Daniel Arispe

Having strength and energy for my friends and family, adventure, travel, and serving my country. My passion started with the August 1994 edition of Muscle and Fitness. I saw Arnold on the cover and wanted a body like his. I still own that magazine. I enlisted in the Air Force in 1990. I then became a Marine Corps Commissioned Officer in 1999. I served in Asia, South America, and the Middle East. I retired from the military in 2013. Being healthy and fit was the key to my accomplishments.

Fishing and kayaking are my favorite way to stay fit. It's the reason I go to the gym. I enjoy lifting weights, calisthenics, stretching, as well as cardio on the treadmill, stair climber, and cross-trainer. I also recently started skateboarding and riding freestyle BMX again. My favorite breakfast is oatmeal, flaxseed, almonds, sea salt, honey, and sliced apples. I eat small meals all day and snack on popcorn in the evening. I love coffee too. I hug my animals throughout the day; it helps.

I would donate it to a Veteran's Organization that focuses on health and fitness for disabled veterans. I remember hitting rock bottom at one point after I retired. All I did was drink alcohol and sit around depressed or anxious all day. I went to a psychiatrist. She gave me pills. They made me feel horrible. I went to a psychologist. She wanted me in group therapy. I knew that would not work for me. I had one-on-one therapy. Nope. Fishing gave me a mission. Working on my fitness saved me.