The Plan A Diet – Cyd Notter

The “Plan A” Diet Book Update

October 19, 2018 by Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

Hey everyone,

The “Plan A” Diet book project is coming along! Having declared 2018 as “the year of the book,” it’s fortunately still on track to happen.

Below is the latest update….. But to stay in the loop, how about signing up for my monthly newsletter here? I’d love to keep in touch with you on a more personal level, and by adding your name to the newsletter, you’ll be assured to receive book updates (and any pre-launch specials), links to great articles, book reviews, recipes, and maybe a corny joke or two.

Posted October 14, 2018:
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Having just completed “The 21-day Meal Plan” chapter, there are only 2 chapters remaining which should be pretty straight-forward. I hope to have the completed written version submitted to my publisher by November 1.
Here’s how God has blessed me beyond measure once again. I contacted a friend in Florida continue reading here.

Will 2018 finally be the year?

December 26, 2017 by Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

Will 2018 finally be the year……..

- - to get off the yo-yo diets and stop starving yourself to lose a few pounds only to gain them back (plus some)?
  - to stop looking for the next magic supplement for your health improvement?
  - to commit to eating the way you are DESIGNED to eat?
  - to stop making excuses, and to really explore and resolve your stumbling blocks?
  - to resolve to eat healthy for YOU and no longer allow the peer pressure of friends or family to compromise your health?

If the answer is YES – good for you! – then the ideal time to start planning for January 2018 was yesterday. But take heart, it’s never too late to begin anew at ANY time! Whether you jump in with both feet or prefer a more gradual dietary transition, just keep moving forward with the firm goal in mind that you’re not going back to the wrong food choices or unhealthy diet plans.

Start with a plan to clear the bad foods out of the house as you experiment with some very simple recipes (see resource link below). By sticking to The ‘Plan A’ Diet, you won’t have to wait long before you’ll begin to see results.

Wanted: Good Temple Managers

September 28, 2017 by Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

(An excerpt from the upcoming book The ‘Plan A’ Diet: Enjoy the Starches You Were Designed to Eat)

There has been long-term debate over the question: Are you a body with a soul, or a soul with a body? Some people would answer that question as “YES”. In other words, they believe we are both. However, scripture is quite clear and there is little room for debate when it comes to the biblical teaching that our bodies are the temple (dwelling place) of God’s Holy Spirit. Those of us who have accepted Jesus Christ as our Savior are indeed such a temple, and that great privilege came at an exceedingly high price – the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus’ death on the cross.

Don’t you know that your body is a temple that belongs to the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit, whom you received from God, lives in you. You don’t belong to yourselves.

You were bought for a price. So bring glory to God in the way you use your body.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (GW)

If you are a Christian, taking this teaching to heart may lead to a new perspective about your responsibility to keep your body fit and healthy; it is, after all, the temple of God’s spirit! God actually resides in you. Are your lifestyle and dietary choices making him comfortable? Are you bringing glory to Him in the way that you treat and use your body?

These are important questions to consider since the majority of Christians in the U.S. are overweight and unhealthy; it’s apparent that we’re not paying much attention to how food is affecting our health. When we realize that our bodies are temples of God, the way we view our lives and our food choices will move into clearer focus. We may no longer be so willing to blindly live according to our culture. We may no longer be willing to let ‘The 10 Barriers to Change’ continue to defeat us. We may no longer be willing to bury our heads in the sand or pretend we don’t know there’s a problem with our food choices and other lifestyle habits. We may finally be ready to bring glory and honor to God by doing whatever it takes to be responsible in this matter.

Please prayerfully consider your responsibility as you ponder these matters in your heart.

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 John 1:2

The ‘Plan A’ Diet Food Pyramid

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Dr. Lim Discusses Benefits and Mistakes of WFPB Diet

August 20, 2017 by Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

Dr. Lim is the Medical Director for the McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, CA. We met him at the McDougall conference last year and were very impressed with his personal story, his intelligence and credentials, his over-achiever accomplishments, and his vision for the future of health care.

In the short video below, Dr. Lim discusses various topics, including why he quit the Paleo diet, mistakes people make when switching to a whole food, plant-based diet (WFPB), and the biggest health misconceptions being promoted right now.

It’s only about 11 minutes – well worth the watch!

Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. (Romans 12:2a – MSG)

The ‘Plan A’ Diet™ Food Pyramid

May 18, 2015 by Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

Hot off the press is the official “Plan A” Diet™ Food Pyramid, showing which foods should comprise the bulk of our diets, and which foods should be avoided. Many organizations are coming out with “my plate” designs, but I still prefer the pyramid because it shows many types of foods rather than just a category (for example, the base of the pyramid is corn, beans, rice, potatoes, squash….vs. a plate design which will just say ‘starch’).

Whichever design you prefer, I hope you find them helpful when choosing your meal plans. Don’t make it too complicated though….just eat filling, plant-based whole foods and stop when you’re full. Life is good. Praise God 🙂

The ‘Plan A’ Diet Food Pyramid

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