Entertainer Gordon loses 35 kilograms after overhaul

Dutch singer and presenter Gordon has lost 35 kilograms and achieved type 2 diabetes remission following a major lifestyle change.

Entertainer Gordon loses 35 kilograms after overhaul
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Dutch singer and presenter Gordon has lost 35 kilograms and achieved type 2 diabetes remission following a major lifestyle change.

Driving the news: The 58-year-old entertainer appears shirtless on the cover of lifestyle magazine Men's Health, weighing 88 kilograms compared to 123 kilograms three years ago.

The routine:

  • He adopted strength training sessions five times weekly.
  • He adjusted his eating habits and made frequent walking a core daily habit.
  • His physician confirmed his diabetes reached remission three months into the program.

Context: Gordon previously experienced blood sugar spikes so severe that he required emergency hospital transport by ambulance, leaving him feeling resigned about his physical and mental health.

The big picture: The entertainer said an internal shift accompanied his physical transformation, adding that he intends to keep his routine and motivate others.

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