How many pounds have you lost?
      I have lost approximately 50 pounds.

How long did it take you to lose the weight?
      Approximately 6 months.

What health risks or medications have been reduced or eliminated?
      Lower both my cholesterol and blood pressure medicine. I have stopped taking my cholesterol medication totally and I am down to one blood pressure pill.

What motivated you to lose weight?
      My doctor explained to me I had to make a change.

What were your previous weight loss efforts like? How is this one different?
      I tried weight watchers and while I was on it, it was fine, but the minute I was off back came the weight. Counting calories made my success a lot easier to manage.

How did you feel losing weight?
      I actually felt better physically and mentally.

How have your family and friends reacted?
      Everyone has been amazed at the way I look now. They are always asking what diet I am on. They can’t believe counting calories works. I explain it’s not a diet; it’s a life style change.

What eating changes have helped you the most?
      Smaller portions of all the food I am used to eating. I can still go to Dairy Queen and have a cone!!!!!!!!

What physical activity changes have helped you the most?
      My wife and I have started walking over at the University in Georgetown on their indoor track.

What is your current physical activity like?
      We try and walk at least 3 times a week.

What tips do you have for others?
      Once you make up your mind to change, you have to stick with it or you won’t be successful.

What’s your favorite low-calorie snack food?
      Popcorn. It’s the most bang for the calorie when you want to snack and are short on calories for the day.

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