Meet Kalei. She has struggled with body image issues and feeling like she was never thin enough or good enough since she was a teenager.Kalei developed eating disorders and put her body through a lot of crazy things—from starving to over exercising to binge eating—all in an effort to combat feelings of unworthiness. Dark Seasons ...

By Rick Warren “‘Test us for ten days,’ he said. ‘Give us vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare us with the young men who are eating the food of the royal court, and base your decision on how we look.’ [The guard] agreed to let them try it for ten days. When ...

The Cafe is a place where you will find delicious, healthy recipes that are Daniel Plan approved. Although all The Daniel Plan Essentials (Faith,a Food, Fitness, Focus & Friends) support you in your journey, FOOD is such a big component of making progress. With each healthy food choice, you will feel better and motivated to ...

By Dr. Mark Hyman “If it has a label don’t eat it,” is what I preach. However, there are some exceptions. But think about this: If there is a health food section in the grocery store, what does that make the rest of the food sold there? The general rule: If it has any ingredients ...

What happens when you start something on your own, then search and pray for a supportive community, and end up leading others on the same journey? You find something extraordinary and you experience transformation. Finding Freedom In the spring of 2013 I started The Daniel Plan using the help and resources that were available on ...

“Don’t worry about anything.” (Philippians 4:6 NLT) The number one source of stress in your life is not work. It’s worry. Work doesn’t keep you up at night; worry does. God is very clear in the Bible what he thinks about worry. Philippians 4:6 says, “Don’t worry about anything” (NLT). Why do you need to let go of ...

by Sally http://afoodcentriclife.com/ My earlier memories of 4th of July are filled with the goofy parade down main street (which my parents coerced me into going to), grilling at mom and dad’s, and spending lazy summer time with family and friends. The closer it got to dark, the more I excited I got to hunt down ...

Rachel first became interested in The Daniel Plan in January of 2014, following a period of postpartum depression. Her energy was at an all time low and she felt hopeless. Rachel’s story is one of renewal—regaining her energy, strengthening her faith in God, and acquiring a new sense of direction, purpose, and confidence. Unexpected Despair ...

The Daniel Plan was Christian Retailing’s Best 2014 for Health and Fitness. Click here to view the entire list.        

“I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT) Happiness requires letting go and learning to forget. Worry won’t change the past, ...