Hi Zeph and all,

I'm Wade, I am adopting this diet, mostly because it has most of the elements of the way I eat already. I like that it minimizes red meat, includes wine, features fish, fruits, and vegetables, and proposes a balanced approach.

I believe it is very important to stay active; I think many people are missing out on this essential element of the Mediterranean Diet/Lifestyle. I ride my bicycle about 100 miles per week during the summer weeks. During the winter I ski at least weekly.

I drink wine with every dinner, and have for a long time. My goal with this diet is to limit myself to 375 mil per day. To take up the slack, I'm drinking Diet Tonic Water with a wedge of lime. I'm finding that satisfying.

Hello all,

I like the Mediterranean Diet because I love the foods of all the countries surrounding the Mediterranean. A diet that features fruit, vegetables, fish, and legumes is perfect for me! Am looking to achieve balance and sustainability and to significantly modify my (formerly) sedentary lifestyle. I also like the approach of Dr. Andrew Weil (modified Mediterranean) and Mark Bittman. I look forward to hearing how others achieve balance and joy (or not). Oh, and viva chocolate!

Hi Everyone!
Although I’ve been on MFP for years, I’ve just recently decided to adopt a Mediterranean Diet lifestyle. My overall cholesterol is high, and I have a family history of heart disease. I need motivation to stay away from convenience foods and easy ways to incorporate fruits, veggies, and consumption of meat and sugar. I need simple recipes because I don’t have a lot of time in the morning and I have to bring my lunch to work. I hope this group is still active!

Hi, former vegan here. I even tried keto and I kind of fell into this Mediterranean way of eating because it just seems natural to me. My favorite foods...fresh fruits & veggies, whole grain breads, pasta and of course olive oil , are all in this way of eating. I seem to absolutely love every recipe I try and surprisingly my hubby has been enjoying everything I have cooked. I think I have found the way I was meant to eat. I almost forgot...Feta Cheese!

I think even if it's not very active...we can make it active again! I am 51 and need to eat better...and exercise. My husband is diabetic and my cholesterol is crazy. We go through phases of trying to eat "right". We did enjoy the Mediterranean "diet" when the book 1st came out. Most recently we have been eating low carb/keto.

We were stationed and lived in Italy in Vicenza from 2012-2014. They really REALLY did seem to age better and healthier than we do (American) They do have supermarkets...but it was still mostly a weekly market on the corner...a butcher, a baker, a meat shop. They seemed to only buy a couple of days worth of food at a time. FRESH. I don't remember even seeing old fat Italian people. I saw old grey haired normal sized people riding their bicycles uphill (and downhill) and many more walked to take public transportation. The local stores really did close for a couple of hours in the afternoon. Their restaurants were very different than our norm....dinner started later and took a long leisurely pace. It was normal to be at the table at a nice restaurant for hours. They would get your drinks and then you wouldn't see them for a while (no rush to order) after eating...they wouldn't bring the check unless you asked (no rush to finish and leave) Fast Food is making it's way in, but not NEARLY what it is here.

They might be on to something!

Hi, my dietitian suggested I give this diet a try. So I joined the group to see what it's all about.

I've just started the Mediterranean Diet and love the food, as well. I've not been on it long enough to lose more than a few pounds, but I think this is what I'm looking for as a sustainable, delicious eating lifestyle. Would love to share resources and encourage one another.

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I've just started the Mediterranean Diet and love the food, as well. I've not been on it long enough to lose more than a few pounds, but I think this is what I'm looking for as a sustainable, delicious eating lifestyle. Would love to share resources and encourage one another.

Hi have you lost weight? Can you share how much you are eating?

Hi, new to the group.. Mediterranean diet has been recommended to me by my endocrinologist and my naturopath, so here I am. Giving it a solid try. I have to eat gluten free due to a sensitivity and low dairy low sugar low cal low carb but also incorporating healthy fats and anti inflammatory foods. Should be delicious. I’m here for support and friendships.

Hi everyone!
I’ve just started my diet today. I’d love to make friends with anyone who wants to give diet a try so we can swap diets and support each other. My goal is to have a healthier lifestyle while losing weights.