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• May 4, 2013 5:21 a.m.

  Will get the book and begin with Mayo Clinic Diet on Monday. Relatively healthy for early 70's but after heart valve surgery and by-pass last year I have slipped into old habits and need support since both husband and I are "foodies". He is diabetic and needs to follow also.

  - Kay

• April 30, 2013 5:09 a.m.

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  - Mac D'souza

• January 20, 2013 9:18 a.m.

  I started the MayoClinicDiet in June, dropped 35 pounds in three months and have 20 more pounds to lose. Unfortunately, my weight has been exactly the same for 4 and a half months. When will the plateau end?

  - Darlene

• January 13, 2013 7:20 a.m.

  Every person has a differnt challenge to control their weight and reasons for being overweight. My experience has been overeating feeds on itself and leads to severe depression. I know the reason I am stress eating enormous amounts of food at night while watching tv after eating a normal dinner. After examining this pattern I decided no tv at night and go to bed early. The benfit will be double as I will not be overeating and I will wake up early and go to the gym to work out which I have not done in months due to depression from unemployment, a serious illness resulting in surgery and marital problems. My husband and I were separated for almost 3 years and I have gained 20 pounds since I moved back in with him 30 days ago. None of my clothes fit and I am severely depressed. Yesterday was my 59th birthday and I am miserable but finding this blog gave me hope.

  - Gail

• December 16, 2012 8:14 p.m.

  Well.... This seems reasonable. I do like the visual clues to portion control. Eat better and move more, sounds easy, baby steps....baby steps.

  - Kathy

• December 5, 2012 9:36 p.m.

  going to try this program. my cholesterol and triglicerides (sp) are extremely high. Initially I cut out to much food and and stayed hungry. This looks like it offers enough to eat and is low enough in fat to help my cholesterol issues. any suggestions are appreciated. Helen

  - helen

• November 7, 2012 12:45 p.m.

  Trying "again" to diet but hoping to do it the right way this time. Had a liver transplant in 2005 and was in great shape for 6 years but this last year my energy level went to zero, stopped walking and lost motivation. HAVE to do something. Up so much now. I have to get healthy. 1200 calories is a lot to me but I'm going to give it my best shot.

  - Sharon

• November 5, 2012 10:32 p.m.

  I am happy to see this site. I plan on coming back to it this week and read and meet a few workout partners via computer - when I have more time. I plan on walking and doing some stretching this week too.

  - Elle

• November 5, 2012 3:39 p.m.

  Nina, it may take some time for skin tone to improve after weight loss, which also depends on skin type and age. Sharon, good luck!

  - Don Hensrud, M.D.

• October 22, 2012 12:35 p.m.

  I have my books and I am ready to go... I have done every quick diet around and yes some of them did work including HCG. Now I need to take off 30 more pounds and learn how to eat for life. So here it goes.... I am very excited!

  - Sharon

• October 20, 2012 3:47 p.m.

  Hi, Nina: So far, I've lost 27#; I started out at 254# at the beginning of the year, but it took this long (starting in August) to really find the right combination to begin losing weight. I'm 60 years old, and loose skin has been a concern of mine as well. What I've learned is that you need to be sure and eat the correct fats (olive oil and coconut oil) and include dairy in your diet, to keep your skin in good condition. ALSO, work out with weights and/or do strength training exercise like Yoga. You need to build muscle to not only make your body strong, but also, to fill out the skin you're in and add definition. Hope this helps Kris

  - Kristine

• October 2, 2012 7:20 a.m.

  what about the skin when you lose weight?

  - nina

• September 24, 2012 9:01 a.m.

  Why do so many people post a comment on this blog only to disappear into thin air? Is it because this diet, like every other diet, doesn't really work?

  - Cindy, France

• August 21, 2012 1:42 p.m.

  I was really shocked after reading the 1200 calorie a day diet example. I followed a "diet" like that this as a young woman. I was literally starving to death. I am horrified to see a cup of yogurt with fruit listed as breakfast. Yogurt is essentially sugar and so is the fruit. Successful eating plans give your body protein. Eating this breakfast will give you a very temporary sugar rush and you will crash and be starving very soon thereafter. I tried to eat this way most of my life and all I ever did was gain lots of weight after "failing" to thrive on one of these diets. I now weight 118 pounds. My heaviest was 155. Due in large part to not understanding my body's need for protein and the disasterous affects of sugar on my and nearly everyone's metabolism, without some healthy fat and protein added in. By sugar, I mean simple carbohydrates ie..cereal, fruit, yogurt, pasta,etc.) When a friend of mine finally told me to eat a healthy large portion of protein, my life was changed forever. Most of us women need about 50 grams a day. Most people do NOT get even close to that! A little deli sandwich with its 2 or 3 slices of meat..maybe has 10 grams. Starting your day off with protein will also change your life. Yes, there is a small amount of protein in yogurt, but the sugar content outweighs it!! Please feed your hunger. Look for healthy sources of protein and eat the correct amount! You will stop being hungry! Balance your diet! I am h

  - katyb

• July 6, 2012 9:47 a.m.

  Rob, I'm not sure what app you're referring to - Mayo has 2 free apps available to download on iTunes. The Mayo Clinic Patient app has health news and information, appointment information, etc., and the Mayo Clinic Health Community app gives you access to an online community of Mayo patients and others with health interests. We don't currently have an app for The Mayo Clinic Diet, but do have a great deal of health information, including healthy eating, on MayoClinic.org. Mayo heart patient, this is a heart healthy diet and lifestyle program that you can follow. You might also want to pick up our new book, Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life.

  - Don Hensrud, M.D.

• May 31, 2012 4:04 p.m.

  This is nice blog. i am impressed from your blog.

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• May 28, 2012 5:53 p.m.

  Hi, As a Mayo Heart patient, is this a good diet for me to be on as a way to eat myself heart healthy as I have developed hypertension in the past year? Thanks! Juanita

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• May 26, 2012 4:32 p.m.

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  - Debbie

• May 9, 2012 5:46 p.m.

  I am 68 yrs old,and I noticed the skin on my limbs are "wrinkling" and, if I kinda squeeze some of it, for instance on my elbow, the result is a "bunch" of that skin remains that way and will eventually return to "normal." Any help addressing this problem will be extremely helpful, especially if I can get rid of the "rippling". Thank you!

  - jethro

• May 2, 2012 7:45 a.m.

  I had the same problem at your age. I know that it sucks!You need to try free wethigs. They are great. You will define your muscle, gain more muscle. Muscle burns more calories. The weight just falls off and you will have a great body. You can go to almost any site iVilliage is a very good one. You can also buy free weight with very little money.(a little less than a $1 a lb) You will need small wethigs two of each. A good start is 2lbs 3lbs and 5lbs. If you just can’t get your hands on any money to go and get these you can always use canned veggies out of the cabinet to get you started. You know the ones that are 12-16 oz and the bigger ones that have like peaches. hope that it helps

  - Hector

• April 1, 2012 8:50 a.m.

  There's a Mayo Clinic App available for $24.99 or $29.99 (I don't remember). Does this app tie in with the Mayo Clinic Diet book? I' trying to decide if it will help me keep on track or if it's a different program completely. Thanks

  - Rob

• March 17, 2012 7:47 p.m.

  Elizabeth, Congrats on the 7# lose in 8 days. I understand you being nervous about the Live It & not wanting to fail. We do make bad choices though, all of us, sooner or later, it is part of life & you just re-group & go back at it! That is normal, what is real Failure is to say "I blew it with that brownie, I may as well eat all of them & restart tomorrow. I have a problem with doing that. Later, g

  - gayle

• March 17, 2012 7:19 p.m.

  Starting today after another regain.Eight years ago I got up to 235# (5'4") & then lost 90#s to l45! I am 57 y/o & disabled with Addison's Disease. I have yoyo'ed back & forth up to 180 at the most since 2004. I am at 165 now since my best friend committed suicide last summer,I am an emotional eater. I have started exercising again this month & am up to 50min 5x a week at low intensity. I have severe osteoporosis & have had 3 Lt hip replacements so I ride a recumbent stationary bike & walk on a treadmill.I am lifting 2# hand weights on the bike & do several arm lifts & stretchs also.I saw the PBS show about this program & ordered the book & journal.I am highly motivated at this time & want this to be the time I make a lifestyle change instead of always regaining with the constant fear of getting totally out of control to 235 or more again. I look forward to reading & posting as we are all in this together. Later, g

  - gayle

• March 15, 2012 9:30 p.m.

  I need help drastically with weight. I am an incomplete quadriplegic, so most exercise is out of the question. Most health professionals, as soon as they find out I am in wheelchair, write me off and don't I'm worth the effort. I only use olive oil, don't eat red meat or chicken skin. Fresh fruit and veg are expensive in Australia, and I am only on disability pension, so i do rely on canned and frozen food a bit. Anyone that can give me ideas, recipes, guidance would be much appreciated. Thx

  - Shaey

• March 14, 2012 5:42 p.m.

  I just received the Mayo Clinic Diet Book and have started doing my homework. I'm a low carb/good carb veteran, and record my daily intake in FitDay. I've done this for almost 10 years now and journaling and measuring your food is key to retraining yourself. So what happened! medication and menopause, and job change lead to slowly regaining.I'm back to the 200lb fence and I burned my old clothes long ago. This weight has got to go. During the week I stay busy at work-and need to get that exercise in after work instead of hitting the kitchen.I'm a weekend athlete, leading mountain hikes 1 X a week and I'm always confused as to how to eat for high intensity activity, then return to the rest of the week. A day hike can be 8 hours/10 mountain miles. I'm not hungry when hiking- What would you eat before, during and after? What food would be in your backpack? you have to chose carefully, keep your pack weight down. I'm overweight and want to lose fat, but also don't want to run out of gas. This week I had not figured out my new plan yet and just packed sugar free gatorade, protein shakes, Tuna wrap and a meal bar for backup. I stay away from trail mixes. V8 juice is good too. What is the rule of thumb for intake? how many calories do I really need per hour? I know what it feels like to run out of gas and learned to eat and supplement my water..but I don't want to eat too much-BTW my visual is the backpack weight- it is about 20lbs and I can breath a lot easier when I take it off.

  - DianeM