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'. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />The IT manager had tried 'crash diets' before - but had never been able to shift the weight.<br /><br />During the pandemic in August 2021, Ross noticed he had a resting heart rate of 100bpm as well as high cholesterol and blood pressure.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Ross completely overhauled his diet and exercise regime - eating higher protein foods and exercising regularly.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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'.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />"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.<br /><br />"I feel good, shifting this weight was the best thing I have ever done.<br /><br />"I start my day between three and six eggs - which averages out to around 2,000 over the past two years."<br /><br /><br />Fed up with his weight, Ross decided he needed a change of lifestyle not just a change in diet.<br /><br />He started cutting out the takeaways, instead eating high-protein meals and ditching carbs - which saw him lose 22lbs in two months.<br /><br />Finally able to fit into his size 32 jeans, Ross started to feel better about himself.<br /><br />"I feel good, it is the best thing I have ever done - I look 10 years younger."<br /><br />Ross credits his weight loss to a high protein diet and starting the day eating between three and six fried eggs.<br /><br />He said: "People are asking me about the diets I follow.<br /><br />"I keep it really simple. <br /><br />"Every morning I start my day with between three and six eggs - they are very filling, high in protein, and low in calories.<br /><br />"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.<br /><br />"Anyone can make a change and reap the rewards."<br /><br />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.<br /><br />He said: "When you have a busy life it is just one less thing to worry about.<br /><br />"When you come home from work after a day of commuting, it is easy to grab a takeaway.<br /><br />"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."
