Today I watched "Super Size Me," the documentary of a man who ate nothing but McDonald's meals for a month. During that time, his weight jumped from 185 pounds to 210, and his percent body fat from 11% to 18%. His cholesterol jumped 65 points, to 240.
Meanwhile, two co-workers of mine have dropped 20 or more pounds. The one who dropped over 40 pounds did it largely by swearing off soft drinks. The one who dropped 20 did it by reading labels. Muffins, peanuts, even soups can be loaded with fat!
As a side note, the amount of calories needed to sustain a 185 pound person was estimated at 2,500. That's roughly 13.5 calories per pound.
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