How would you like to rev up your metabolism, burn 200–300 extra calories a day, and get in shape without sweating at all from 9 to 5? Good News! To begin to improve your health and fitness, you don’t have to get sweaty. You don’t have to put on gym clothes. You don’t have to ...

JC is a great example of how making changes in your diet can make a positive impact on your life — even when you seem like an unlikely candidate for change. Life change is inspiring; creating a ripple effect in the lives of those around you. Something Has To Change About a year ago I ...

By Rick Warren “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2 NLT You cannot become all God created you to be until you understand the five factors that influence your identity. The first two are chemistry (how you are made) and connections (your relationships). You are a product ...

The Daniel Plan Small Group Study is a 6-week curriculum that teaches how to incorporate healthy choices into your daily lifestyle. This four-color study guide includes biblical inspiration from Pastor Rick, instruction from our doctors and wellness advisors, practical food and fitness tips, and much more. Click here for more information.    

Loretta’s story is a common one. Her battle for health and weight loss has been long and frustrating. Thankfully, through The Daniel Plan Loretta has found hope, success in making good choices, and is armed with courage for the journey ahead. A Lifetime of Struggle I have struggled with weight since the second grade. Over ...

“Each of you as a good manager must use the gift that God has given you to serve others.” (1 Peter 4:10 GW) Your abilities are for the benefit of other people. The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:10, “Each of you as a good manager must use the gift that God has given you to ...

By April O’Neil I am grateful.  Grateful for everything God has done to reveal His love for me.  Thankful I have the ability to write these words, and enter into a new day.  Gratitude trumps any feeling I may have, because expressing gratitude is within my reach.  It is a choice. I choose to be ...

Richard and his wife were a part of the original Daniel Plan launch in 2011. After the buzz from the initial months of the plan ended, their willpower ran out. They slowly went back to their old ways and weights. Here is Richard’s story of how the right perspective on healthy lifestyle changes, a great ...

By Rick Warren “Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:7 GW) An attitude of radical gratitude is God’s will for you because it develops your faith. How does gratitude develop my faith? It happens when times are tough — ...

We are excited that you have started your journey toward better health through The Daniel Plan. By incorporating the Daniel Plan Essentials: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus and Friends, you will learn to make healthy choices that will transform your health. The most important benefit of following The Daniel Plan is that you will develop the energy necessary to fulfill ...