Iowa Man On Beer-Only Diet For Lent

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By Richard Pratt

Story Created: Apr 21, 2011 at 8:54 AM CDT

Story Updated: Apr 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM CDT

CORNING, Iowa - Instead of giving something up for Lent, a central Iowa man is only drinking beer.

J Wilson is from Corning. On Ash Wednesday, he pledged to live though lent only on beer and water. And with Easter just days away, he's made good on his promise.

And if you were expecting a beer belly, you won't find it. He's lost 22 and a half pounds, and is feeling good.

"My energy is high," Wilson said. "I can do anything. I can go out and chop wood right now. "

Wilson says it hasn't been easy, but he hasn't cheated or over-indulged. He drinks just five beers a day.

He's looking forward to having a cheeseburger on Easter Sunday.

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