Power, Love, and Self-Control: The Daniel Plan

The Daniel Plan

Several posts ago, I mentioned that I was going to be "researching" the Daniel Plan. I guess it's time to report in. In all honesty, I didn't get to first base on it. It required entering personal statistics and information that I just don't "do".

Further reading raised some red flags. Now, I don't necessarily agree with the extreme conspiracy theories about it, and I'm sure the "food plan" is probably a good one. I just didn't get that far.

Bottom line: There are NO magic bullets.

Exercise is essential to good health.

So is portion control, eating fresh fruit and vegetables and lean meat.

Kind of sorry to have brought up The Daniel Plan in the first place.

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AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:45 AM
That is my believe also my friend. There is nothing magical about taking control of your body and feeding it and maintaining correctly!

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downsizersJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:16 AM
It's good to evaluate various plans and either adopt them or "delete" them. It shows we are aware and that we can discern what fits.
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SueJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:47 PM
You are so right, no magic bullet, just a lot of work! lol.
Sue
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EileenJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:54 PM
I just started a new exercise/eating plan this week. Well, it's not "new", I did it years ago with lots of success. So I'm hoping for the same results this time.
It's very discouraging though, I'm remembering how Level 3 of the exercise regime used to be a piece of cake for me to do and now I can hardly get through Level 1. AND I used to use much heavier weights! Oh well, I'll just keep plodding ahead.

Good luck to you! God Be With you!
Love and Prayers,
Eileen
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That Woman is a Success . . .
Found at itsnotaboutfood.blogspot.com

who loves life
and lives it to the fullest;

who has discovered and shared
the strengths and talents
that are uniquely her own;

who puts her best into each task
and leaves each situation
better than she found it;

who seeks and finds
that which is beautiful
in all people and all things;

whose heart is full of love
and warm with compassion;

who has found joy in living
and peace within herself.

~ Barbara J. Burrow ~

To which I add, "who makes God's kingdom and His righteousness her #1 priority"....(rlg)

"A day must come in our lives, as definite as the day of our conversion, when we give up all right to ourselves and submit to the absolute Lordship of Jesus Christ. . . . there must be a day when, without reservation, we surrender everything to Him--ourselves, our families, our possessions, our business and our time. All we are and have becomes His, to be held henceforth entirely at His disposal. From that day we are no longer our own masters, but only stewards. Not until the Lordship of Jesus Christ is a settled thing in our hearts can the Holy Spirit really operate effectively in us. He cannot direct our lives effectively until all control of them is committed to Him. If we do not give Him absolute authority in our lives, He can be present, but He cannot be powerful. The power of the Spirit is stayed." (Watchman Nee)

"Each day you take a few small steps, then build on them day after day. There may be set backs, everyone has them, but those victories will add up, and then pretty soon you'll be amazed at how different your life has become. And what could be more alluring than the prospect of waking up to your best life? So roll up your sleeves and get to work!"

"Remember, every step you take toward reaching your weight loss goal is really a gift that you give to yourself. When you eat right and exercise, you are taking care of yourself, treating yourself with respect, and acknowledging that you deserve* to be healthy and happy.” (Bob Green, The Best Life)

Rebecca's note: I have trouble with "deserve". I want to care for my body because God Himself cares for it! Do I "deserve" health? No, in light of my sinful inclinations and the fall of mankind, health is a gift. A GRACE-gift directly from the hand of God--a gift to be handled thankfully and thoughtfully.

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