What does "primal" mean?

[parsimonycarp]

Primal Tribe,

Friend recommended I come here. I asked what is "primal" and wht does "primal tribe" mean. he said just to come here. anyone care to explain?

[iluvthors]

Welcome Parsimony! I am not a founder of this forum, but I was personally invited to help get it going - so I might have a decent answer ;). I am extremely interested in becoming part of a Primal-centric community... So here I am. And here are my beliefs on Primalism:

I am sure that everyone has a different interpretation of the specifics of a primal lifestyle...However I think the basic tenets are pretty consistent:

1. Live Naturally
2. Live Well
3. Live Simplistically

In terms of specifics, a lot of people refer to a form of eating that models that of the cave people when they discuss a "primal" lifestyle. Thus, the cornerstone would be adhering to a diet that does not include anything developed post agricultural revolution... Maybe some others can fill parsimony in on more of the specifics.

I am a broad strokes kinda gal, not great with details :)

Hope this helped

[chadwick]

Parsimony,

Great to have you as part of the tribe!

We are putting together a compilation of what it means to be primal, The Art of Primal Living. Check it out! Feel free to ask additional questions of need be, as well.

[tribecalledfit]

Chadwick, looking forward to reading The Art of Primal Living! Is this already posted somewhere, or is it still under development?

[tribecalledfit]

Chadwick, please disregard my previous post. I just found The Art of Primal Living here on the forum (doh!) and will check it out forthwith...