Can you really lose weight on a McDonald's-only diet? It's more complicated than you think

Can you really lose weight on a McDonald's-only diet? It's more complicated than you think

By Lauren Manaker

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Lauren Manaker is an award-winning registered dietitian, author, speaker and entrepreneur. She has been practicing dietetics since 2004 and has worked in a wide variety of areas. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida, a master's degree in clinical nutrition from Rush University, and completed her dietetic internship at the Rush University Medical Center system in Chicago. Lauren has been featured in a variety of media outlets including Verywell Fit, Health and SHAPE, and is a regular contributor to EatingWell, VeryWell Health and many other media outlets, while also serving on the Medical Review Board for Eat This. Not that. Lauren lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband and young daughter. They take advantage of everything the Lowcountry has to offer and are always ready for an oyster fry or a sunset cruise around Charleston Harbor.

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