Marks right when he says real men eat salad!

Well this year has certainly been different. In March I got my first major major sports-related injury – I dislocated my left shoulder. Twice. Was being a retard the second time and tried to do GHD situps (from CrossFit) and when I brought my arm back up – pop!

I’m still working on regaining shoulder health, but I guess I’ve been slacking off in the last few weeks because it’s been good for throwing (I throw hammer and shotput) for a while. So I suppose my summer resolution is to get the shoulder real healthy, and to get my strength back where it was before. I hope to be able to do at least 45lb OHSes and kip from a pullup bar without pain. I also hope to get my squat back up to 205, push jerk back up to 135, clean to 135, etc. I think I’ll be alright.

In terms of Primal nutrition, I’ve been on and off. In terms of 80-20 it’s been more like 65-35. I’ll whittle it down some more, but it’s not a big deal. I’d like to focus on getting some good sleep some more.

So that’s it. Thanks for everything Mark.

This is one of the first things I noticed once I “broke through”. It’s really hard to describe effectively to people, and I’ve tried! It’s like eating has fallen to the background. Not like I really enjoy it any less or that it’s not important, but it’s like sleep. Necessary and I like it, but I don’t feel like it’s controlling me. Hungry, cook, eat, move on. It’s lost it’s DEMAND.

“I am starting to focus on the other aspects of my life”

I can identify with this too. Getting proper everything (food, sleep, exercise), I feel more “available” to pursuing all those other things I want to get done.

Good luck in the future!

I recently started the 5×5 approach based on what’s available at stronglifts.com (totally free, this isn’t an ad) and I’m liking it so far.

Compound exercises, steadily increasing weight, simple once you get the form down, etc. Only thing is you need specific equipment at home or at a gym.

Check it out and see if you like it!

I hesitate to use the term “brainwashed” though, as that implies intent.

As I see it, it’s just a self-perpetuating myth. It’s “accepted wisdom” that fat is bad, so studies appear to prove it (due to the ingoing bias), the media accepts it because it fits in with the current “fact” so that’s what they tell, manufacturers produce products that consumers want and the cycle repeats and reinforces itself.

It’s really unfortunate that there is such a lag time between real innovative research and public perceptions.

It’s tough at first for sure. Your body definitely goes through a bit of shock as it adjusts. The breakthrough is AMAZING though.

As Jose wrote, you feel “stuffed” on loading up on carbs, but really not satisfied. As Dr. Eades mentioned once, no matter how full you are, if sweets come around for dessert, how likely are you to pass up because you are “too full” (compared to another delicious slice of marbled steak, that is)?

The best part about giving up all that junk is that I am much more aware of my satiety. 6 stalks of asparagus and a bunch of broccoli and a typical pork loin cut sauteed in butter and I’m … “satisfied”. Not just full.

Good luck!

You’re vegan but you are trying to go primal?

Does that mean you are trying to live paleolithically, but without the meat, or that you are transitioning into eating meat? I’m curious because you used the present “I am” and didn’t mention meat at all in your post.

How do you hope to get enough protein to not only support the functions of your body, but live up to the other aspects of living primal such as building muscle?

Thanks.

The primal type of exercise is very important. I got more serious 3 weeks ago, got a new trainer to help me with some enforcement, and I feel so much stronger and energetic. I like to hike, bike and kayak.

I’m a type 2 diabetic and I brought my fasting blood sugar down from around 170 to 95 in 3 weeks! This lifestyle works way better than metformin for me. I want to lose about 100 pounds and feel like this is the year to do it. I don’t want to just lose weight, but I want to transform my body. And at 52 I want to reverse and prevent any further health problems such as plaque.

Really appreciate all the great articles and support here.