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Post by exchef on Apr 4, 2019 7:44:28 GMT -5
it was 7 years ago today I underwent the most important transformation in my life. In the photo below, the guy on the left weighed in at around 370, had diabetes, stage 2 hypertension, and a whole host of other issues related to weight. It was at that stage, his doctor said to him (paraphrasing here) “dude, you are about 3 feet from a heart attack and your daughter will grow up without you. do something!”. That was in 2011. In 2012, I had GBS surgery, lost about 160lbs, got healthy. My daughter was able to wrap her arms around me for the first time in her life. ![]() Here it is 7 years later, I’ve put about 25ish of the lbs back on due to back and knee issues keeping me from my bike, but that will be resolved.  Anyway, not much else to say about this, I now return you to your regularly scheduled reading! ExChef Sorry for the scary size picture of me! ![]() ![]() |
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Apr 4, 2019 8:02:00 GMT -5
...hope you continue with your goals...best wishes for success!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2019 8:04:29 GMT -5
Good for you sir, keep up the good work. I'm sure it wasn't a stroll in the park to achieve it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2019 8:11:14 GMT -5
You should be very proud of what you achieved. Many try but fall short of their personal goal. You actually look 10 to 12 years younger!!
Cheers.....to your good health🎈🎉🎊🎈🎉🎊🎈🎉🎊🎈🎉🎊
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Post by Dramatwist on Apr 4, 2019 10:20:06 GMT -5
Good on you, man!
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Post by Cramptholomew on Apr 4, 2019 10:24:13 GMT -5
Good job, sir! I'm trying my best to gety weight down, and get off my type 2 meds. Dunno if that will happen, but I'm trying.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Apr 4, 2019 10:26:12 GMT -5
You did good, ex chef...once you are a chef, you are always a chef, cause you still have the skills and knowledge... it took a lot of will power to want to do it and be with your family now and as long as you can...so good for you, you do look a lot better and I'm sure you feel a lot better, too.
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Post by puffy on Apr 4, 2019 12:47:04 GMT -5
Awesome
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 4, 2019 12:48:07 GMT -5
That's a fabulous transformation. I'm sure you're feeling the benefit of it.
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Post by sperrytops on Apr 4, 2019 13:25:36 GMT -5
Tremendous job, exchef. You look healthy and I'm sure you're pleased with the change.
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Post by Mac on Apr 4, 2019 13:25:54 GMT -5
And I say, a mighty CONGRATS! to you. Keep it up!
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Post by peteguy on Apr 4, 2019 14:29:24 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on Apr 4, 2019 14:36:50 GMT -5
Congratulations, well done!
I feel bad for people that have the metabolism/ genetics that can seem to add weight it seems by looking at food...that must be one heck of a challenge to do what you accomplished.
Keep on, keepin on!
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Post by roadsdiverged on Apr 4, 2019 15:47:08 GMT -5
Awesome job man! Keep it up.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Apr 4, 2019 17:37:45 GMT -5
Congrats dude.. Did your diabetes actually reverse?
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Post by kbareit on Apr 4, 2019 17:56:30 GMT -5
Keep up the good work. I hope you get the other issues cleared up and can get back on the bike soon.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2019 18:16:56 GMT -5
Well played.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2019 19:52:35 GMT -5
That mustache is a serious achievement, too!  |
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Post by Spartacus on Apr 4, 2019 20:11:36 GMT -5
Great Transformation. Keep it up!
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Post by puritana on Apr 4, 2019 20:23:30 GMT -5
That is a great accomplishment.
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Post by exchef on Apr 4, 2019 20:27:00 GMT -5
Congrats dude.. Did your diabetes actually reverse? Yes it did. I was one of the lucky ones, doesn’t happen for everyone. It’s part of the reason I also started participating in the American diabetes association’s New England classic tour de cure in 2013. It’s a great event with a great group of folks. ExChef |
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Post by exchef on Apr 4, 2019 20:29:53 GMT -5
That mustache is a serious achievement, too! Chico, 50th birthday gift from mrs chef. One of my best friends has been sporting ‘bars for a few years and she saw him then said “you’d look good with one”. So off I went, that fall she decided I needed a pipe to go with it. And I fount the patch and y’all got stuck with me. ExChef |
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Post by libertysmoke on Apr 4, 2019 20:32:53 GMT -5
Amazing transformation ... GOD Bless you brother !!
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Post by stone on Apr 4, 2019 20:37:00 GMT -5
Good for you! You got to love it when someone steps up and takes care of themselves rather than expecting someone else to do it for them.
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Post by papipeguy on Apr 4, 2019 20:40:32 GMT -5
Well done. I'm sure you're an inspiration for many others. That's your true gift to yourself and others.
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Post by billyjoe on Apr 5, 2019 5:28:48 GMT -5
Congratulations on keeping the weight off. That is an accomplishment to feel proud of.
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Post by just ol ed on Apr 5, 2019 5:54:03 GMT -5
adding my congrats to everything accomplished so far. (Hoping same weight loss for me wifie, however under way diff circumstances. Starts her 1st chemo session in about an hour).
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Apr 5, 2019 11:52:40 GMT -5
Congrats dude.. Did your diabetes actually reverse? Yes it did. I was one of the lucky ones, doesn’t happen for everyone. It’s part of the reason I also started participating in the American diabetes association’s New England classic tour de cure in 2013. It’s a great event with a great group of folks. ExChef That's very rare and amazing. Good for you man. You probably added a few years to your life too |
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 5, 2019 12:48:32 GMT -5
Every time I read the title I start singing Sgt. Peppers lonely hearts club band...
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Post by dervis on Apr 5, 2019 15:30:00 GMT -5
Fantastic!
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