4.12/5
Author: Mark Sisson
Publication Date: May 10, 2013
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Hardcover,Audible Audiobook
Rating: 4.12/5 out of 9565
Publisher: Primal Nutrition, Inc.
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Being healthy and fit has gone mainstream--millions sweat the
calories away on the roads or in health clubs and scrutinize labels and
menus trying to do the right thing to control weight, delay aging, and
feel healthy, fit, and energetic. And it's simply not working. Rates of
obesity, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and cancer continue to
climb, and even the most committed fitness enthusiasts often carry 10 or
20 extra pounds of body fat.In this updated and expanded edition of the
2009 hardcover release from Mark Sisson, MarksDailyApple.com publisher
and de-facto leader of the burgeoning primal/paleo/evolutionary health
movement presents the compelling premise that you can reprogram your
genes in the direction of weight loss, health, and longevity by
following 10 immutable Primal laws validated by two million years of
human evolution.
This 2012 paperback release contains extensive,
never-before-published bonus material, including an incredible
full-color, 16-page insert of seven Primal Blueprint reader success
stories and their stunning before/after photos, pictorials, detailed
descriptions and workout log pages for the Primal Essential Movements
and Primal sprint workouts, hacks for each of the 10 Primal Blueprint
lifestyle laws (to promote quick results in body composition, fitness,
athletic performance, daily energy levels, and reduce disease risk
factors and reliance on medication, solutions to common questions and
stumbling blocks)-- pulled from Primal Blueprint reader submissions, and
commentary on diets and dieting, including compare/contrast of Primal
Blueprint with other popular programs.
Feb 27, 2012
A very easy read with lots of great information on diet, sleep, play, and permission to quit exercising yourself to death. He promotes 10 easy rules:Dec 02, 2011
Let me make it clear up front that I'm giving 5 stars to the concept of primal eating and not to the quality of the book. I would rate the book more like 3 stars. The concepts in this book are seemingly life-changing for me. I've been eating according to these guidelines in this book for about 4-5 weeks now and have experienced convincing and even dramatic results.Jul 09, 2010
At this point, I am primarily detailing my reactions to the book itself, as I have not yet tried the diet and fitness plan. Excuse me, the “lifestyle.†None of these diet and fitness books want to call themselves diet and fitness books. The “Primal Blueprint†is a “way of life†– just like all those other ways of life out there. It’s not “restrictive†like a diet – unless, of course, you consider eliminating an entire food group from your diet to be restrictive, or only being able to purchase At this point, I am primarily detailing my reactions to the book itself, as I have not yet tried the diet and fitness plan. Excuse me, the “lifestyle.†None of these diet and fitness books want to call themselves diet and fitness books. The “Primal Blueprint†is a “way of life†– just like all those other ways of life out there. It’s not “restrictive†like a diet – unless, of course, you consider eliminating an entire food group from your diet to be restrictive, or only being able to purchase and consume organic and/or locally grown foods to be restrictive. He does give you an out, however, in maintaining this very restrictive diet: aim for 80% of the time. As long as you maintain it 80% of the time, you’ll be on the road to improvement.Jul 17, 2011
This is the best book I've read about what is also known as the "paleo" diet (no grains, reduced dairy, no sugar but honey, lots of vegetables, fruits, good fats like coconut oil, high-quality meat and eggs, and nuts). He explains the science in a logical way and outlines the diet in a down-to-earth, doable fashion. (His website at Mark's Daily Apple is also a treasure trove.) After putting many of these principles into practice, I've dropped almost 35 pounds since late January. My blood sugar This is the best book I've read about what is also known as the "paleo" diet (no grains, reduced dairy, no sugar but honey, lots of vegetables, fruits, good fats like coconut oil, high-quality meat and eggs, and nuts). He explains the science in a logical way and outlines the diet in a down-to-earth, doable fashion. (His website at Mark's Daily Apple is also a treasure trove.) After putting many of these principles into practice, I've dropped almost 35 pounds since late January. My blood sugar isn't screwy anymore, my energy levels and moods are better, and my allergies and asthma are better. When I go off the diet, I have problems again. So I think the best review of this book is to say: It works! ...moreJun 26, 2012
As a vegan who was recently diagnosed with celiac disease, I wondered what the hell I was going to eat now. Along my research path, I stumbled across this book and I am now thinking celiac disease may be one of the best things that has ever happened to me. Mark Sisson pretty much sums up all the common sense stuff that somehow we have forgotten in our culture. This is not a diet but a way to really LIVE. I've been gluten free for a little over two weeks and primal for about one week and I have As a vegan who was recently diagnosed with celiac disease, I wondered what the hell I was going to eat now. Along my research path, I stumbled across this book and I am now thinking celiac disease may be one of the best things that has ever happened to me. Mark Sisson pretty much sums up all the common sense stuff that somehow we have forgotten in our culture. This is not a diet but a way to really LIVE. I've been gluten free for a little over two weeks and primal for about one week and I have lost 14 lbs and feel my body changing every day for the better. Best of all, NOTHING HURTS anymore. I highly recommend this book to everyone, not just celiacs. It just might change your life. ...moreSep 20, 2011
This book isn't written particularly well, but I would give 5 stars for the advice. If you want to get more into the details that Mark glosses over, pick up one of the Gary Taubes books. "Why We Get Fat" is a lot more readable than "Good Calories, Bad Calories".Mar 04, 2012
I've been familiar with paleo-lifestyle for about a year now. I recently heard of Mark on an episode of the Lew Rockwell Show.Oct 18, 2011
Mark Sisson’s enthusiasm for Primal eating and his robust and entertaining writing style make this book a pleasure to read! The premise of The Primal Blueprint is to encourage you to eat and move the way that mankind has evolved to over the past two million years. He discusses why “calories in, calories out†is not always successful, and what other factors you should consider if you want to not only lose weight, but improve your health and longevity.May 27, 2010
I had to give this book a certain amount of credence since I am exhibiting so many of the problems Mark Sisson claims results from eating too many carbs. Although I walk 5 miles a day except on week-ends and have since I retired a little over 2 years ago, I have not lost weight, I am developing an immuno response problem with my skin, and my cholesterol count continues to climb. The most alarming news I gleaned from this book is that the consumption of potatoes, rice, bread, etc. causes insulin I had to give this book a certain amount of credence since I am exhibiting so many of the problems Mark Sisson claims results from eating too many carbs. Although I walk 5 miles a day except on week-ends and have since I retired a little over 2 years ago, I have not lost weight, I am developing an immuno response problem with my skin, and my cholesterol count continues to climb. The most alarming news I gleaned from this book is that the consumption of potatoes, rice, bread, etc. causes insulin production. Until now I thought I only had to watch the sweets, a life-long love affair that I have found difficult to control. Diabetes runs in my family. "It's in the genes" and Mark Sisson would laugh and say, "Reprogram the genes". Wow! What a concept! So, I told myself, let's give this a try for a few weeks and see what happens. Easier said than done. After four days in which I have not yet managed to get through an entire day without bread, potatoes, sugar, or pasta (not all on the same day, but at least one slip each day), I was getting distressed at the difficulty. Then I remembered Mark says 80% success is good. You don't have to be 100%. I breathed a little easier and tried to at least eat primally during the day - until dinner. By day four I had managed at least this. Lo and behold, I found I had also lost two pounds! Which means I need to try harder. What I really, really like about this approach is that I don't have to think about food all the time, something I really hate about diets. All I have to ask myself is, "Would I eat this raw?" and if the answer is no, I try to skip it. This does not mean meat. Just the vegetables and fruits. I also don't tell myself I can't have a cookie or a brownie. Skipping those will come later -- probably much later, but eventually I hope to get there, too. Meanwhile, we'll see how it goes after a few weeks. I had a stomach ache for the first two days, much to my surprise, but it went away on day three and I have to admit my energy levels are picking up a bit and I am sleeping well. Not too bad for day four. Oh, and Mark makes an important point when he says the way you eat and the way you exercise should be pleasing to you or you'll never stick to it. A very good point. Stress comes in many forms, doesn't it? The only point he makes that I would argue with is the amount of water one should consume. Of course, I don't like dairy products, particularly milk, I don't like coffee, I don't drink much fruit juice, preferring to get my juice by eating fruit, I can't drink soda because I suffer from GERD (along with 80% of Americans), so I almost always choose to drink water with an occasional Arnie Palmer for variety. I think of water consumption as a way to wash the inside just like standing in a shower washes the outside. Water is good, but I agree with Mark, drink when you're thirsty and don't force it down, but then, I have no problem drinking four or more glasses of tap water daily and would be hard put to drink less. On the other hand, 8 glasses does seem a bit much. ...moreJan 31, 2011
I really enjoyed this book. It's well written and nicely laid out. The chapter summary/highlight sections are great for sharing with people who are interested in the topic, but maybe not committed enough to read the whole book yet. The information presented here makes a lot of sense. Don't think of it as a diet...this is a plan you want to implement permanently--at least aiming to do so 80% of the time.Jun 06, 2011
Like all of these diet books, what should fit in a 5-10 page white paper has been stretched out to fill a book.Aug 12, 2013
We all KNOW eating McDonnalds is bad for you, not exercising is bad for you and fat is bad for….. oh wait no it isn’t!Jul 30, 2011
I found this book randomly and read it because for that stretch of time, I had nothing else to do. A lot of it was stuff I'd heard before, and the author referred to other authors I'd read and found compelling, including but not limited to Eric Schlosser and Jared Diamond. The rules are simple: eat mostly vegetables and fruits, then animal products, then nuts and dairy if you can digest it. Oh, and do low impact, low intensity exercise constantly - basically boiled down to, just move more, and I found this book randomly and read it because for that stretch of time, I had nothing else to do. A lot of it was stuff I'd heard before, and the author referred to other authors I'd read and found compelling, including but not limited to Eric Schlosser and Jared Diamond. The rules are simple: eat mostly vegetables and fruits, then animal products, then nuts and dairy if you can digest it. Oh, and do low impact, low intensity exercise constantly - basically boiled down to, just move more, and mix in some sprints and a dedicated half hour medium intensity workout once or twice a week. And get some sleep. And the Islamic teaching, stop eating when you're no longer hungry, not when you're full, and only eat if you're hungry, not because it's that time of day again.Feb 23, 2012
Take every altered eating recommendation with a grain of salt, but Sisson lays out in a lot of detail why Primal recommends nuking grains, sugar, and processed anything from your diet. (And if you've read anything like Wheat Belly, you'll know in a lot more detail what's concerning about grains today.) As for sugar/processed, hardly any argument needs be made there as to why that stuff will kill you.Sep 22, 2009
To put it bluntly: This book makes sense! In fact, it makes too much sense to be ignored or brushed off as another quick-fix, low-carb, self-help cash grab.Jun 19, 2013
This book changed my life. Finally a book that tied together all the research and came to the conclusions I had after several years of studying nutrition and the effects on our health. No longer was I the crazy one. This is a groundbreaking, brave book by Mark Sisson that lays out exactly how far away from our genetic heritage we have come and what we need to do to align ourselves more harmoniously with our DNA for greater health. Ridding ourselves of processed and packaged foods is the first This book changed my life. Finally a book that tied together all the research and came to the conclusions I had after several years of studying nutrition and the effects on our health. No longer was I the crazy one. This is a groundbreaking, brave book by Mark Sisson that lays out exactly how far away from our genetic heritage we have come and what we need to do to align ourselves more harmoniously with our DNA for greater health. Ridding ourselves of processed and packaged foods is the first step, followed by closer attention to eating high-quality foods and greater emphasis on sleep and stress reduction. As the title implies, it is a blueprint for a healthier, more successful life and the success stories that abound are testimony to the fact that Sisson is on the money. ...moreNov 28, 2010
This guy is really gung ho. He used to be a marathon runner and mr ridiculously over firness-ified and now he's sorta reformed and goes by the "less is more" model of fitness. There aren't any recipes in this book and I think he would like to sell you some stuff on his website marksdailyapple.com - I am curious if the fitness routines he advocates are effective. He makes it sound like if your routine is too complicated you are really an idiot and that his routine is so easy you shouldn't think This guy is really gung ho. He used to be a marathon runner and mr ridiculously over firness-ified and now he's sorta reformed and goes by the "less is more" model of fitness. There aren't any recipes in this book and I think he would like to sell you some stuff on his website marksdailyapple.com - I am curious if the fitness routines he advocates are effective. He makes it sound like if your routine is too complicated you are really an idiot and that his routine is so easy you shouldn't think at all about it. But then when you read the specifics they seem a little bit complicated. You need to buy a heart beat monitor to make sure you are in the 55-80% heart rate.Nov 12, 2018
One of those books I think most people should read if you care about your health and getting the most out of life.Oct 20, 2016
There are many books on the Paleo "lifestyle" (the community doesn't want you to call it a diet even though all diets are simply what you choose to eat,) and they all say pretty much the same thing. I believe that this one is particularly popular because Mark Sisson recommends that you follow the "lifestyle" 80% of the time, and that should be good enough for you to experience all the health benefits. Plus he also has a popular blog (Mark's Daily Apple) in support of his blueprint, which can be There are many books on the Paleo "lifestyle" (the community doesn't want you to call it a diet even though all diets are simply what you choose to eat,) and they all say pretty much the same thing. I believe that this one is particularly popular because Mark Sisson recommends that you follow the "lifestyle" 80% of the time, and that should be good enough for you to experience all the health benefits. Plus he also has a popular blog (Mark's Daily Apple) in support of his blueprint, which can be inspiring for someone new to the program. That's because, anecdotally, this "lifestyle" is difficult for even the most devoted fan to maintain full time, so any one which blesses the occasional cheat is a welcome relief. That's probably true of all diets.Jun 25, 2013
Mark Sisson is on to something. A lot of things, actually.Mar 04, 2010
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I love this book! It says things and has done research on things about well eating, structural fitness & wellness that it would take me the next 20 years of my life to research on my oWN! I love Mark Sisson for writing this book!I am not even 1/2 way into the book it is frigin amazing! I am recommending this for my book club for next month!Oct 24, 2011
I have mixed feelings about this book. It's an interesting plan although it does feel a bit like a repackaged version of Atkins. The science-based parts made my eyes cross so as much as I wanted to be mature and read and understand them I just skimmed them. He covers a lot of the same ground throughout the book so I got the gist of what the science was. Eat processed carbs get an insulin spike, feel tired, store fat. That doesn't sound unreasonable to me. And I don't have any trouble accepting I have mixed feelings about this book. It's an interesting plan although it does feel a bit like a repackaged version of Atkins. The science-based parts made my eyes cross so as much as I wanted to be mature and read and understand them I just skimmed them. He covers a lot of the same ground throughout the book so I got the gist of what the science was. Eat processed carbs get an insulin spike, feel tired, store fat. That doesn't sound unreasonable to me. And I don't have any trouble accepting the notion that fat is healthy and desirable for us to eat. What I can't seem to embrace is the idea of not eating any grains or beans. Both because I neither want to and I can't see the wisdom in not eating minimally processed grains. That said, it's hard to argue when I haven't tried the diet. Maybe the grains are making me feel bad and I can't know that until I stop eating them. I'm toying with the idea of experimenting with the Primal diet. But while some of my friends have tried the diet with successful weight loss and claims of increased energy and no insulin crashing midday, it seems almost impossible to sustain the diet long term.Feb 10, 2011
Good contents, but--Dec 14, 2014
This is, hands down, the very best book on not only nutrition, but general healthy lifestyle choices, that I have ever read. I would recommend, no strongly urge, make that FORCE everyone to read this book and employ it's advice. I've been eating strictly primal for six weeks now and whole heartedly agree with every single word of this book. Not only is my weight at the lightest it's been in over a decade, but my energy levels are sky high all day long and I no longer have those uncontrollable This is, hands down, the very best book on not only nutrition, but general healthy lifestyle choices, that I have ever read. I would recommend, no strongly urge, make that FORCE everyone to read this book and employ it's advice. I've been eating strictly primal for six weeks now and whole heartedly agree with every single word of this book. Not only is my weight at the lightest it's been in over a decade, but my energy levels are sky high all day long and I no longer have those uncontrollable hunger cravings that caused me to be 'hangry'. I even agreed with the bit on 'chronic cardio' - which as an endurance athlete, is a pretty tough pill to swallow. Sure, it's expensive to buy organic produce, grass fed beef, wild Alaskan salmon and local pasture raised chickens and eggs. I'm about as cheap as they come, but guess what - without your health, nothing else matters anyway! And don't even get me started on the lifestyle choices! iPads, iPhones, kindles, on demand, TiVo, DVRs - screen screen screen. It's downright depressing to read about the 'Korgs' (the average American family in this book). Too bad I wasn't born 10,000 years ago - I think I would have fit into 'society' a bit better! If you are reading this review, do yourself a favor and read this book. The sooner the better. ...moreFeb 06, 2012
Not 100% sure what my feelings are here. While I have been experimenting with the primal lifestyle for the last few weeks, I'm not entirely sure I want to put away my oatmeal pot permanently. That being said, I do think I will try staying gluten free and keep my carbs in the "maintenance range" at least. I also have been finding that embracing a high fat diet is leaving me more full and making it difficult to overheat...always a plus.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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