Abby rike from the biggest losers most shocking weightloss. Jan 01, 2011 abby s story touched me when she was on biggest loser so when i saw her book at borders goingoutofbusiness sale i thought i would pick it up. Abby rike former contestant on the biggest loser, motivational speaker, and coauthor of working it out a journey of love, loss, and hope biography abby rike rockenbaugh is a professional speaker, published author, and former teacher who now helps bloggers hone their public speaking skills. She shares her inspirational message of hope at corporate events, businesses, churches, and schools. Abby rike didnt come close to dropping the most weight during her season 8. What happens after rock bottom with abby rike rockenbaugh. Biggest loser competitor abby rike rockenbaugh lost her husband and children in one fell swoop, but emerged from the ashes of grief to create a life she loves.
Little by little she found the courage to return to life. Working it out by abby rike overdrive rakuten overdrive. Former biggest loser contestant references houma in book. I became inspired by abby after seeing how she moves forward after tragic loss. Club that she needed to travel to meet with show staff, where she did a twohour, oncamera interview with two of the casting directors. She was selected as a contestant for season 8 and weighed 247 pounds. Abbys story touched me when she was on biggest loser so when i saw her book at borders goingoutofbusiness sale i thought i would pick it up. Biggest loser contestant, abby rike, is a loyal, hard working, lover of life. With the online program youll get access to meal plans, fitness guidance, peer support and much more. Free abby rike lecture and book signing november 3rd even. Tyler goldennbcu photo banknbcuniversal via getty images via getty images. After the death of her husband, infant son and young daughter in a car accident, rike decided to make a dramatic change. Jun 04, 2018 what comes after unimaginable tragedy. Rikestar of the eighth season of the biggest losertells all in this honest, openhearted tale of tragedy and healing.
Feb 28, 2019 abby rike didnt come close to dropping the most weight during her season 8. Author, working it out faithwords, 2011 nbcs the biggest loser contestant, season 8. Biggest loser contestant who lost her family abby rike inti. She is the contestant who lost her husband and kids in a car accident. After the 2006 accident that claimed her husband and children, abby rike fell into a deep depression, resulting in a major weight gain. Abby rike former contestant on the biggest loser, motivational speaker, and coauthor of working it out a journey. In honor of national hospice and palliative care month, hospice of tift area is sponsoring a free community lecture and book signing with abby rike, a former contestant on nbcs the biggest loser and author of the book. Jun 22, 2017 abby rike rockenbaugh, a loyal, hard working, lover of life, faced an unfathomable tragedy in october 2006 when her beloved husband, 5. Each week well update with accomplishments, weight loss, new videos and more. Former teacher and biggest loser contestant shares her. Hannah curlee, olivia ward, tara costa, ali vincent, abby rike, jesse atkins, danny cahill, oneal hampton photo by. But in a season filled with inspirational stories, rike s mental and spiritual. Abby rike, a 35yearold teacher from mabank, tx, became the seventh contestant eliminated from the biggest losers eighth season during tuesday nights broadcast of the nbc reality competition.
Biggest loser star gains new life lifestyle recordnet. Abby rike didnt plan on gaining fame as a reality television contestant, landing on the cover of people or becoming a soughtafter public speaker. Free abby rike lecture and book signing november 3rd. Participants see first hand how gods grace has allowed abby to move forward despite hideous circumstances. Abby rike,a former uil state champion academic coach, talks about her journey of tragedy and triumph with the uil staff. Who did abby rike from the biggest loser marry recently. She gained weight after her husband and two children died in a car. With gods grace, she chose to forge ahead in her new life. She lost her husband and 2 children in a car accident before trying out for the show. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images.
The most dramatic transformations of the biggest loser. When abby tried to call rick to see if the family got to their destination, after the accident, abby says she lost a little weight and got down to about when her friend told her about the biggest loser auditions in texas, abby decided to go. Speaking abby rike rockenbaugh motivational speaker. Family tragically, she lost her husband and two young children in an automobile accident in 2020. After losing her two children and husband in a tragic accident, abby fell into a deep depression, resulting in a significant amount of weight gain.
Surviving rock bottom podcast episode 8 do it scared. When former texas speech, debate and theater teacher abby rike shares her story about joining the cast of the biggest loser in 2009, she draws more than a. After losing her two children and husband in a tragic accident, abby journeyed through the trials of grief, and ultimately decided she needed a life change. Joining the biggest loser proved a catalyst for the physical and emotional changes she needed to make. Abby rike was a high school drama teacher before the 2006 accident that changed her life. Three years prior to her biggest loser journey, the high school teacher lost her husband, 5yearold daughter, and 2week. Sep 24, 2019 the biggest loser debuts on usa on january 28. Lover of jesus, wife, momalways in heart, speaker, teacher, wannabe runner, and neophyte goat farmer. Abby rike rockenbaugh keynote speaker book now for. When former texas speech, debate and theater teacher abby rike shares her story about joining the cast of the biggest loser in 2009, she draws more than a few laughs. One former contestant, amy wolff, said she researches healthy menu choices before eating out and carries a caloriecounting reference book in her bag. My choice to apply for tbl was never about aesthetics, says abby. May 09, 2011 houma since exiting nbcs biggest loser.
I really had no great expectations for it, but it was a very well written book and her story is absolutely haunting. In fact, against all odds abby gained strength, courage, wisdom. Abby rike the seventh contestant ousted from the biggest. When her friend told her about the biggest loser auditions in texas, abby decided to go. Abby rikes biggest loser experience worked out the way. After a stint on the biggest loser, where she lost 100 pounds and gained a new perspective on life, abby quit teaching and now travels around the country speaking to a variety of different groups about her physical and emotional journey. The outlander star brings his character into the most dangerous situation yet. Second chances in 2009, houma resident abby rike has continued to share her story of love, loss and hope with others. But in a season filled with inspirational stories, rikes mental and spiritual.
Abby rike biggest loser contestant texas motivational. Her husband and two children one of whom was a newborn were killed in a car accident. Following the wreck, abby graduated with a masters of education degree maintaining a 4. I hear she got remarried, but can find no info on it. Biggest loser is back and new trainer erica lugo has her. All contain information that will help you get into great shape and lose your excess weight, quickly and safely. This season premiered on nbc on tuesday, september 15, 2009. Learn how to move forward in this inspirational episode. There are several books in the range to choose from, and you really cant go wrong with any of them. Dec 05, 2019 the biggest loser debuts on usa on january 28. Biggest loser contestant who lost her family abby rike. Other spellings abbey rike, abbie rike, abby rikes, abby ricks, biggest loser abby, biggest loser abbie.
Abby rike generally travels from tx, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Working it out audiobook by abby rike, shay sorrells. Abby rike was eliminated on last weeks episode of the biggest loser, but her story of carrying on after a terrible tragedy the sudden deaths of her husband, young daughter and infant. Abby rike rockenbaugh lover of jesus, wife, momalways in heart, speaker, teacher, wannabe runner, and neophyte goat farmer. Abby rike will go down in history as one of the most inspiring biggest loser contestants of all time. Abby rike, a former contestant on the biggest loser, is a keynote and motivational speaker. Abby s reason for going on the show was truly heartbreaking. Im a former beauty queen turned biggest loser contestant. As a viewer of the biggest loser, i connected with abby rike when she spoke of her journey of loss and hope. She had loving parents, supportive friends, and a faith that continued to sustain her.
She was selected as a contestant for season 8 and weighed pounds. Free abby rike lecture and book signing november 3rd even in your darkest hour, there is always hope view all news. In working it out, abby rike, one of the stars of the biggest loser season 8, shares her journey to overcome the grief brought on when her husband, fiveyearold daughter, and twoandahalf week old son were killed in an auto accident in 2006. The seasons theme meant that each of the candidates had met with heartbreak. Into the depths in october 2006, abby had just given birth to her. Abby rike described her the biggest loser journey as a great catalyst for regaining the light in her life that others thought was permanently extinguished when her husband and children were killed in a 2006 car accident. Abby began her journey on nbcs hit reality series the biggest loser weighing in at 247 pounds. Her book described her life before meeting her husband then their love story then the loss. Describing her journey from brokenness to peace, she offers insight from the loss of her family and the loss of 100 pounds. Biggest losers journey begins after four tragic words. The biggest loser the trainers chow down episode highlight duration. Abby rike the seventh contestant ousted from the biggest loser.
May 05, 2011 one of the most compelling stories from nbcs the biggest loser was the story of abby rike, whos journey began after a police officer told her, we found no survivors. So began our journey together in the greatest partnership that ever was. Audience members leave with a sense of hope that they too can know the healing found in a relationship with jesus christ. It was very hard to listen to especially having lost a child myself. The 35yearold from texas brought her fellow contestants and millions of viewers to tears. She had loving parents, supportive friends, and a faith that, though shaken, continued to sustain her. I purchased a copy of working it out and couldnt read it without tears, smiles, and inspiration. Abby rike, a story of personal triumph guys and gals, im sure that you remember me trying out for the biggest loser in july, well i was so discouraged when i did not make the cut for season 9. Follow along on abbys journey in biggest loser season 8. Free abby rike lecture and book signing november 3rd even in your darkest hour, there is always hope view all news in honor of national hospice and palliative care month, hospice of tift area is sponsoring a free community lecture and book signing with abby rike, a former contestant on nbcs the biggest loser and author of the book.
One of the most compelling stories from nbcs the biggest loser was the story of abby rike, whos journey began after a police officer told her, we found no survivors. Abby rike former contestant on the biggest loser, motivational speaker, and yes, she has blue lips because of the blue gatorade weve been giving her. Abby rike rockenbaugh, a loyal, hard working, lover of life, faced an unfathomable tragedy in october 2006 when her beloved husband, 5. It was face off week on the biggest loser, meaning that players from opposing teams would be. The most dramatic transformations ever seen on the biggest loser.
Second chances is the eighth season of the nbc reality television series the biggest loser. Abbys reason for going on the show was truly heartbreaking. Abby rike is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Deciding there was more living to do in this life, in may of 2009, god led abby on a very public journey of healing and wellness. The estimated speaking fee range to book abby rike for your event is available upon request.