Hello, life changers! Welcome to the United Way of Florence BIGGEST LOSER Event! I am thrilled to be along on the journey with you. Think of me as your cheerleader for the 10 week adventure! It’s my role to lead you to discover more about your inner self – your identity, value, and purpose – and give you some tools of encouragement and inspiration as we move forward together.
Nothing worthwhile is ever easy, but it can be a lot more fun with someone who tells you how amazing and wonderful you are, and equips you to stand strong with a new mindset and beliefs. That’s my job description!
I have found that we all have a need to get to know ourselves better, to value ourselves more, so we can move in our purpose and destiny as individuals. Without a good foundation and a change in our mindset for the positive, what we do to improve ourselves won’t last. So this year, the Biggest Loser Event includes encouragement and teaching on how to stand strong in this courageous challenge you are undertaking!
I live in Hemingway, SC with my husband Jeff. We recently celebrated our 1st anniversary. Together we have 2 daughters, 2 sons, and we’re expecting the 5th granddaughter in March! We love to fish, listen to music, and hang more twinkle lights around the back porch.
I have walked through all kinds of trials in life from an abusive marriage, death of a spouse, working under the tyranny of manipulative leaders, to losing everything financially – very negative experiences that tried to redefine who I was, tell me I was worth nothing, and that I would never accomplish anything in my life. With God’s help, I found more was possible. I did have a unique identity, immeasurable value, and God-given purpose. Today, after experiencing restoration, I consider myself a walking testimony of what is possible!
Last year I started a business called Sozo Life & Leadership in order to speak into the lives of people anywhere and encourage them in who they are so they can move into living a more fulfilling life. I am honored to be on YOUR TEAM and cheer you on in the next 10 weeks we will have together!
You are a life changer! And as you take positive steps to bring change into your life, it will be your life that encourages others to do the same. You are stronger, more capable, and more amazing than you know!
Ready for the adventure? Let’s go!
I was in the Biggest Looser last year and didn’t get much support from my family to begin with. I had to put aside all the negative remarks about how I was waisting my money and time on something that would not work. That I would just gain it all back after the challenge was over. They would always ask me “Are you still on a diet?” and I would say “No, I’m not on a diet, I am eating healther which is not a diet. I eat a lot of food several times a day and you can’t do that on a diet.” Well, I showed them I could and did loose a lot of weight and inches. I have kept all the weight off plus more. I have learned the healthy way of eating and making smarter food choices. This year when I told them I signed back up, they gave me lots of support. That just goes to show you that you have to show people that you can do it if you put your mind and heart into it.
Last night’s group was very inspiring. I too have traveled a hard road of marriages, abuse, self abuse, low esteem and depression. I no longer live with dreadful mornings or defeating thoughts. Everything you said last night is true. Even though we all travel our roads at different times and in different ways a positive day will make for a good day. God always loves you no matter what. You are never alone. When you mentioned alone time or meditation time I immediately got excited. That is my best time of the day. I begin each day with coffee, school and then devotions. I know that you are touching many lives, Robin. May your kind spirit and caring heart be rejuvenated each day. KH