YouTuber Will Tennyson recently tried to shoot a 50-hour fast food marathon, along with documenting various consequences. Tennyson, whose regular videos on fitness, food and lifestyle, has stirred a new trend with a series of videos on ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
During the challenge, the 30-year-old Canadian ate a number of fast foods and snacks which included the UPFs. These foods are made with colouring agents, sweetened with artificial sweeteners and increased shelf-life using preservatives. Such foods not only include well-known fast foods like pizzas and burgers but also daily items like breads, cereals and some yoghurts.
Research carried out in the recent past shows that UPFs account for at least 50-80% of the average British diet. This has been a cause for worry as they are believed to be linked to serious health complications as well as vitamin deficiencies coupled with sedentary lifestyles.
Some of Tennyson’s meals include a box of doughnuts, sugary beverages and a variety of foods that can be bought at a convenience store, which he shared in a video that has attracted 3 million views.
With the aim of improving the marathon, Tennyson bought a gaming console to continue his eating competition. He revealed the fact that his gaming led him to consume an astonishing 3000 calories in one sitting, thus underlining just how easy it is to over-eat in an environment abounding with convenience foods.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0mpRlb7bfY
The effects of his challenge were revealed almost too soon. The first day was not that bad after all, he said he felt “gassy” after a meal of Papa John’s pizza and the day was concluded with a sumptuous meal at McDonald’s. The following morning brought a grim revelation, “Somehow I’m more malnourished than before despite like tripling my calories”.
He also said that he had acne on his face within a day. “I can practically make my own fries with the oil on my forehead,” he quipped.
With time, he complained of increased frustration and lower energy levels in the face of the challenge. He managed to take only 4,000 steps during the day, which is far from the optimal 10,000 that ensures a healthy lifestyle. He described the second day’s mood as “unmotivated and lethargic” and ended the 50-hour trial with sushi and pizza.
On the third day, he painted his post-gym routine as “horrific” and stated that he sweated more than ever before. “I was sweating more than ever. I don’t even know if it was sweat or if it was oil.”
Tennyson emphasised that his experiment was designed to highlight the broader implications of unhealthy eating habits. “The point was to show people that unhealthy habits don’t just affect how you look, but they affect your overall well-being, your mood, your happiness, your motivation, your drive.”
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