A woman who lost 86lbs through diet and exercise has revealed how she still enjoys McDonald's breakfasts by making a simple swap that cuts over 1,000 calories from her order.
Nicole, who shared her story on social media, used to order a large breakfast including Pancakes and Sausage with Syrup (592 calories), a Double Sausage and Egg McMuffin (552 calories), a hash brown (127 calories), and a large Caramel Iced Frappe (399 calories), totalling 1,670 calories.
Now, she opts for a Cheesy Bacon Flatbread (280 calories) and a hash brown (127 calories), and makes tea at home instead of buying a drink. Her new order comes to just 450 calories, a reduction of more than 1,000 calories.
Nicole said she 'just can't say no' to a hash brown, but has cut out the pancakes and swapped the McMuffin for the flatbread. She admitted the thought of her old order now makes her feel sick.
The NHS advises that to lose weight safely at a rate of 0.5 to 1kg per week, most people should reduce their daily calorie intake by 600 calories. For women, this typically means eating no more than 1,400 calories a day, and for men, 1,900 calories.
