2 Baffling Diet Decisions

Lots of people are giving up their food vices for the Christian tradition of Lent, but these two men have taken a more unusual approach:

1. Joe D’Amico (McDonald’s-based diet): This Chicago man plans to run the Los Angeles Marathon on March 20. He calls himself the “McRunner” because for the 30 days leading up to the race (he’s on day 22 now) he plans to eat nothing but McDonalds. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, D’Amico says he’s feeling well and ready for the final push. His run will go to a good cause. For every person who becomes a fan of his on Facebook, $2 will be donated to Ronald McDonald House charities (he will raise $2,500 separately). D’Amico has no formal agreement and claims, “I love McDonald?s and I love running.”

2. J. Wilson (Beer-based diet): In honor of Lent, Mr. Wilson has decided to reduce his diet to water and 4 pints of beer a day. That’s right, he’s only drinking beer (and blogging about it). He has the guidance of a local doctor and preacher in his quest, which will amount to just under 1,200 calories a day. He says that his goal is to never become drunk and added, “It’s not like a joke.”

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