Getting ready for 2014

[Mr. Coastermania]

Looking forward to the great changes coming at Kings Island, and I hope to be able to enjoy more this season. I lost my dad last year to cancer, and I put on some weight leading to the walk of shame to end last season. As a result, I am back to working on losing some extra baggage and preparing to have a great season. Currently I weigh 275 and need to lose about 25 lbs to safely fit on most rides. As far as Cedar Point, I need to lose about 40 to 50 lbs to enjoy their rides. Seems that a few of their rides are tougher to fit in. Anyhow back to work and hope to see everyone at the park this season.

[BoddaH1994]

I've seen other people use roller coasters as motivation to loose weight and were successful as a result of it. Good luck!!!

[The Interpreter]

Welcome back! I'm sorry to hear about your Dad, and know how difficult that can be.

As to weight loss, you can do it! We'll see you this spring--less of you!

[Mr. Coastermania]

Even though I made it to the park, my heart was not into this past season. Glad to be back. Taking the walk of shame is a wake up call for anybody. I was upset, but I respect the safety guidelines that must be followed and would hate to be the cause mishap due to my weight. Counting down to opening day.

[LoraX]

I am terribly sorry for your loss. Losing a dad is incredibly hard. I am sure losing a mom is as well (thankfully I don't know that first hand.)

My dad died from cancer. Even though it's been years, I miss him terribly.

I remember when I was a teenager, my dad and I did not get along. I know there is nothing unusual about that. Well, when I was 18, I found out I was expecting a baby. I was unwed, it disappointed my dad to say the least.

August 15, 1989 I have birth to my gorgeous 7 pound 15 ounce 21 inch baby boy.

I woke up really early the following morning. All I wanted to do is talk to my dad. It's astounding to me that my dad became much wiser in a 14-15 hour time span. So, I wait until I knew he was up getting ready for work. We literally talked for an hour and a half. At 6:31 a.m. Dad tells me he needs to get to work, he was already 1/2 hour late - dad was never late. He ends the conversation with telling me he loves me and apologized to me for not just talking to me, because had he done so, "you might not be in the position [unwed mom] now."

Well, from that that day on, dad and I went from just father/daughter to friends.

January 1999 dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. His diagnosis was 3-6 months. I had my dad for nearly 20 beautiful months. He taught me much more than he probably knows in that time frame.

About 3 years go by and it dawned on me. Dad died 11 years, 12 hours from the time out relationship changed. Dad died the day after my sons 11th birthday at 6:31 p.m.

I am sure the holidays have been difficult. It is my hope you find something that gives you peace. I cannot say it gets easier. I can say it becomes a new "norm."

I am working on losing weight myself. I know you can do it! I am sure your dad is cheering you on so you can live the most wonderfully abundant life you can live. Good luck!

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[Mr. Coastermania]

Just to report, I am down to 246 and loving my night rides on The Beast. Been to the park four times this season and have rode everything. I might have to start singing the happy song.