{"id":6088,"date":"2026-10-09T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T11:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ventil.rs\/blog\/health\/man-loses-15-stubborn-pounds-after-age-50-without-giving-up-pizza-or-donuts\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T11:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T11:00:56","slug":"man-loses-15-stubborn-pounds-after-age-50-without-giving-up-pizza-or-donuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ventil.rs\/blog\/health\/man-loses-15-stubborn-pounds-after-age-50-without-giving-up-pizza-or-donuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Man loses 15 stubborn pounds after age 50 without giving up pizza or donuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"beyondwords-wrapper\" data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"beyondwords-wrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"label-bg\">NEW<\/span>You can now listen to Fox News articles!\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">Maintaining <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810031\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/nutrition-and-fitness\/weight-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">weight loss<\/a> in midlife doesn\u2019t necessarily require strict dietary bans or extreme fasting protocols.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of the fitness and nutrition company BODi, says a simple routine earlier in the day has helped him manage his weight while allowing more freedom at dinner.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Los Angeles-based Daikeler, 63, who has led the health brand formerly known as Beachbody for 28 years, openly admits that he doesn&#8217;t have an affinity for healthy foods.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810032\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/10-minute-fitness-habit-help-adults-over-40-maintain-muscle-stay-strong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>10-MINUTE FITNESS HABIT CAN HELP ADULTS OVER 40 MAINTAIN MUSCLE AND STAY STRONG<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;I eat like a third-grader, okay? Pizza&#8217;s a food group,&#8221; Daikeler joked in an interview with Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;I&#8217;m just constantly trying to figure out how can I hack my way without having to overturn my life to become one of those diehard <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810033\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">health and fitness<\/a> people, because I&#8217;m never going to become that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/man-cooking-healthy-foods.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/man-cooking-healthy-foods.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/man-cooking-healthy-foods.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/man-cooking-healthy-foods.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/man-cooking-healthy-foods.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/man-cooking-healthy-foods.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/man-cooking-healthy-foods.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/man-cooking-healthy-foods.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>The fitness CEO said he maintains long-term weight loss without strict dieting by eating structured, high-nutrient meals during the day to allow total freedom at dinner.<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">When Daikeler turned 57, he found himself unable to lose 15 pounds he had gained around his waistline. Rather than adopting a strict diet, he adjusted two specific meals during the day while leaving his evening schedule unrestricted, he shared.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">For breakfast, Daikeler replaced standard options with a <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810034\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/nutrition-and-fitness\/nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nutrient-dense<\/a> shake containing protein, fiber, prebiotics, probiotics and greens, totaling roughly 250 calories.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810035\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/nightly-glass-wine-may-harmless-many-people-think-study-suggests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NIGHTLY GLASS OF WINE MAY NOT BE AS HARMLESS AS MANY PEOPLE THINK, STUDY SUGGESTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;I got rid of breakfast, or I changed my breakfast to this shake that we&#8217;ve got called Shakeology,&#8221; Daikeler said. &#8220;I put some spinach in there and I put a banana in there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">For lunch, Daikeler prepares a <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810036\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/food-drink\/food\/healthy-foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">large salad<\/a> loaded with baby spinach, carrots and chicken, mixed with toppings that mask the taste of the greens.<\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/343\/192\/man-scooping-creatine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/686\/384\/man-scooping-creatine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/672\/378\/man-scooping-creatine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1344\/756\/man-scooping-creatine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/931\/523\/man-scooping-creatine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1862\/1046\/man-scooping-creatine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/720\/405\/man-scooping-creatine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1440\/810\/man-scooping-creatine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1200\/675\/man-scooping-creatine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Man scooping creatine\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Replacing traditional breakfast with a 250-calorie nutrient shake provides essential greens, fiber and protein without requiring major cooking or dietary overhauls.<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;I hide it with some cheese, some nuts, some sliced strawberries, and it&#8217;s delicious, and I put chicken in there &#8230; I don&#8217;t feel like I&#8217;m eating a bowl of vegetables, but I am.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">By keeping breakfast and lunch relatively structured, Daikeler gives himself more flexibility at dinner.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810037\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/beer-wine-liquor-massive-study-reveals-linked-lower-death-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>BEER, WINE OR LIQUOR? MASSIVE STUDY REVEALS WHICH WAS LINKED TO LOWER DEATH RISK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;Now I&#8217;ve got a &#8216;day pass&#8217; for everything else &#8230; I eat whatever I want at dinner.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">He does, however, follow a single guideline regarding <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810038\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/drinking-alcohol-may-influence-cravings-certain-foods-surprising-way-study-suggests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">alcohol intake<\/a>. &#8220;I&#8217;m careful not to drink too much,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"pull-quote\">\n<p class=\"quote-text\">&#8220;Now I&#8217;ve got a &#8216;day pass&#8217; for everything else &#8230; I eat whatever I want at dinner.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;Once I did that \u2014 Shakeology for breakfast, a big salad for lunch, total freedom for dinner, limited alcohol \u2014 the 15 pounds just got wiped out. And it stayed off.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Daikeler warns that overly restrictive nutrition plans are usually difficult to stick with long-term, leading many to abandon their <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810039\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/wellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">health goals<\/a> entirely.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810040\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/lifestyle\/quizzes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;If you&#8217;re trying to be too restrictive, I don&#8217;t think that&#8217;s life,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The whole point is living &#8230; So if it&#8217;s too restrictive, it&#8217;s going to break.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810041\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Instead of completely banning indulgence foods, Daikeler recommends using portion control and mindfulness to enjoy without overeating.<\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/343\/192\/man-eating-pizza.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/686\/384\/man-eating-pizza.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/672\/378\/man-eating-pizza.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1344\/756\/man-eating-pizza.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/931\/523\/man-eating-pizza.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1862\/1046\/man-eating-pizza.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/720\/405\/man-eating-pizza.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1440\/810\/man-eating-pizza.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1200\/675\/man-eating-pizza.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"A man eats pizza and appears to enjoy it inside a pizzeria.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>The expert said he focuses on smaller portions rather than cutting favorite foods like pizza out entirely.<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;I love pizza. But I&#8217;ve learned that I can enjoy pizza without eating the whole pizza,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I like doughnuts. I&#8217;ve learned that I can have literally a quarter of a doughnut and be like, that was delicious. But I get no additional satisfaction by eating the whole doughnut.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">For Daikeler, that balance is part of a broader focus on &#8220;health span&#8221; \u2014 prioritizing quality of life and the ability to stay active <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810043\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/healthy-living\/longevity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">as he ages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;Health span versus lifespan is all about quality of life,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I&#8217;m all for longevity, but it&#8217;s really about quality of life \u2014 a way to live and enjoy life that is balanced with maximizing your time on earth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&amp;af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">While Daikeler said this approach has worked for him, weight-loss strategies are not one-size-fits-all.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">According to the National Institutes of Health, different <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_health_article_main-content_article-body_6_810045\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/nutrition-and-fitness\/diet-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eating plans<\/a> can support weight loss, but the most effective approach depends on a person&#8217;s individual health needs, preferences and ability to maintain the habits long-term. Individuals are generally advised to consult a doctor or registered dietitian for personalized guidance.<\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-bio\">\n<p>Khloe Quill is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/lifestyle\" target=\"_blank\">lifestyle<\/a> writer with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/man-loses-15-stubborn-pounds-after-age-50-without-giving-up-pizza-donuts\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Maintaining weight loss in midlife doesn\u2019t necessarily require strict dietary bans or extreme fasting protocols. 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