It can be done

It can be done, says this 63yo male!

Results (11 mos. ago->now)

BMI: 35.9->23.6

Trouser size: 46->34

Fat: 39%->19%

Total cholesterol: 263->165

Triglycerides: 420->85

HDL: 36->50

Monthly chol. med. cost: $250->$0

Fasting blood sugar: 108->95

Hip pain: chronic->gone

How

- Count every calorie.

- Foods I used to pig out on that I haven't eaten in 11 months (partial list)

Whoppers

Pizza

Chicken-fried steak

French fries

Potato chips

Sausage

Potato salad

Full-fat ranch dressing

Meat sauce/meatballs

Gravy

Fried chicken

- Some foods I've come to love

Boneless/skinless chicken breasts

Aldi's southwestern veggie wraps

Beef jerky

Unsalted roasted almonds

Nonfat yogurt

Kashi GoLean

Trader Joe's Hi-fiber cereal

- Calories/day (avg.) vigorous physical exercise: 0->700

That is great!!  You must feel so much better, good for you!

Great results and in a very sensible way. Congrats!