STATE WINNER

I don't know if i ever mentioned it, but after my surgery (August, 2005), I decided to jion the local chapter of TOPS (taking off pounds sensibly).  I was a member years ago...but since I was never successful in losing weight... I found this support system to not be supportive (lol).  Well, as I said, after my surgery, I decided to join the local chapter..  This would allow me a weekly opportunity to get weighed on the same scale at the same time each week.  Well, today, I was recognized in during their statewide recognition conference as being the division nine winner for a second year in a row.  This means that for a second year in a row, I was the largest loser for those TOPS members who had gastric bypass surgery.  Not only did I receive this recognition, but I also "graduated" to KOPS status...thus meaning that I have met my doctor's goal.  (and I have stayed within a five pound range of that goal...generally for me..always under his goal).   My new avatar (interesting word)...is a photo taken of me as I was being recognized on stage.  The crowd (over 300 people) cheered and clapped for me..and by the end of my "narrative" they gave me a standing ovation.  I was told I was cute, ******y, handsome, and an inspiration.  I also had several people who were interested in my cookbook.  Needless to say, Andy Warhol was right... I had my 15 minutes of fame (actually only about 5)...but it was nice!!!!!!!!!!  THANKS

Congrats on the win and the recognition............... Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame while you can !!

Shucks Daniel, we've been standing and applauding you in here for a year now!!  That's got to be something like 506,000 minutes of fame!!  Each one deserved as we all recognize the victory in each of us!!  Congrats on your recognition though, seriously...always feels great to be affirmed!!! Keep up the great work!

You are soooooooo incredibly kind to say that.  I think that those in this room are so incredible when it comes to offering one another support, information, and most of all friendship.  Thank you..thank you...thank you...

CONGRATULATIONS Daniel! No telling how many you will inspire to reach their own victories! Keep up the Great Work!

Maintain the Health, not just the Hot Bod Title! Here’s to Many, Many more years of Optimum Daniel!   

Best Wishes- Dx

Congrats Daniel.

 

Great job Danial!

Thank you.... I was having a down day...feeling sorry for myself... wanting to simply eat away the miserables..... and of course you guys came to the rescue, simply by being here..and by having the wonderful words and insight..that you always give!!!!  Thanks...