A 57-year-old man from Nashville, Tennessee, has lost nearly 60 pounds (26kg) by eating McDonald's three times a day for 100 days. Kevin Maginnis, a grandfather, said he ate half-portions of his meals to limit calorie intake and only drank water, avoiding snacks between meals.
Maginnis told local news station WSMV that he never got tired of Big Macs, quarter-pounders, french fries, and apple fritters due to the reduced portions. He also reported improvements in his cholesterol, blood sugar, and heart attack risk, having been pre-diabetic before the experiment.
Appearing on NBC's Today show, Maginnis displayed his transformation, having dropped from 238lbs (108kg) to 179.5lbs (81.4kg). He joked about his diet, saying, 'Don't be bitter while I'm eating my apple fritter and losing weight,' but acknowledged that portion control is key to maintaining weight loss.
Maginnis's wife joined him halfway through the diet and lost about 20lbs (9kg). Doctors consulted by WSMV cautioned that the diet is not for everyone, recommending a focus on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains instead.
