chriss

Top weight over 500 lbs in high school. Now around 195. 

I flucuated between 350 and 500 many times.

Coming into OA I had a food plan AND I restricted. I started lying, the food and weight was coming back and I acknowledged I was in relapse.

I eventually ended up praying, had a spiritual experience and the journey to recovery started for real.

Rigorous honesty became a way of life as I made my amends.

I still want more - That is my disease.  But I don't act on it - That is my recovery.

Entered high school at 350, left over 500.

First OA meeting was not my people, That was not MY problem.

I lost 200 lbs by restricting and self will. That led to my relapse

Upon reentry into OA I still struggled with the steps. Finally had a spiritual experience when I committed to going to my Father's wife's funeral.

I still harbor the thought "I will never be satisfied'  Today it is not as loud and I have tools to work towards an alternative.

Welcome back to another Universal Rhythm Session. This week we feature an NYC favorite, Chriss Vargas. He has been destroying the main dance floor for the past few years at one of NYC's top night clubs, Pacha. This driven talent started his career about a decade ago in the underground EDM scene at various Queens NY night clubs and lounges. During this period he built a huge fan base that ultimately caught the attention of some of NYC's top promoters. This led him to headlining events during the Winter Music Conference in Miami at top clubs like Space, Nocturnal and Karu & Y. He has since played at major venues throughout the northeastern US in places like Cielo NY, Neptunes, Glo LI, Tavern LI, Rise BOSTON, Grand CONN, Arena (Asseteria) NY, Dream LI, Water Taxi Beach NY, Santos NY and many more. But just playing music isn't where he stops, he began to produce his own original tracks to add to his dark tribal tech driven sets. With original releases on Nervous Records, Stereo Productions, Coraza Recordings, KULT Records and more he continues to work hard in the studio always keeping his sets fresh and full of groove. He has collaborated with such artist like Cristian Arango, Jean Pierre, Deka, DJ Boris, Dave Rosario, Abel Ramos and the list continues to grow. The first time I heard Vargas rock was at NY's Water Taxi Beach opening the venue up for the Iberican duo Chus & Ceballo's. Needless to say he caught my ears attention and since then I became a fan and follower. So I hope you enjoy this exclusive Universal Rhythm Session from the very talented Chriss Vargas. Enjoy!

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