Dan, I hope you don't think I was trying to accuse ya of having a fake ID there. I was just noticing how different both pictures looked, doesn't even look like the same person.

Jim, I understood every word. I don't think there are many of us here on this board that have decided to try a new WOL (way of life) made that decision because we were on a winning streak. If everything in our lives was fine... why change? Its the PAIN we obey.
As for your thoughts on the choices we make in life, Amen brother, I couldn't agree more. I'm in your corner and rooting for you. Dan


Sephy, No problem. Even if you were accusing me of being dishonest that would be OK. I know the truth and thats whats important. One thing we must do to sucessfully change our lives is stop trying to please others and start listening to ourselves. Good luck on your LC journey. We will hook up again later down the road. Dan

I said it elsewhere on the board, and I'll say it again here in your thread ... WOW!

Your attitude is what is great. It always seems to strike me that the people who go through the most, the ones who have "hit bottom" and make a personal commitment to change themselves are the most dedicated and determined people in fitness.

The are also (usually) the most humble since they know what it is like to "be on the other side of the fence".

I hope that when I am 53 I look like that. A true inspiration.

Dan I am interested in knowing what your training routine was in the gym. YOU LOOK GREAT!

Dan,
When I first saw your picture on another thread, I thought what does that guy need Low Carb for, you look great. I think I'll use you as my inspiration, maybe blow up your picture for a pin up on my fridge .
Well I am off to DRINK MY WATER.

Cheryl

You both are such an inspiration. Congrats on your success. You have definitely given me something to strive for.

CherylAust: I'm toasting the success I know you will enjoy if you stay focused with a glass of H2O at this very moment. Good luck and thanks. Dan

Stardust: Keep us up to speed on your progress. I'll be looking for you posts. Thanks. Dan

neb: I follow Trainerdan's advice (in the exercise forum) and strongly suggest that anyone who is serious about working out should pay attention to what he has to say. HES THE MAN! Thanks for the compliment. I'll be thinking about it while I do an extra rep in the gym tomorrow. Dan

Thanks Dankar ... That is a HUGE compliment.

Dankar-
Your story is amazing. You are truly a wonderful success story. You look great and as Trainerdan as already said, your attitude is what is great. Thanks for sharing your success with us!

Linda

Thanks Linda for your kind words. Positive feedback, like yours, gives me more firepower in the gym than 500 grams of carb. Thank you. dankar

Here is another gem I just found. The reason for the smile... I must be thinking of french fries! dankar

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Hi Dan,

How about a write-up of your journey to goal? We could add it to our stories collection web page.

Wa'il

Here is a "before" picture of my wife. It isn't easy for anyone, especially a woman, to put an unflattering picture of themselves on the internet. Karen allowed me to do so because it might inspire someone to adopt this WOL. It is a blessing having her as my soulmate. Her after picture is on page #4. dankar

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Karen's before and after pictures are on page #4

Karen's before and after pictures are on page #4.