Fast food fanatics, rejoice! A UK health expert, Rosi May, has unveiled the secret to savoring McDonald's while keeping your weight in check. Gone are the days of deprivation and boring salads. Instead, May offers a series of simple swaps that can save you over 500 calories per order, paving the way to weight loss.

May's approach is based on the concept of calorie deficit, which means burning more calories than you consume. She emphasizes that losing weight is not about cutting out everything you enjoy but rather making thoughtful calorie choices. Starting with a double quarter pounder with cheese, large fry, and large Coke meal that clocks in at 1,385 calories, May suggests several swaps. 1. Swap your large Coke for a Coke Zero or Diet Coke, saving 212 calories. 2. Downsize your large fry (444 calories) to a medium (337 calories), saving over 100 calories. 3. Replace the double Quarter Pounder with cheese (740 calories) with a standard double cheeseburger (540 calories), saving around 200 calories. These swaps save you over 500 calories while still allowing you to indulge in a double cheeseburger, fries, and a drink.

May concludes by reminding her followers that weight loss doesn't have to be boring or repetitive. You can enjoy treats like McDonald's while on a weight loss journey, as long as you're 'clever' with your choices. May's advice is backed by registered dietitian Kelsey Kunik, who admits to frequenting McDonald's herself. She stresses that while McDonald's shouldn't be an everyday occurrence, it can certainly be part of an overall healthy diet.

Savor McDonald's Without Packing on Pounds: A Health-Conscious Guide

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