McDonald's
McDonald's is harder. Most of the menu is fried. Breakfast is significantly better than lunch or dinner.
Badge guide
High ProteinHigh Fiber= GLP-1 gold standard30g+ protein — the #1 priority on GLP-1. Protects muscle while you lose weight.
5g+ fiber — keeps digestion moving, which slows down on GLP-1.
Smaller portions for when you have no appetite. Every bite counts.
What to Order
Quarter Pounder with Cheese, No Bun
Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no bun → extra lettuce to wrap
McCrispy Strips, 3-piece
3 Pc McCrispy Strips
Added to the permanent menu in 2025.
McCrispy Strips, 4-piece
4 Pc McCrispy Strips
Large Fries
Large Fries
The only badge-qualifying side on the menu.
2x Egg McMuffin
2x Egg McMuffin
Two McMuffins gets you to a solid protein total in a format that is easy on the stomach.
Low Appetite
Smaller portions for when you can barely eat. Every bite counts.
Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled Eggs (2)
Breakfast only. Best protein-to-calorie ratio on the menu.
McDouble, No Bun
McDouble, no bun → extra lettuce to wrap
Not on the menu by name but they will do it. Lower calorie than it sounds and decent protein.
Egg McMuffin
1 Egg McMuffin
The English muffin is lower fat than most fast food bread. The egg and Canadian bacon are lean protein. One is enough for low appetite days.
Sausage Burrito
Sausage Burrito
Breakfast only. Small and easy to eat when appetite is low.
Hamburger
Hamburger
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Happy Meal — Hamburger
Kids Meal → Hamburger → Apple Slices (not fries) → Low-fat Milk
A reasonable option for low appetite days when nothing else on the menu works.
Chicken McNuggets, 6-piece
Chicken McNuggets, 6-piece
Chicken McNuggets, 4-piece
Chicken McNuggets, 4-piece
Tips
New to GLP-1?
In your first few months, breakfast is your best option here. One Egg McMuffin is the right order. Eat slowly.