I could stand to lose a few (OK, maybe more than a few) pounds, so maybe I should follow the diet of Chris Coleson.

The Quinton, Va., man claims to have lost nearly 80 pounds in six months by -- get this -- eating nearly every meal at McDonald's.

The 5-foot-8 Coleson weighed 278 pounds in December. Now, he weights 199 pounds and his waist size is 36, down from 50.

So how did Coleson 42, do it? Not with a diet of Big Macs and fries, but by eating McDonald's salads, wraps and apple dippers without the caramel sauce.

That might be worth a try.