Mark Slaughter described himself as a "lean, mean machine" — until he hit his 30s. He slowly but surely lost 85 pounds over two years at a rate of about three pounds a month. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mark Slaughter. I've lost 85 pounds and don't think I'll ever regain that weight. I ensured I lost weight slowly but surely — often around three pounds a month.

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