Lost 43 pounds form 220 to 177
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jje1967
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Stats: I am a 55 year old male, 6' tall and in good health, My staring weight was 220 lbs. and current weight is 177.
Highlights:
- Followed the Mayo Clinic Diet (MCD) for the most part
- MCD emphasizes lean meats, low fat dairy, whole grains, vegetables and fruits
- Eliminated red meat from diet; its basically just organic poultry and sea caught fish for meats
- Gave up alcohol, even casual or occasionally
- A typical meal is 1/2 plate fresh vegetables, 1 half cup whole gains (faro, bulgur, brown rice or quinoa) and 4 oz. of protein (poultry or fish)
- Breakfast is typically whole grain cereal such as original cheerios, oat meal or shredded wheat (unfrosted) with unsweetened almond milk, some days I may cook up an egg and serve with whole wheat toast
- Pretty much don't eat fast food or processed foods such as frozen dinners etc.
- I do eat candy, usually Jaw-busters or Atomic Fireballs
- Bought a really good commercial grade treadmill and use it regularly, usually at least 6 times per week
- Weight loss took around 6 months to complete
- In the weight maintenance phase but would not be sad if weight came down to 175![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Most importantly I don't ever feel like I am dieting, just making good food choices.
If anyone out there in their mid to upper 40s or 50s and higher and wants to connect I am willing. Maybe I can encourage you in times of need or we can form accountability groups.
Regards
JJE1967
Highlights:
- Followed the Mayo Clinic Diet (MCD) for the most part
- MCD emphasizes lean meats, low fat dairy, whole grains, vegetables and fruits
- Eliminated red meat from diet; its basically just organic poultry and sea caught fish for meats
- Gave up alcohol, even casual or occasionally
- A typical meal is 1/2 plate fresh vegetables, 1 half cup whole gains (faro, bulgur, brown rice or quinoa) and 4 oz. of protein (poultry or fish)
- Breakfast is typically whole grain cereal such as original cheerios, oat meal or shredded wheat (unfrosted) with unsweetened almond milk, some days I may cook up an egg and serve with whole wheat toast
- Pretty much don't eat fast food or processed foods such as frozen dinners etc.
- I do eat candy, usually Jaw-busters or Atomic Fireballs
- Bought a really good commercial grade treadmill and use it regularly, usually at least 6 times per week
- Weight loss took around 6 months to complete
- In the weight maintenance phase but would not be sad if weight came down to 175
![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Most importantly I don't ever feel like I am dieting, just making good food choices.
If anyone out there in their mid to upper 40s or 50s and higher and wants to connect I am willing. Maybe I can encourage you in times of need or we can form accountability groups.
Regards
JJE1967
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Hi and congrats on your success and turning your diet to a healthy one! I am currently 220 and have lost about 40 lbs so far and I am 60 yrs old. I work out 5 times a week lifting and doing cardio. I also walk at least once a week. Feel free to friend me if you wish...could use some encouragement as well as health problems I have cause me frustration.2
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Congrats 👍1
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Congratulations! I also started at 220lbs. What do you notice about your appearance or fitness now you have lost 40+ pounds?0
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Congrats on you success, well done!0
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