NBC.com - The Biggest Loser

DAN'S PARTING THOUGHTS

What were the advantages ordisadvantages of being paired up with your partner?
I think one of the biggest advantages of being paired up with my mom is that she's a very motivated person. She is very driven to win. On top of that, with me going home, she has a routine already set up and I'll just follow that until I set up my own routine.

How did the show bring you two closer?
This whole experience has changed my life and changed my mom's life. I think going through that together is something we will always have. Beyond any other mother/son experience, we both changed our lives. From this point on, we can look at this experience and realize we changed our lives together.

What were some of the tips the trainers gave you?
I think the one thing Bob always put in my head was to do this not only for today, but for the rest of your life. It was never about just learning a new workout with Bob, it was about learning a new lifestyle. Learning about running our lives. He instilled us to have staying power.

What will you miss most about the ranch?
One of the things I am going to miss most about the ranch is the guaranteed safe lifestyle. The fridge was always stocked with healthy food and a trainer to work out with every morning. Now, I have to make decisions on my own. I have to motivate myself to go to the gym in the mornings and prepare healthy food for my meals every day.