I tell people to change their diet and exercise, to take certain supplements and meds, and I know you won’t be shocked to hear this: they don’t always listen. Most people have the best intentions, but aren’t always the best at connecting with WHY they want to change, or understanding what’s standing in their way. ...

“Is it true?” Carry these words with you everywhere you go. They can interrupt your thoughts and short circuit an episode of bingeing, depression, or even panic. One of our participants weighed 425 pounds when he first joined The Daniel Plan. When one of the doctors asked him about his weight, his automatic response was, ...

So often we subscribe to the misguided notion that change requires deprivation—that transformation somehow requires avoiding certain things. We easily focus on what we can’t have instead of the abundance of things we can enjoy. But the truth is, change is much more sustainable when we focus on what we can have, rather than what ...

This brain healthy Chocolate-Blueberry Smoothie is a delicious, guilt-free treat that is perfect for breakfast, dessert or a snack. It’s easy enough to whip up with basic ingredients from your kitchen, and you can always add different berries, protein powder or even greens. Serves 1 2 Tablespoons Cashew 12 ounces cold water 1/2 cup frozen ...

“Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” (Romans 12:2a NLT) People really don’t forget anything. Stored somewhere in your mind, you’ll find the date of your anniversary, the score of the Super Bowl when you were 10, and the day your child lost his first tooth. You may ...

Your brain is the most amazing organ. Even though it is only 2 percent of your body’s weight, it uses 20 to 30 percent of the calories you consume and 20 percent of the oxygen and blood flow in your body. It is the most expensive real estate in your body, requiring the most resources. ...

Amber and Michael’s Daniel Plan story began in February 2014.  Some friends wanted to start a new plan to get healthy and invited them to take part in “The Daniel Plan”.  It is amazing to see how far they’ve come in such a short time, and that with God incredible change is possible. I took a ...

Schools have become hazardous health zones full of empty calories, junk food, and stripped-down physical education programs that are cultivating a nation of fatter, dumber, and more aggressive kids. In the film, The Social Network, Mark Zuckerberg tells his friend that there are more geniuses in China than there are people in the United States. The Cold ...

“We plan the way we want tolive, but only GOD makes usable to live it.” Proverbs 16:9 (MSG) You get to plan the way you want to live, but only God gives you the power and energy to actually make the transformation. Why? Because God provides the three things you must have to reach your goal and ...

No matter where you live, summer can be a bittersweet time of year. For most, summertime means a relaxed lifestyle filled with longer days, warmer weather, and time off from school and work to enjoy the outdoors and hopefully some vacation time. Along with the warmer weather and outdoor activities comes the pressure (both internal ...