Synopsis: The Primal Blueprint is a simple, flexible plan to help you look and feel
your best without struggling or suffering, by adapting the simple lifestyle
practices of our hunter-gatherer ancestors into modern life. Sisson presents the
compelling premise that you can reprogram your genes in the direction of weight
loss, health, and longevity by following 10 immutable Primal Blueprint lifestyle
laws validated by two million years of human evolution. Weight loss is largely
about insulin; moderate your production by eliminating sugar and grains, and you
will lose the excess body fat you desire even while eating delicious, satisfying
foods. Plus you will improve your energy level, reduce inflammation, and
eliminate disease risk. Eating meat, eggs, and a generally high-fat diet not
only is healthy but is the key to effortless weight loss, a healthy immune
system, and boundless energy.Slowing down your typical cardiovascular workouts,
and incorporating brief, intense strength sessions and occasional all-out
sprints can produce fitness benefits far superior to workouts that are longer
and more grueling-and can eliminate the risk of burnout. (from the back of the book)Review: Mark Sisson is, for lack of a better word, an Elder in the Primal / Paleo nutrition movement. His blog, Mark's Daily Apple, is a pillar of knowledge for us new cavemen. This book is his basic ideology and how-tos. It's well-organized, humorous, easy to understand but not dumbed-down. I enjoy his realistic approach and his philosophy - namely, that most diets function on guilt instead of true health. I highly recommend if you are looking to get healthy and have failed with most other methods.
Bookmarks: 7 of 10
Awards: None
Date Finished: 6-3-2012
Pages: 325
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