While many opt for a health kick in January, swapping fast food for fruits and veggies, one man has flipped the script by eating McDonald’s every day for 100 days to “prove he doesn’t gain weight”.
Competitive eater Zach Zona, who goes by @zona.eats on Instagram, has been documenting his McDonald’s marathon on the platform. He insists the challenge is to demonstrate his weight will remain stable, despite some followers expressing their doubts.
Zach kicked off his fast food odyssey with a video on November 27, announcing to his 22,000 followers: “Day 1 eating McDonald’s every single day for 100 days to prove I will not gain weight.”
The post quickly went viral, amassing over 38,000 likes as it sparked a conversation about health beyond the number on the scale.
Critics pointed out potential health risks regardless of weight change. One commenter noted: “You can stay the same exact weight and still clog your arteries to the point of a heart blockage. Hope this helps.”
Another voiced concern, saying: “Skinny doesn’t mean healthy you really shouldn’t be eating that stuff so much. No judgement though.”
A third worried commenter added: “Outside of gaining weight this just isn’t healthy.”
Man eating McDonald’s every day has got his Instagram followers worried
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The 2004 documentary ‘Super Size Me’ has been referenced by many, as the film chronicled Morgan Spurlock’s experiment to consume only McDonald’s food for a month. His health deteriorated noticeably, with significant weight gain and a marked drop in energy, alongside other unforeseen side effects.
One individual commented: “Watch the TV show ‘Super Size Me’. That’ll educate you on eating McDonald’s everyday.”
Despite facing criticism, Zach remains undeterred and is now on day 42 of his McDonald’s-eating endeavour.
Alongside the main challenge, Zach has been setting himself a series of smaller tasks, such as on day 31 when he managed to consume a quarter pounder in just 15 seconds. On day 38, he ate six hamburgers within one minute.
Marking his 30th birthday on day 39, he even included McDonald’s in his celebrations, indulging in two steaks, egg, and cheese bagel meals.
Zach’s pursuit pushes beyond the boundaries of Spurlock’s ‘Super Size Me’ effort, which lasted 30 days from February 1 to March 2, 2003.
Spurlock, who tragically passed away last year at the age of 53 from cancer complications, revealed he ingested an average of 5,000 kcal per day during his fast food diet – the calorie equivalent of over nine Big Macs. His daily routine also involved walking roughly 2 kilometers (about 1.5 miles).
The documentary featuring Spurlock’s audacious feat garnered critical praise and was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film.