The Daniel Plan is perfect timing for this Saddleback Church member, who is setting her goals high—with a new hope—for a spiritual and physical makeover. Read her letter and be encouraged by her vision of faith, grace, and determination. Dear Saddleback, I’m so excited about starting The Daniel Plan. It couldn’t have come at a more perfect time ...

I am a 37 year old Christian that is 30 pounds overweight. A fewyears ago, after returning from a tour in Iraq, I was diagnosed withthyroid disease. Over a couple year period, I fought to regaincontrol over my disorder and am glad to report that my thyroid isfinally back in balance – nothing is impossible ...

Like writing New Year’s resolutions, starting a new diet and fitness program is easy, but sticking with the program is another story. Health club memberships and fitness equipment sales soar in January each year, but 3-6 weeks later, sales return to normal figures. So why do people give up so quickly? In WEEK 2 of ...

Lurking in the aisles and end caps of every supermarket in America are edible items disguised as foods! Spend a few minutes with Dr. Mark Hyman and Tana Amen as they reveal packaging and labeling secrets designed to fool people into making unhealthy choices. Watch this and learn what to avoid buying and eventually putting ...

Just a few weeks into The Daniel Plan and many participants report positive progress and encouraging comments. Additionally, we had more than 8,100 people watch the kick-off health and fitness seminar, more than 8,535 people who filled out the basic health profile, 2,132 completed the health survey, 770 completed the extended health survey, 8,190 agreed ...

During this 5-minute clip from a PBS televised special, Dr. Daniel Amen shares the secrets to keeping cravings under control. He says, fighting cravings with will power alone is virtually impossible, especially when these craving-cutting keys are out of balance. Watch this and learn simple ways to avoid cravings and stay on the Daniel Plan! ...

Dr. Mark Hyman explains in this 8-minute video about “drugs” we eat that have a negative impact on health. He’s not referring to medications, but rather chemicals such as sugar, caffeine, alcohol, trans fats and high fructose corn syrup among others. During The Daniel Plan WEEK 2, we encourage you take a drug holiday, and replace ...

Sit back, grab some celery sticks and hummus and enjoy watching Pastor Rick speak with Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Mark Hyman during the first Daniel Plan Webcast! In this session, both doctors give advice on the Top 5 foods to eat–and avoid–to get started on the plan. Also, Pastor Rick asks for help with ...

Dr. Mark Hyman takes a few minutes to reveal what’s really included on packaged food labels. In general, when reading a food label, he recommends that if you can’t pronounce it or if it has more than 5 ingredients, then put it down. Additionally, he reveals other tricks food marketers use to keep consumers eating ...

Looking for ways to get your body moving? Four years ago, Tom Wilson started the Walk and Worship Ministry at Saddleback Church to give people professional guidance, a regular routine, and a community of fitness-seeking participants. Wilson, a strength and conditioning specialist and Pastor Rick’s personal trainer, creates cross-training exercises that anyone, any age can do to ...