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The Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body Transformation
by
Mark Sisson
A 21-day step-by-step guide to transforming your body forever, using the proven principles of the best-selling book The Primal Blueprint. After a quick review of the Eight Key Concepts that you'll need to understand in order to achieve your genetic ideal weight, energy levels and physical tone, you'll get right into the action items: doing the workouts that provide the bes...more
ebook, 192 pages
Published
October 17th 2011
by Primal Nutrition
(first published October 15th 2011)
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I loved it. Got this book on Friday, and despite a lot going on, finished it today (Monday). Informative, motivating, eye-opening, creative, simple, and easy to integrate into everyday life. What I really appreciate about this book is that it is not long-winded like a lot of Sisson's articles are. It covers a lot, but it covers what is necessary and it repeats when necessary. I do not feel comfortable doing the 21-Day challenge as I do not have my own space yet (can't remove all non-Primal foods...more
I recently read The Primal Blueprint 21 Day Total Body Transformation to be familiar with the Primal diet as it is so popular right now. It was exactly what I had heard--a sexy (be a primal BEAST!) repackaging of the Atkins diet but (thank goodness) without the processed food.
Things I liked about this book:
Mark brings raw dairy, natural light and ancient ways of "exercising" to people's attention. He has gotten the message out there about not eating fake food, which is very important.
Things I di...more
It completely makes sense that we should be eating the same way our hunter-gatherer ancestors ate. It's not easy to eat primally, because I've never had a weight problem, I'm not used to denying myself anything and I used to eat unthinkingly. Now I am more careful about what I put into my body and I'm no angel when it comes to not eating carbs, BUT now I no longer crave them and when I do have them served to me in a family or friend's house, I don't gorge myself on them like I used to. I honestl...more
Jun 24, 2012
Steven R. McEvoy
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
read-2012,
2012-best-of
A few years back I read The Primal Blueprint. I loved the concept but struggled in implementing the concepts and kept trying off and on. This book put together the finishing touches. It is a synthesis of the material and what makes it amazing is that the day by day process of the challenge is easy to implement. Each day as you progress, you have tasks to perform, and you track and record food, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
Mark Sisson has over 34,000 followers on twitter and even more follow h...more
Mark Sisson has over 34,000 followers on twitter and even more follow h...more
The original book "The Primal Blueprint" is supposed to be the definitive text on the Paleo lifestyle. And it may well be, but this one seemed like a regurgitation of material presented in the original book. Even in this book the writing is dully repititious...so much so that I kept skipping pages. It feels like the author needed to fill a set number of pages to have a viable book. The ending is page after page of blank diary-type lines where one is supposed to keep track of diet and exercise ro...more
This book is similar to the authors other books but the focus is on retraining your body to use fat and protein as your energy source rather than glucose. It also gives a strategies on how to retrain your body on a cellular level. The information is invaluable and the author explains it in a way that is easy to understand. I had no idea glucose, grains and sugar had such an negative impact on our health. The book also includes advice on exercise as well as help choosing clean and healthy food ch...more
I'm a bit of a science and nutrition nerd, so I loved reading about the underlying effects of our diet. I didn't necessary follow the challenge, but I've been (pretty much) eating the way he recommends and have been noticing some good changes. My chronic headaches have not made an appearance since I last had a corn product, I no longer have the post-lunch energy crash, and I've been losing weight even though I haven't been great about the fitness side of the Primal Blueprint. I'm excited to expe...more
May 31, 2012
Karen
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3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
health-and-fitness,
read-as-e-book
This book is a good basic introduction to primal eating. I especially like Mark's laidback approach to both eating and exercise. Some other books I've read go into the science behind this way of eating more deeply but this one is easy to understand and get started. He also has a blog with lots of good information, including videos of how to incorporate the fitness recommendations, even for the diehard couch potato.
At the end of the book there is a 21-day "diary" type document with specific thin...more
At the end of the book there is a 21-day "diary" type document with specific thin...more
If you're looking into this type of health plan and you like to keep track of your progress by writing down your goals - then this is the book for you.
I was looking for more meal plans .. and a bit more in-depth look at how this type of eating plan can supports health in a more scientific manner.
The web site ( google Mark's Daily Apple )is quite good though. I may pick up the cook book as well. I just can't recommend this particular book if you're into nutrition and knowledgeable in the subject....more
I was looking for more meal plans .. and a bit more in-depth look at how this type of eating plan can supports health in a more scientific manner.
The web site ( google Mark's Daily Apple )is quite good though. I may pick up the cook book as well. I just can't recommend this particular book if you're into nutrition and knowledgeable in the subject....more
Dec 16, 2012
Jason Lilly
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
nonfiction,
health-fitness
Some useful tips in this book, but much of which is available if you follow Mark's blog and mailing list. I was most inspired by the sections that focused on more than just the primal diet/exercise and mentioned overall lifestyle changes, such as getting more sleep, living more simply, etc.
It is a quick, simple read that will encourage you to make some positive changes, especially if you are interested in the Paleo/Primal lifestyle.
It is a quick, simple read that will encourage you to make some positive changes, especially if you are interested in the Paleo/Primal lifestyle.
I really enjoyed this book, it made me look at food in a different way. It's kind of disturbing to think of all the processed food that we eat and what it does to our body. I don't know if I could stick with this lifestyle 24/7 but I think the main message of the book is to eat whole foods as much as possible, exercise to your comfort level, and reconnect with the nature and people :). Overall an interesting take on the human body.
This book covers a lot of the basics about nutrition that I've heard in other places (i.e. my nutrition class). It's good to see the same goals repeated here. I think this book simplifies some information, so it'd be good for someone who is brand new to the idea of "clean eating". Read it, you'll learn something new.
A great addition to The Primal Blueprint. I would have liked a little more step-by-step, but this is a fantastic way to get started! If you are interested in more, go to http://www.marksdailyapple.com/ where he provides a wealth of online resources to help sustain your journey.
My boyfriend bought this and I couldn't help but peak through it. I liked a few of his viewpoints, but I disagree with the "one size fits all" mentality. Grains and beans may not work for some people but I do not believe them to be the ultimate anti-nutrient.
Great information, I am obviously convinced. I just felt like this turned out to be a successful attempt to get more of my money. Not overjoyed with that. I bought and read the original book and this had less information but delivered just as dryly.
This is a great summary of his other book without all the science behind it. You could buy this and skip The Primal Blueprint: It pretty well gives you everything and a journal in back to boot. Pair it with the recipe books and you are all set!
I think it's a great, fast introduction into the world of Paleo. I'm not 100% convinced that Paleo is the only way to go (organ meat, crispy chicken skin, etc.) but I think it has validity into our past and what we do today.
I like the program; I thought the original book had more info and I still recommend that one to newbies. This program was nice if you need a step by step "how to begin" primer.
Maybe combine the two, in the next edition?
Maybe combine the two, in the next edition?
Mark Sisson is a fantastic author, this book really gets a person thinking about nutritious eating. It may not be the book for everyone, however even if you don't agree with what the author says his message is a positive one.
this is a great book the encourages a healthy rounded life style. it talks about eating healthy, family time, exercising, and learning how to destress and take it easy. I love this lifestyle.
Aug 09, 2012
Lisa King
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
liked-it-but-not-great
I bought this book for the 21-day action plan. I did read the book portion but if you have read his original book, the Primal Blueprint, then the introductory portion isn't really new.
I am working my way through the action plan and so far, so good.
I am working my way through the action plan and so far, so good.
So if you aren't someone already on a eating/fitness plan, this is the one you need!! Not as detailed as the origianl book, but great if you've already read the other.
Not good for vegetarians, athletes, or people with high-stress jobs. Retirees-- great. On an expensive vacation-- sure. Otherwise, probably not the best idea.
Jan 24, 2013
Librarysteph
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
people interested in low carb, people interested in weight loss, beginners of the paleo diet
Shelves:
celiac,
healthy-new-life
This confirms that the changes I'm making in my diet and exercise are the right way to go. I've already taken most of the steps it discusses because of doctor recommendations, reading Why We Get Fat and doing online research about Paleo. This book makes things easy to understand and makes me confident I can get fit. I learned a few new things and will be cutting a couple more items out of my meal plan.
Jul 06, 2012
Jess
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
anyone who wants to loose weight in a healthy way.
It was good. It gives you an overview of the science (not super in depth, but enough to make sense without going overboard) and gives a good kickstart to the lifestyle.
Very similar to the Sisson's original book, but it spends less time explaining the science and philosophy behind primal eating and more time giving concrete, step-by-step direction for implementing the plan in your daily life.
The second half of this book is a journal to follow the "plan." Personally, I just used the first half as an informational background for the paleo diet.
Lots of interesting stuff. Most of it makes very good sense. Some of the suggestions are easy enough to implement. Others...require a choice. I think I'll go on and read the other book of Sisson's and see what more I can find out about grains and sugars and how the body digests these.
I like the package, a simplified version of the Primal Blueprint. Good for those who get lost in the details.
A little book that delivers on its sub-title premise… Read it and act on it and you body and health will be transformed
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