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| | Description | Combining modern genetic science and evolutionary biology, The Primal Blueprint dispels a number of the myths that modern medicine and conventional wisdom have come to accept as fact. Author Mark Sisson takes the reader on a fascinating journey through human evolution, comparing the life and robust health of our hunter-gatherer ancestors with a day in the life of a modern family - exposing potential health issues that arise from trying to do the right things living in the 21st century.
Sisson offers a solution in 10 empowering "Blueprint Lifestyle Laws" that can help us reprogram our genes away from disease and pain towards a direction of effortless weight loss, vibrant health and boundless energy. The reader learns how the right high-fat diet can actually help one lose weight; how popular low-fat, grain-based diets might trigger illness, disease, and lifelong weight gain; why doing too much cardio exercise might actually suppress the immune system and how some of today's most common medications might make a health condition even worse. | |
| | Product Details | | Author: | Mark Sisson | | Hardcover: | 283 pages | | Publisher: | Primal Nutrition, Inc. | | Publication Date: | June 01, 2009 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0982207700 | | Product Length: | 9.5 inches | | Product Width: | 7.14 inches | | Product Height: | 0.92 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.6 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.3 inches | | Package Width: | 6.7 inches | | Package Height: | 1.2 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 257 reviews |
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46 of 46 found the following review helpful:
 Good, but fluffy Jan 05, 2012
By Jon Schipp "Keisterstash"
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.
Wiki: "Mark Sisson is an American fitness author and blogger, and a former distance runner, triathlete and Ironman competitor. Sisson finished 4th in the February 1982 Ironman World Championship."
I agree with most things in the book and have shifted my eating habits in his direction. I thought the book was informative, easy to read, but way too fluffy. I didn't like the fact that the book exceeded 200+ pages for the content presented. I feel like you could have understood everything in the book by just reading a few articles and in less time.
The book could have been easily trimmed to 100 pages.
Though, if you aren't familiar with the primal lifestyle then this is a good book to get started.
Mark presents an exercise routine and some dietary guidelines which I liked.
148 of 162 found the following review helpful:
Continuous References to Web Site... Why Buy the Book? Feb 06, 2011
By Steph
First let me say that I am a believer in the Primal Blueprint Plan. I stumbled across Marks Daily Apple web site and wanted to learn more. I was pleased to discover that he had written a book. I figured rather than dig through the web site to find out more, I would buy the book and have the whole plan at my fingertips -- no more searching the web site.
WRONG. The book continuously gives an introduction and then section after section, refers you to marksdailyapple.com for more information. It doesn't say where on the web site, either. If I have to mine through the web site, why did I need to buy the book?
I agree with other reviewers who indicate the book is very repetitive without giving solid examples -- lots of overview. There isn't a 7 day plan or 30 day plan or sample work outs, just generalities. Again, if you want examples, you are referred to the web site.
I purchased the Kindle version of the book -- there are no charts or graphs, all text. I am not sure if the printed book is presented in the same format, but I find it hard to read. For example, identifying fruits from most favorable to occasional, a chart would have been easy to read. Instead, it is written in paragraph format.
Again, I am a supporter of the plan and am beginning to adopt it myself. However, I can't really recommend the book. It seems that all the info you need is on the web site. If you buy the book, you will be referred to the web site anyway.
733 of 864 found the following review helpful:
Good book, but needs improvements in certain parts Oct 18, 2009
By Michael Bluth
So I read Sisson's book and have been a regular reader of his website [...]
I found that the book gives a good introduction to the Paleo-style way of life (cut the sugars, grains, processed carbs, and processed fats/trans fats) and focus on proteins and fats (good fats). This is from the simple premise that we evolved in an environment where grains weren't highly available and that sugar was difficult to extract (as there were NO government-subsidized grain programs and NO Green Revolution of the 1960s to mark the explosion of cheap grain availability). Furthermore, our primitive ancestors tended to be a lot more active than what we have been especially over the past half century (hugely to blame thanks to sedentary-style desk jobs that much of America has switched onto).
It all makes sense, and I do believe with everything Mark is saying --- and I would recommend this book.
The only reasons why I gave this book a 3/5 was because I felt that the biochemistry needed a bit more explanation as it was a little unorganized (he gives some basic facts about human metabolism but doesn't really explain it all the way through), and then goes on giving recommendations for how to do the program. It would have been helpful if he gave some more quantitative data as well.
For instance, he doesn't really explain how much higher carb intake to fat deposit turnover is compared to fat intake to fat deposit rates. It's important to describe these things quantitatively (and I understand it can't be too too complex given the audience) because a 100% rate stands out a lot more than say a 5% or even a 1% rate compared to the other.
So he will describe some basic biochemistry (which again is appropriate) but neglects to fill in some other pieces that make the entire picture clear.
The second minor complaint was that the book never really made references to its sources for evidence WITHIN the text and it should have used footnotes and not endnotes at the very least. The way the book is setup is that it makes verifying his claims more difficult to do because he doesn't cite sources when he needs to. This is important because it lends more credibility to what he is saying, and helps those who are doubtful to reassure themselves at the appropriate points when necessary.
Third, I don't like the subtle recommendations for his own supplements --- I mean, it's his book yeah, but I think it is unprofessional to be recommending your own products especially when you're trying to teach people the right thing. It makes the author look biased for the wrong reasons, looking for a quick buck especially when there are a lot of competing nutrition guides out there with similar claims. My advice is: Don't waste your money on any supplements as they're overpriced here, and you can find better deals at other stores. The only supplements that I use, btw, are a Centrum Multivitamin, Omega 3 fish oil pills (take 2 1000 gs a day), and 1000 IU of Vitamin D3 (I live in a high latitude/long winters). And how significant these benefits are by taking these specific supplements is still up for debate --- in Sisson's own words, you may be literally pissing gold. Mark, if you read this, you should realize that your message will be more easily accepted by people, who are already skeptical of supposed health claims, if you don't advertise in your book for your own personal profit.
Fourth, there should have been more recipes and a recipe guide/schedule in visual format that would help people get started on the Paleo-style way of eating.
The book is about 270-280 pages long, and it's in relatively big size font, and at the price it's selling at, I'm sure that the next edition (if there will be one),can afford and should include a good template for a beginner 30 day recipe guide for commonly/easily available foods/spices/condiments/etc. in American grocery stores.
Besides these points, the book is a good read, and is not overly complex or overly simple and it has a good balance of information and advice to follow.
Nevertheless, I would also urge all of you to read the book (and any other nutritional book) with a critical mind and don't just passively accept the arguments the author makes without verifying it for yourself.
Finally, I would also be cautious/wary of all the 5-star reviews that this book and any other book gets on Amazon.com and any other website --- especially seeing as you really can't tell if the writers work for the publisher/author, or if they may be influenced by a hive mind mentality (following the crowd), a placebo effect, or are just plain dumb.
31 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 Solid Info, But Not For the 50+ Woman Feb 15, 2012
By Mary Ann Farley
"maffetina"
Without question, the logic of this book is rock-solid. And as time goes on, the theory that it's the carbs that are making us fat will be seen as truth, not cutting-edge theory.
However, for anyone buying this book for weight loss, particularly post-menopausal women, you may have to go elsewhere for help. I've been doing this diet for a solid two months, and I've actually gained three pounds. And believe me, I've been diligent...no cheating, no overdoing it on the calories.
What's funny about Mark's web site and books (I have two) is that in the photos that accompany them, he proudly shows off his strapping physique (good for him). But the woman he's with is clearly much younger than him. Undoubtedly, she's doing the primal thing, too, but as any post-menopausal woman knows, your weight issues before and after "the change" are two entirely different animals.
I even went to marksdailyapple.com for advice, but the only listing that came up under a search for menopausal weight loss was one discussion board piece written by a woman who'd suddenly gained weight after menopause, even while following the whole primal protocol. Her solution was to severely restrict her calories.
But that was the ONLY INFO on his site...or in this book for that matter...for the 50+ gal. Not criticizing his theories here...just alerting women like myself that you may feel a bit left out of this whole discussion. I'm currently researching other books that will address this sudden weight gain. (I've gained 18+ pounds in just 3 years. Pretty freaky when you've been very thin your whole life.) If anyone has some suggestions for me, I'd appreciate it. I'll be back to check the comments.
60 of 69 found the following review helpful:
More stats behind the facts please May 04, 2010
By B. Johnston
"FarmerBen."
I agree with the other three star reviews. There is a lot of anecdotal evidence from Mark, which is fine, but there is very little in the way of scientific evidence. Yes, you can go looking in other books for the information and find it, but I think it would be far more acceptable for a great deal more references through the book alongside Mark's anecdotes.
Don't get me wrong, I think this works and will work long term. The Primal Blueprint is a lifestyle from which one will enjoy everything Mark claims. How can it not, you are what you eat. It's not a diet per se, and should't be seen as a diet in isolation to the other lifestyle changes - there are 10 of them and they all work together. This book CAN provide a quick-fix to one's weight problems, but if it is only weight being focused on then ultimately the dieter will fail - ask any dietitian. The Primal Blueprint is about changing your life, for life, not a month, two months etc.
After reading the book cover to cover, I think the greatest tip to take from it is the 80-20 rule. Apply it to everything and you can't fail long term. Not that the other rules are not excellent also, it's just the 80-20 rule will help you keep going, pick you up if you falter, and deny you nothing.
I have been following TPB for two months and hearing/reading about it for about five. My goal is not weightloss. I don't know how much I weigh, nor do I care. What I want is to be strong enough, fit enough, healthy enough, energetic enough, to tackle whatever I choose to challenge myself with. I now see that I can, and the weight is looking after itself.
The hardest thing to get my head around was how grains/sugars/bad stuff had worked their way into every aspect of my normal diet. It took a week or more to re-adjust my views on quality food and just how much of it is available once I started looking.
Don't worry about the supplements, I'm sure they're good, but they aren't needed if you eat well. You'll need your money for new clothes as the old ones become too roomy.
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