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Welcome Robin Rhine McDonald of MadeWell.com today as we discuss what may be your favorite topic (or not!)—our physical health. Robin is a faith-based holistic health coach who loves Jesus and has a passion for helping people live their best life physically, all for heaven's sake. I ask Robin some tough questions today—maybe I was feeling a little defensive as I do love my sugar—but she answered everything beautifully. You will learn and be encouraged, no matter where you are on the health spectrum. 

Robin learned her good habits because she needed to, and she learned how food and fitness work together to help us live the way God designed. We talk weight loss, bad and good habits, and why God cares about us stewarding our bodies well. 

Some gems from Robin:

1. "I think the turning point for me was watching my grandparents' health deteriorate. They dealt with all the common chronic diseases, and I began to see that if we don't make intentional choices, we are going to end up the same way."   2. "It's about going back to the garden and the way that God intended for us to live, before there were processed foods and convenience was the norm."   3. "We don't have to be perfect, but we do need to be intentional and aware of the choices we're making. It's never too late to start making healthier choices."   4. "Grace is not just about covering our mistakes, it's fuel for transformation. It's about acknowledging that we're not perfect, but that God is at work in us.   "5. "Our culture promotes convenience and a sedentary lifestyle, but it's important to remember that small changes can make a big impact on our health."

 

 

How to connect with Robin and access her great resources:

• Podcast: visiondrivenhealth.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robin_rhinemcd/
• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD
• 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional: https://www.madewellhealth.com/sugarfast
• Greens & Grace Experience: https://visiondrivenhealth.com/greensexperience
• How to prioritize your health masterclass: madewellhealth.com/prioritize

Robin McDonald is a health advocate who believes that small changes in lifestyle can have a big impact on health. She knows that many chronic diseases are preventable through healthy choices and that our cultural norms make it difficult for people to know where to begin. Robin encourages people to take hold of God's grace and start making positive changes in their lives. She emphasizes that there is no shame in past choices and that hope for healing is available to everyone.   TRANSCRIPTION OF OUR CONVERSATION - ENJOY!

Good morning. Today we are talking to my first health coach. I don't know. I'm not sure I can do this today, Robin, because I went to Taco Bell for lunch. But this is Robin Ryan McDonald, and she describes herself as a faith based, holistic health coach, and we're going to dig into that a little bit. Robin, I know you'll be excited to talk about what that actually means. We'll break it down. Robin, first, tell us a little bit about where you live, your family, and then what does that exactly mean?

Robin McDonald [00:01:13]:

Yes. So I live in Oceanside, California. I'm a mama of two boys. I've got a three and a half year old and a ten month old.

Sue Donaldson [00:01:21]:

Whoa.

Robin McDonald [00:01:22]:

I know. And I'm married to the man of my dreams. So a holistic, faith based health coach. So at the end of the day, it really means that we are coming into alignment with what God has called us to already. We'v