If you read this blog on a regular basis, you may have noticed the lack of cooking posts, as well as, the absence of some of my decadent treats. There's a reason for that...
On January 6th, we started a journey to health. We started out thinking that it would only be 40 days. HA! Boy, were we wrong.
Let me tell you....I don' think there is a diet out there that I haven't tried. Not a pill I haven't taken. Not a shake I haven't drank. You name it...I've tried it. With the same results...lose a little bit of weight....gain back even more.
In December, I walked past a mirror. I didn't recognize myself. I was FAT. I looked exhausted. I was suffering from migraines. I had NO energy. And, in that moment...when I truly looked at myself. I knew something HAD. TO. CHANGE.
I can't even remember where I ran across the Daniel Plan. And, to tell you the truth...I wasn't a huge Rick Warren fan. I picked up his book "The Purpose Driven Life" years ago & read the first chapter. In a nutshell, it made the point...."It's not about me." Well, that pretty much took care of it for me. If it's NOT about ME, then it's ALL about HIM. Really? Why do you need any more chapters. If we ALL took that little nugget to heart, I doubt we would need the 52 million self-help books out there.
So, I ordered the book. Grudgingly. Not really holding out much hope. And, I read it. And, I talked to The Gunny about it. And, he said he was on board.
And, we said....40 days. In fact, we even had a countdown calendar on the fridge to last day of our plan....FEBRUARY 14th!
I went shopping. I cleared out our pantry. And, I began to read & educate myself. I went to the gym most every day. And, after about 3 weeks...I stopped whining about it. And, I begin to examine my issues with food. And, I began to focus my mind.
The Daniel Plan is based on the FIVE Fs: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus & Friends.
Rather than explain the WHOLE plan, you can read about it HERE.
Now, 3 months later this is what I can tell you....
my clothes fit & are becoming baggy
I don't have migraines any more
I have more energy and clarity than I have in years
My youngest son dropped 15 lbs by just eating clean in the evenings
The Gunny had blood work done & his labs were better than they had been in YEARS
My kiddos went to McDonalds (I shudder) & one of them got violently ill (shocker)
My skin is amazing
And, I am NEVER hungry. EVER.
I could go on & on & on.
But, I won't.
Not today.
But, I am going to share about the Daniel Plan for the next 5 Mondays. Because, if you are feeling how I was feeling. Maybe this is your answer. If you truly want to care for your temple...this is how.
Oh, I still have more weight to lose. But, surprisingly...I'm not in a hurry. The weight almost seems secondary to all the other changes taking place.
If you have questions, email me. I'm not an expert. I'm still learning & reading. But, I am a GREAT CHEERLEADER. And, if you make this commitment. I will be there to CHEER YOU ON!
So, I hope you'll drop by next Monday when we start with the first F: FAITH.
Because, that, my friends, is the only place to start!
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