Man loses five stone on diet of six eggs a DAY - and feels 10 years younger
- last year
A man says his five stone weight loss is down to eating 2,000 eggs - and says he feels 10 years younger after adopting an 'egg diet'.
Ross Macfarlane, 34, tipped the scales at 18st 12lbs and struggled to fit into size 40-inch jeans when he realised he needs to make a lifestyle change.
The IT manager had tried 'crash diets' before - but had never been able to shift the weight.
During the pandemic in August 2021, Ross noticed he had a resting heart rate of 100bpm as well as high cholesterol and blood pressure.
When covid restrictions were lifted, he tried to put on size 40-inch jeans and couldn't do them up - and realised he needed to change.
Ross completely overhauled his diet and exercise regime - eating higher protein foods and exercising regularly.
He ditched high-processed foods and takeaways and started eating up to six eggs every day - scoffing 2,000 eggs over the last two years.
In 12 months, Ross dropped 5st 2lbs. He now weighs a healthier 13st 10lbs and can slip into a size 32-inch waste with ease - putting his transformation down to his 'egg diet'.
Ross, from Edinburgh, Scotland, said: "It has been a learning experience, with a diet the big thing is not thinking of it as a diet but a lifestyle change.
"I feel much more confident in myself, I now wear 32-inch jeans, I sleep better, my heart rate is down to 60bpm and my blood and cholesterol levels are normal.
"I feel good, shifting this weight was the best thing I have ever done.
"I start my day between three and six eggs - which averages out to around 2,000 over the past two years."
Fed up with his weight, Ross decided he needed a change of lifestyle not just a change in diet.
He started cutting out the takeaways, instead eating high-protein meals and ditching carbs - which saw him lose 22lbs in two months.
Finally able to fit into his size 32 jeans, Ross started to feel better about himself.
"I feel good, it is the best thing I have ever done - I look 10 years younger."
Ross credits his weight loss to a high protein diet and starting the day eating between three and six fried eggs.
He said: "People are asking me about the diets I follow.
"I keep it really simple.
"Every morning I start my day with between three and six eggs - they are very filling, high in protein, and low in calories.
"It has been life-changing for me, it is never too late to make a change, I am in my mid-thirties and feel the youngest, healthiest I have ever felt.
"Anyone can make a change and reap the rewards."
To maintain his healthy lifestyle Ross plans his meals in advance so he isn't tempted by a takeaway when he gets home late from work.
He said: "When you have a busy life it is just one less thing to worry about.
"When you come home from work after a day of commuting, it is easy to grab a takeaway.
"My journey has been a learning experience, with every diet the big thing is not thinking of it as a diet but a lifestyle change."
Ross Macfarlane, 34, tipped the scales at 18st 12lbs and struggled to fit into size 40-inch jeans when he realised he needs to make a lifestyle change.
The IT manager had tried 'crash diets' before - but had never been able to shift the weight.
During the pandemic in August 2021, Ross noticed he had a resting heart rate of 100bpm as well as high cholesterol and blood pressure.
When covid restrictions were lifted, he tried to put on size 40-inch jeans and couldn't do them up - and realised he needed to change.
Ross completely overhauled his diet and exercise regime - eating higher protein foods and exercising regularly.
He ditched high-processed foods and takeaways and started eating up to six eggs every day - scoffing 2,000 eggs over the last two years.
In 12 months, Ross dropped 5st 2lbs. He now weighs a healthier 13st 10lbs and can slip into a size 32-inch waste with ease - putting his transformation down to his 'egg diet'.
Ross, from Edinburgh, Scotland, said: "It has been a learning experience, with a diet the big thing is not thinking of it as a diet but a lifestyle change.
"I feel much more confident in myself, I now wear 32-inch jeans, I sleep better, my heart rate is down to 60bpm and my blood and cholesterol levels are normal.
"I feel good, shifting this weight was the best thing I have ever done.
"I start my day between three and six eggs - which averages out to around 2,000 over the past two years."
Fed up with his weight, Ross decided he needed a change of lifestyle not just a change in diet.
He started cutting out the takeaways, instead eating high-protein meals and ditching carbs - which saw him lose 22lbs in two months.
Finally able to fit into his size 32 jeans, Ross started to feel better about himself.
"I feel good, it is the best thing I have ever done - I look 10 years younger."
Ross credits his weight loss to a high protein diet and starting the day eating between three and six fried eggs.
He said: "People are asking me about the diets I follow.
"I keep it really simple.
"Every morning I start my day with between three and six eggs - they are very filling, high in protein, and low in calories.
"It has been life-changing for me, it is never too late to make a change, I am in my mid-thirties and feel the youngest, healthiest I have ever felt.
"Anyone can make a change and reap the rewards."
To maintain his healthy lifestyle Ross plans his meals in advance so he isn't tempted by a takeaway when he gets home late from work.
He said: "When you have a busy life it is just one less thing to worry about.
"When you come home from work after a day of commuting, it is easy to grab a takeaway.
"My journey has been a learning experience, with every diet the big thing is not thinking of it as a diet but a lifestyle change."