pimg class=”alignright” title=”Earth” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA%202011/earth.jpg” alt=”earth” width=”320″ height=”212″ /Every couple weeks, I get an email that asks about the global sustainability of the a title=”The Definitive Guide to the Primal Blueprint Eating Plan” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/definitive-guide-to-the-primal-eating-plan/”Primal Blueprint diet/a. It#8217;s a common question, one that probably deserves a comprehensive answer #8211; or as close to one as I can muster. See, the problem is that the world is really, really big. And the problems that affect the world have many layers. Each of those problems is made up of dozens of smaller problems, localized issues whose solutions #8211; if they even exist #8211; don#8217;t necessarily apply to the others./p
pIndeed, the question posed in the title of today#8217;s post isn#8217;t just one question. It is many. Next week, I#8217;ll attempt to answer the question(s) as best I can./p
pBut for now, I just have to ask: emis it even a valid question?/em/p
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pa title=”In Search of the Perfect Human Diet” href=”http://perfecthumandiet.us/index.html” target=”_blank”img class=”alignright” title=”In Search of the Perfect Human Diet” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA%202011/PhD_one_sheet.jpg” alt=”PhD one sheet” width=”270″ height=”400″ //aI was recently given the opportunity to watch a pre-release copy of CJ Hunt#8217;s long-awaited documentary, #8220;In Search of the Perfect Human Diet.#8221;  Honored and delighted, I accepted. This is a big film, guys. I wouldn#8217;t expect to see it on any Oscar lists or anything, but it#8217;s big nonetheless. You may have heard of it already. Robb Wolf#8217;s been a title=”Mat Lalonde Nutrition Seminar+The Perfect Human Diet Fundraiser!!” href=”http://www.robbwolf.com/2010/06/02/mt-lalonde-nutrition-seminarthe-perfect-human-diet-fundraiser/” target=”_blank”championing/a the cause since way back in 2010, when CJ was trying to raise funds for production. a title=”Fundraiser for Documentary Series” href=”http://movnat.com/in-search-of-the-perfect-human-diet/” target=”_blank”Erwan Le Corre/a drummed up some support, too. I gave the trailer#8217;s release some a title=”Weekend Link Love” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weekend-link-love-142/#axzz1nbMBdRgO”Weekend Link Love/a last year, and now, on the eve of its release, I#8217;m […]

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pimg class=”alignright” title=”Knee Pain” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA%202011/kneepain.jpg” alt=”kneepain” width=”297″ height=”265″ /Today#8217;s edition of a title=”Dear Mark” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/category/dear-mark/”Dear Mark/a is a relatively focused one, with just two topics. I spend the bulk of my time discussing the merits of glucosamine, chondroitin, and methylsulfonylmethane a title=”The Definitive Guide to Primal Supplementation” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/definitive-guide-to-primal-supplementation/”supplementation/a when it comes to treating osteoarthritis. This is a tough subject, because while these joint supplements are some of the most commonly taken, the evidence for their efficacy is mixed. It seems like people have one of three reactions to these particular supplements. Either they find them completely and utterly indispensable, completely and utterly useless, or kinda sorta helpful in a #8220;but I#8217;m not too sure#8221; kind of way. Next, I discuss whether or not iodine supplementation is required on a Primal Blueprint eating plan./p
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[The body is only an extension of the mind – and without the mind, it is only a shell.]
When I first started working out, I was surprised how I would always feel a workout in a completely different place than I was supposed to. I would try to work my chest with a bench press and feel it almost exclusively in my shoulders. Or I would feel leg lifts done for my abs on my legs and not my abs.
I found this incredibly discouraging. I was convinced that either every workout book, personal trainer and the entire internet was playing some kind of practical joke on me, or something was really wrong with my body. That was until I found out about something that would completely change how I approached working out…
Why You Need to Know About the Mind Muscle Connection…
 
The mind muscle connection is probably the most overlooked […]

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pimg class=”alignright” title=”Goulash” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA%202011/goulash1.jpg” alt=”goulash1″ width=”320″ height=”212″ /If you grew up eating goulash then it’s likely that you have a specific idea of what goulash is. For some it’s beef soup with carrots, parsnips and potatoes. For others it’s a thick stew without a vegetable to be found. If you were raised in certain parts of the US, goulash might even be ground beef with tomato sauce and macaroni noodles. This last version, which veers dangerously close to Hamburger Helper, is a far cry from traditional Hungarian goulash. Whether it’s served as a soup or stew, with vegetables or without, Hungarian goulash must involve one thing: chunks of beef simmered in a paprika-laced broth until the meat is so tender you’ll eat it with a spoon./p
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pIt’s Friday, everyone! And that means another a title=”Success Stories” href=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/category/success-story-summaries/”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=”http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-book/share-success-story/” 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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p“You want to eat like a hunter-gatherer.” These eight words marked the beginning of a new life for me.  These eight words set into motion a change that would ultimately not only result in me achieving optimum health and fitness, they would greatly improve my relationships and day-to-day family life. I feel compelled to detail this journey in an effort to help others who, like me, […]

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by Craig BallantyneMetabolic Workout Finisher Workout by Mike Whitfield, Certified Turbulence TrainerIt was a big day for a client of mine named Chris.  He hit the 65 lb mark recently.  He has lost that much in just a little over 5 months.  He didn’t use any secret pill or any fad diet, either.  When I asked him, “Chris, what do you think is the #1 secret to your success?”, he responded with one of two things and I’ll let you guess:“Once a week, I am surrounded by awesomeness, and it’s the awesomeness I find with you Mike”.  OR…“Paying attention to what I eat, drink lots of water and stay consistent with my workouts even when I don’t want to”.He said the second one, but I know he was thinking the first one.  Trust me on that.I’m going to tell you what Chris has done to lose so much weight in a short of amount of time so you can jump start your fat loss or break a plateau you might be experiencing.  It’s a one-two punch that your belly fat doesn’t stand a chance of fighting.  Plus, what has worked has pretty cool initials – MRT and MFs.Dude, What is Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT)?What Chris has been using is a combination of Metabolic Resistance Training and Metabolic Finishers to accelerate fat loss.  Why do I find the need to capitalize the first letter in each word of the title?  I don’t know really – but pause for a second and look at it.  It looks cool with the letters capitalized.  Maybe that’s why.  Maybe you’re bored with this paragraph.  Maybe I’ll make this the last sentence of this paragraph.Metabolic resistance training has been getting a lot of buzz lately due to its fat-torching abilities.  But many people don’t quite understand what MRT is.  It’s almost like strength training and intervals done at the same time.  The reason I put “almost” in italics is because it makes the sentence look awesome.  Seriously, you get the best of both worlds because MRT is strength focused, but with short rest periods and using compound movements, you improve your conditioning.  For example, performing 8 Bulgarian Squats on each leg followed immediately by 6-8 Pullups and then resting for 1 minute is metabolic resistance training.  However, performing bicep curls, resting for 2 minutes and then doing sit-ups, and then finally taking a sip of a protein shake while looking at facebook on your phone is not MRT.MRT burns a significant amount of calories in a short amount of time due to the compound movements and shorter rest periods.  A program with squats, rows, and pushups set up in a non-competing superset or circuit fashion hits all your major muscle groups in no time.  You not only burn calories while working out, but you also set your body up to burn calories well after the workout – as in up to 38 hours.So let’s do the math:Hundreds of calories burned during the workout + Even hundreds more of calories burned after the workout = New wardrobe and feeling dead sexy (too much?)What are MFs?Metabolic finishers (MFs) is a way to replace interval training and finish your main strength workout.  They are designed to burn a ton of calories in a very short amount of time, pretty much making you feel spent.  When done right, you will typically have nothing left in the tank once you complete them.  That is why they are at the end of a workout.  Some finishers take only a couple of minutes.After one of Chris’s main workouts, he does the following circuit 3 times, and rests for 30 seconds between circuits:1) DB Swings (20)2) Incline Push-ups (15)3) Total Body Extensions (15)As you can see, by incorporating these moves at the end of his main workout, Chris improves his conditioning by working his cardiovascular system without the redundant cardio machines.  He uses his own body and a dumbbell to elevate his metabolism, hitting many muscles in a short amount of time.  This is a great metabolic finisher for his fitness level.To make the above finisher more difficult and challenging, you can do this:1) DB Swings (20)2) Spiderman Push-ups (10 ea side)3) Burpees (15)By using a combination of metabolic resistance training and metabolic finishers, you do more in less time, creating an environment within your body that requires a substantial amount of calories to recover.  Yay for science.  Yay for fat burning.  Yay for new clothes.  Yay for the last sentence in this paragraph.One Last Secret Chris used to Burn 65 lbs of Fat in Less than 6 Months (by the way, this is a long header but you didn’t notice until now, and now you’re chuckling, and now you’re welcome)Chris has been using metabolic resistance training and finishers for a while now.  He has been typically using superset or circuit fashion workouts lifting heavy early on in his programs (usually in the 8 rep range).  But get this – when he knew he would be busy at work, he would still put in a fast metabolic resistance bodyweight circuit after work, even if he couldn’t complete his main workout.  He would knock out the circuit in 15-20 minutes.He had this “back-up” program set up of body squats, inverted rows, pushups and cross-body mountain climbers, followed by a 2-minute metabolic finisher for those busy days (he works in retail).By staying consistent, that has allowed him to drop so much weight in a short amount of time.  So yes, you can use your own bodyweight as a tool for metabolic resistance training.Using metabolic resistance training and metabolic finishers are the latest tools for creating your own body transformation.  A well-designed MRT and MF program can strip off fat in just 40 minutes a day, 3 days a week.  You can do that.Mike WhitfieldCertified Turbulence Trainer

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pimg class=”alignright” title=”Mindful Eating” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA%202011/mindfuleating.jpg” alt=”mindfuleating” width=”320″ height=”212″ /Questions: where were you at dinnertime last night? What did you eat? Was anyone else with you? Did you do anything else during the meal besides eat? How did your food taste? Did you enjoy your food? What did you think about as you ate? What mood were you in when you came to the table? When did you decide you were done eating? How did you feel after the meal? Some days we may be able to answer all of these questions. Other days not so much./p
pThe truth is, there are days that we’re lucky to sneak in a meal at all. Children, meetings, travel, overtime, activities all mean we’re running from one thing to the next. Eating can be an afterthought #8211; a chore inserted when possible and usually in tandem with at least one other activity. Even on […]

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This guest post was written by Michael from Made4Fighters – the leading online supplier of MMA Gear.
Over the past few years the gym has gradually started to dominate more and more of my life. I have immersed myself in bodybuilding and it has become my primary interests.
It feels like there’s always somebody new asking me the very question that isn’t easily answered: what is the key behind increasing muscle size?
Hypertrophy is a vital ingredient to the nature of a bodybuilder, and is something that isn’t easily done without sheer dedication and a good insight into its best practice.
There are 5 aspects to hypertrophy that all beginners would work to if they are to be successful. These are:

 Symmetry – Ensuring exercise is measured equally.
Diet – Diet is KEY and the most important addition to a training programme (80% in fact)
Technique – Your form and lifting techniques are vital
Recovery – Allowing […]

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pimg class=”alignright” title=”Tarzan” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA%202011/tarzan.jpg” alt=”tarzan” width=”320″ height=”212″ /People often write in with questions about raising kids Primally. And you might find this surprising, but the plurality of kid-related questions I receive pertain to exercise. Not food #8211; though I do still receive a lot of questions about feeding kids Primal food, I guess people are finally realizing that babies don#8217;t have to be weaned with grain mushes and that kids can actually thrive on the foods their parents eat #8211; but fitness. So I#8217;ll go through two of the most common queries, paraphrased, and answer them, then follow up with my recommendations for ideal #8211; but totally achievable and realistic #8211; kid fitness./p
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pBut first, let#8217;s go over the dire situation we currently face. Kids are not very active. They are fatter, more sedentary, and more unhealthy than the previous generation of kids. Whereas in 1969 a title=”The Global Epidemic of […]

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