Bishop Eddie Long posted a video discussing his new lean look after his more slender physique apparently caused some of his congregants to worry about his health.

NOTE: This post is by AJC reporter Shelia Poole . Some of her past coverage:

An image from Bishop Eddie Long's video showing his leaner new look.

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He chided people eating from what he called a "slave menu," saying eating raw vegetables instead  has given him more energy and lowered his blood pressure. He has lost weight and no longer has to take blood pressure medication.

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