I Am Daniel J Oates

05/23/2026

Fueling up for a fundraiser for at gym. 15 minute structural bodywork, or sports massages starting at noon, and going till 4PM. Donations help support this great veterans and community fitness organization!
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04/30/2026

Wanna I go for a run? I got your warm-up right here!

04/15/2026

When you’re hongry for freedom…

Today was the last day of our challenge with Team RWB. They said add all the color you want, and get creative. Decided to go full Merica on this one.

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Main course: Spaghetti with meat sauce and Romano cheese

Side: Mixed grains striped in chili with beans

Salad: Mixed greens, tossed with Caesar vinaigrette, then topped with pickled red cabbage & onions, beetroot kraut, and feta cheese.

Dessert: Pineapple chunks smothered in Greek yogurt with blueberries, topped with 13 “stars” of cottage cheese.

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

Vibrant Bites challenge with , day 8 - Leafy greens.

Romaine chopped and topped with a black bean and chick pea bean salad with cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, as well as cilantro lime black rice and a medley of jasmine rice, buckwheat, barley, and quinoa.

04/08/2026

Leftovers are a lie. Pre-prepared ingredients = The Truth

A bed of cilantro lime black rice, riced cauliflower with garlic, spring onions, coconut aminos, and egg, balsamic roasted onions, eggplant, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers… topped with fresh mozzarella and chimichurri sauce.

04/08/2026

The butterflies and I got to appreciate some azaleas on my walk this afternoon.

12/01/2025

When your purpose is beyond their vision… keep driving.