biggest loser - '09

[SpiritDriven71 1]

From the people that know him (Dan), as of a couple weeks ago, He's down 198 pounds.

[Saundra 0]

Thats amazing

[BethFromVA 5]

I know where my but will be on Sept 15th....I found this clip on Dan

In last season's "The Biggest Loser: Couples," Daniel was the heaviest contestant in the history of the show, weighing in at 454 pounds. He lost 142 pounds by the May 12 finale, getting him down to 312 pounds. In keeping with the "Second Chances" theme of Season 8, Daniel is returning to the Biggest Loser ranch to continue his weight-loss journey.

Daniel is an intellectual and caring person with an extraordinary character and positive attitude towards life. He always strives to do his best in everything he does. He hopes to one day be a youth pastor.

I think its great hes getting another shot, for some reason I'm thinking some may disagree with that, but for now I think its great

I think it's FANTASTIC! For somebody who started out as big as he did, it's more than a second chance -- he had no ability to ever get to a reasonable weight in the time it took to shoot Loser.

Besides that, considering that he lost most of that weight on his own since he was sent home so early, I'd say he's very dedicated and deserves to continue (I don't see it as a second chance, since second chances typically mean somebody messed up and gets a re-do).

[BethFromVA 5]

from the people that know him (dan), as of a couple weeks ago, he's down 198 pounds.

awesome!!!!!!!!

[luluc 6]

manatee started a new thread for the new season starting in a wk or so..:biggrin:

awesome news about dan, saw him in the upcoming commercials and he really looks great - pulling for him.

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

That's great news about Dan - I really hoped he would continue his hard work on his own. He's already made amazing progress - he's going to be a force to be reckoned with this coming season!

[tonya66 13]

Season 8 is all about 2nd chances is what I read. 2nd chance for Dan, and 2nd chances for people whose life was really messed up.

I've read there is a lady there that lost her entire family in a horrific car crash (husband and two children), another who grew up in foster care while her mother lived on the streets hooked on drugs. All these people used food to cope with their problems.

It should be an interesting show. I'm glad they are putting Dan back on the show so he can finsih what he started.

I can't wait for Tuesday - 9/15 for the show to start. I read on the website they are already casting for season 9. It said you have to be at least 100 lbs overweight to try out.

[BethFromVA 5]

Tuesday? YAY, not a school day for me! :biggrin:

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Yes I did see this!! I really can't wait, and that is so awesome that Dan will be back. He's lost almost two hundred Pounds ?!? He's incredible!!

[SpiritDriven71 1]

Update on Dan..... This pic was taken this past Sunday.

He's doing awesome. Congrats to him.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Update on Dan..... This pic was taken this past Sunday.

He's doing awesome. Congrats to him.

OH... MY... GAWD!!! :mad2:

THATS JUST... INCREDIBLE...

[BethFromVA 5]

oh... My... Gawd!!! :mad2:

thats just... Incredible...

oh my double gawd!!!! I'll say!!!!!!

[JUKU 1]

Update on Dan..... This pic was taken this past Sunday.

He's doing awesome. Congrats to him.

That is absolutely incredible!! Good for Dan, when he decided to change he walked the walk.

[Shalee04 7]

WOHOOO He looks great!!!