Been eating Tim Ferris' "slow carb" and doing 2-hours of pilates/week for over two years (with 6 months off during surgical recovery). Lost 70# fat and added 20# muscle. Went from 245 to 193. Post surgery (when I couldn't eat normally or exercise) I gained 10 pounds and lost a lot of muscle. I'm 100% recovered now and back on the program again; dropped a belt notch, added a lot of muscle and finally dropped a few pounds. I plan to get back under 195 by the end of January by sticking with proper diet and exercise. Blood sugar went from Type II diabetic to normal, cholesterol fell 50 points and chronic back pain is gone. Sixpack is starting to show - give me six more months; legs are defined and I can pass in spandex without humiliation.
This morning, every Sunday morning and every Wednesday evening, an hour of pilates. 5' 11", big shoulders, 35-36" sleeve knuckle-dragger, ex army airborne, 62 years old. Pilates (and the slightly higher cost of better eating) is the best money I ever spent. Target weight 180-lbs which, for me, is lean.
Not selling anything - here's the straight skinny - it's about all here, free:
4-Hour Body - The Slow-Carb Diet