Weight Watch

As of May 25th, 2007:

Before and After

47 lbs down, another 30 something to go…

Update as of August 2009:

I stopped walking, started drinking soda again, and resumed my former habit of eating at buffets.  That resulted in the weight returning, plus 5 more pounds.  On August 16th, 2009 I made a promise to my son to stop drinking soda (no beer either), start eating healthy again, and resume walking.  Let’s see what happens…

Update as of November 2009:

I began a low carb diet to go with my walking, and in the first half of the month have lost 17 lbs.   Will keep updating with progress reports…

  1. May 30, 2007 at 5:57 pm | #1

    One Word: STUD

  2. May 30, 2007 at 6:03 pm | #2

    Good job man. I’m working on it too.

    So are you full time with xxxchurch.com? What’s your “day job” now?

  3. May 30, 2007 at 6:23 pm | #3

    Looking good. I’ve been battling the weight myself so I know it be tough sometimes. Keep pressing on!

  4. May 30, 2007 at 6:26 pm | #4

    Well is your new title “XXX Church Mancandy?”

  5. May 30, 2007 at 6:32 pm | #5

    looking GOOD bro!

  6. May 30, 2007 at 6:42 pm | #6

    Awesome job!

  7. May 30, 2007 at 7:06 pm | #7

    Where are you going to lose 30 more pounds from?! You look great!

  8. May 30, 2007 at 8:12 pm | #8

    Exactly what have you been doing to lose the weight? I need to lose a few pounds myself. Great job!

  9. Teresa
    May 30, 2007 at 9:00 pm | #9

    I think you look awesome Donny. Do I see speedo ads in your future?

  10. justagirl
    June 2, 2007 at 1:13 pm | #10

    you look like Tony Soprano in the first pic. You need a cigar and to be wrapped in a towel. Are you in the bathroom? That just plays into the whole Tony thing too…hehe

  11. Andie
    June 4, 2007 at 11:33 am | #11

    Hey Donny:

    You are looking great. Congratulations on getting fit and losing weight!!! I have been wondering what you are up to as it has been around 8 months since our last conversation. What does xxx.church mean anyways?

    Remember You gave me my nickname!

  12. June 17, 2007 at 5:35 pm | #12

    Dude. I lost 70 lbs on WW! Great job.

    And thanks for taking a stand for Jesus.

    Be blessed!

  13. June 25, 2007 at 12:27 pm | #13

    Way to go on the weight loss man! I’m working off the LBs as well…61 lbs. in 14 weeks so far. I’m at 204…and I haven’t been under 200 lbs. since 1988. I cannot wait until I break that barrier.

    I’m excited for you! You have to be feeling better not only physically but mentally. There’s just something about getting your whole body in line with Christ…because after all, we are a temple of the Holy Spirit!

  14. Adam
    July 6, 2007 at 11:24 am | #14

    what program do you use to lose wait wish I knew because I’m try to lose also.

  15. Sandi
    July 27, 2007 at 1:02 pm | #15

    Donnie —-
    I am so happy for you that the Lord healed your ear. I am sorry that Bethel is so wierd (they are) and that the true love and purity of God is covered up by that wierdness. God says that he won’t take His gifts away from people and so He expects us to behave in a manner of integrity and wholeness (which does not include running around to fast food places giving a “word” to people, even if the “word” is right….. the Bible says to be in God’s timing, not our own. I have been supernaturally healed of Cystic Fibrosis and many other things and I subscribe to the idea that whatever you do, if it does not cause someone to want to know Christ, then you shouldn’t do it. Wierdness is Wierd and God isn’t wierd. The devil owns wierdness and the devil has some power too. People are stupid I guess and make a huge attempt to make God look wierd. I’m sorry that the wierdness got ya. The Lord is really full of love and His move of fullness and power and healing is so abundant and NOT wierd. In our church in Fresno, CA we are having a huge Revival and it goes on and on forever, we don’t have wierdness. We don’t have to, we have Jesus instead! So, I pray that you are able to find a place that comforts you and also lifts up Jesus. That’s what the Lord said was the big deal….. Jesus said, “If you lift me up, I’ll draw everyone to me.” and he also said…. “Don’t marvel that these miracles have happened, but rather be glad that your name is written down in the lambs book of life.” Congratulations on your name being written down in that book Donnie. thank you for defending the work of God, even in the midst of “the wierdness.” Blessings to you, Sandi

  16. February 25, 2008 at 7:44 pm | #16

    Oh my gosh @ Sandi… that was such a WEIRD comment.

    *supernaturally disappears!*

  17. November 15, 2009 at 5:15 pm | #17

    you remind me of those husky russian security gaurds lol!!!