Sometimes adversity yields a great idea. That's what happened in 2011 when Pastor Rick Warren, of Saddleback Church, realized he and his congregation were way overweight. The resulting great idea is The Daniel Plan.
If you haven't heard of this extremely valuable lifestyle plan, check out www.danielplan.com. At its foundation is the biblical story of Daniel, and how he negotiated with his captors to not follow the ways of the Persians, particularly where food and drink were concerned.
Rick Warren's conviction that he and his congregation needed to reduce their size led him to gather an expert panel of doctors. The three were Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Mark Hyman, and Dr. Mehmet Oz - this is a significantly powerful team when it comes to lifestyle wellness guidance. Not only are they nationally recognized, but they bring a wealth of nutritional wisdom to their work.
Five essentials make up the backbone of The Daniel Plan: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus and Friends. The two main drivers of the plan, though (the secret sauce) are Faith and Friends. To learn more, check out the Start page from their website - Daniel Plan Start page.The guidance available through The Daniel Plan is invaluable - there is no telling how much you will benefit from this kind of help unless to engage it. Check out the web site, or the book Warren wrote: The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life. If you need a wellness lifestyle boost, and direction to get and keep you on track, maybe you'll benefit from The Daniel Plan.
By the Way
In the first year alone, over 15,000 participants in the plan, from Saddleback Church, lost a total of 250,000 pounds. That is tremendous impact from a simple plan.
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