My name is Brittany “bigmama” Saab, and I could spend not hours but days telling you all about the roller coaster of a life I’ve had during my 23 years of living. It’s filled with a lot of what your lives are probably filled with – the drama, rebellion, humor, struggle, love, pain, redemption…well the list goes on. Now in Oct 2011, I have lost 105lbs. I went from being a bit over 260lbs to now less than 155lbs.
I was a 22 year old recent college graduate. Right after Christmas my parents announced they were shipping me off to San Diego for “Lose It For Life” in January 2010. I almost didn’t make it because I was so mad! There was no way my parents were dragging me to “bible boot camp for fatties”. Now don’t get me wrong, I have a very serious, personal relationship with Jesus, and I was determined to lose weight, but Honey there ain’t no way that me, bigmama, is going to some awkward weekend getaway.
Well, let me tell you, I was so wrong. As soon as I arrived the staff was so accommodating and pleasant. This oxymoron feeling of peace and excitement came over me. After 2 hours of being at “Lose It For Life” I called my parents and apologized. I closed my phone conversation with them by saying, “Love you, oh, and I think I’m about to have an Amazing weekend.”
And an Amazing weekend I had. New Life is the real deal. This is tough love shown at its finest. Steve Arterburn and his team will open your eyes like never before. This experience was incredible. “Lose It For Life” was the boost we all need. You will learn- You will open up- You will listen- You will receive love, knowledge, and encouragement.
You will make amazing bonds and connections with others attending. There are men and women all different ages, shapes, sizes, and with all different types of baggage. And at “Lose It For Life” I saw every man and woman get impacted in some way. This weekend will be the jump start you need. I would so love to keep writing and tell you what your weekend will be filled with. However, I want you to go to “Lose It For Life” not knowing all the details so you will be blown away and come home with your own personal experience that will transform your life.
It is up to you now. This will not be some weekend that you enjoy for the moment and then forget the following week. The “New Life” family will make sure of that.
“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” – James 4:14