She attributes much of her success to the faith element of the plan. The Neills believe so much in the program that they now teach it to others, creating their own Daniel Plan network in Hampton Roads, Virginia, which they call the Neill Daniel Plan. They currently coordinate 11 locations, mainly through local churches and YMCAs. Nah, that doesn't work," Dennis said.
The Neills emphasize the importance of breaking free from processed foods because of ingredients like MSG, industrialized oils, and high fructose corn syrup.
We've been hijacked by the food industry. Instead of packaged items, Phyllis fills their kitchen with natural, whole foods, free of chemicals and sweeteners — chicken strips, cut-up vegetables, boiled eggs, beans, cheese, and nuts.
They go over and get a piece of fruit, and their parents are so happy for them. Drinking water helps with weight because sometimes our brain tricks us into thinking we're hungry when really we're just thirsty.
People adhering to the Daniel Plan exercise regularly and attend support group meetings. So while obesity continues to plague the church, Christians nationwide are shedding millions of pounds, thanks to the Daniel Plan, named after the Bible hero whose diet reflected his commitment to God. This story was first published in and is being republished due to its popularity. If you're interested in the Neill Daniel Plan in southeastern Virginia, you can find more information here.
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Learn more here! Need prayer? Call or request prayer. God is everywhere—even in the news. We are committed to delivering quality independent Christian journalism you can trust. But it takes a lot of hard work, time, and money to do what we do. He explains that many weight problems actually begin in the brain instead of the stomach.
The Amen Solution includes practical strategies to help you understand the way your mind works so that you can lose weight forever. Initially you will identify your brain type from a selection of five different brain patterns. This is an essential factor for lasting weight loss because not everyone needs to take the same approach.
When you understand how your brain works you will gain a greater knowledge of what drives your eating behaviors, which gives you a better chance of achieving your weight loss goals. Following the food and eating style that works best for you will allow you to improve your concentration, memory and mood, while at the same time assisting you to lose weight. You will learn the keys to overcoming cravings and emotional eating and how to maintain a high level of motivation.
Food journaling is also an important part of the program and can increase the awareness of what you are putting into your body. Nutritional supplements are recommended because they can enhance weight control, mood, focus and memory. Certain supplements are advised for almost everyone and others are explored for their potential use for specific health issues. They hear the ice cream in the freezer calling their name… over and over and over again. They often feel compulsively driven to eat and might say they have no control over food.
They also tend to be nighttime eaters because they worry and have trouble sleeping. Compulsive overeaters tend to get stuck on thoughts or locked into one course of action.
They often:. People with this type struggle with impulsivity and have trouble controlling their behavior, even though they may begin each day with good intentions:. Impulsive overeating is common among people who have ADD, which has also been associated with low dopamine levels in the brain. People with ADD struggle with:. Research suggests that having untreated ADD nearly doubles the risk for being overweight.
Without proper treatment, it is nearly impossible for these people to be consistent with any nutrition plan. Impulsive overeating may also be the result of some form of toxic exposure, a near-drowning accident, a brain injury to the front part of the brain, or a brain infection, such as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Overweight smokers and heavy coffee drinkers also tend to fit this type. Impulsive overeating may worsen with food or treatment that boosts serotonin because this neurotransmitter calms the brain and although it can decrease worries it also decreases impulse control.
Things that deplete dopamine levels are also a problem, so we help impulsive overeaters by boosting dopamine levels and strengthening the prefrontal cortex. People with this type have a combination of both impulsive and compulsive features. On the surface it seems almost contradictory, but people can be both impulsive and compulsive at the same time think of the compulsive gambler, who cannot stop focusing on placing a bet and has no restraint to prevent him from doing it.
People with this type tend to use food to medicate underlying feelings of sadness and to calm the emotional storms in their brains. They often struggle with:. For some people, these feelings come and go with the seasons and tend to worsen in winter.
Others experience mild feelings of chronic sadness, called dysthymia. Still others suffer from more serious depressions. This type is more frequently seen in women. They may be plagued by feelings of panic and self-doubt, and suffer physical symptoms of anxiety, such as:.
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