Post work out meal - McDoanlds?

[Bulktastic]

Hi

I'm currently bulking and doing stronglifts 5x5.

What do you guys think of McDonalds as a post-work out meal? Is this stupid or will the body be able to digest effectively and use the nutrients to replenish the energy I need?

Due to only eating halal meat the only thing I eat from there is a fillet-o-fish burger and normally a meal. (No soft drink)

Thanks

[gbullock32]

What makes you think eating McDonalds would magically make your body unable to get the nutrients from the food?

Yes, it is fine...

[ErikTheElectric]

Hi

I'm currently bulking and doing stronglifts 5x5.

What do you guys think of McDonalds as a post-work out meal? Is this stupid or will the body be able to digest effectively and use the nutrients to replenish the energy I need?

Due to only eating halal meat the only thing I eat from there is a fillet-o-fish burger and normally a meal. (No soft drink)

Thanks

Why wouldn't it?

Avoid the common myths regarding "fast food", it's perfectly fine in moderation.

[Mikeez0]

Due to only eating halal meat the only thing I eat from there is a fillet-o-fish burger and normally a meal. (No soft drink)

Thanks

There is no pork in mcdonalds patties, bigmac is beef, mcchiken.

[Bulktastic]

Why wouldn't it?

Avoid the common myths regarding "fast food", it's perfectly fine in moderation.

Thanks. Dull question but can you define moderation?

[gbullock32]

Thanks. Dull question but can you define moderation?

Google it. That will give you a definition.

[Robosco]

What is up with all these Jun 2017 Join Date with less than 5 posts popping with their troll questions? I swear they're all the same guy.

[Mrpb]

Thanks. Dull question but can you define moderation?

Once or twice a week is fine, as a part of a diet that contains plenty of vegetables, fruit and fiber.

In other words: hit your macros, micros, fiber and phytos.

Keep industrial trans fats limited to 1% of total calories or less.

[rustywite]

It is garbage that no one should ever put in their body for any reason, but hell I have a Big Mac every now and then. If you are asking if it a good post workout meal, the answer is absolutely not, it's not a good meal for any occasion. However, if it is quick and convenient for you to grab after the gym atleast there is some protein in it. It won't hurt you , but there are certainly thousands of better options for a post workout meal.

[Tommy W.]

When I used to follow the whole "post workout meal to keep your gainz" theory I found Subway's Turkey on Wheat to be great.

[Mrpb]

It is garbage that no one should ever put in their body for any reason, but hell I have a Big Mac every now and then. If you are asking if it a good post workout meal, the answer is absolutely not, it's not a good meal for any occasion. However, if it is quick and convenient for you to grab after the gym atleast there is some protein in it. It won't hurt you , but there are certainly thousands of better options for a post workout meal.

It's not as bad as you think. The beef is 100% beef and it's excellent for stimulating muscle protein synthesis post workout. The carbs are excellent for replenishing glycogen.

The real downsides have to do with long term health: it's a low fiber meal, relatively high in salt and low in vitamins and minerals. Another issue is that some menu items may have too much industrial fats. As long as people use common sense and moderation there's nothing wrong with a Big Mac now and then.

[health4life24]

Maybe now they're using 100 percent beef.

Personally, I rather go home and make my own cheeseburger on the grill or whatever.

I certainly wouldn't recommend eating fast food everyday.

[Mrpb]

"100% beef patties with no preservatives, fillers, or additives."

https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/a...lity-food.html

[health4life24]

"100% beef patties with no preservatives, fillers, or additives."

https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/a...lity-food.html

Because they can't say what they want on their own website...

I haven't eaten there in probably 7 or more years so I can't give an opinion on how the quality of their food differes from before to now. But I choose to stay away from it and that's just me. Too each their own.

[Mrpb]

Because they can't say what they want on their own website...

No they can't. It’s not that easy to get around truth in advertising rules in the US. And their beef is inspected by USDA.

Look, I rarely eat at McDonalds and as I mentioned before it has downsides but let's not spread bs about their products.

[aquamarine84]

Fast food restaurant worker here chiming in: I grab food at work 4-5 days a week. I'm cutting. I hit my micros (granted, Taco Bell probably has more produce to add to items than McDonald's unless you get a salad) and stay within my macros. Enough said.

[ErikTheElectric]

Because they can't say what they want on their own website...

Lol. that's not quite how the FDA/Food Industry works.

[Gxp23]

Chicken select meal, every time.