There is NO such thing as guilt or failure on this diet

Good morning,

For those who find it difficult and even impossible to follow Daniels diet.

I have received a few private emails from people who love the Daniels Diet plan/book and their desire is to do it - but just cant or they start and after 2- 3 days have to give up. Guilt or depression then often comes into play.

Lets turn this into a positive:

 First; You Are Not Alone, there are many people who find it hard to change lifestyles and eating habits. I myself have done Daniels Diet and fasts many many times over the years and occasionally i get 2-3 days into it and for reasons like - work stress, emotional issues, just too hard at the time etc i have given in and gone back on other foods. It doesn't matter - because the wonder of the Diet is that you can do it any time you choose and when you are ready. Its not a race or competition and God will love you 100% whether you finish or not. In fact the Scriptures say He will draw nigh/closer to the hurting and broken hearted.
Other times i have given in to temptation during the diet by eating something that is not in the plan, or have had a wedding to go to- what i do is just add another day or 2 to the 10 days to make up for it - but i don't give in or stop of feel guilty. I like the old saying ' just get back on the bike when you have fallen off"

Second; you are wanting to change and follow a healthy program, that's positive. To me this means if you don't give up and keep your mind focused on doing something about it - eventually you will succeed.

Third; you have reached out for help, this is a big step to success, if you haven't please do so. One of the main reason i am organizing a group Daniels Diet  and coming back into ministry is to help people who find it hard, to get group encouragement and input as it is not easy today with all the modern temptations around us. The facts are 60 - 70% of the population can not sustain a healthy lifestyle.
We all need support and help and Mentors at times like this. Emotional eating is one of the main factors for craving harmful foods and these issues may need addressing either before, after or during the Daniels fast.

Fourth; For those who can not undertake Daniels Diet or those who do not lose much weight or some symptoms are still there after the 10 or 20 days; - use this as a guide or motivator to find out why - your body or mind needs  specific help or adjustments. Seek the answers and you will get them. I have a whole  book series coming up on Amazon and my new web site in the next 2 months for guidance and help, so stick with us.

'There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus'

Day 3! Don't give up

Its worth it! The many hundreds of good news testimonies i receive can not lie. The next day or two for some can be a  struggle. So i encourage you don't give up, it will get easier from here on. Today is the day where withdrawals can manifest. Some people may feel a bit weak or tired,  cravings, dull headaches - these will go away and one of the most common testimonies is that by the end of the 10 days - 'i feel more energy, my brain is clear', 'no more headaches, no more tummy discomfort'  and 'i feel just wonderful'. Then of course is the weight loss.
Philippians 4 v 13 KJV. ' I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.'

My Day;
Bike ride and breathing and stretches on the banks of the swan river.
Millet Porridge with mixed berries and coconut 
fruit
Lunch, mixed salad
nuts and fruit
Dinner, brown rice and steamed veggies.
mango for sweets
Prayer walk before bed 

The Colors of the Rainbow

Every color in every food type from ‘God’s garden’ have individual or unique biochemical health benefits—that is why I always encourage rainbow salads in all my programs and do include recipes for them in my books.

Philip’s Rainbow Salad
Ingredients
 asparagus   celery  snow peas onion
 beetroot tomatoes mixed lettuce avocado
 walnuts yellow capsicum red/purple cabbage  cauliflower
Preparation Method
Chop or grate whatever amount you need for the meal. Drizzle with a dressing of olive oil, garlic and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, with a pinch of turmeric and cayenne.
Feel free to make your own combinations.


Salads
Salads are easy to take to work for lunch. They are also a fantastic accompaniment to your evening meal. Dress your salads with either fresh lemon or lime juice or lightly drizzle with extra virgin cold pressed olive oil, or flaxseed oil.

Don't hesitate to email me or comment on my facebook -  if you have any question or comments or need support.
see you tomorrow and God Bless

Philip

Day 2 of Daniels Diet

Good morning, 

Most people find day 2-4 the hardest. This is because your body has been used to eating filling foods like bread, meat, dairy etc. Now you are not eating them - your body has to go through a couple of days of withdrawals and  to adjust, this is when you often crave certain foods and can feel hungry.
However if you push through this time you will find it easier, your tummy starts to shrink in size and you don't need so much food to feel satisfied. This means you will be able to fit into your clothes better. One of the best everyday health tips i can give you is to eat less quantity wise and include better quality food - you will live longer and healthier.

Also some people may get more emotionally sensitive and even  irritable during the first few days of Daniels Diet (partial fast). This will pass.
if you are having extreme sugar cravings and feeling very weak physically - this indicate sugar is a major issue in your life and now is the time to overcome this issue. Make sure you are eating regularly and add some dried fruit and vegetable protein to help. If you get too weak and are feeling faint you may have to do a modified Daniels Diet i.e. you stay on Daniels Diet but include small  amounts of protein like eggs and fish. Work hard on giving up sugar  and it wont be long before you can complete Daniels diet properly.


Good Proteins are very much a part of this Health Plan

Vegetable Protein is found in legumes and pulses, brown rice, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, Brazil nuts, split peas, chickpeas, lentils, seeds and the bean family and tofu (which is why I have included tofu recipes for you).
One or more of these proteins should be included in every main meal.

My Day Plan.

• 40 minute bike ride around the swan river.  I enjoy this exercise and doing Pilate type stretching and walking and swimming; i suggest you find what exercise you you enjoy and do that.  Weight bearing or resistance exercise is necessary for weight loss and toning your body.If you are feeling weak on the diet - don't exercise - other than general walking. Listen to your body, if it feels good then do whatever exercise you want - if struggling don't.
• I am going to the Farmers market (see instagram) to stock up on organic foods

Breaky;  - i have already had my fibre blend drink
Veggie juice 
Fruits
Lunch Mixed Salads
Afternoon teas - green tea and mixed nuts
fruit if i feel hungry or need to boost my blood sugar.
Dinner - casserole vegetables 

Constipation: it is very important to be using your bowel at least once or twice daily. if your bowel is slowing down, include Psyllium husks. Prunes soaked in lemon juice is worth a try. if you are not moving your bowel daily after this - then a natural laxative of magnesium oxide is necessary (more information is in the Daniels Diet book)

Protein is important - and tofu, tempeh and lentils  are good protein

This is a Recipe from my Pure and Real Recipe Guide book

5. Tofu and Bok Choy
Ingredients
6 handfuls bok choy
4 palm size portion of firm tofu
¾ cup vegetables stock
1 teaspoon butter (optional)
1 2 drops of sesame oil
Pinch of Chinese five spice
Soy sauce to taste
Preparation Method
1. Wash bok choy and trim ends. Cut off leaf portion and keep whole. Slice stems.
2. Slice tofu into strips.
3. Heat stock in pan and add bok choy stems and tofu. Stir regularly over heat until stems are tender. Add leaves, soy sauce, sesame oil, butter and five spice and cook for another minute or until leaves soften.
4. Serve with any remaining broth.
Serves 2

Lentil & Spinach Soup

Recipe; courtesy Genevieve Baster-Sallen from Daniels Diet.

½ packet sprouted lentils OR ¼ cup raw lentils 

8-12 spinach leaves 

1 cup carrot

½ cup sweet potato

¼ brown onion

¼ teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon dried herbs 

1.5 cups of water

clove of garlic

If using raw lentils, place in a large pot of water and cook uncovered for 1 hour. Rinse and drain well.

In another saucepan add the water, onion, herbs, cumin, carrots, and sweet potato. Simmer for 10 – 15 minutes.  Then add the cooked or raw lentils at this time.  Gently tear the spinach leaves into bite size pieces and stir through the soup.  Carefully place in blender or food processor and blend well prior to serving with a salad of your choice 

If you have any questions - please email or leave comments and i will answer them.

Talk to you tomorrow 

Blessings 

Philip 

Daniels Diet - Day One

The Beginning of 'The diet that will Change Your Life'.

Good Morning every one. I know the time zones will make it a little harder for some countries. There are people joining in from All over Australia, NZ (5 hours ahead), USA (10 -12 hours difference), UK, S Africa, Saudi Arabia and if i have left your country out please let me know.

The group (and everyone is invited) will be chatting and sharing and supporting each other on my facebook and Instagram. This way you will find doing the diet easier and fun and have any questions answered, recipes shared and help offered and suggestions for what to eat and all the positive things that are happening.  My Facebook link so that you can be involved with the group discussions. https://www.facebook.com/danielsdetox?ref=hl also we are in Instagram follow http://instagram.com/danielsdiettransformation

Lets start Day one with a Biblical declaration.
Matthew 18 v 19. ' Again i say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven'.

So not only am i agreeing in prayer with you but lets all do it for each other and that adds even more support in prayer. So what ever it is you are aiming for; weight loss, detox, healing for any illness or disease, give up smoking, alcohol, chocy ....Whatever it is in line with wisdom - i (we) agree that by the end of the 10 days, your individual  prayers will be answered. In other words - why not make this a partial fast unto the Lord and this in itself separates this diet from most all others - It has the God Factor and it shows by all the wonderful testimonies i receive. 

First; Weigh your self and measure your tummy - make sure you measure the exact same spot each time. You only measure and weigh at the start and end or the diet. Write it down.

Encouragement Prizes
Prize One- for the best testimony. My EBook on The 6 Week Low Carb diet
Prize Two - for the person who loses the most weight. My EBook on Daniels Diet Recipes (currently Pre-Print Value for $25.00)

My Personal Day one Plan
What i have intended this morning and plan for the rest of the day;

• 30 minute prayer walk - 1/2 lemon in water followed by a mixed veggie juice.
•  Writing this blog. 
• Mid morning i will have fruit
• Lunch a large mixed salad
• Afternoon nuts and seeds and another Veggie juice.
• Dinner steamed veggies and brown rice
• 2 liters of water during the day

Especially for those in a cold climate try the recipe below from my new Daniels Diet Recipe Guide.

1.  Millet Porridge

Ingredients
1 cup hulled millet
3 cups water
Berries to taste
½ banana or any fruit you prefer (low GI)
Add some pumpkin seeds.

Millet is a grain that is gluten-free. It is alkaline and easy to digest and as a bonus has good protein content. Eat 2/3 of a small breakfast bowl per meal.

Preparation Method
Boil the water then add the millet. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until millet is soft. It forms a mucilaginous texture when cooked which act as an intestinal lubricant and benefits your ‘tummy’. 
If it becomes too ‘gluggy’, strain it under running water.

Morning or afternoon tea :

DIPS

Great to have with sliced carrot, beans, celery and zucchini. This is a good idea if entertaining or socializing.

2.. Ground Chick Pea Dip

Ingredients

125 g dried chick peas 80g toasted sesame seeds

4 tbsp chopped oregano, basil, or other herbs in season 1-2 cloves garlic

2 cups veggie stock 1 tbsp lime juice

3 tbsp red onion, chopped 1 tsp Dijon mustard

pinch sea salt

Preparation Method

Grind the chick peas in a blender to a powder like cornmeal. Cook in the boiling stock for about 10 minutes, constantly stirring. Let cool, and mix with the rest of the ingredients. Serve as a dip with baby carrots, beans, celery and zucchini

You can get extra information and support on facebook page and instagram with the other people doing the diet. see links above.

Talk to you tomorrow
blessings

philip 

Are you ready - One day to Daniels Diet

Shopping Hints

 Preparation for Daniels Diet.

Step One: I am excited - and mentally prepared - so i trust you are too.
Step Two:  Shopping and hands on preparation
Step Three - Do it

Daniel 1 v 8 (NASB) ' but Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the Kings choice of food or with wine.."

I have just got back from shopping - in preparation for tomorrow 
Here are some shopping tips:

1. I buy already prepared salads e.g - pk of the following; baby spinach + mixed lettuce + Asian salad (stir fry ) mix + sprouts etc.
2. Vegetables; sweet potatoe, pumpkin, cellery, red beets (beetroot), carrots, brocolli, beans, spinach, bok choy, ( think green...) etc etc
3. mixed fruits in season - here in Western Australia - it is summer so Water melon/rock melon, apples, bananas, stone fruit (although these are high GI) so if thinking of weight loss you should not have too many of them and stick to low GI fruits.
4. Seasonings - the following are extracts from my new book - 'Pure & Real Recipe Guide'
   Capers
   Celtic sea salt or Himalayan rock salt
   Crushed Garlic
   Crushed ginger
   Green curry paste
   Miso (Kome or Genmal)
   Organic Tamari Soy Sauce (all natural, all purpose, wheat free soy 
          sauce)
   Organic Herb Seasoning – e.g. Vogel “Herbamare”
   Vegetable Stock
   Soup Stock – no MSG, additive free stock powder (Vogel vegetable)
   Massel veggie stock
5. If you need help sourcing anything– go to your nearest health store, they will give you assistance.
6. Dried herbs and spices
   Bay leaves
   Cayenne (red) pepper
   Chia
   Chili powder
   Cinnamon sticks
   Cloves
   Cumin
   Curry powder
   Dried Herbs
   Garlic
   Ground cinnamon
   Ground coriander
   Ground or fresh ginger
   Ground nutmeg
   Masala
   Marjoram
   Mustard Powder
   Onion
   Paprika
   Peppercorns green and black
   Sesame Seeds
   Turmeric
7. Oils and vinegarsApple Cider Vinegar
   Balsamic Vinegar
   Extra Virgin Olive Oil
   White Vinegar (to wash your fruit and vegetables)
8. Nuts (unsalted) and dried fruit
   Almonds (blanched or whole)
   Hazelnuts
   Pecans
   Pine nuts
   Prunes
   Sun-dried tomatoes
   Walnuts
   Brazil
   Cashews
9. Dried fruit often contains sulphur to enhance the color of the dried product.  Seek organic sun-dried fruit, which is also sulphur- free. This is especially important if you experience any respiratory challenges such as asthma.
   No peanuts.
10. Stir-fry
11. You’ll find a wonderful selection of frozen stir-fry vegetable mixes in the freezer section of your local supermarket. Make sure you choose the ones with no added sauces. The store will also have bags of prepared raw stir-fry vegetables in the fresh food section, add more colours yourself if needed. Choose fresh foods where possible, however frozen are good as a second choice and for convenience. To avoid plastic contamination, I recommend you mix your own from the loose choices available, i.e. bag up your own.

Feel free to use variety and what is in season in your locality is best, also what you personaly prefer to have. Organic is best but not vital, just do the best you can, its all good.

All the best and talk to you tomorrow
Philip

Do you want to lose weight and Detox your system? with Daniels Diet

Starting times for 'Group Daniel's Diet'

•  We start Daniels Diet this Friday (the 17th).  The reason for staring Friday is that if anyone is not used to detoxing or if you have overindulged over the Christmas break - then the worst days for withdrawals from harmful foods is usually the first 3. This way you have the weekend to rest up and concentrate on the program. By Monday you should be feeling awesome and you will cope with work better.
• I know from 25 years of experience that success is multiplied many times if you not only commit to a plan, but write down your goals before hand. Also by being answerable to someone - whether that is me or the group of family its up to you - but definitely tell someone and if you can get them to do it with you.

OUR PREPARATION DAY

1. Preparation start day - Monday or Tuesday the 13th -14th - is the beginning of your preparation for the 10 days. This is when you stop the foods that hurt most on detoxing e.g. caffeine, sugar, refined carbs, soft drinks, alcohol. Make up your mind what you really want to achieve from going on this diet. Write down these goals then resolve in your heart and mind to complete the ten days. It’s vital that you mentally prepare and desire to do the diet and that you anticipate the rewards you’ll obtain by finishing it.Be determined to overcome the doubts, fears and former negative thinking that your mind may cast up to stop you getting to where you want to be.
2. Overcoming mind battles is the biggest key to success. Note that even Daniel, to complete the ten days, had to set his mind to resist peer pressure, hunger pangs, temptation, and doubts. If you become determined in your mind and heart then succeeding becomes a probability not a possibility.
3. Start preparing your mind, let nothing stop you, fight any negative thinking or emotional blocks. The group will support you and help you and there is no condemnation for any one that stumbles on the way, only love and support and encouragement.
4. “But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the King’s choice of food or with wine ...” (Daniel 1:8 NASB)  

Congratulations to those who already answered the challenge be emailing me philip@wisdomforhealth.net to show their commitment and to join the support group. This is still open until next Saturday so what are you waiting for, email me now?  Everyone who emails me to show they are serious and want to do the diet will receive additional information, recipes and help from me via emails, and can contact me personally if they have any queries
Its time to commit and set the plan into action.

• Anyone wishing to have recipes to support with the diet  - click this link for US purchases http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008Y96J90  and AU purchases https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B008Y96J90 .my  vegan recipe E book - called - 'How to lose Weight Quick' by Philip Bridgman.It is under$6:00

Supplements: 

As mention in Daniels Diet here some of the herbal supplements that can assist when your detoxing

• If you Want to order my detox regime - email me for more info. thebridgemanway@gmail.com. The formulas work so well with the detox program and they will continue the good work a few weeks after the diet as well.

1. DeTox Express - a green powder with herbs to detox through your tummy and kidneys
2. Liver cleansing herbal tablet.
3. If you have sugar craving problems add my 'glucose support' formula 

Set Your Personal Goals

If you really want to succeed - Setting goals is the first step to success. You have 5 days to think and Do It!

And expect Results! Expect God to answer your prayers.

Personal Goals for the next 10 Days

Name:...............................
Commence Date:.......................            Finish Date:..................................
Weight: Now:................                            Finish:.......................
MEASUREMENTS	CHEST
Now......................... Finish:......................	Now:.............................. Finish:............................
Waist Now:........................ Finish:......................	Hips Now:..................... Finish:...................
Upper Arms Now:................... Finish:.................	Thighs Now:................... Finish:.................
Current Health Symptoms Before Starting:         ______________________________________________________         ______________________________________________________ What’s Most Important?  List your three most important goals:          ______________________________________________________          ______________________________________________________          ______________________________________________________ What could Get in My Way? List some obstacles to accomplishing your goals:         ______________________________________________________         ______________________________________________________         _____________________________________________________
My Personal Affirmations are:       ________________________________________________________       ________________________________________________________       ________________________________________________________       ________________________________________________________       My Pledge     “I will commit to the Daniels Diet plan and acknowledge that I may not always stick to the plan and when that happens I won’t beat myself up, rather I will get back on track with the next meal.”  “I will give it 100% effort and stick to the Ten Days” Print Name:_________________________________________ Sign Name:_____________________________

 I look forward to getting some emails and doing this life changing diet plan with you. Don't Procrastinate or give in to any thoughts that may be stopping you - contact me now thebridgemanway@gmail.com and join in - its Free.

cheers

Philip BridgemanND. BSc

“…their fruit will be for food and their leaves for medicine.” (Ezekiel 46:22)

Starting Soon - your answer to Weight Loss and Detoxing? ' Daniels Diet'

Happy new year & I pray that you prosper in all things and be in health...

You are not looking at this Blog by accident, nothing happens in Gods kingdom by accident. Perhaps you have been praying or wishing for health and weight loss… Well here is the answer...

Daniels Diet! The Pure and Real Diet Plan

Join us and make being healthy fun and your normal lifestyle

• I will be personally coaching you throughout the 10 days on this blog site. 
• Join me and others in starting on a set day and finishing 10 days later 
• Do you want to be healthy? If you are interested in being an active part of this 10 day plan - commitment is the first step. Email me now on philip@wisdomforhealth.net and simply let me know.

Personal Goals - write them down - commit to them

Success means a commitment to a specific plan and setting your goals.  

 Setting your goals is the first step to success.Goals provide you with the focus needed to achieve what you desire, and creates the motivation and will power to fulfil the goals that you set.In fact, the single most important factor in a diet or weight loss program is having committed goals. Studies indicate that people who write down their goals succeed in achieving them over 50 percent more than those who don’t write down goals.

Make your goals specific. Goals like ' I wanna lose weight'. 'i am going to lose weight this year (sometime)', aren't specific enough for your subconscious mind to home in on.

• I will announce the starting date Soon - be Ready - ' set you mind' like Daniel did in Daniels Ch. 1.

Do you want to?

·        Lose weight the healthy way

·        Stop craving sugar and carbs

·        Overcome emotional eating

·        Regain energy & make the most out of your life

·        Remain healthy

·        Keep the weight off

·        Break the cycle of illness

·        Make the most out of your life

Have you been looking for a Diet and Lifestyle Plan that you can Trust and is the Best Diet for you? This refreshing New but ‘Ancient’ diet unveils health and weight loss secrets dating back 2000 years.

I can confidently and unequivocally state that this diet plan works – WHY? Because not only has it worked in the Bible but today I have thousands of success testimonies which prove it.

It is based on both Ancient Dietary Principles; As Revealed in the Old Testament book of Daniel (Daniels Diet) and Modern Nutrition (Philip’s 25 years in Clinical Practice). The Pure and Real Diet is a 10 day vegetarian (and vegan) healthy eating plan. You eat only pure nutritional food grown fresh from God’s Garden; to gain energy, vitality, weight loss and to detox your body.

This health plan is a straight forward, short term program designed to help you lose weight, gently detox your body and regain your energy and improve your health. This Diet bridges the gap between The Bible, Hippocrates (called the Father of Western Medicine) and Today.

·       The program is short term making the 10 day goal easy to commit to.

·       You will be eating 5 times a day, meaning no desperate hunger pains.

·       It is a gentle Detox, keeping in mind that toxicity is one driver of obesity.

·       It is predominantly an alkaline diet (high acid levels are another factor in blocking weight loss).

·       This diet is a Vegan Diet. Vegan means you eat NO animal product at all, including no eggs, milk and cheese.  It is also a Gluten Free diet.

Success Stories

http://www.youtube.com/user/danielsdetox?feature=mhee

1. Daniel (2,500 years ago);
In the Biblical book of Daniel; chapter 1:15-16, the Bible says, “Well, at the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished than the youths who had been eating the food supplied by the king! So, after that the steward fed them only vegetables and water, without the rich foods and wines!” (TLB)

Daniel had just proven how amazingly powerful this 10-day cleansing diet really was.

2. ‘I lost 10kg in 10 days! Philip’s diet really does work!’ Ps Alan Anderson

3. Thanks Philip – This Diet not only changed my life but probably saved it. I was obese, had very low self image, and in hospital the doctors were worried for my immediate health. Now things are so different; I have followed your 10 day diet three times in the last 2 months, (In between the 10 days I have followed your low carb’ diet.) Praise God, I have lost 22 lbs or 10 Kilos every time I did the 10 days (66 lbs or 30 kg in total). I am out of the danger zone and no longer need to go to the hospital. My confidence is returning and I have so much more energy, sleeping much better at night (had sleep apnoea) … (See the progression of Karen’s testimony on my YouTube interview – see link above). Karen M.

4. Dear Philip - I am very happy with my weight loss on your diet. I have lost at least 17 and half pounds (8 kilos) in 10 days on your 10 day Diet Plan. That's unprecedented! My clothes are feeling looser and I am so excited because I now know I can live without soft drink, biscuits/slices/cakes and bread every day. Belinda

5. Dear Philip, I am writing from USA to thank you for changing my life! I followed your diet as you advised wanting to "lose weight quickly before Christmas". I "did" the diet and lost quite a few inches (centimetres) and I have lost 11 pounds (5kg) all up and fit into all my old clothes. Latysha.

6. I lost 49 pounds (22 kg) and that’s not all “By following the 10 day diet plan and then continuing on with your low Carb’ diet (‘A 6 Week Low Carb Diet’). I have lost 49 pounds over 3 months. Not only that but my Doctor has reduced my blood pressure medication by three quarters and my cholesterol has come down from 6.5 to 4. MONICA:

Add your success story! thebridgemanway@gmail.com

Be blessed 
Philip