Lost 43 pounds form 220 to 177

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

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