Getting Chosen for The Biggest Loser 8: 2nd Chance

4/20/2009 (Before I know)

I went back to work today. Last weekend I went shopping with my mom. She bought me lots of clothes for the Biggest Loser 8 Finals Week. I sure hope I make it on the show. It’s really sad, huh? I’m 440 Pounds and 39 years old and still going shopping with mom? Darci came home last night. I missed her, but the kids & I sure had fun! She needed to T.A. (be a training assistant for Discovery!) too! Things are good. I have to fly out Saturday to LA and I have so much to do! I have a church board meeting tonight and clothes to buy, a pool cover to drain, packing, and a full time job and 2 part time jobs to finish! Good Luck! Now on to facebook so I can tell everyone I am home…sad too, huh?

4/23/2009

Last Day at work before The Biggest Loser 8 trip. Lord, let this happen! I need this so much! For my family! For myself! I thought of a good hook for a song last night. “If you’re standing in my way, you won’t be standing long!” Nothing is going to stop me now. I have to do this. This is no longer a dream…It is becoming a reality. God…I just pray you give me this and I will show your Glory! Genesis 50:20 – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done…the saving of many lives.” Let’s do this thing!

4/25/2009 12:27 AM

Gotta get to sleep – I leave tomorrow! Biggest Loser 8, Here I Come!

4/25/2009 10:30 AM

Arrived in Phoenix, AZ. So far so good. It was a great send off with the kids! Forgot my phone charger, but I’ve got 3 batteries. I hope they last! The kids were good. When Darci started crying, the kids looked concerned. Mary teared up a little and David acted like a little man.

4/25/2009 6:41 PM

I am in my room. I met 4 possible contestants today. There is definitely a competition here, but I think more of a “casting” thing. They have to cast characters. I just pray that I am what they need. Medical appointments are tomorrow. Oh boy. Here we go!

4/26/2009 Sunday

Well, it’s 8:30 AM and I’m waiting to hear from BL8. Today is the doctor’s office visits. I’ve been fasting 14 hours. I’m starved. Hopefully they will come soon and I can eat something!

Crap! What a day! Exhausting. No food. We ate Mexican at 4:00 PM! Dang! Psych test next –587 Questions!

4/27/2009

I woke up this morning and ate Raisin Bran with a banana. I saw Dr. Hogan, the psychologist. He pegged me. Said “I expect to see you in October when and if you get kicked off.” This is promising! I’m now waiting to go meet the producers.

4/28/2009

I went to the director’s meeting today. It was cool. There were a few stars in there. I hope I did OK! Next to me was a girl that lost her husband and two children in a car accident (Abby). It was horrible. Tonight is a sleep study. I’m not sure I feel confident about today’s meeting.

4/30/2009

The “BIG” meeting is today. I have to “leave it all in there” today and GET ON THIS SHOW!!! NBC executives and producers are going to be there. I will no doubt be emotional. This is the biggest single event of my entire life, so I have to make it stick! I am 39 years old with an 8 year old daughter, a 10 year old son that I can’t do things with, and a wife that I have drug down with me and failed. Most of all, I have failed myself. To be in my head is not a good thing right now. I love myself, but I am a failure. I need the BL8 to help equip me as it has over 100 other people, and millions in America to face my problem and defeat it!

4/30/2009

Well, I “BROUGHT IT” at the meeting. I really think that this is mine! I will get this and I will win. If I don’t make it, I will be surprised. I answered the question that JD Roth asked Tuesday – “Why do you continue to eat?!” I yelled, “I don’t know! That’s why I’m here! I need this! If you send me back, I will go back to my 2-job bill paying cesspool and put myself back on a shelf and say “I’ll get to that later!” It went really well. A young 25 year old was there and JD Roth told him to go down, then back up 20 flights of stairs. He did it so quickly! When he came in, he said “My friends say I will win every single competition!” to which I said “Whoooa! This body still has a little spunk in it! If I get on, my goal is to whoop this boy!” then he said “Bring it on!” It was awesome! God willing, I will be on BL8!

5/1/2009

Today was a busy day. Pee, pee, pee! All morning long! (The beginning of tests for possible BL8 contestants) Show production is hurry up and wait. Meet at 11:00, no, now 1:30, elevators broken. Crazy. My interview went pretty good. Not bad. Then I’m in my hotel, a knock. I answer “Did you not know about the meeting?” OH MY GOD! Am I being cut? We went downstairs only to sit at a table. 8 of us. Then out came tripods and mini camcorders. For us, each one of us. Did I make the show? Not yet! Down from over 300,000 people to only 28, but 16 will be on the show. The call? Next Friday the 8th! Fly out on Saturday, the 9th. OH MY GOSH! He (the producer) said that we were the best of the best. We are to film a lot of film for 1 week. The call Friday. One more hoop to jump through! Just do it!

5/2/2009

Up and packed up! Leaving for home. This week is going to be crazy!

5/3/2009

Returned home. It was a little difficult, but good. I love my family dearly. I have been shooting video and cannot wait until Friday’s call! I have played my Church Service and it was good. I need this to happen so bad. It would be my Second Chance. It’s time for me to take control of my life. Butterflies deluxe!

5/6/2009

Well, I’ve been busy the last 2 days. Filming this—Filming that. Butterflies deluxe! I received a packing list today. Man. I’ve never eaten this bad! I sure hope that I get picked! Genesis 50:20 man! I cried with Darci last night. Friday. Friends and family are going to be there for the call. I almost break down when I think about it. This will be so big if I get it! Back to work!

5/9/2009

Yesterday, at Mimi’s café, hundreds came to hear me get the call. I got the call-From Bob! He told me I was going to the Biggest Loser!

My personal diary during my stay at the Ranch!

I've decided to post my personal diary from the ranch. I'll get it all caught up in the next few days. Hope you guys enjoy!

Danny C