The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram Your Genes for Effortless Weight Loss, Vibrant Health, and Boundless Energy

It's working for me....

First let me say that I do not personally know the author, nor am I any sort of medical or nutritional expert...but I know what works...at least for me.

I have tried the low fat diet(s), consumed grains (yes, those "healthy" whole-grain ones) and watched my waistline grow, seen my cholesterol numbers climb...and was recently diagnosed with type II diabetes as well. So much for the low-fat diet route.


Then...recently I stumbled across several works on studies surrounding paleo-like diets and their postive effects. I also don't think anyone can deny that the current diet of the American lifestyle "ain't getting it done." Obesity and now type II diabetes are on the rise, as well as other health issues related to the food we eat.

In short, this work really struck home with me. First, the premise seemed very logical...our bodies are still designed to be the hunter-gatherers that they were thousands of years ago...even though we now take our SUV's through the Mikey-D's drive through to get our food. (In other words, it is not us, but the food that we generally consume (today) that has changed.) Second...much of the highly processed food available today is pure junk...no matter what the commercials say. Third...our bodies did well "exercising" in specific ways...ways that help us to survive and thrive. Fourth...getting outside is not going to kill you. (Okay...I'm embellishing a little.) And finally, this diet is termed a "loose paleo" so there are some "modern" but simple foods that are okay. In other words...man didn't mess everything up food-wise as his civliization advanced.

As to the person who stated in his review that basically said he thinks "this diet, like all others, works due to calorie restiction"...well, he needs to actually TRY the thing before he lumps it in with every other diet out there. I admit... in the process I may have cut out some calories just by getting rid of certain food groups...but I have not felt hungry at all, and have increased my consumption in other areas. My meals and snacks seem to stick with me now. Admittedly, I think I went through "junk carb" withdrawls for a day or two, but it was worth it.

In short, the weight seems to be slipping off in a slow, but steady manner, I feel good, and my clothes fit better. I am eager to see if my blood work improves, but I do know my glucose levels seem to be more stable, due to self-measurement.


Anyway...my advice...give it a try. It may work for you as well. As for me...primal is the way to go.

Grok on!

24 out of 24 people found this review helpful.

You won't regret it.

Buy this book. I don't write reviews unless I am really passionate about the topic: this is one of the best books I've ever read. Why? Because it's not just a story you read once, enjoy, and forget about in a week. It's a lifestyle that is easy to adopt that will increase your quality of life in many ways if you're living like a typical American: you'll be much healthier, less stressed, more complimented; you'll actually enjoy life more. I read this book after I graduated college and once I made a commitment to adhere to the lessons in The Primal Blueprint, I am healthier than I've ever been. The 25 lbs of excess body fat I had accumulated slipped off with minimal effort, I have more energy, and I have gotten more compliments from friends and family than ever. The book is very well-written, an entertaining and informative read that's easy to pick up at your leisure (you'll want to do so often), and there is a fantastic community available at marksdailyapple.com to support you. This is the real deal... order the book, live how your genes want you to live, and GET PRIMAL

19 out of 21 people found this review helpful.

Good Info

Have been pouring over information contained in THE ZONE by Barry Sears, THE PALEO DIET by Lorne Cordain and added THE PRIMAL BLUEPRINT to my library of books on improving eating habits for life. While PB closely matches paelo, Sisson's writing is much more digestable - he's just a guy writing rather than a PH.D trying to prove his research. The information was easily understandable and his examples make his suggestions easily applied to everyday life. The book aside, in the first 10 days of my PB eating I dropped 4 pounds. I started at 129 so it's not as though weight falls easily off. I have been more productive in the gym and my energy levels are good.

18 out of 19 people found this review helpful.

Great book!

I am enjoying the information and the simple way it is explained. Very helpful.

7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Highly Recommend

Perfect for those who want to see comparisons between primal lifestyle (i.e. eating, rest, and fitness) and "modern" living.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

A live Changer

My life has changed after reading this book and applying the eating and exercise habits. Wow, did I get eating habits all wrong for my body. I highly recommend this book along with the cookbooks. 6 weeks primal and never felt better in my LIFE!!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great...If you really believe in evolution

I believe that there must be some good information somewhere in this book, but I could not get 50 pages into it. All I got up to that point was a lesson on evolution. Amazing that someone can speak so highly of how incredible the human body is, but continue to preach of how we just evolved from apes; refusing to think that a higher power could have designed us this way. I didn't buy this to be pummeled with the evolution theory. I could only take so much. I gave it two stars instead of one because if you can get past the nonsense, there should be some decent info about eating better.

1 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Outstanding Primal/Ancestral Plan

I have to say that I love this book. While I don't consider myself to be a "rabid" paleo/primal person, I loved that this book takes a person step-by-step through finding a way of eating AND a way of moving that helps even those who are struggling with health issues to find a newer, healthier path.

For myself, as someone with multiple health issues that are not related to diet, being able to take control and see real improvement in my general health through Mark's well-written and carefully detailed book has been a real blessing. I'd strongly recommend this book to anyone who is wondering why YEARS of nutrition and fitness efforts have left them frustrated and perhaps even in worse shape than when they started -- the turnaround point is here!

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

DISAPPOINTED!

Book is basically what we already know and has been written and rewritten by other authers as well, basically eat fruits, vegetables, and meat, watch your portions, excercise, and stay away from anything with additives, preservatives, ect, ect.....same oh same oh...a waste of money

1 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Amazing

Changed the way I eat forever.

Read this

If you are having trouble with cholesterol or blood sugar then this is a great diet for you! The "primal" first part of the book is a little much to get through but the concept is really really good. In two months following this program, I dropped over twenty cholesterol points and my sugar went down considerably where I was no longer borderline. Amazing.

Way too much talk about evolution!

I believe that there must be some good information somewhere in this book, but I could not get 50 pages into it. All I got up to that point was a lesson on evolution. I didn't buy this to be pummeled with the evolution theory. I wouldn't buy a book on evolution to be told over and over how to eat healthy either. I could only take so much. I gave it two stars instead of one because if you can get past his discussion on evolution, there should be some decent info about eating better.

0 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

0 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Priceless.

If you want to change your health and your life for the better you need to read this book and follow the recomendations.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

!

0 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

No text was provided for this review.

No text was provided for this review.

No text was provided for this review.

No text was provided for this review.

No text was provided for this review.