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Life Tips 03/07/2025 15:02

150 eggs in 5 days: What happened to my body made me question every health belief

A man who consumed only eggs for five days has disclosed the unexpected impact it had on his body.
Joshua Allard, 25, from Oklahoma City, took on a daring challenge to consume 150 eggs—30 per day—as part of an extreme diet experiment.
Known online for promoting ‘looksmaxxing’ techniques aimed at improving physical appearance, Allard documented the journey in a YouTube video published on June 16.
He purchased 15 dozen large eggs for $36.45 from Sam's Club, a US-based warehouse chain, calling it a 'killer deal'.
Allard ate five meals daily, each containing around six eggs, with no other food or supplements.
At the end of the five-day experiment, Allard said he became “very, very lean” and shared photos of his noticeably slimmer physique, leaving many viewers astonished.
In the comments section, one fan commented: “Amazing video, Josh,” while another humorously added, “I want to see him eat an entire cow in a week.”
Reflecting on the experience, Allard said: “Well, first off, I survived. I didn’t die, thankfully. I got incredibly lean. I didn’t use any creatine or supplements during this time. I didn’t even take my favorite D3+K vitamin—strictly eggs.”
Despite the seemingly tough diet, Allard claimed he found it hard to restrict himself to eating only 30 eggs daily.
“It almost became addictive. It was crazy,” he shared.
He speculated that the intense cravings could have stemmed from the “pretty significant” calorie deficit he was in.
However, given the high-fat content of eggs, he didn’t believe this was the sole cause.
Mentally, Allard compared his experience to that of a bear preparing for hibernation, likening the egg-heavy diet to that of a carnivore: “very high in fat, moderate in protein, and no carbs.”
He joked, “Turns out, my body was preparing for hibernation. That’s how I felt—extremely tired at night.”
“I slept like a rock. My stress levels were super low. And my body became incredibly lean in just five days,” he added.
Although he no longer consumes 30 eggs a day, Allard still loves eggs, calling them a “superfood.”
He praised eggs for their healthy fats, which support hormones, as well as their high protein content and amino acids.
These nutrients help the body repair and build tissues, such as muscles, bones, skin, and hair.
Eating foods with amino acids also assists in muscle building and digestion while boosting the immune system.
“Eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods out there. I’d definitely recommend them,” Allard said.
However, he doesn’t recommend eating 30 eggs a day. Instead, he suggests eating six eggs in the morning and four at night to maintain energy levels.
The biggest challenge of the diet, he revealed, was not getting a natural source of creatine—important for muscle energy and brain health.
He advises adding fish and red meat to the diet, as they are rich in creatine. If you’re not a carnivore, fruits like strawberries and vegetables such as sweet potatoes can be good alternatives.
Professor Tom Sanders, a nutrition expert at King’s College London, told MailOnline that consuming 30 eggs would provide approximately 2000 calories, 195g of protein, and 135g of fat, including 35g of saturated fat, and 10g of cholesterol.
For most people, eating foods high in cholesterol doesn’t cause harm, but excessive consumption can pose risks, particularly for those with certain genetic traits.
“It could raise LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol levels, which is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes,” he said.
Allard added humorously, “Just remember to crunch the egg shells for calcium—just kidding! But if you want, check out my video about that.”
The video followed a TikTok clip, which gained over 600,000 views, showing him consuming crushed egg shells, which he referred to as a “forbidden bone mass supplement” due to their calcium content.
Viewers quickly flooded the comment section with concerns about the safety of the stunt, especially regarding salmonella risk. Some reported side effects after trying it themselves, although it's unclear if this occurred before or after watching the video.
“I tried it, and shortly after, I had diarrhea,” one viewer wrote. Another commented, “I tried it and got kidney stones after a week.”
In response, another user pointed out, “You can’t get kidney stones that quickly,” a comment Allard liked.
To clear up the confusion, Professor Sanders explained, “A daily intake of 1000mg of calcium would not cause kidney stones.”

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