Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission

Harold Chandler ain’t half the preacher he once was.

Last year, at 349 pounds, he was two cheeseburgers short of 350. Today he is 186 pounds, well on his way to his goal of 170. He has already lost 163 pounds. When he reaches his goal, he’ll be almost exactly half the preacher he used to be.

Chandler, 58, pastor of Shepherd Hill Church of Pine Bluff, had not seen 200 pounds or less since he was 16 years old.

No, he was not a contestant on “The Biggest Loser” TV show. So what motivated him to lose all that weight? Several factors. Want to know more about how to get your temple in shape?

Read the related testimonial by CAL Executive Director: Obesity and Me

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