A weight is lifted

[w8liftinglady]

http://www.outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/4879

Former Nashville resident Dana Baker, 45, was recently featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. Topping out at 516 pounds, the social worker and special education teacher now living in San Diego was also carrying a secret that only compounded his physical problems. During his appearance on the show, Baker acknowledged that he was gay.

Sharing his internal struggle with a national audience, not to mention his family and friends, freed Baker to pursue his weight loss goals. He's now lost over 20 inches and 200 pounds since he began his mission, an incredible transformation for a man who has dedicated his life to serving others through music. In his spare time, Baker has sung the National Anthem at various sporting events including Nashville Predators home games, and regularly performed at local churches.

In an interview with Out & About Newspaper, Baker describes his unlikely journey.

[xfundy]

1. Wonder if the churches threw him out--

--once he was truthful?

BTW, thanks, w8liftinglady--I always find your links and stories valuable.

[midnight]

2. This is so wonderful...