I am 53 years old and have been married for 30 years. My wife enjoys working as a day care provider and can’t wait to have grandchildren. I have two beautiful daughters with the oldest married and the younger one engaged. I have had 2 back surgeries along with 2 heart stints. My weight has been fluctuating all my life. I am at a point in my life where I want to be around my family to enjoy what’s to come. Both my wife and I have been working out for the last year and have both lost weight. I hope to continue my new lifestyle and live a happier and healthier rest of life!
Well done on saturday. Can’t wait to see what we do next week.
I’m hoping we do the monkey bars next.
See ya tonight.
GO PURPLE!
Awesome job at bootcamp! I have 10lbs you can borrow next week. Did you see any swings?
Naomi
Dan,
You had a great weight loss this week! You are working out hard during the work outs! We love how you keep the whole group going with your “Spunk”. We love having you in the program.
You know how to plan your meals out ahead of time, and your weight loss this week proves it. We know it takes a lot of time, but know the rewards are priceless!
We want this for you!
Thank you for pushing hard!
Rick and Tina
Monday night another quote from my bulletin board kept popping up in my mind:
“Failures don’t plan to fail; they fail to plan.” -Harvey Mackay
Dan,
You amaze me with your cheering during workouts! Thanks for the motivation!
Kristi
Awesome job on weigh in. You are starting to see the great results you’ve been working so hard for. Keep up the good work.
GO PURPLE.
Dan (the Man),
You looked great at Boot Camp this morning! You are always so encouraging. See you Tuesday, and have a GREAT weekend.
Leslie
Dan,
Thanks for coming to camp this morning! Nice work!! We can always count on you for some motivating groans! OH ,YEAH!
SINK AND SQUEEZE, BABY!
Have a great weekend!!
Jen
Dan,
Way to move it with your work outs!! We love to hear your shout outs!! You always brings such joy in the mornings!!
I love seeing how hard you work, especially when we were lifting the bars this morning! I could hear in your voice how much you want this.
Keep your journals up to date and keep planning ahead with your meals. YOU CAN DO THIS!! WE ALL are here for you. Take advantage of all we offer.
We want this for YOU!!
Rick and tina
Dan
You were a little quite today on your warmup. We haven gotten to where we need you. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Rhonda
Nice job partner. Wow they really kicked it up another notch. You were awesome. Thanks for the words of encouragement. You are always so up beat. Thanks!
GO PURPLE!
Nice weigh in this morning. You are my HERO!
GO PURPLE!
Dan-
Congrats on the great weight loss this week. WOW! Fabulous!!!
Diana
holler! great job this morning partner! i was waiting to see another kickboxing bag go flying…you’re bringing the heat brother!
mello d
Hello Everyone!
Just checking in to say I miss u guys. I’m in Baltimore for a conference, and I’ll be back in the gym Friday am. Have a good class with Amber on Thursday.
Leslie
Brother Dan,
You the man. Nuff said.
Buck
Dan the Man! You are doing awesome. Looks to me like your going for another 7# week. Keep going strong! I believe in you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO PURPLE!
Dan oh Dan!!
What can we say except EXCELLENT JOB THIS WEEK ON THE WEIGH IN!! You did it!! Your hard work is paying off!!
Thank you for always inspiring your teammates and giving those great shout outs!! You always keep everyone going!
We are proud of how much you have accomplished!! Keep pushing because we can’t wait to see what the next 5 weeks bring for you!
Rick and Tina
Dan,
Keep up the great work!
Nicole
Dan,
My boys asked me after the workout today…who was the guy that kept yelling? “It was DAN.” Keep it up!
Kristi
Dan Great job today, you work as hard or harder than all of us.
You are always positive, and a inspiration for me. keep up all of the good work.
Dan,
Now I know I can lean on you anytime
Delores
way to go on the big weight loss you deserve it you work so hard
Dan-
Good presentation last night. I especially enjoyed the snacks! Way to go on the track, too!
Diana
Nice job on weigh in. You are doing great. Keep up those steady numbers and you will be at goal before you know it. Then maybe you can have ribs again.
Dan,
GOOD job on the weight loss this week 2.6 lbs!! A total of 21.4 thus far!! YIPPIE!! We know you can get to 30 lbs VERY soon!! You are working so hard and the results are showing!!
Thank you for ALWAYS inspiring the whole group. We are so blessed to have you in this program with such an AWARD WINNING ATTITUDE!! You have so much energy plus you are a little CRAZY like me, which REALLY makes you GREAT!!! LOL
Way to go on the team presentation. We appreciate your dedication to the assignment. Good JOB!!
Great job on the track this morning! Can’t wait to see you July 4th once you complete the 13 miles, you will feel such an accomplishment! We can’t wait to see you at the finish line!!
Rick and Tina
Dan the Man, Hey thanks this morning for the nutrition tips. I’m going to have to find that turkey!
Have a great day! Eat Healthy
GO PURPLE!
Dan Dan the Money Man,
You inspire us all!
Dan,
Thanks for waiting around for me this morning to “sign in.” I appreciate it, and I appreciate your singing this morning – “I’ve got sunshine…” – You are too funny!!! Where would we be without your sense of humor, encouragement, etc. Glad you are a member of this “losers” club.
Diana
Oh Danny Boy, I’m glad you’re on the purple team, ’cause you rock! Your shot outs are catching, they keep the whole group, and perhaps all of Spiece motivated to keep it movin’ or push harder.
Thanks,
Naomi
Dan,
You are doing well! You never give up! Keep it moving…like I have to tell you to do that…
Kristi
Dan
I’m telling you are looking great. Those grandkids aren’t going to be able to get away from you. Keep up the great work.
Rhonda
Dan the Man! You are doing great. Keep up the good work.
And while your reading this why don’t you do a couple of butt crunches.
After all your just sittin on it, might as well be workin it.
GO PURPLE!
Brother Dan!
Thanks for the compliment! Just trying to be like you, playa.
Buck
Dan,
Always smiling, giving support and high-fives. That’s what I love about you. Keep up the good work.
Leslie
dan the man-
you are awesome…i love your attitude about life…your dedication…your results…you rock the clock from 6-7 baby…great job!
peace,
mello d
Dan-
I hope that you wear your new Father’s Day shorts with the tags on so everyone can see the smaller size! Be proud of that size, as you will never be in the size 40’s again. And thanks for being there on Saturday mornings. Not sure if I will miss running stadium stairs, but I will miss your sense of humor at 5:30am!
Diana
Dan-O – You were doing awesome this morning! I love your attitude and you are always so encouraging. Thanks for always bringing a smile to my face
alrighty dighty its on and poppin’! just checking in to remind you to eat something substantial tonight, eat tomorrow around 4 am, drink plenty of water, goto bed early tonight and remember that we are the healthiest we’ve ever been…we can do this…
also wanted to mention that it’s not only going to be a challenge physically tomorrow…it’s also going to be a big mental challenge as well. dont let your mind hold you back…its going to try to trick you…its going to tell you that you can’t go on…take yourself somewhere else…push yourself…push through the physical pain…think about how far you’ve come…not how far you have to go…
good luck to you tomorrow friend…
mello d
WE DID IT! Congratulations on your strong finish today! 13.1 miles? been there done that! holla! way to go!
have a great 4th!
mello d
Dan: Great job of never giving up, proud of you today.
My Hero!!!!!! You have worked so hard to get to where you are at. Stay strong this next week.
Steve
Dan – You really are my hero! You did such an awesome job yesterday and never wavered at all. I am so proud of you and I know your family is too. Look at how far we have come – amazing, isn’t it?!
Dan-
I hope that you got lots of rest and plenty of fluids after that awesome 1/2 marathon. I was so proud of your determination and drive. You are getting stronger and healthier every day. Thanks for your continued encouragement!
Diana
Dan the man with the plan, you sure rocked it during those 13.1 miles! What an accomplishement, I hope you are proud of yourself. I sure am proud to have been on puprle team with you-what an honor. Stay strong.
Naomi
Dan-O-,
YOU THE MAN!! You are an inspiration to the FWSW! You NEVER QUIT OR GAVE UP! You pushed thru the pain and DID IT!!! Can you believe 13.1 miles, well it is time to BELIEVE!!! You can do ANYTHING NOW. You climbed that mountain now there are only hills!!!
We are so proud of you!! You are an amazing man, and I feed off your energy!!
WAY TO GO!
I loved how your wife wanted you to finish and she walked with you, now that is support!!
Way to go DanO!!!!
Tina and Rick
Just wanted to let everyone know, what an awesome group I think you are, I would never have believed we could do and I’m not sure that without each other we would have, but look at us today, proud and strong,
WE DID IT!
Thank You, Rhonda
Dan the Man. I looked up the word perseverance and sure enough there is a picture of you right next to it.
You ROCK!
hello everyone,
i know that i havent blogged very much throughout these 14 weeks, but i wanted to take the time and tell you all how important you are to me. all of you have inspired me in some way. being the youngest, i look up to all of you. i know that if you can do it, so can i! i have had some tough times throughout this competition, times where i didnt feel like getting up and coming to workout, but after thinking about it long and hard, i knew that i needed you all and i didnt want to let you down. i would have a bad day, but just thinking of all your smiling faces pushed me through. i want to thank you for all of your encouraging words and thoughtful prayers. i couldnt have done this without all of you. if any of you ever need anything, all you have to do is call. call me to workout with you or just to talk. im here for all of you like you were for me. you are like my second family!!!! so thanks again for everything. good luck to all of you in the future. remember, we can do anything! we have proved that by what we all have accomplished in these last 14 weeks!!! my thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!
love you all,
Whitney
(414-3335)
p.s.- PAIN IS JUST WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY!!!!
Dan-what can I say? You inspire me. You move me. You motivate me. I love your wife. She is precious. Ok enough with the short sentences. I wanted to tell you how proud of you I am. When I watched you cross over that finish line running I was sobbing. Dan if you can do it then I can do it. You have pushed yourself through every type of pain and beyond. I have been so blessed to get to know you. Please keep in touch. Love ya
710-4427
Dan,
You are the man with a plan. Thanks for all the kind words as I passed by every time. You made my mornings with you positive attitude and with your great encouragements you yelled to the group.
Keep up the great work…
Lao Tzu said about 2600 years ago that:
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
And another thing that he said was:
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
So we have done them both took a first few steps and changed directions to avoid ending up in a not so good place for our health, let’s keep this up… and make it a life time change…
Remember..
Pain comes an goes, yet memories and friendships made in struggling times last for a life time.
First of al than you for all the encouragement and all the great support on my low days.
This has been a blast, almost as painful as boot camp, but only better; got to sleep in my own bed.
You girls and guys rock.
As an older song named: Down Deep Into The Pain says…
You gotta go down deep down into the pain
Let it purge your soul like flesh to a razor blade
Dig down deep into the pain
Surrender, surrender, dig in, dig in
Put yourself down deep into the pain
Embrace the bliss of pure sensation
You can’t escape from the ultimate pain
So let your senses drift into Euphoria
Thank you again to Rick, Tina, and all the trainers and other people who made this possible.
I hope to see you around, I feel like I live at Spiece anymore, but what a place to call a second home.
My very best regards,
Love, lots of it…
Dorin