely get more fat, protein, and calories then I usually do a day which is around 2500-3000 calories. I don't really keep track of my diet as I've heard I should just have fun and not worry about it and just eat quite a bit. I kept track of my calories on one day and it was about 3000 calories. I cut off a little bit of food since then but haven't kept track and now probably get like 2800.

Would it be bad to get a quarter pounder with a medium french fries and a medium lite minute maid lemonade? This would be the first time I've eaten anything from McDonalds in about a month.

If you do this prepare to see your muscles shrivel up, and you might never make any gains again....ask for extra sweet and sour

[unleashthelion]

You can eat McDonald's on a cut if you do it the right way. I eat 2000 calories a day and I have a Big Mac, small fry, and a small Root Beer about once a month.

[IsoMaxx]

You can eat 2 double quarter pounders a day (1500 calories, 100 protein, 50 carbs) IF IT FITS YOUR MACROS.

[OoChadwickoO]

i eat mcdoanlds almost every other day, 2 mcdoubles and a kiddie cone, post workout (:. OP you will be fine. its what 5 minutes out of how many minutes in a month, your not going to die...

[Doctorslim]

Well it probably won't fit my macros at all. I mean if anything I'd just consider it a cheat meal. This would probably be my first pretty bad meal in a few weeks if not a month

The main thing I'm worried about is me getting too much fat at one time or that it will effect my gains. If it will, would it effect it a lot?

[Alcatraz84]

There isn't a problem with eating McDonald on a bulk, unless you're lean bulking. Go for it if you're not.

There's no problem with McDonalds even if you are lean bulking, or cutting, or maintaining...I'm currently in the middle of a very lean bulk and I regularly eat a few McDonalds burgers for lunch along with a large fries, and nuggets if I'm in the mood.

[KaiSchafroth]

I'm 16 5'10 133 pounds

Eat the McD's and then eat something else! Any medical conditions or factors not discussed here aside; your stats suggest you can more than afford to eat some misc foods like this now and again. I wouldn't make a habit of eating pure crap and ending up 331lbs but a little extra fat and calories might do you good.

This is coming from someone that's been pretty slender his whole life until he started actually eating

EDIT:

The main thing I'm worried about is me getting too much fat at one time or that it will effect my gains. If it will, would it effect it a lot?

Most people have a little bit of buffer in their macros. Don't make it a habit and you'll be fine

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[AlwaysTryin]

There isn't a problem with eating McDonald on a bulk, unless you're lean bulking. Go for it if you're not.

What?

[PappaBear76]

Get the McRib while supplies last!

[willa0509]

how do you know it wont fit your macros if you dont track? obviously its not as nutrient dense as other food choices but so long as it does fit your macros it wont cause any major problems.... start tracking and reap the benefits

[KaiSchafroth]

Get the McRib while supplies last!

I second this haha - it's like eating a crappy lunch room 'rib' sandwich but so good at the same time

[Wakaaa]

Well it probably won't fit my macros at all. I mean if anything I'd just consider it a cheat meal. This would probably be my first pretty bad meal in a few weeks if not a month

The main thing I'm worried about is me getting too much fat at one time or that it will effect my gains. If it will, would it effect it a lot?

You can't eat under 2k from McDonald's? It won't fit you're macros but you'll be at a calorie deficit, which is what results in a loss of weight.

[AlwaysTryin]

I second this haha - it's like eating a crappy lunch room 'rib' sandwich but so good at the same time

The ingredients in it and how it's made turn me off

[offroadatv200]

ill take 2 big macs.

[KaiSchafroth]

The ingredients in it and how it's made turn me off

Oh completely but there's something about it that I still eat at least 1 every time they "bring it back". The unknown matter that makes up the McRib is probably going to shorten my life span by 10-20yrs but as is life lol

[Swamp Dog]

Well it probably won't fit my macros at all. I mean if anything I'd just consider it a cheat meal. This would probably be my first pretty bad meal in a few weeks if not a month

The main thing I'm worried about is me getting too much fat at one time or that it will effect my gains. If it will, would it effect it a lot?

Effect your gains negatively? It's such a thing possible?

[ZMan45]

At 5'10 133 lbs I would not worry about missing macros. If you want the McD's go for it. I'm not saying go there every day, but there's nothing wrong with it once in a while.

[Wanttogain]

It'll be fine, but if you don't eat fast food are similarly greasy foods often your stomach might be hurting. I spent the entire summer with no fast food, 100% healthy food, and the first time having a small fry from McDonalds again I felt sick lol.

[Swamp Dog]

It'll be fine, but if you don't eat fast food are similarly greasy foods often your stomach might be hurting. I spent the entire summer with no fast food, 100% healthy food, and the first time having a small fry from McDonalds again I felt sick lol.

I agree, this will be the most noticeable side-effect.

[Simmo0508]

Mate when i was your age and when i was rake thin, i was smashing down the Maccas and the KFC on the regular. Then when i started bulking and got serious, i still kept it in there because it helps out with high calorie days and putting weight on in general.

Worry about your junk food consumption when you get older. Enjoy it right now cos you're at that age where you shouldn't be thinking twice about it, especially @ 5'10" 133lbs.

[Flareon]

There's no problem with McDonalds even if you are lean bulking, or cutting, or maintaining...I'm currently in the middle of a very lean bulk and I regularly eat a few McDonalds burgers for lunch along with a large fries, and nuggets if I'm in the mood.

Enjoy the saturated fat

[Falkirk39]

Enjoy the saturated fat

Saturated fat isn't bad for you, if that's what you're implying.

[Menschie]

I eat McD's twice a month. All this talk about "lean bulking" and it "not fitting your macros"... dude, your body does not know or care what the food is called. It knows the macros. One food contains a high concentration of fat and carbs and we call it "dirty"... another food contains the same carbs and fat and we call it "clean". Just hit the macros and use your common sense in eating healthy.

p.s. it's much better for you if you wash it down with a beer afterwards.

[EjnarKolinkar]

ever see supersize me?

Ever see him meet his macronutrient goals with adequate micros in the film? Or just over consume with absurd abandon. We could achieve the same thing at a sushi restaurant, a steak house, a fish restaurant, or in our own kitchens with a targeted attempt to over consume on a consistent basis.

A Mcdouble is a shadow of the burgers I make at home. I am not afraid of a small hamburger because its has "McDonald's" wrapper on it.

[Menschie]

A Mcdouble is a shadow of the burgers I make at home. I am not afraid of a small hamburger because its has "McDonald's" wrapper on it.

haha. zactly. reps.

[serp1114]

dude if your diet is clean all the time and your workout routine is solid i would eat that Mc D's every other week. In all honestly at your age and size your metabolism is crazy high right eat it up and enjoy. It is actually good to junk out every so often it gives your body a good jolt.