Combining modern genetic science and evolutionary biology, The Primal Blueprint dispels a number of the myths that modern medicine and conventional wisdom have come to accept as fact. Author Mark Sisson takes the reader on a fascinating journey through human evolution, comparing the life and robust health of our hunter-gatherer ancestors with a day in the life of a modern family - exposing potential health issues that arise from trying to do the right things living in the 21st century. Sisson offers a solution in 10 empowering 'Blueprint Lifestyle Laws' that can help us reprogram our genes away from disease and pain towards a direction of effortless weight loss, vibrant health and boundless energy. The reader learns how the right high-fat diet can actually help one lose weight; how popular low-fat, grain-based diets might trigger illness, disease, and lifelong weight gain; why doing too much cardio exercise might actually suppress the immune system and how some of today's most common medications might make a health condition even worse. The consummate book on 'Paleo' or 'Primal' health.
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10 simple laws for effortless weight loss, a healthy immune system and boundless energy.
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GET THE BODY AND HEALTH YOU WANT - WITH THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF EFFORT
Reach your physical and genetic potential with Mark Sisson's 10 Primal Blueprint Laws. Combining evolutionary biology with modern science, Sisson explains why it makes sense to look to your ancestors' lifestyle habits to get the ultimate body. He then shows how to adapt these Primal principles to your life today and transform your health with ease.
THE PRIMAL BLUEPRINT WILL HELP YOU:
Lose weight quickly and easily
Increase your daily energy levels
Get a strong, fit, lean body
Improve cholesterol and blood sugar
Enjoy vibrant health and sleep soundly
An empowering and enlightening book that will help you stop struggling with your weight and give you back real control of your body.
Mark Sisson is a leading international authority on evolution-based health and fitness principles. For more information visit his world-famous marksdailyapple.com.
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By K. A. Porter
Format:Hardcover
I'm going to find it very hard to write a review for this without being too gushy, but out of all the fitness and diet magazines that I've read over the years, this has had the most impact on my life.
Mark writes in an informal and engaging way, breaking down each of the blueprint rules succinctly. Each time he gives justification, backed by scientific evidence, as to why the rule should be followed.
I've always been interested in the affect of diet on a fitness regime. I felt like I had all the pieces of the puzzle, but this book showed me how to put it together.
I started eating primally six weeks ago, and have seen a dramatic transformation. I've lost a lot of fat, have more energy and look younger. There are other things that have changed, but I'll save them for the pub! I'm getting to be the fittest I've ever been, but I'm also loving the workouts - not bored by the same old gym regime.
The one downside is that me and another friend who has turned primal have become 'primal bores'. I'll talk to anyone about it (as my fiancee rolls her eyes...) and encourage everyone to read it. Sometimes I bore myself with how much I go on about it....
So, if you're interested in diet, nutrition and the affect it has on your health and fitness, I couldn't recommend this book enough.
Mark writes in an informal and engaging way, breaking down each of the blueprint rules succinctly. Each time he gives justification, backed by scientific evidence, as to why the rule should be followed.
I've always been interested in the affect of diet on a fitness regime. I felt like I had all the pieces of the puzzle, but this book showed me how to put it together.
I started eating primally six weeks ago, and have seen a dramatic transformation. I've lost a lot of fat, have more energy and look younger. There are other things that have changed, but I'll save them for the pub! I'm getting to be the fittest I've ever been, but I'm also loving the workouts - not bored by the same old gym regime.
The one downside is that me and another friend who has turned primal have become 'primal bores'. I'll talk to anyone about it (as my fiancee rolls her eyes...) and encourage everyone to read it. Sometimes I bore myself with how much I go on about it....
So, if you're interested in diet, nutrition and the affect it has on your health and fitness, I couldn't recommend this book enough.
101 of 103 people found the following review helpful
By bkm33
Format:Hardcover
I just had to write a review of this book after eating Primally for a month. I have Crohn's disease and after much trial and error have realised that I thrive on comsuming more protein that carbs, which make me feel lethargic, bloated, sticky and unable to control my weight. My search for high protein diets lead me to this book and it's a revelation. I feel amazing, I eat 3 meals a day and snacks (not long ago eating one meal before 6pm was a major accomplishment) and by using Mark's guidelines for protein consmuption based on my lean body mass and the fantastic wesbite Fit Day, I've lost 16 pounds in a month, another 7 pounds and I'll be the weight I was as a teenager and I didn't even start this to lose weight! I thought his laid back, American tone would put me off but I've found it really inspiring. I've signed up to his email newsletter, Mark's Daily Apple and they always keep me on track with great snippets of advice. I do sometimes deviate from the plan and suffer the consequences but knowing that the next high protein meal will sort things out again, I never feel worried or guilty. I'm eating more fruit than I used to (which was basically none) which is great for maximising my vitamin intake and no grains or starches at all. Monitoring my nutrition on Fit Day is very informative and a great motivator. I'm getting out in the fresh air more, walking every day and generally feeling healthy and strong. I only go to the gym twice a week, once to lift weights for 20-30 mins and once to do sprints for 16 mins. Its such a pleasure to feel this healthy. After being diagnosed nearly 2 years ago I thought the rest of my life would be days of feeling weak and crappy with constant symptoms. I rekcon this lifestyle would sort out any chronic disease and if you're just overweight or feeling sluggish and unhealthy, give this a go for a month and you will be amazed.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By Yoga love
Format:Hardcover
I've read many diet books, I've tried and failed at many diets too... but this book really is different. Mark Sisson writes not only abot weight loss, but about changing your health completely... following his guidelines, changing your weight, body shape, energy levels and general health is achievable.
I have to admit that at first it seems daunting, and a bit extremist, that is until you read the research and reasoning for making the dietary changes he suggets. I don't always manage to stick to the guidelines 100%, but the best thing is that I don't ever feel like I have 'failed' at it. Once you are armed with the knowledge from this book, it really is hard to go back to eating and living like before.
I give this book 5 stars because the content is dense yet succinct, backed up by the famous Mark's Daily Apple Blog, and if you're sceptical, just try it to believe it.
I have to admit that at first it seems daunting, and a bit extremist, that is until you read the research and reasoning for making the dietary changes he suggets. I don't always manage to stick to the guidelines 100%, but the best thing is that I don't ever feel like I have 'failed' at it. Once you are armed with the knowledge from this book, it really is hard to go back to eating and living like before.
I give this book 5 stars because the content is dense yet succinct, backed up by the famous Mark's Daily Apple Blog, and if you're sceptical, just try it to believe it.
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I've deducted a point for what I think is a maths error in the calculation of protein.
If you should have around 0. Read more
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