D.I.E.T. & L.I.V.E. is a simple, faith-informed pathway to whole-person wellness. Use this roadmap to guide a 10-week small group. Each session includes a focus, short teaching idea, discussion prompts, and one practice for the week. Aim for 60–75 minutes.
Week 1 — Desire
Focus: Clarify why change matters now.
Teach: Desire is the spark. Name the “why” behind your wellness goals.
Prompts:
- What do you desire most for your health over the next 3 months?
- Where have past attempts stalled—and why?
Practice: Write a one-sentence wellness “why” and post it where you’ll see it daily.
Week 2 — Initiative
Focus: Start small and start today.
Teach: Replace vague intentions with one concrete first step.
Prompts:
- What is a 10-minute action you can take this week?
- Who can help you take initiative?
Practice: Choose one 10-minute habit (walk, prep produce, stretch, box breathing).
Week 3 — Endurance
Focus: Keep going when motivation dips.
Teach: Endurance grows by lowering the bar and staying consistent.
Prompts:
- When do you typically quit?
- What “minimum version” of your habit can you do on hard days?
Practice: Define a “floor” habit (e.g., 3-minute walk instead of skipping entirely).
Week 4 — Trust
Focus: Trust God and a workable process.
Teach: Align goals with faith; ask for help; trust steady steps.
Prompts:
- What part of this journey requires trust right now?
- Where do you need accountability, coaching, or prayer?
Practice: Share your goal with a partner; check in twice this week.
Week 5 — Longevity
Focus: Build rhythms you can sustain for years.
Teach: Health is a long game; design for the future you.
Prompts:
- Which habits feel sustainable at age 60, 70, 80?
- What weekly rhythm supports sleep, movement, and meals?
Practice: Create a simple weekly rhythm: one walk, one meal prep, one early bedtime.
Week 6 — Improvement
Focus: Measure and adjust.
Teach: What you measure, you can improve. Keep it light and useful.
Prompts:
- Which metric would be meaningful (steps, BP checks, water, servings of plants)?
- What tweak could improve your results by 10%?
Practice: Track one metric for 7 days; make one small adjustment.
Week 7 — Vitality
Focus: Pursue energy, not just weight or numbers.
Teach: Vitality = steady energy, clear thinking, emotional balance.
Prompts:
- Which choices give you energy? Which drain it?
- How do movement, hydration, and sleep affect your mood?
Practice: “Energy audit” your day; add one energizing habit and remove one drain.
Week 8 — Enjoyment
Focus: Make wellness joyful and relational.
Teach: Joy sustains habits; invite fun, food you like, and community.
Prompts:
- How can you make your habit 10% more enjoyable?
- Who could join you for a walk, class, or healthy meal?
Practice: Plan one enjoyment-based activity (group walk, chair dance, new recipe).
Week 9 — Integrating Spirit, Mind, Body
Focus: Connect faith, thinking, and action.
Teach: Inside-out change: spirit informs mind; mind directs body; body witnesses to the world.
Prompts:
- What spiritual practice strengthens your mindset?
- Which mental shift is guiding a bodily habit this month?
Practice: Pair one Scripture or prayer with your daily habit.
Week 10 — Sustain & Share
Focus: Make the change stick and multiply it.
Teach: Review wins, reset goals, and plan the next 6–12 weeks.
Prompts:
- What did you learn about yourself?
- How will you share this with a friend, small group, or ministry?
Practice: Write a 6-week plan with one habit to keep, one to refine, one to add. Exchange plans with a partner.
Session Flow (Template)
- Welcome and quick check-ins (10 min)
- Short teaching + Scripture or reflection (10–15 min)
- Group discussion (25–30 min)
- Practice setup + partner accountability (10–15 min)
- Close with prayer and a one-line commitment (5 min)
Leader Tips
- Keep goals small and specific.
- Celebrate tiny wins weekly.
- Offer chair-friendly options for movement.
- If available, include a monthly blood pressure check and simple referrals.
Optional Resources for Groups
- 1-page “My Next Step” card
- Habit tracker (weekly)
- Energy audit worksheet
- Simple recipe handout and movement minute guide
