A Tale of Two Diets

When Drew Carey decided he wanted to drop to 170 pounds in November, he faced a daunting task: He weighed 262 pounds and had a 44-inch waist. To reach his goal, he needed to exercise and completely overhaul his fat- and sugar-fueled diet. Here, from breakfasts to beverages, is his before-and-after.

The Old Drew
The New Drew
Breakfast
An egg, sausage, and cheese sandwich on an English muffin with pancakes; or steak and eggs with toast, hash browns, and pancakes

Lunch
A turkey club sandwich or tuna melt with French fries; or an entire pepperoni pizza

Dinner
Spicy chicken fettuccine with a cream-based sauce and bread

Snacks
A bag of Doritos with ranch dressing

Beverages
Gallons of Pepsi and multiple cups of coffee with two sugars each
Breakfast
Scrambled egg whites with a side of fruit

Lunch
A turkey burger (without cheese), steamed broccoli, and a green salad with balsamic vinegar

Dinner
Grilled chicken breast, a steamed green vegetable, and a green salad with balsamic vinegar

Snacks
An apple, a handful of grapes, or a sugar-free popsicle

Beverages
At least 64 ounces of water a day

Drew Carey’s Fitness Formula

So how did he do it? Hard work. Drew Carey’s new workout regimen consists of a cardio and strength-training mix, resulting in six days of exercise nearly every week. Here’s an inside look at Carey’s routine from the last week of August.

Monday
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