David Gets Real About His Weight
Name: David Griffin
Age: 32
Starting Weight: 368 lbs.
Eliminated Weight: 312 lbs.
Hometown: Cedar Hill, TN
Status: Married
Occupation before leaving for the show: Sales
1.) What was your big turning point -- either during the show or before that made you realize you needed to lose weight? Years prior when day to day activities like walking to the barn or playing with my kids were impossible to do without becoming tired and out of breath.
2.) What is one thing you wish you had known before going on The Biggest Loser? How hard it would be to be away from my wife and kids and how tough it would be for them to have me gone.
3.) If you could have done one thing differently during the show what would it be? I guess played the game like most every one else so I could have made the final four.
4.) What do you think your biggest weight-loss obstacles will be now that you're dieting on your own? Just life. It gets in the way at times but, with the proper motivation and support network, you can do anything.
5.) What advice can you give other people who are hoping to lose extra pounds? Getting healthy and living healthy can be done. The first thing you have to do is get off your butt and stop talking about it. Go do it.
6.) Who do you think will make it to the end of the show and why? Neil, Bill, Julie and Isabeau. All have shown great ability to manipulate and play the game. Bill and Neil have also lost tons of weight.
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Posted by Michelle McIvor on October 30, 2007 02:12 PM
Wow David you look great and I am trying to lose weight myself. God Bless you and your family. Continue losing weight and good luck.
Posted by: Ashley | October 30, 2007 09:57 PM
Congratulations on continuing your weight loss you look lots younger.
Posted by: Ejones | October 30, 2007 10:03 PM
I just want to say congradulations on all of your weightloss success and I can't wait to see what you look like at the finals!!!
Your awesome!
Posted by: Kristy,Cadiz,Ky. | October 30, 2007 10:16 PM
I just love watching the biggest loser. It is amazing the challenges you have overcome. you look great!! Since the biggest loser has started I watched it ever since. When it ended tonight 10-30-07 I was shocked that your wife was a classmate of mine. Congratulations to the both of you you guys both look great.
Posted by: Patti (Tibbetts) Hadersbeck | October 30, 2007 10:28 PM
Good luck to you and your family. You look great.
Posted by: Tish | October 30, 2007 10:43 PM
i was so sorry to see you go, david. but...
i just want to let you know how proud i am of you not only for your incredible weight loss, but for your integrity and morals. you are a wonderful example of what a true man is.
God bless,
dawn
Posted by: dawn in n.c. | October 30, 2007 10:59 PM
Amazing! Keep up the good work! Phiiipians 4:13- "I can do everything through Christ which strengthens me."
Posted by: Natalie | October 30, 2007 11:57 PM
i love biggest loser :-)!!!!!!!!!!!! I really need to go on it when i am older!!!!!! so how do u like the show? is kim nice? i think its nice u dont wanna b separated from ur loved ones! g2g watch the show buh-bye!!!!!
Posted by: pop-rox-my-sox | October 30, 2007 11:58 PM
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Posted by: Anonymous | October 31, 2007 12:29 AM
i love biggest loser :-)!!!!!!!!!!!! I really need to go on it when i am older!!!!!! so how do u like the show? is kim nice? i think its nice u dont wanna b separated from ur loved ones! g2g watch the show buh-bye!!!!!
Posted by: pop-rox-my-sox | October 31, 2007 12:29 AM
David: You are a class act. Walk tall.
Posted by: michelle | October 31, 2007 12:30 AM
David,
I am very sorry to see you go on the show. You were my favorite competitor on the Red team. I am glad that you are working on making your exterior match your interior. Keep up the good work. God bless you and your family.
Posted by: Diane | October 31, 2007 12:57 AM
Hi David,
Dude u look so good, i have to say i cried like a baby when u got voted off, but man im so proud of you not getting involved in all the craziness on the show, i would love to talk to ya and catch up since i last saw u, so much has changed for us both, we both got married and had babys!! if u get this and ur wife doesnt mind, email me if u can, its been along time i would love to hear about everything that has been going on with ya
brigittelamon@yahoo.com
Posted by: brigitte | October 31, 2007 01:10 AM
Why to go David, I sure hated to see you go but it shows you never gave up, with your big weight lost. Can't wait to see you at the finals this year to see the final result. Good luck with your wonderful family. May God Bless You
Posted by: Annette | October 31, 2007 06:55 AM
David,
My wife and I were sad to see you leave. By far, of the remaining contestants, you, Kae and Bill were focused on the real issue of the game, and that was to change your life. You were one of the class acts on the show and you proved that in your parting words. It's a shame to see people "playing the game" instead of focusing on why they're there; to lose weight. Unfortunately, the show is a microcosm of the world and, as it tends to happen, "the good people" tend to become victims of other people's greed and maliciousness.
You have nothing to be ashamed of, and I'm sure your family will be helping you every step of the way. You have made a decision that will ultimately improve your life and health and, in a roundabout way, will affect the health and well-being of those closest to you. Good luck in both attaining your final goal and keeping the weight off.
Posted by: Brian | October 31, 2007 08:15 AM
It's sad to see you go; I'm running out of heroes to root for.
Still, you've done a heck of a job so far! Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Alan | October 31, 2007 11:13 AM
I am so disappointed that you had to leave! From the beginning, you were our pick! Keep up the great work and may God bless you always!!!
Posted by: Courtney | October 31, 2007 12:22 PM
While I find it hard to see any contestant leave, I think it will be good for him to be with his family.
Posted by: FitSugar | October 31, 2007 01:01 PM
Sorry you had to go, but you did play the game with Neil. You just ended up getting cut from the show because of your being in with him last week. Keep up the hard work,
Posted by: Greg | October 31, 2007 01:36 PM
david,
my husband and i were both very upset that you got cut. your hard work has payed off and congratulations! weight loss is not easy! you have a beautiful family and a lot to be proud of! you ispire people everywhere!
Posted by: tressi | October 31, 2007 02:46 PM
David,
You are quite an inspiration. I was sorry to see you go. I was hoping you would win this. I felt you had class and integrity. Good luck with your new healthy life.
Posted by: Frank | October 31, 2007 03:17 PM
David: I have to say that my heart was heavy when you were voted off. I know it's a game and in your comments above you stated that you wished that you had played the game more strategically in order to remain until the last four but you did something far better than that David, you were a decent man right to the end. You retained your integrity and your self-respect which is more than some contestants can claim. You got to go home knowing you succeeded and still remained a decent, loving and giving person and I'm proud of you for that as I'm sure your family are as well. You'll be able to show your kids the shows and they'll see by example what an upstanding man of substance you really are. I think the reason the other contestants felt as bad as they did for voting you home is because they knew that you really deserved to stay but they couldn't stop their own greed and desire for glory from forcing them to act the way they did. You probably have forgiven them and I'm glad for that but I want you to know that others out here saw the situation for what it was and think that you deserved better. Cheers from Canada David and have a great life with that great family of yours. Hope you manage to stay healthy and happy through it all.
Posted by: andy | October 31, 2007 04:00 PM
Congrats on your weight loss! You look awesome! I was really devasted last night by the vote! I have been rooting for you from day 1! There were several other people that should have been voted off in my book! Enjoy your family and your new healthy life!
Posted by: Tiffany | October 31, 2007 06:27 PM
David, you look GREAT!! I was so mad when you were voted off. You should've won it. One of my co-workers and I are so inspired by the show that we are going to lose some much needed weight now.
Posted by: Deanna | October 31, 2007 06:31 PM
David--I was sorry to see you go, but glad you didn't play the game like everyone else! You are above that and I respect you for doing what you are doing for you and your family! You have a wonderful wife and children! Take care of them and yourself! YOU LOOK GREAT!
Posted by: Celia in SA | October 31, 2007 06:35 PM
I would have liked seeing Amy and Neil go!
Posted by: Celia in SA | October 31, 2007 06:36 PM
Where's Kai (previous season)? Does anyone know?
Posted by: Celia in SA | October 31, 2007 06:38 PM
David! Seeing you reunited with your family made me cry! I was so moved by your positive attitude. Keep up the good work and enjoy your family and every day.
Posted by: Becca | November 1, 2007 10:43 PM
hey david
i heard you this morning on 107.5 the river keep up the good work and make us tennessens look good...........
Posted by: denise | November 2, 2007 08:45 AM
Hi David,
A group of us get together each week to watch The Biggest Loser. This week's elimination round brought tears to our eyes. We were all pulling for you as one of our very favorites on the show. We were all very sad to see you go. As a club member, I listened to your audio and was very moved. You are truly an inspiration to many, many people. We wish you continued success in your weight loss and look forward to seeing you in the finale! Amy
Posted by: nyamys | November 2, 2007 12:21 PM
Good luck david,, i'm one of your biggest fans. You can do it
Posted by: Anonymous | November 2, 2007 06:27 PM
Hey Dave,
I never get to watch the show cause I am always working but one of the Ohio girls e-mailed me & said "Does this guy look familiar?" I hadn't seen you downtown in a really long while. I knew you had gotten married. I know I have a pic of you from the Stage, if not of you & your wife, when you two were down there. Which obviously has been a few years ago. I'm so glad that you are doing so wonderful. Send me an e-mail or look me up on MySpace if you have a page. Good luck with the continued success.
~Tendra
Posted by: Tendra | November 4, 2007 11:59 AM
Hey Everyone,
This is David Griffin- I just wanted to say THANK YOU to EVERYONE for all of your support and kind words throughout the show!!! I would like to invite you all to my website - so that we can continue to chat further!!! This has been and incredible journey that has only just begun.
dontstopdavid.com
Thanks again- EVERYONE!!!
David A.K.A. Cowboy
Posted by: David Griffin | November 4, 2007 01:36 PM
The Biggest Loser is such inspirational show. Everyone works so hard but your story touched me the most.
My husband died last Christmas eve in the afternoon of a massive heart attack. He did get to see our oldest of three children graduate from college on December 16th. He missed the youngest graduate from high school by five months. They miss him terribly. He was a great husband and father but I wish he had done for his family what you have done. Keep up your amazing weight loss!
Posted by: Mary | November 6, 2007 11:34 AM
David
Your an inspiration to many
keep up the good work.
Good luck,Good health,and Good fortune to you and your family.
Posted by: Candy Goldman | November 6, 2007 08:52 PM
David, i far as i see it you are a winner, the weight you have lost, and the way you learned to eat,healthy,good luck, to you and your family
Posted by: B(GRIFFIN) | November 6, 2007 09:24 PM
WOW,you have done well and i give you kudos.Keep your head high and your eyes full of life and inspiration for others.
I myself have ,sry to say,have given up,i tried to join the online thing but got shot down once again because of my choice of not doing credit cards...hmmm so once again i was practiculy told i suck,your a looser jenn ,stop trying,give up,so i am..hugz to those who r doind it.
Posted by: ~~JennyBaby~~ | November 6, 2007 09:31 PM
David keep up the good work. BTW, You look really familiar. Do I know you? Did you live in Tucson at one time or another?
thejamesallen70@yahoo.com
Posted by: James Allen | November 6, 2007 10:42 PM
David:
Way to go!!! You look so happy and healthy. You should be very proud of all your hard work. Enjoy life to the fullest you deserve only the best!
Posted by: elizabeth | November 8, 2007 04:18 PM
david, you made springfield,tn and the girls from great clips so proud. keep rockin you look great and so does your hair..keep it up..
Posted by: cindy | November 9, 2007 12:14 AM
WOW look at you, looking GOOD keep up on the diet. and Be careful on the Holidays and dont over eat.GOD BLESS you.
Posted by: Teresa | November 13, 2007 10:42 PM
i feel bad that he got elimated becuasei really think he had a chance 2
Posted by: Ty | November 14, 2007 04:56 PM
hi david, you don't know me, but I am your cousin;I havent seen you since you were small. I watched you diligently on the show and I laughed with you and cried with you and for you, I have bragged to everyone all over Lexington that you were my cousin and got a lot of people to tune in and root for you we still are: WAY TO GO!I feel like I have been around you forever,hopefully we can meet someday. Love to you and your family.
Posted by: Grace Brown | November 20, 2007 11:57 PM
Hi David...me again email if you like meemawx15@yahoo.com I would love to hear from you.
Posted by: Grace Brown | November 21, 2007 12:00 AM
hey david, im so proud of u for doing this weight loss. im pretty close to Tennessee im in North Carolina, small town called Mount Airy[Andy Griffins]home town and i really want to let u know im a 40 yr. old woman who really is obese and has diabetes and heart trouble what would u suggest as an exercise for me since i canthardly stand for long periods of time? God Bless You always keep God first the weight will stay off and i would really love to know if any surgery is involved to tighten up skin from your wonderful weight loss. Please email me back. Thanks
Posted by: mary | November 30, 2007 11:31 PM
Hey, I was your waitress at O'Charleys monday night. Just wanted to say I really didn't recognize you from the show. You look incredible! Congratulations on your triumphs and keep up the good work (god, that was cliche).
Posted by: Kristin Kiggans | December 4, 2007 02:06 PM
you were my FAVORITE contestant!!!! GO DAVID!
Posted by: Lindsey | December 8, 2007 10:43 AM
David, I hated to see you leave. You were my favorite.Now that you are gon e I am routing for Julie. I will continue to Prayfor your continued success.Monica Willingham Altus OK
Posted by: Monica Willingham | December 12, 2007 02:34 PM
dear dave sorry to see you got kicked out of the house but i can say this you guys and girls are the ture hero's of the world you have a dream and you will take on the hole world to get it so keep up the great work and i only hope that you get to you ideal wait and god bless to you and you family keep up the great work man peace ....
Posted by: david | December 14, 2007 04:53 AM
Hey there everyone,
Cowboy here stoping by to say Hi and Thanks!! It has been an amazing journey so far - but it has only just begon.
Feel free to email me at
davgrif01@yahoo.com
I dont get here much - but check email every day!!!
NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS FIT FEELS
DG
Posted by: David Griffin | December 26, 2007 03:37 AM
WoW David! G8t 2 meet u @ Nashville casting call just 2 days ago... u look amazing!!! I know ur family is proud! I was part of the fab 4 green shirts "Determined to Feel Proud" that got interviewed @ ur table & we spoke just after...anyway good luck and I pray that I/my team will make it and have results that match yours!!! WoW again!!! Lanie/Jax, TN
Posted by: Lanie Smith | February 25, 2008 02:50 PM
Dave,
What's going on man? My wife and I really enjoyed watching you the show. I went to high school with you back here in Thomasville, NC. I am glad to see that you are taking a leap of faith in your life to do what is right! Jamie Mills is the one who first told me that you were on the show and we had a ton of "Golden Eagles" rooting you on. Best wishes and continued success with this journey. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to catch up sometime!
Sincerely,
Andrew Butcher
aebutcher@yahoo.com
Posted by: Andrew Butcher | March 30, 2008 06:23 PM
You look great David, congratulations on your weight loss and continued loss.God bless you all who are trying to lose weight.I'm doing the same thing and it's tough battle but you have to win it!! :-)
Posted by: Jody | October 30, 2007 09:54 PM