Revive: The Wellness, Fitness and Beauty Program to Vibrant Health

By D. McCants-Reed

The book tells a compelling story of the author’s health struggles and presents a wellness plan that lays the foundation to a healthy, invigorating lifestyle. It outlines a daily step-by-step guide to nutrition, fitness, beauty, and spiritual growth. Based in biblical principles, this book unfolds the seven mental secrets to vibrant health and the keys to your health, wellness, and longevity. This book is a manual of essential skills and everyday habits that anyone can use to practice and fuel a healthy lifestyle.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Nov 28, 2018
• ISBN: 9781973643333

D. McCants-Reed

D. McCants-Reed is a strong advocate for health and wellness. She is an educator, public speaker and facilitator of the Revive Wellness Program workshops and seminars. She developed the Revive Program twenty years ago through trial and error as a result of personal health issues. This dynamic seven-week program continues to touch, empower and change the lives of all who experience it.

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WestBow Press rev. date: 11/27/2018

Medical Disclaimer:

The Revive Wellness, Fitness, and Beauty Program is not developed by health professionals. It’s based on opinions and proven testimonials of the participants. It’s strongly recommended that you consult a medical professional before you begin this or any other program that contributes to weight loss. The program, its authors, or program administrators, or any entity associated herewith, does not provide, offer, or engage in rendering medical advice or services. The authors, publishers and any entity associated herewith disclaim any responsibility, liability or loss incurred through the use and application of this program. Discuss this information with your own health-care provider to determine what is right for you.

All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. We can’t and don’t give medical advice. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness or nutrition regiment. Should you have any health-care-related questions, please see or call your physician or health-care provider promptly. The information contained in this program is presented in summary form only and intended to provide a broad consumer understanding and knowledge of health and wellness. The information should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or advice of your physician or other health-care provider.

Contents

Preface 

Acknowledgments 

My Story

Program Overview

The Seven Mental Secrets to Vibrant Health

Week 1   Fasting and Cleansing

Week 2   Commitment and Time Management

Week 3   Vision, Change, and Transformation

Week 4   Discipline and Accountability

Week 5   Perseverance and Encouragement

Week 6   Wisdom and Knowledge

Week 7   Victory and Revelation

Revive Recipes

Revive Bible Study Discussions

References

What are people saying about the Revive Program?

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Revive Program. It was life changing and I don’t say that lightly. I lost a total of thirty pounds during your seven-week program. I believe the Bible study you’ve included in the Revive Program is a huge part of why the program is so successful. Anyone who believe that their body is the temple where God dwells will find the Bible study portion of this program to be the map to total success. I did. My life will never be the same. I am slimmer, I look better, and I am healthier than I have ever been.

—Joe Ann Jones, Corona CA

I joined the Revive Wellness Program in January 2004 after being convicted in my spirit to take better care of my body. By the time I completed the program, I’d lost nine pounds, and was able to significantly reduce medication for high blood pressure and acid reflux. Most importantly, the information gained throughout the program will be with me for life.

—Ron Hamilton, Cerritos, CA

The Revive Program increased my knowledge of what it takes to be spiritually and physically well.

—Jimi Roberson, Hacienda Heights, CA

The Revive Program was a life changing opportunity. I changed my eating habits in a short period of time and it was effective. I saw the proof in the reduction of my body weight. I lost seventeen pounds.

—Dennis Birthwright, Artesia, CA

I enjoyed the program. I especially like that the program incorporates mind, body, and spirit. The Bible study helps to keep you focused.

—Shirley Brown, Los Angeles, CA

My family and I together lost over two hundred pounds in the Revive Program, but for us the Bible study really helped us stay focused on the importance of staying on track, and the fellowship allowed us to help each other as we progressed through the journey of a healthy lifestyle.

—Tonya Spurling, Long Beach, CA

Preface

Revive: The Wellness, Fitness, and Beauty Program began one night in 1998. It was a simple telephone conversation between Kathy Dockery, the founder of Christian Business & Professional Women’s Ministries, and me. We made general comments about our health, mostly complaining about being tired or too busy and, in general, the need to eat better.

Kathy asked a question, not really thinking that it would explode into anything. She said, How did Jesus do it?

I said, Do what?

She said, How did Jesus stay healthy and fit and do God’s work all at the same time?

After we thought about it, we came up with really simple stuff. He ate healthy, meditated on the word of God, developed a strong relationship with God, and he walked a lot.

What did Jesus eat? The Bible says he ate fresh fruit, fish, bread, and meat, and the meat was certainly not prepared the way most of us eat it today. It appears that it was cooked over an open fire, and the fat dripped off. He drank lots of water, and he walked almost everywhere he traveled. He even climbed mountains.

As a result of this, we decided that we wanted to be more like Jesus in every area of our lives, and it was from this premise that Revive was born. That conversation took place twenty years ago, and the Revive Program continues to change the lives of people every day.

Acknowledgments

In everything that I do, my first thanks and praise is always to God. Second, I would like to thank the many friends and participants for their support and encouragement throughout the years: my sister Jimi Roberson; my dear friends, Kathy Dockery and Christian Business and Professional Women’s Ministries, and Joe Ann Jones; Bishop Edward Smith and Lady Vanessa of Zoe Christian Fellowship of Whittier, Whittier, California, for their support and for giving me a platform; and the rest of the Zoe family.

My Story

Although the concept of the Revive Wellness, Fitness, and Beauty Program was developed as a result of a conversation with a dear friend, I, at the same time, was struggling with my own personal health issues. I was diagnosed in 1995 with hypothyroidism and placed on medication.

In the following year I was diagnosed with high cholesterol. My doctor at the