Dutch entertainer Gordon reveals his remarkable three-year journey of weight loss, improved mental health, and diabetes remission on the cover of Men’s Health, inspiring others to start over regardless of age.
Gordon appears on the cover of Men’s Health this week, revealing a markedly leaner frame after a three-year transformation that has seen him shed 35 kilograms, or about 77 pounds. The Dutch entertainer, 58, said the change came after a period in which he felt he had given up on himself physically and mentally, but the magazine’s new issue presents a different picture: one of steady training, tighter discipline and a renewed sense of control.
According to Men’s Health and coverage by Linda, Gordon once weighed 123 kilograms and was living with type 2 diabetes. He said he had come to see illness and low mood as fixed parts of his life, but that view changed once he committed to a new routine. Within three months, he said, his doctor told him his blood sugar had improved enough for his diabetes to be considered in remission. He still wears a sensor to monitor his levels, which he says gives him reassurance even though his readings remain stable.
Men’s Health said Gordon trained five times a week as part of the process, combining strength work, walking and better eating habits. In video shared by the magazine, he described the journey as one of persistence rather than quick fixes, stressing that meaningful change was possible even after years of feeling stuck. The publication also published exclusive photographs of the transformation, showing Gordon at 88 kilograms, down from 123.
Gordon said the cover shoot carries a message he hopes will resonate beyond showbusiness: that it is never too late to start over. He also said the physical change has had wider benefits, including a better mood and less irritability, which he linked to improved blood sugar control. His appearance follows a pattern at Men’s Health of featuring well-known Dutch figures on its cover, with Daan Boom, Bram Krikke and Humberto Tan among those who have appeared this year.
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