Back in college I met a guy named Dana Baker. He had an amazing personality and lit up a room when he walked in. When he opened his mouth and started singing, the power would blow you away! He and I were roommates for a time in college and I really got to know him and appreciate him more and more.
Even then I remember him getting up early and heading to the gym before class to try and take some of his weight off his body. For whatever reasons he never succeeded in those weight loss goals. College ended for both of us and we went our separate ways. We stayed in touch and I developed his website to try and help him promote his online presence for his singing career. Dana still battled his weight.
After multiple attempts to be on The Biggest Loser, he was finally selected for a new weight-loss show on ABC called Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. Here’s a brief sneak preview of the show that was released this evening:
ABC locked down the preview video they released. I’ve updated the embedded video for the show below to a sneak peak about the show that was released on Entertainment Tonight. It features more of Dana too.
Unlike what you’ve seen on The Biggest Loser, this weight-loss show isn’t about some competition between contestants and playing games on who gets to stay longer and lose more weight. This show is about radical transformations that are sparked and molded into these people’s lives. The host, Chris Powell, does an amazing job of motivating and encouraging to work until they want to die and still push through to accomplish their goals.
I was honored to be able to attend Dana’s “reveal” show and the metamorphosis in his weight loss and the story of his struggle through the process is inspiring! It was that weekend that my wife and I decided to get serious and partner with each other in trying to change our own lives.
The show premieres on ABC on Monday, May 30th at 10pm EST. I hope you turn in and catch the show. Following in the theme of the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, each week they will feature one person’s journey and radical life transformation! Put it on your calendar!
Steph says
Awesome! Can't wait to see Dana and the show. So excited for him!
Jean McMunn says
I'm so proud of you, Dana. I knew you could do it! Ralph and Elaine are visiting GFAC today. They told us about your wonderful transformation. We can't wait to have you back here in Oneonta to sing for us again. God has really blessed you.
Jean, the piano player @ GFAC
Cheering for Dana says
I know Dana's father, 2 of his brothers and one of his sisters. Though I don't know him well, I 've met Dana and heard his beautiful, God-given voice.
So glad Dana made in onto this program. The one-on-one with Chris is a much better format than the "games" on The Biggest Loser. Congratulations to Dana for keeping at it in his effort to lose so much weiegt! The Lord, Dana's family and friends are so proud of him!
Mike says
The Dana episode is my favorite. WOW what an amazing spirit. And courage. I can't possibly imagine his struggles, but as an outsider who watches every week I am so inspired and encouraged and full of joy. AMAZING SHOW! Seriously. Please watch and keep this show on the air. I think it needs a better time slot than MOnday's at 10, but if you must, DVR it! You will NOT Be sorry!!!
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roberta from italy says
Dana is so nice,and such a beautiful man!!!!! He was very very good on loosing his weight…and he has so an amanzing voice!