How My Weight Loss Journey Led Me to the Bible Diet

Fat, depressed, stressed, and fat. That was me. I was ready to give up. Life was busy being a mom, wife, ‘church goer,’ and working. I tried every diet, month after month, and failed. 

I was overweight. Then my husband and I visited the doctor for his health challenges. The doctor started writing scripts faster than we could count. I was sick, tired of my body and poor health, and Steve was facing escalating challenges that could take us back to the days of severe sickness. 

CANCER was a reality in our past. A six letter word no one expects to hear. And we did not want to hear it again.

The days of cancer were exhausting and overwhelming, searching for answers, for HELP in turning my and my family’s health around. 

It was easy to get caught up in the winds of man’s opinions. It was a contradiction storm. Each doctor, specialist, nurse, nutritionist had a differing opinion. Who was I supposed to listen to? 

Sound familiar? 

Yet God used this season of my life — and some precious people around me — to focus my eyes on HIM and His Word. 

And with ONE straightforward step, I embarked on a journey that changed the course of my life — and experienced more joy, happiness, freedom, and healing than I thought possible! 

Want to know what that step was? 

Hint: it’s found in an Old Testament book of the Bible…

The Biblical Strategy that CHANGED MY LIFE

Chances are, you have heard of the physical benefits of fasting.

You may even acknowledge some of the spiritual benefits, too.

But have you ever truly set your mind and heart to FAST UNTO the LORD—with a plan and a step-by-step strategy? 

Fasting is trendy. From OMAD (One Meal A Day) to intermitted fasting, the secular world has hopped on the abstention train in pursuit of weight loss, improved digestion, and more.

And yes, fasting can produce all these benefits. 

Biblical fasting, however, is a lot more sacred, wonderful, and life-changing than all that. 

It’s ROOTED in a relationship with God. 

And what it PRODUCES is physical, emotional, mental, and SPIRITUAL renewal. 

When my husband and I took that first step, yes, I began losing weight, and his health started transforming. 

Just to give you an idea: 

• Cholesterol dropped from 300 to 140 - Steve
• Triglycerides fell from 900 to 160 - Steve
• Mood swings stabilized - Me
• The weight started falling off - both of us
• Cravings changed (I WANTED healthier, more wholesome foods)

Want to know what else I received? 

A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY GOD. 

And friend, YOURS CAN BE TOO.

All it takes is one simple commitment.

Are you ready?

“But Daniel made up his mind.” 

Daniel 1:8

The Daniel Fast (often used incorrectly or perceived as a diet) was the first uncomplicated step that catapulted my family and me into this new way of life.

And yes, I know the “Daniel fast” phrase isn’t actually found in the Bible (we love “catchphrases,” don’t we!), but the spiritual and physical fasting examples in the book of Daniel continue throughout Scripture. 

Like myself, my family, and the Hebrew men, you too can be HEALTHIER and better nourished by these 21 days — and lose weight too!

While it took me time to figure out a simple approach to this fast, what I learned is a new understanding of God and fasting. It’s all about feasting on HIM. 

And guess what, friend? You don’t have to chart this commitment alone. Let’s feast on Him together! I compiled my notes and then added more to put together in one course.

The Daniel Fast Course contains videos, meal plans, spiritual exercises, reflection journaling, and more, to give you the solid foundation needed to make biblical fasting a lifestyle. 

This affordable course takes all the guesswork out of the process and gives a simple plan to follow over 21 days:

• 63 Daniel Fast recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks (you’ll know WHAT to eat and why)
• Teaching on how, when and why to complete the Daniel Fast.
• 21 Days of Devotion
• A weekly Daniel Fast Shopping Guide (to know what you are buying is Daniel Fast approved)
• A 21-day meal plan that can be adjusted to fit your family using the many provided recipes
• Daniel Fast teaching and cooking videos, as well as daily encouragement from a seasoned “fast-er” to keep grounded and help you finish strong
• Video teachings from Coach Rhonda Carroll to help with weekly meal prep
• Meeting new friends and being encouraged by others on the fast in the Biblical Nutrition Academy private Facebook group
• Bonus recipe collection of 50 more delicious recipes to choose from!

PLUS a spiritual journal, to document your journey with the Lord and track the transformation that unfolds.

Get the Daniel Fast online course for $27

A new life can start in the next 21 days. Even with the holidays happening soon, this is the perfect time for eating changes and mindset focused.

All it takes is the decision to commit. 

Will you?