Don Lerman is on A strict 1.000 calorie a day diet hoping to get to 199 lbs by Dec.1st at present is weighing in at 236 lbs down from 260 lbs in July.
Don Lerman Says ”I Will Return to Former Weight of 142Lbs.”
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Editorial On My Status In Competitive Eating
When I see other eaters that came on the scene after me and are still active eaters it hurts me , On the eve that I undergo my colonosphy, I will proclaim that I am not done at the competitive eating table , not by a long shot .Without my efforts competitive eating wouldn’t have got on off the ground. I gave my credence as the Matzah ball champ to cross over to enter the Nathans Hot dogs changing it from a single food contest to a sport, I developed the water Technic to expand the stomach. the first eater to go out of state for a contest and I think I was a top notch eater.. I gave a 110% at each and every contest and in the end i’m belittled and made out to be nothing , well plan on seeing me in the near future competing, I didn’t complete the career that I started out to do and have my work cut out for me ,
I have my new Dental Implants , And I can chew threw solid cement if i have to so I leave you all with this thought..to quote General Mac Arthur ” I shall return”
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Takeru Kobayashi, ex Coney Island hot dog-eating champ, says he would have won if he competed BY MEENA HARTENSTEIN DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
..Click open in a new tab to hear...Japanese SandmanTakeru Kobayashi, 32, was released from jail after his arrest July 4th for trespassing the Coney Island hot dog eating competition.
Hot dog-eating pro Takeru Kobayashi is trying to pick a food fight.
The six-time winner of Nathan’s Famous July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest, who sat this year’s competition out, says he would have won if he had participated.
“I was ready to beat the world record,” Kobayashi, 32, told AOL News, speaking through an interpreter. “When I see the record of the top, I probably would have beat that.”
Instead, the Japanese competitive eater watched this year’s event from the sidelines, claiming a contract dispute with his sponsor Major League Eating prohibited him from competing in other eating challenges without approval.
His arch-rival Joey (Jaws) Chestnut, who has won every year of the hot dog battle since 2007, rose to the top again, pounding 54 dogs in 12 minutes.
But Kobayashi still found a way to make it into the spotlight, storming the stage in a “Free Kobi” shirt and landing himself in handcuffs.
He was ultimately charged with trespassing, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration, and since he is not a U.S. citizen, his immigration lawyers told AOL that the charges against Kobayashi could affect his visa. He is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 5.
Chestnut has questioned Kobayashi’s excuse for avoiding the competition this year, saying his nemesis dropped out because he was afraid of losing again. Since Chestnut toppled Kobayashi four years ago, the two have battled head-to-head for the title of top eater, though Kobayashi continually finished in second place.
Kobayashi entered the fray of competitive eating in 2001, doubling the record for most hot dogs eaten in the Coney Island competition from 25 to 50. As the years went on, the numbers rose, and Chestnut currently holds the record for downing 68 hot dogs in 2009.
Despite their bitter rivalry, Chestnut wishes Kobayashi had been in the game this year. “If somebody there was a little bit closer pushing me, I would have definitely given blood to win,” he said. “I have a lot of respect for him. He’s a great eater.”
And Kobayashi is hungry to return to the competitive eating arena. “I will still go for a long time,” says the man who once ate 17.7 pounds of cow brains in 15 minutes. “After you’re 30, your body will start to not be as young. The thing is, now you have experience and you have technique.”
The International Federation of Competitive Eating, which runs the Nathan’s event, has not decided if Kobayashi will be banned from future events, but the former champion says he will always be a force to be reckoned with in competitive eating.
“You don’t eat a lot because you can,” he said. “You learn to eat so that you can eat a lot
Hot dog-eating pro Takeru Kobayashi is trying to pick a food fight.
The six-time winner of Nathan’s Famous July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest, who sat this year’s competition out, says he would have won if he had participated.
“I was ready to beat the world record,” Kobayashi, 32, told AOL News, speaking through an interpreter. “When I see the record of the top, I probably would have beat that.”
Instead, the Japanese competitive eater watched this year’s event from the sidelines, claiming a contract dispute with his sponsor Major League Eating prohibited him from competing in other eating challenges without approval.
His arch-rival Joey (Jaws) Chestnut, who has won every year of the hot dog battle since 2007, rose to the top again, pounding 54 dogs in 12 minutes.
But Kobayashi still found a way to make it into the spotlight, storming the stage in a “Free Kobi” shirt and landing himself in handcuffs.
He was ultimately charged with trespassing, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration, and since he is not a U.S. citizen, his immigration lawyers told AOL that the charges against Kobayashi could affect his visa. He is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 5.
Chestnut has questioned Kobayashi’s excuse for avoiding the competition this year, saying his nemesis dropped out because he was afraid of losing again. Since Chestnut toppled Kobayashi four years ago, the two have battled head-to-head for the title of top eater, though Kobayashi continually finished in second place.
Kobayashi entered the fray of competitive eating in 2001, doubling the record for most hot dogs eaten in the Coney Island competition from 25 to 50. As the years went on, the numbers rose, and Chestnut currently holds the record for downing 68 hot dogs in 2009.
Despite their bitter rivalry, Chestnut wishes Kobayashi had been in the game this year. “If somebody there was a little bit closer pushing me, I would have definitely given blood to win,” he said. “I have a lot of respect for him. He’s a great eater.”
And Kobayashi is hungry to return to the competitive eating arena. “I will still go for a long time,” says the man who once ate 17.7 pounds of cow brains in 15 minutes. “After you’re 30, your body will start to not be as young. The thing is, now you have experience and you have technique.”
The International Federation of Competitive Eating, which runs the Nathan’s event, has not decided if Kobayashi will be banned from future events, but the former champion says he will always be a force to be reckoned with in competitive eating.
“You don’t eat a lot because you can,” he said. “You learn to eat so that you can eat a lot
* reprinted from N.Y.Daily News
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Hampton man wins second eating contest challenge
HAMPTON — Mathew Stonie of Hampton, secured a spot in the inaugural Lobster Roll Eating Challenge at this year’s Hampton Beach Seafood Festival by devouring 13 hotdogs and buns in just 10 minutes.
“I’ve been trying to boost my competitive eating by doing challenges,” said Stonie after he defeated six other contestants during a hot dog eating contest on Tuesday, July 13.
The 120-pounder prepared for the qualifying round over the last couple of months by downing a seven pound pizza, a five pound burrito, and recently took first place in a Huge Sundae Contest.
The contest was second of three held at the 401 Tavern in Hampton to gain entry into the Lobster Roll Eating Contest that will take place on Sept. 11 at 2:30 p.m. on the Seashell Stage.
The top three finishers in each round are automatically entered into the competition at the Seafood Festival, where they will compete along side six celebrities.
The winner of the ultimate showdown will get $600, entry into next year’s competition and the bragging rights.
Also earning a spot Tuesday were Alan Brien of Seabrook, who took second place with eight hot dogs, and Ben Flood of Hampton Falls, who came in third place with seven dogs.
Jude David, chairwoman of the Seafood Festival, said those who want to get into the competition at the festival still have a chance.
The last qualifying round will be held Aug. 17 at 401 Tavern in Hampton at 6 p.m.
“Think you have what it takes? Then prove it,” David said. “Qualifiers are open to those 18 years or older and applications will be taken on-line at www.hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com or at the 401 restaurant.”
David said after the second qualifying round, seven individuals have won spot in the contest with four gaining entry during the first round that was held June 15.
In that round, Joe Menchetti, a professional eater from Wallinford, Conn., took first place, eating 16 hot dogs.
Josh Winkler from Hampton and Bob Gregory from Port Charlotte, Fla. tied for second place, eating 11 dogs and Craig Hansen from Hampton took third with 10.
David said Menchetti appears to be the early frontrunner.
Menchetti has traveled all over the world to compete in major eating events, including the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, held annually in Coney Island, N.Y.
This is the first year the Seafood Festival is hosting a Lobster Eating Roll Competition.
Eat it all-pay nothing at all Posted by pcampbell July 15th, 2010, 2:48 pm
There was a short discussion on Twitter today about places that have eating challenges: big dishes you don’t pay for if you eat it all.
Which reminded me to blog this:
There’s a place out in Lawrenceburg called Howie’s Diner. It’s been there since 1961, and it’s open 24 hours a day. Sort of an old-fashioned truck stop. It’s on Highway 50, right before you get to Hollywood Casino (formerly Argosy)
They serve breakfast all day, including biscuits and gravy. So this Saturday from 9-noon, they’ve got a challenge. They’re making huge biscuits with gravy, and if you eat it all, it’s free. But fair warning: it’s a huge biscuit; about a pound. (looks good, too.) With a salad bowl (like a serving salad bowl) full of gravy, and they tell me there’s a lot of sausage in their gravy. If you don’t eat it all, it’s $19.99. (You might just go with your family and some friends and split it.)
They’d like you to sign up ahead of time, but you could be spontaneous and just show up
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Philly-based eating challenges becoming increasingly challenging, preposterous
Whole-hog-hawking Jake’s Sandwich Board (112 S. 12th St.) just announced what they’re calling the “Jake’s 5-lb. Philly Challenge.” Challengers must shell out $35 to try their hand at eating a two-foot sandwich (cheesesteak, pork, brisket … or all three if you really wanna die), four soft pretzels, an entire box of Butterscotch Krimpets or Kandy Kakes (?!), 24 Peanut Chews and a Champ Cherry. If you finish this haul within 45 minutes, not only do you get the stuff for free, you also get your mug pasted on Jake’s coming-soon “Wall of Fame”; the first person to beat this bit of Philly-centric masochism will also receive a $100 gift card.
This ain’t the only Man vs. Food-style challenge floating about the 215, though. There’s theDrinker’s “33 tacos in 13 minutes” thing that we posted about in June. And then there’s the“SHAME Challenge” at the Wishing Well (Ninth and Catharine), which requires big eaters to finish two double SHAME burgers (all told, that’s two 8-ounce patties, two hunks of scrapple, four slices of American cheese and two fried eggs), two orders of french fries and two pints of beer in 45 minutes or less. Winner gets his or her $30 meal free, plus a $25 giftcard and a photo of their “Wall of SHAME.”
Of these three Philly eating challenges, which would you be most likely to take on/
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Update:Donna Simpson: World’s Fattest Mom? 600-Pound N.J. Woman Hoping for Spot in Guinness Book
At 600 pounds, Donna Simpson may already have the title of world’s fattest mom under her belt. And though she has recently disavowed her desire to become a half-ton woman, the 42-year-old resident of Old Bridge, N.J., is anything but abashed.
She has recently become a YouTube star and likes to show off her generous proportions on supersizedbombshells.com, a website created for people who can’t get enough of the big girls.
Simpson says she eats 12,000 calories a day, the Daily Mailreports. That’s almost seven times what the average woman should consume, says Marisa Sherry, a registered dietician who specializes in eating disorders.
Simpson first made headlines last March, when she told a British tabloid that she was super-sizing her portions on purpose. Her goal, she said, was to reach the 1,000-pound mark, putting her closer to earning a spot in the Guinness World Records book.
The story triggered heavy criticism from bloggers and tweeters around the world-including some who expressed concern for her 3-year-old daughter.
Chastened, Simpson recently told ABC.com that she didn’t really want to get that big, but that she likes living large and doesn’t care to lose weight.
“I like being fat,” she told WCBS in New York. “I guess I’m just comfortable. It’s a struggle for me to be thin, and I’ve said if it’s such a struggle it must not be natural, so I refuse to do the battle anymore.”
Simpson’s fame may grow along with her weight. She has a book deal in the works, and there is talk of her own reality TV show, Reuters reports.
But if supersize stardom is one of Simpson’s goals, it’s not the only one. Eager to stamp out discrimination against obese people, she’s become a vocal member of the “fat acceptance movement,” Reuters reports. She’s also a shoulder to cry on for plus-sized women who email her saying that love and happiness remain frustratingly elusive.
Of course, the extra weight comes with some heavy disadvantages. Simpson has so much trouble walking that she sometimes relies on a scooter to get around, according to Fox News. And while Simpson says she is healthy, Sherry says she is putting herself at high risk for health problems, including sleep apnea, heart disease, and a condition known as fatty liver.
Surprisingly, Simpson is almost petite in comparison to the heaviest woman who ever lived, Brooklyn-born Carol Yager, who topped the scales at 1,600 pounds. Yager died of heart failure in 1994.
Still, the Guinness book is considering granting Simpson’s wish, and putting her name under a new category – world’s most massive mom
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National ice cream month spells Farrell’s for July 18 ice cream eating challenge
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Ice cream and brownies (non-Farrell’s) is still a good ice cream option for National Ice Cream MonthFarrell’s Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant in Mission Viejo is the place to be on Sunday, July 18—National Ice Cream Day. The Orange County restaurant will hold an ice cream eating challenge, which will benefit Children’s Hospital of Orange County.Be prepared to watch, not participate since the qualifying event took place June 21 through June 25.The ice cream contest
This is Farrell’s first annual “splendiferously superiffic summer spectacular ice cream eating challenge.” The challenge is to see who is the fastest to eat a three-scoop sundae. The July 18 event will feature the finalists. The finalists’ challenge is to eat an entire Pig Trough—with the quickest time.The winner will be named “Farrell’s 2010 Most Best and Fastest ice Cream Eater Person.”
Ice cream options at Farrell’s
If the ice cream eating contest is too much to handle—or watch, then check out the menu for ice cream options you can face. It’s not called Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant for nothing.
This is Farrell’s first annual “splendiferously superiffic summer spectacular ice cream eating challenge.” The challenge is to see who is the fastest to eat a three-scoop sundae. The July 18 event will feature the finalists. The finalists’ challenge is to eat an entire Pig Trough—with the quickest time.The winner will be named “Farrell’s 2010 Most Best and Fastest ice Cream Eater Person.”
Ice cream options at Farrell’s
If the ice cream eating contest is too much to handle—or watch, then check out the menu for ice cream options you can face. It’s not called Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant for nothing.
Sundaes include Rocky Road ($6.69) for two scoops of chocolate ice cream drenched in marshmallow topping, whipped cream, nuts and, of course, a cherry. Others include theTin Roof, Black & White, Oreo Bliss,
Banana Split, Nutty Nutty Hot Caramel or Hot Fudge and more.
National ice cream month spells Farrell’s for July 18 ice cream …
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