pimg class=”alignright” title=”Ding. Ding. Ding. DING!” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA2010/lightbulb.jpg” alt=”lightbulb” width=”320″ height=”205″ /Things are going pretty smoothly in a title=”Ken Korg, One Week Into His 30-Day Challenge ” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/ken-korg-one-week-into-his-30-day-challenge/” target=”_self”the House of Korg/a. At this point, the whole family#8217;s got the dietary stuff locked in. They know a title=”Primal Blueprint Shopping List” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-shopping-list/” target=”_self”what to eat/a, what not to eat, and it#8217;s no longer a struggle. The a title=”Low Carb Flu” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/low-carb-flu/” target=”_self”low-carb flu/a has come and gone, the once-tempting foods frankly look kinda disgusting and downright unappealing. Son Kenny#8217;s happily eating meat, Ken#8217;s continuing to slim down, and Kelly no longer carries a feed bag to support her snacking habit./p
pThe pantry has finally been purged. It was a big job, one Ken began immediately after that first chat with Valentina but only just finished because he had run out of garbage bags for all the old food (their pantry is a […]

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pimg class=”alignright” title=”Pot Roast” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA2010/potroast.jpg” alt=”potroast” width=”320″ height=”212″ /At the end of a long, hectic day the last place most people want to be is standing in an aisle of a grocery store wondering what the heck to make for dinner. A growling stomach and/or whiny kids don’t make the task any easier. Wouldn’t it be great to know that a homemade meal was waiting in the fridge at home and all you had to do was warm it up? While a personal chef would be nice, one isn’t necessary to turn this dream into reality. Something much less glamorous can make it happen: leftovers./p
pIf the word “leftovers” makes you think of a Tupperware container filled with unidentifiable and unappetizing bits and pieces of previous meals, it’s time to embrace a whole new way of thinking about leftover food. Think of leftovers as an edible gift sitting in your fridge […]

Original post by Worker Bee

It’s safe to say that having shredded 6-pack abs borders on an obsession in the health and nutrition industry – And, with good reason – They do look really cool. They also say volumes about who you are as a person (more on this later). So in a way, Abs are the ‘trophy wife’ of health and nutrition – we want them for what they say about us.
Basically – Abs scream out loud “Successful fitness person RIGHT HERE!!”
I’ll be honest with you, time and time again I’ve proved to myself that throwing a picture of my abs on twitter or Facebook gets far more attention than any of my scientific work. Really, Abs trump a Master’s degree in this odd world of health and fitness.
They are considered by man to be proof of success.
But just like a trophy wife, this isn’t always the case.
Some people who are extremely […]

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pIt’s Friday, everyone! And that means another a title=”Success Stories” href=”../../category/success-stories/?submit=view” target=”_self”Primal Blueprint Real Life Story/a from a Mark#8217;s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me a title=”Contact Me!” href=”../../contact/” target=”_self”here/a. I’ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep coming in. Thank you for reading!/p
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pimg class=”alignright” title=”Primal Blueprint Real Life Story” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA2009/real_life_stories_stories-1-2.jpg” alt=”real life stories stories 1 2″ width=”320″ height=”240″ /Some things take a half a century to get right. . ./p
pBackground info:/p
pWe’ll start with 1976: 16 years old and a very happy childhood. Mom stayed at home and cooked everything from scratch but is Italian and pasta found its way to our table at least 3 days a week. I was definitely born a Type A #8211; anxious, shy and […]

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pimg class=”alignright” title=”Challenges Ahead” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA2010/Picture1-5.png” alt=”Picture1 5″ width=”319″ height=”212″ /Remember that PDF flyer from last week#8217;s a title=”The 2011 Primal Blueprint 30-Day Challenge Begins Now” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-2011-primal-blueprint-30-day-challenge-begins-now/” target=”_self”inaugural 30-day Challenge post/a? If you haven#8217;t already, go ahead and download it (a title=”v2011v PRIMAL BLUEPRINT 30-DAY CHALLENGE” href=”http://cdn.marksdailyapple.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/30day_Challenge-20111.pdf” target=”_self”PDF/a). You may not have noticed, but right along the bottom I listed ten Primal mini-challenges to be completed. They#8217;re technically optional, but not really (you know a title=”The Importance of Play, Long Walks and Outdoor Workouts, or Why the Optional Stuff Isn’t Actually Optional” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-importance-of-play-long-walks-and-outdoor-workouts-or-why-the-optional-stuff-isnt-actually-optional/” target=”_self”how I feel/a about the #8220;optional#8221; small stuff; hint #8211; it isn#8217;t really optional), so you should give at least a few of them an honest chance. Also, you should note that although these are billed as mini-challenges, they are intended to get you acquainted with vital aspects of the Primal lifestyle. Don#8217;t just do one once and […]

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pimg class=”alignright” title=”Little Miss Cranky Pants” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA2010/fussyeater.jpg” alt=”fussyeater” width=”320″ height=”212″ /Whether we’re parents or not, we all identify on some level with the problematic influence other people can have on our lifestyle choices. Whether it’s an inflexible partner, “concerned” friends and family members, or iron-willed children, they all prove that none of us lives in a vacuum. Taking on the a title=”Amazon: The Primal Blueprint” href=”http://www.amazon.com/Primal-Blueprint-Reprogram-effortless-boundless/dp/0982207700/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8amp;qid=1316625159amp;sr=8-1″ target=”_blank”Primal Blueprint/a, particularly the diet, in these cases isn’t just revamping one’s own eating. It involves a whole negotiation with the set patterns and expectations within one’s entire household. (Deep, cleansing breath#8230;) With the a title=”The 2011 Primal Blueprint 30-Day Challenge Begins Now” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-2011-primal-blueprint-30-day-challenge-begins-now/” target=”_self”Primal Challenge/a this month, many readers, particularly parents, are finding that aspect the hardest element of their commitment #8211; particularly when it comes to the food. I’ve covered some a title=”Primal Advice for Parents” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/practical-advice-raising-healthy-children/” target=”_self”seedling suggestions in the past/a, […]

Original post by Mark Sisson

pimg class=”alignright” title=”Get Your Guidance Here” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA2010/support.jpg” alt=”support” width=”320″ height=”212″ /A a title=”The 2011 Primal Blueprint 30-Day Challenge Begins Now” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-2011-primal-blueprint-30-day-challenge-begins-now/” target=”_self”30-day Primal Blueprint Challenge/a wouldn#8217;t be complete without you facing some actual challenges. Yesterday, because we#8217;re all in this together, I asked you to a title=”Share Your Struggle” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/contest-share-your-struggle/” target=”_self”share your struggles/a with everyone in the comment board. We all face hurdles everyday, but it#8217;s not often that we get to discuss them with other like-minded individuals, let alone get advice on how to surmount them. Today, I#8217;ll give my two cents. I#8217;ve read through all your comments and collated them to arrive at a couple dozen to briefly discuss. In the future, this post will serve as a resource for solutions to challenges commonly encountered in the Primal lifestyle, an FAQ of sorts. If I#8217;ve missed any major ones, let me know and I#8217;ll see about including them./p
pspan […]

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pimg class=”alignright” title=”Tropical Traditions” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA2010/Picture16.png” alt=”Picture16″ width=”319″ height=”319″ /strongThe Prize:/strong/p
pYou probably know we#8217;re a title=”The Wonderful World of Coconut Products” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-wonderful-world-of-coconut-products/” target=”_self”crazy for coconut/a in these parts. That#8217;s why I#8217;m thrilled that Tropical Traditions has donated this coconut-inspired prize package for today#8217;s contest. The lucky winner of this contest will get all this delivered to their doorstep: a title=”Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil” href=”http://tinyurl.com/3gh6o4l” target=”_blank”32 oz Organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil/a, a title=”Organic Coconut Cream Concentrate ” href=”http://tinyurl.com/3w9lo6s” target=”_blank”16 oz Organic Coconut Cream Concentrate/a, a title=”Organic Coconut Flour” href=”http://tinyurl.com/3ka34tm” target=”_blank”2.2 lb bag Organic Coconut Flour/a, a title=”Organic Raw Coconut Water Vinegar” href=”http://tinyurl.com/4yhg3lt” target=”_blank”32 oz Organic Raw Coconut Water Vinegar/a, a title=”Virgin Coconut Oil Book” href=”http://tinyurl.com/3r2upu6″ target=”_blank”Virgin Coconut Oil Book/a. This package is valued at $119 and all of the food products are naturally gluten free./p
pstrongBonus: /strongClick on the product links above and place an order to receive a […]

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pimg class=”alignright” title=”Detour” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA2010/detour.jpg” alt=”detour” width=”320″ height=”240″ /One week into his a title=”The 2011 Primal Blueprint 30-Day Challenge Begins Now” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-2011-primal-blueprint-30-day-challenge-begins-now/” target=”_self”Primal Blueprint challenge/a, Ken Korg is rolling. Things are falling into place, and he#8217;s happy with the results thus far./p
pAs per a title=”How Ken Korg Got the Ball Rolling ” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-ken-korg-got-the-ball-rolling/” target=”_self”Valentina#8217;s guidance/a, he consulted the a title=”The Primal Blueprint Carbohydrate Curve” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-primal-carbohydrate-continuum/” target=”_self”carb curve/a and reduced his carbohydrate intake. Currently, Ken is eating between 50-75 grams of carbohydrate each day and it seems to be working. He hasn#8217;t weighed himself yet, having been warned away from a title=”Scale Obsession” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/scale-obsession/” target=”_self”scale obsession/a, but he has managed to button up a certain pair of jeans. You know what pair I mean #8211; that pair of jeans that everyone has, the waistline barometer. Yeah, well, one week in, Ken#8217;s wearing the waistline barometers to work#8230; and he didn#8217;t even […]

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