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Most people can put together a killer workout, but very few can design a proper program. Even fewer know how to adjust a program from month to month to keep making optimal progress.
This deficiency is particularly true for those whose primary goal is muscle gain. While there are quite a few multi-phase templates available for strength and power athletes, there are almost zero coherent long-term muscle-building plans available.
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You’ve had emerald green matcha lattes, vibrant golden turmeric lattes … why not try a smoky black charcoal latte?
Activated charcoal is a trendy ingredient that you’re seeing in coffee drinks, ice creams, and even in specialty cocktails all over town. The charcoal adds a mysterious dusky hue to anything it touches, but there are reasons people are reaching for charcoal that go beyond the visuals.
Some people keep activated charcoal on hand for the occasional bout of digestive upset, and it has quite the reputation for relieving bloat in some people. Others are after its detoxifying effect, claiming that they notice a difference in their skin clarity.
When consuming charcoal, it’s very important to take it away from food and vitamins, and stay hydrated. If you’re on any medication, ask your doctor about consuming charcoal, because the charcoal could decrease the effect of some medicines.
You may wonder if breaking open an activated charcoal capsule into your latte will make it taste like your backyard BBQ. Rest assured, it doesn’t. The activated charcoal doesn’t add much flavor-wise, and it certainly doesn’t taste burnt, as you might expect it to.
That’s great news for this activated charcoal latte. You’ll taste cozy vanilla and creamy, frothy milk, lightly sweetened. And who knows, your skin may take on a glow afterward.
Let’s make one.
Warm the milk in a small saucepan. Add the charcoal, sweetener and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
Pour the mixture into a mug. Use a frothing wand to blend until frothy. Enjoy immediately.
Prep Time: 2 Cook Time: 3 Total Time: 5 minutes 
Yield: 1 latte Creamy, frothy black detox latte made with activated charcoal, vanilla, and a hint of sweetness.
Contents of 2 activated charcoal pills, or about ¾ tsp. Charcoal powder
1 cup milk of choice (we used full fat almond milk)
Sweetener of choice
¼ tsp. Vanilla extract
Pinch of salt, optional
Warm the milk in a small saucepan. Add the charcoal, sweetener and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
Pour the mixture into a mug. Use a frothing wand to blend until frothy. Enjoy immediately
If you’re on medication or have vitamin or mineral deficiencies, ask your doctor before consuming charcoal.
Sugar content varies based on the sweetener you choose.
Category: Beverages
Method: StovetopKeywords: goth latte, black latte, charcoal latte, detox latte
*Will vary based on the type of milk and sweetener you use
Calories: 133
Sugar: 1.5g
Sodium: 160.1mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbs: 3.1g
Net Carbs: 3.1g
Fiber: 0
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
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Research of the WeekThe metabolic and hepatic consequences of a single extended bout of binge drinking and fast food eating.
Blocking histamine signaling blocks exercise adaptations.
People have been shaping the world for at least 12000 years.
Pursue happiness and you may never get it.
Magnesium and vitamin D supplementation improves the mental health of kids with ADHD.
More meat, less dementia.
Episode 485: Zach Schleien: Host Elle Russ chats with Zach Schleien about his new speed dating app with a special focus on the keto and paleo communities.
Episode 486: Dr. Brett Hill: Host Brad Kearns chats with Dr. Brett Hill about how to build resilience and come back from rock bottom.
Health Coach Radio: Erin and Laura chat with Matteo Franceschetti about sleeping like your life depends on it (because it does).
Regenerative pork production in the UK.
The future matters but don’t focus on it.
Does this work?
Billions of T-rexes.
Podcast I enjoyed: Tim Noakes on ultramarathons and “nutritional genocide.”
Interesting research: Suicides fell during the pandemic.
Fantastic concept: Periodic table of food. Love the idea of “dark matter.”
I am not surprised: Whey is more effective than plant or insect protein.
I am not surprised: More inactivity, greater COVID severity.
Do you pursue happiness? If not, what?
One year ago (Apr 17 – Apr 23)
“‘gets a little nervous telling people how much meat they eat.’ Pfffft – not this fella. I’ll deride people for their ignorance, tell them to stop being a mindless herd animal and why, evolutionarilly (?) speaking: meat + fire + decreased plant chewing muscle necessity (therefore allowing outward brain expansion in the absence of constraining chewing muscles bound to the sagittal crests) … made us who we are today.”
-Nice work, Jim.
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Hey folks! In this week’s Ask a Health Coach, Erin is talking all about adaptation – from how long it really takes to become fat adapted to dealing with self-sabotage and how to get off the Standard American Diet rollercoaster for good. Keep sending your questions our way in the Mark’s Daily Apple Facebook group or comments below.
Stacey asked:
“I’m three weeks into a strict keto diet, and I’ve only lost a few pounds. This seems very slow compared to what everyone else reports. Do you have any tips for expediting fat loss?”
If it were as simple as meticulously monitoring your macros, everyone would be low-carbing their way to a six-pack. Listen, fat loss can be stubborn. And it’s not just reliant on what you eat or how many calories you torch. Every signal your body receives from the environment affect how your genes express themselves.
Not only that, your attitude towards your endeavour matters too. That includes your mindset, your mood, and any expectations you may have. So, if you expect that you should be dropping more weight than you have, you’re already setting yourself up for disappointment.
Expectations vs reality is a challenge that most people (myself included) wrestle with in nearly every aspect of their lives. What makes you think you should be further along in your fat loss journey than you are? Is it because other people have?
You might not even be aware that you’re doing it, but my guess is that you are doing some amount of comparing and judging. Although it’s in our human nature to do so, it’s not a useful way to spend your time and energy.1 And it’s a sure-fire recipe for unhappiness, discouragement, and jealousy. After all, how you measure up to someone else’s success is none of your business.
This is a great place to practice, as they say, staying in your own lane. Focusing on your habits, your goals, and how you’ll stay accountable is going to be much more beneficial.
Keto adaptation, also called fat adaptation is the process your body goes through as it changes its preferred source of fuel. You’ve likely heard that this adaptation period takes about 10 days before you start to see any positive effects, but it can take longer.
In fact, sometimes it takes up to twelve weeks for the body to adapt to using fat for energy. So, my advice is, be patient.2 Probably not what you want to hear, but re-evaluating your expectations – that fat loss may not happen for you within a few weeks – is going to help you in the long run.
While your body is adapting to using this new type of fuel, have some compassion for the rest of you. As you know, keto isn’t a quick fix diet (nor should it be). Set yourself up for success by being kind to yourself, adjusting your habits and expectations, and deciding you’re in it for the long-term – no matter what your friends or people in your online keto groups are reporting.
Ken asked:
“Is it true that feeling “hangry” is pretty much low blood sugar for the unadapted? Would love to hear your in-the-know definition.”
Hangry is officially defined as being irritable or angry because of hunger. It’s when you feel so famished that you fly off the handle at even the smallest annoyance. And it has everything to do with blood sugar.
If you’re still eating a Standard American Diet, being hangry sort of comes with the territory, as does Type 2 Diabetes.3 That’s because when you eat highly processed or highly starchy food or regularly grab something snacky, your blood sugar stays up. Then, if you don’t continue to restoke the carb fire with your eat-every-two-hours routine, the level of glucose in your blood drops. When it gets too low, it triggers a cascade of hormones, including the stress hormone cortisol and adrenaline, the fight-or-flight hormone.
That cortisol-adrenaline combo is what causes that hangry feeling in some people.
The good news is that you’re listening to your body. You’re aware of what’s happening. Knowing when that hangry feeling comes on gives you an opportunity to change it. I always recommend answering hunger with a meal, especially for clients who are making the switch from a SAD diet.
Every time you answer your hunger with a food that supports your metabolic health, you’re adapting your response to blood sugar fluctuations. I’m not talking about just forgoing your daily muffin and OJ, I’m talking about choosing high-protein, higher-fat foods that are satiating, tasty, and keep your blood sugar stable.
Eating a paleo-centric diet most of the time is a great way to do that since it eliminates those blood sugar spikes and drops. Plus, it helps reduce your body’s ghrelin levels (aka the hunger hormone), which not only keeps you fuller for longer; it plays a major role in bone metabolism and muscle atrophy.4
Remember that hunger itself isn’t a problem. Getting the signal that you feel hungry is your body’s way of telling you it needs more fuel. Here’s what it’s not:
Diet culture has trained us to believe that hunger should be feared. It’s not. Food isn’t meant to be miserable, and hunger isn’t meant to be ignored. If it really is hunger vs “hanger”, consider it a sign that your body is increasing its requirements for optimal function, which is always a good thing.
Jackie asked:
“I’m seriously failing eating Primally even though it started out well. For some reason, I have started to snack in the evenings, and finding it hard to stick to it. My motivation just doesn’t seem to be there, or I’m sabotaging myself in some way. Got any tips to help me get back on track?”
It’s easy to think that once you have the hang of something – whether it’s a new job, a new routine, or a new way of eating, everything should fall into place. The thing is though, the path to success is often paved with setbacks. And your new-found evening snacking is likely one of many on the horizon.
Changing behaviours for the long-term takes time and patience. It’s never a linear journey either. There’s usually a mix of wins, fails, and moments of self-sabotage.
It’s also a way to protect yourself. Change is scary, and your brain loves to keep you safe, even if that means keeping you exactly where you are, evening snack and all. When your logical, conscious mind is at odds with your subconscious mind (the side of you that believes you DESERVE a bowl of ice cream before bed), your inner critic tries to protect you by sabotaging your efforts.
The big question to ask yourself is: Why are you self-sabotaging? Take a few minutes to really think about this and jot down whatever comes up for you.
Your why is a belief, cause, or purpose that drives your behaviours. I always recommend starting here before embarking on any big change, because when the going gets tough, which it usually does, you’ll need something to remind you of why you embarked on it in the first place.
The concept of why is based in the tenets of the biology of human decision making, and it impacts every action you take.5 Also, it can only come from within you. So, if you’re following a paleo diet because your spouse wants you to or that it’s the trendy thing to do, try a little more self-reflection. You might find that the reasons that really resonate with you go deeper than you think.
Got anything to add? Share your strategies for dealing with adaptation in the comments below.
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When it comes to strength training, most coaches and even clients understand the concept of progressing in a structured and systematic way, using percentages to build strength slowly over time.
But, for some reason, when it comes to metabolic conditioning, fitness becomes a free-flowing ocean of random, high-intensity efforts, filled with varied, whatever modalities are en vogue that week:
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It was the year of the at-home workout—Peloton, Nordic Track, and Beach Body. Or maybe you just got on craigslist and outfitted the garage. Over and over, I’ve heard people raving about how much they love their home workout routine and predicting the death of traditional gyms. Why would anyone go back?
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Aerobic workouts are gentle training sessions where the predominate form of energy being utilized is fat—mostly body fat. They’re easy, some would say “too easy,” but that’s the entire point. Aerobic workouts slowly build mitochondrial density and teach your body to burn fat. They’re essential, and they aren’t what I talk about when I talk about “chronic cardio,” which is the kind of unsustainable moderate-to-high intensity, high volume training that breaks you down and damages your health. Aerobic training is long, slow, easy, gentle, and most of all productive. If you want to be a fat-burning beast, if you want to become metabolically flexible, if you want your baseline capacity for aerobic activity, you have to do aerobic workouts.
But not everyone wants to do running, cycling, or swimming. So today I’m going to give you some different options for aerobic workouts.
If you haven’t already, pick up a copy of Primal Endurance or read my posts on the subject to understand why training in the fat-burning zone is so important for everyone. Then, use these tips for staying in the aerobic zone:
Here are some ideas for you to try.
Find a big hill. Find a long uphill hike. Find some steep staircases. Find a gradually increasing grade, in other words, and walk up it. The best way to do this is to walk a long trail or neighborhood with steep grades and rolling hills and switchbacks. You could do it on a treadmill with the steep incline or walk up and down the same hill, but that’s not as interesting as a long walk through varied terrain.
No, don’t do burpees on a treadmill. There’s no machine involved.
With burpee treadmills, you do normal speed burpees, but only 1-3 every 30 seconds. You just keep that going, doing the max number of burpees per 30 seconds that allows you to stay under the aerobic threshold. You shouldn’t be out of breath for this.
This is the best choice. This is not my opinion. It is cold, hard, objective fact that standup paddling is the superior form of movement. Maybe 30-40% of my “aerobic training” takes place on top of my standup paddle board because I love doing it. A nice bonus is that it’s also a great aerobic workout.
Strap on a weight vest of a backpack filled with books and go for a walk. The added weight will increase the intensity of the walk enough that your HR flirts with the aerobic threshold but it’ll remain easy enough so you don’t go over.
One of my friends loves to set the treadmill at max incline and hold one 25 pound dumbbell. Then he just walks, switching hand positions every 30 seconds (overhead with left arm, holding it at your side with right arm, resting on your shoulder, etc) for 30-40 minutes while staying under the aerobic threshold. This can also happen, obviously, out in the real world on real trails and paths.
You ever get down on the ground and just move around on all fours, swapping between different positions, crawling, somersaulting, cartwheeling, rolling over, planking, doing a push-up, shoulder rolling? It’s fun, it can be highly aerobic, and it can be done while doing other things like watching TV or listening to a podcast.
One of my favorite CrossFit workouts is Cindy, which tasks you with doing rounds of 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, and 15 bodyweight squats as many times as you can in a set period of time. Most people do this at high intensity. A fun twist is to make it aerobic: set a timer for 45 minutes, strap on the heart rate monitor and do Cindy, only slow. Take your sweet time doing the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats. Don’t focus on the number of rounds. Just try to go slow and keep your heart rate in the aerobic zone.
It feels really weird at first but eventually you get into a groove and figure out the perfect pace to maintain the 180 minus age zone.
Rowing machine or kayak—whatever you got. Just don’t treat this like a race. You’re not trying to break any records or go at CrossFit pace. Imagine you’re taking your sweetheart out for a lovely row on the pond. Imagine you’re living in the Wind in the Willows universe, and you’re meeting the river rat and badger for a picnic in an hour down river. Take your sweet time and just row casually.
I once knew a guy who did all his low level cardio by doing walking lunges everywhere. It was wild. You’d see him walking down the street doing lunges. You’d see him in the grocery store doing lunges. He got so good at doing lunges that it wasn’t really a workout for him anymore. He certainly wasn’t out of breath, ever, while doing the lunges. And I will say that he had incredible leg definition.
If you do this, make sure it doesn’t become a “workout.” If your heart rate starts trending up too high, take a break from the lunges and just walk for awhile.
These aren’t the only ways to build aerobic capacity. Energy utilization operates along a spectrum. It’s not binary. If you sprint up a hill, you’re not just burning pure glycogen because it’s high intensity. You’re still burning fat, you’re still accessing the aerobic energy pathway. It’s just that the aerobic pathway isn’t enough and you also have to dip into other forms of energy. So in a sense, all workouts are at least partially aerobic. That said, I do recommend focusing on exclusively aerobic threshold training from time to time, just to build that aerobic base and build up your fat-burning capacity. If you sprint and only sprint, you’ll be in great shape, but I think you’d be better off throwing in a lot of long walks (or paddles, or loaded walks, or hill hikes, or rowing) to complement the high intensity work.
Another benefit of low level aerobic work is the meditative aspect. I am not a formal meditator. It just doesn’t work for me. But when I’m out on the paddle board, I’m simply existing in the moment. That’s how I meditate. Could work for you, too.
Anyway, that’s what I’ve got for you. There are many ways to do aerobic workouts, not all of them requiring running, cycling, or swimming (although those are fantastic options too). I hope after today you’ll give some of these a shot and start building up your aerobic capacity.
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If you’re like me, you spend a ton of time in the kitchen cooking and cleaning. Between food wrappers, food scraps, and used cleaning products, most of my household waste comes from the kitchen. Hopefully, you’re already aware that you should be recycling and not wasting food, but those are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to creating an eco-friendly kitchen.
With Earth Day coming up, it’s a perfect time to increase our sustainability quotients. What does that mean? First and foremost, it means taking steps to protect the planet—reducing your carbon footprint, contributing as little as possible to the landfills, and not polluting the environment in and around your home. A sustainable lifestyle is also one that you can afford and which you find enjoyable.
Today we’re going to count down 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 way(s) to be more sustainable in the kitchen. You certainly don’t have to make all these changes overnight. Start with the one that seems the most manageable or that will address your biggest area of concern. Small changes really can make a big difference, and they often cost little to nothing to implement. In fact, being eco-conscious often saves money in the long run.
Reducing food waste should be a top priority for anyone interesting in protecting the planet. A recent survey found that the average American household wastes almost a third of its food, adding up to an average cost of $1,866 annually.1 Not only is it bad for the wallet, it also squanders the resources used to produce, package, ship, and sell that food. Here are six ways you can reduce food waste:
1. Shop more often. Fewer trips to the store may save time and a little bit of gas, but it’s not worth it if you’re letting food spoil before you get a chance to eat it.
2. Get the most out of your freezer. Freeze leftovers to eat later. Keep a bag in your freezer for vegetable scraps and bones that you can use to make stock. Place minced fresh herbs in an ice cube tray, cover them with water or olive oil, and freeze. Use these herby cubes in soups, stews, stir-fries, and sautés.
3. Learn how to store produce properly so it doesn’t spoil before you get a chance to use it. We provide some helpful tips in the 7 Days, 7 Salads Challenge.
4. Eat the whole plant. Greens from beets, radishes, celery, and even broccoli are edible and delicious. Use the trimmings from almost any vegetable in your next batch of chicken or vegetable broth.
5. Start a compost pile. In addition to vegetable waste and eggshells, you can also throw in coffee grounds and paper filters, yard waste, compostable sponges (more on this later), and even certain packaging material. For example, Primal Kitchen wraps glass containers in compostable kraft paper to protect them during shipping. No yard? No problem! Check out under-sink worm composting, also known as vermicomposting (it sounds better when you say it that way)—a great science experiment for kids!
6. Eat nose-to-tail. Use as much of the animal as possible. Learn to embrace organs both for their excellent nutritional value and so they don’t go to waste during processing.
You already know that plastic waste poses a massive threat to the planet’s health. It’s hard to avoid plastic entirely, but there are ways to reduce your plastic use and the amount you put in the landfills.
1. Use reusable shopping bags and produce bags. Bags made from hemp or organic cotton are ideal, but also reuse whatever plastic bags you already have in your home. When shopping in the bulk food section, bring clean bags or containers from home. Take your glass or metal containers to the customer service counter before filling them. An employee will weigh them so the cashier can subtract the tare weight when you check out. (You can do the same for the hot food bar, by the way.)
2. Stop using plastic baggies and containers to store food. Opt for glass, metal, and silicone instead. Repurpose your clean mayo jars to make salads, store nuts, and more. Stasher brand silicone bags come in different sizes and are freezer and dishwasher safe. When the bags get worn out or damaged, Stasher will provide a mailing label so you can send them back for recycling. Cool, huh?
3. Get biodegradable kitchen garbage bags. They usually cost a bit more per bag, but it’s a small investment in sustainability.
4. Buy loose leaf tea. A 2019 study concluded that tea bags can be a hidden source of microplastic pollution.2 At least check to make sure your favorite tea comes in plastic-free bags.
5. If you’re a Keurig lover, you simply must use reusable or compostable filter cups.
Reduce your environmental impact and save money!
1. Pay attention to packaging. Opt for products that are minimally packaged, and look for recycled or recyclable paper and glass. Not to toot our own horn, but there’s a reason that 85 percent of Primal Kitchen packaging is glass, and our Frozen Bowls come in PFA-free material made from upcycled sugar cane fiber.
2. Choose seasonal, local produce and animal products when possible to reduce the carbon footprint associated with shipping food around the world.
3. Shop organic if possible. Organic farming reduces the amount of synthetic fertilizer dumped into the environment. Also support farms that use sustainable farming practices even if they aren’t certified organic. The process of becoming certified is arduous and expensive, and many smaller eco-conscious farms can’t afford it.
4. Hit up secondhand stores. Buy used kitchen appliances, silverware, and dishes. Look for cast iron and stainless steel cookware that is durable enough to last for decades.
Ironically, many of the tools we traditionally use to clean the kitchen have a negative environmental impact. Not so clean after all, eh?
1. Ditch traditional scrubbing sponges and dish brushes, which are major sources of plastic waste. Sponges made from cellulose, hemp, cotton fiber, and even walnuts are compostable or biodegradable. These copper scouring pads are recyclable. Look for plastic-free dish brushes made with sustainably harvested wood and natural fiber bristles.
2. Use greener cleaning solutions. Standard cleaning products contain chemicals that can contaminate our home environments and contribute to air, water, and soil pollution. Luckily, it’s possible to clean just about anything in your kitchen, and indeed your whole home, using non-toxic methods. Check out my post, How the Heck Do I Clean That?
3. Cut back on paper towels. Kitchen towels and cloth napkins are all you need, but check out these super cool paperless paper towels, aka “untowels.” For extra eco-friendly points, look for ones made from organic cotton or recycled materials.
Reduce the amount of water that goes down the drain with these tips.
1. Use your dishwasher. The dishwasher uses less water than handwashing, provided you run full loads. Scrape plates instead of rinsing them for added savings.
2. Install an aerator on your kitchen faucet. Aerators reduce flow and backsplash while actually increasing water pressure. They’re simple to install and cost just a few dollars. If your faucet isn’t compatible, at least try to avoid running your water at full blast all the time.
Hopefully you’re already taking advantage of your municipal recycling program, but also, do you know about Terracycle?
Terracycle allows you to order collection boxes for the things you throw away most. When the box is full, ship it back using the free shipping label they provide. They take everything from baby food pouches to plastic bottle caps to used eyeglasses.
You do have to pay for the box, and they aren’t cheap. However, if this is something you can afford, consider it a charitable donation for the planet. For a little more money, you can get a general kitchen box so you don’t have to sort your waste. Maybe your workplace would be willing to put one in the breakroom?
When it comes to sustainability, every little change counts. What’s one thing you could implement in your own kitchen right away that would make a difference?
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Today, we have another Success Story from a Mark’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 here. Thank you for reading!
This may sound odd but I often say gaining weight actually changed my life – for the better!
No, not because I was too thin, but because the changes that I made to lose that weight gave me my life back.
Several years ago I had lost over 50 pounds by doing the typical eat less, move more thing (what I now call the “old fashioned” way). It was a ton of work but I lost the weight and even maintained it for a few years. I thought I was good to go.
But then, despite the fact that I was still doing the same things I had done to lose the weight originally—micromanaging everything I ate and exercising 6 days a week—I started gaining weight again, and quite quickly.
I was frustrated, scared and at a loss. This is what I’ve always been told to do to lose weight, but now it was no longer working. What do I do now?? Eat even less? Exercise even more?
A friend introduced me to Primal and I started reading everything I could. The success stories were so inspiring!
After several months — yes months — I was hesitant because grains and beans made up a huge part of my diet. And, I was a picky eater so I thought I’d starve if I had to get rid of those.
But I had gotten to the point that I knew I had to give it a try, I didn’t know of any other option.
And you know what? It wasn’t that hard and I certainly didn’t starve! I actually loved the food that I was eating and didn’t miss that other stuff near as much as I thought I would! I found that the main thing I missed was the convenience of things like bread and tortillas rather than actually missing eating them. But there are great Primal and keto-friendly ways to get around that convenience piece.
It didn’t take long before I started noticing the difference. The weight was coming off (without ever being hungry which was HUGE!) but that wasn’t even the best part. I FELT so much better. My digestive issues went away. The bone and joint pain that I blamed on getting older was gone. Allergies dramatically improved. I had more energy, I was sleeping better and I was no longer riding the blood sugar rollercoaster.
And over time (this definitely wasn’t overnight) I was actually able to get off all meds for anxiety and depression – something I never thought was even possible for me. I now feel better and stronger than I ever have—even through the craziness of 2020.
I never would have experienced these changes had I not started to gain weight again.
Eating this way (eventually incorporating keto) has changed my life in so many ways that I actually decided to become a Primal Health Coach so that I could help others make the same changes and not have to keep struggling.
I’m a lifer now! And to think I once feared giving up grains. Now, I can’t imagine eating them again!
Thanks again Mark for all you do!
Kris
Thanks for sharing your story with us, Kris. You’re an inspiration to us all, and stories like yours remind me why I do what I do. Grok on!
-Mark
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