chadwick
11-20-2009, 02:46 PM
**THIS THREAD IS CONSTANTLY UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN**
Last Revised: November 20, 2009
Primal Tribe,
Young or old, fit or becoming-fit, we are all here for several reasons -- to discuss the primal lifestyle among friends, to learn about the primal lifestyle, to experiment with the primal lifestyle, and ultimately, to become the people we were meant to be!
In order to facilitate the learning process, we want this thread to serve as a collection of answers to the question: What does it mean to be primal? In other words; The Art of Primal Living.
What is "primal"?
Primal means to live like we were made to live. Primal means being YOU.
How do I live a primal life?
The great thing about living primally is that there is no one way to do it. In short, the way for you to live primal is to experiment and figure what works out best for you! There is no secret formula, no magic bullet--nothing like that which is professed by "fad" diets and miracle pills.
The primal life is based on being natural: workout naturally, eat naturally, live naturally! It is how nature intended us to live.
Workout--what kind of workouts?
Challenging ones that develop both your body, and mind. Reaching a point of pain, or difficulty - whether running sprints, lifting heavy weights, or playing a game of pick-up basketball - is something everyone can do. Primal beings constantly had to push themselves beyond the point of pain when they were trying to catch their prey, or keep from being prey. That is a major point in primal fitness - push yourself beyond the point of pain.
What should I eat?
High-quality meats, seasonal vegetables, nuts, fruits.
What primal living is NOT.
Additional Resources
The primal lifestyle is primarily based on empirical evidence and scientific research--everything that is in the primal canon has worked for people! There are great resources out there for learning more about the primal lifestyle, from transformation journals, to recipe sites, to blogs, to scientific research. All of it is out there to help you learn more about the primal lifestyle and connect with people that are equally as passionate about it.
Books
The Primal Blueprint, by Mark Sisson
Good Calories, Bad Calories, by Gary Taubes
Primal Body-Primal Mind, by Nora Teresa Gedgaudas
The 6-Week Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle, by Michael Eades
Protein Power, by Michael Eades
The Paleo Diet, by Loren Cordain
The Great Cholesterol Con, by Malcolm Kendrick
Blogs
Body Recomposition (http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/)
Mark's Daily Apple (http://www.marksdailyapple.com)
Caveman Food (http://cavemanfood.blogspot.com/)
Healthy Indulgences (http://healthyindulgences.blogspot.com/)
Son of Grok (http://www.sonofgrok.com/)
Free the Animal (http://freetheanimal.com/)
Hyperlipid (http://high-fat-nutrition.blogspot.com/)
Art DeVany (http://www.arthurdevany.com/)
Ev Fit (http://www.evfit.com/)
Heart Scan Blog (http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/)
PaNu (http://www.paleonu.com/)
Zen to Fitness (http://zentofitness.com/)
Robb Wolf (http://www.robbwolf.com)
Two things of importance:
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join the Primal Tribe. A healthier, more natural lifestyle is good for you, good for your family and friends, and good for all of society. If you are new, welcome to the Tribe; if you are a veteran, spread the word about the Primal Tribe and all of the other great primal resources on the Web and in print.
If there is anything to add (which I am sure there is) to this post, please suggest it. We will continue to update the first post with new blogs (perhaps your own!), medical research, and other information as it comes in.
Last Revised: November 20, 2009
Primal Tribe,
Young or old, fit or becoming-fit, we are all here for several reasons -- to discuss the primal lifestyle among friends, to learn about the primal lifestyle, to experiment with the primal lifestyle, and ultimately, to become the people we were meant to be!
In order to facilitate the learning process, we want this thread to serve as a collection of answers to the question: What does it mean to be primal? In other words; The Art of Primal Living.
What is "primal"?
Primal means to live like we were made to live. Primal means being YOU.
How do I live a primal life?
The great thing about living primally is that there is no one way to do it. In short, the way for you to live primal is to experiment and figure what works out best for you! There is no secret formula, no magic bullet--nothing like that which is professed by "fad" diets and miracle pills.
The primal life is based on being natural: workout naturally, eat naturally, live naturally! It is how nature intended us to live.
Workout--what kind of workouts?
Challenging ones that develop both your body, and mind. Reaching a point of pain, or difficulty - whether running sprints, lifting heavy weights, or playing a game of pick-up basketball - is something everyone can do. Primal beings constantly had to push themselves beyond the point of pain when they were trying to catch their prey, or keep from being prey. That is a major point in primal fitness - push yourself beyond the point of pain.
What should I eat?
High-quality meats, seasonal vegetables, nuts, fruits.
What primal living is NOT.
Additional Resources
The primal lifestyle is primarily based on empirical evidence and scientific research--everything that is in the primal canon has worked for people! There are great resources out there for learning more about the primal lifestyle, from transformation journals, to recipe sites, to blogs, to scientific research. All of it is out there to help you learn more about the primal lifestyle and connect with people that are equally as passionate about it.
Books
The Primal Blueprint, by Mark Sisson
Good Calories, Bad Calories, by Gary Taubes
Primal Body-Primal Mind, by Nora Teresa Gedgaudas
The 6-Week Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle, by Michael Eades
Protein Power, by Michael Eades
The Paleo Diet, by Loren Cordain
The Great Cholesterol Con, by Malcolm Kendrick
Blogs
Body Recomposition (http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/)
Mark's Daily Apple (http://www.marksdailyapple.com)
Caveman Food (http://cavemanfood.blogspot.com/)
Healthy Indulgences (http://healthyindulgences.blogspot.com/)
Son of Grok (http://www.sonofgrok.com/)
Free the Animal (http://freetheanimal.com/)
Hyperlipid (http://high-fat-nutrition.blogspot.com/)
Art DeVany (http://www.arthurdevany.com/)
Ev Fit (http://www.evfit.com/)
Heart Scan Blog (http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/)
PaNu (http://www.paleonu.com/)
Zen to Fitness (http://zentofitness.com/)
Robb Wolf (http://www.robbwolf.com)
Two things of importance:
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join the Primal Tribe. A healthier, more natural lifestyle is good for you, good for your family and friends, and good for all of society. If you are new, welcome to the Tribe; if you are a veteran, spread the word about the Primal Tribe and all of the other great primal resources on the Web and in print.
If there is anything to add (which I am sure there is) to this post, please suggest it. We will continue to update the first post with new blogs (perhaps your own!), medical research, and other information as it comes in.