For several of these folks it has changed around their[condition] completely. It’s just been absolutely phenomenal. They are not powerless. They are in control. That is very exciting for me. 

We want to be healthy and strong for our kids. We’ve got two kids, age 14 and 9 and we want to set a good example for them.

I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to spend time with. I was very fortunate to sign up for this class and have these ladies and gentlemen to be along for our healthy living journey. We are more like siblings at this point. There is lots of laughter but also lots of encouragement and exchanging of ideas.

I want to thank the YMCA [diabetes prevention program] for saving my life. From where I started from to where I am now is totally in a different place.