Have you ever heard of someone losing weight by eating pizza? It may sound too good to be true, but a personal trainer from Northern Ireland recently accomplished just that.
Ryan Mercer embarked on a daring 30-day challenge where he ate pizza three times a day, every day, and still managed to gain muscle instead of fat. This weight loss journey has caused a stir in the health and wellness community, as many people believe that pizza should be avoided at all costs if you’re trying to lose weight. But Mercer’s experiment proves that conventional wisdom may not always be right.
Mercer’s goal was to highlight the importance of calorie deficit and to show that it’s possible to achieve your weight loss goals without restricting your favourite foods. He explains that the key to his success was a balanced diet that included 7-10 portions of fruits and vegetables and plenty of protein.
Despite eating pizza three times a day, he still managed to stick to a daily calorie intake of 1,800 to 2,100 Monday to Friday and 2,700k calories on weekends. His daily protein intake was set at 140g per day, and he aimed to consume a minimum of seven portions of fruits and vegetables per day.
Speaking with Ladbible on his Weight-loss, Mercer said, “Pizza is one of my all-time favourite foods, so I enjoyed eating it all month, although I did ensure I had a large variety of different pizzas to give myself some variance. I had two pitta pizzas and one larger dough-based pizza per day, which equated to roughly 10 slices per day.”
While Mercer’s weight loss journey may sound tempting, it’s important to note that everyone’s body is different, and a diet that works for one person may not work for another. He stresses that it’s crucial to listen to your body and only follow a diet if it’s sustainable and feels good for you.
