Newbies Start Here: Primer to the Primal Blueprint Lifestyle page

[Mark Sisson]

After you create an account, before you do anything else, go introduce yourself to the community. We'd love to meet you: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum/thread35.html

Now, there are many resources available in this forum and elsewhere that sum up the Primal Blueprint eating plan, fitness routine and lifestyle quite well. If you are new to this forum and don't know "CW" from "SAD", if the concept of fat being good for you is completely foreign, or if you want to jump in head first but just don't know where to begin, check out these resources and the comments in this thread from fellow forum members (aka Grok stars) to learn the basics and get started on your Primal journey.

Forum Rules: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum...p?do=showrules

Top Forum Threads for Beginners:

Advice for Newbies: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum...ce-for-newbies

Primal Acronyms: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum...rimal-Acronyms

Griff's Cholesterol Primer: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum...r-%28Attempt-2

Top Blog Posts for Beginners:

The Primal Blueprint 101 Page: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-101/

The Definitive Guides: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/categ...e/?submit=view

The Definitive Guide to the Primal Blueprint: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/defin...mal-blueprint/

400+ Reader Comments on Best Advice for Beginners: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/conte...ooks/#comments

How to Succeed with The Primal Blueprint (PB Diagrams): http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-t...mal-blueprint/

Primal Blueprint Fitness - Free E-book: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/prima...print-fitness/

What to Eat - Primal Blueprint Recipes: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/prima...print-recipes/

More Blog Posts for Beginners:

Who or What is Grok? - http://www.marksdailyapple.com/about-2/who-is-grok/

Why Grains Are Unhealthy - http://www.marksdailyapple.com/why-g...are-unhealthy/

A Little Inspiration - http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-b...ccess-stories/

Primal Blueprint Sample Menu - http://www.marksdailyapple.com/prima...t-sample-menu/

Smart Fuel - http://www.marksdailyapple.com/category/smart-fuel/

You Might Be Primal If... - http://www.marksdailyapple.com/conte...t-31/#comments

Take Your Own Personal 30-Day Challenge: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/take-...day-challenge/

Paid Stuff:

My book - The Primal Blueprint - http://primalblueprint.com/products/...Blueprint.html
plus Audio Book Version: http://primalblueprint.com/products/...udio-Book.html

The Primal Blueprint Cookbook - http://primalblueprint.com/products/...-Cookbook.html

The Primal Leap - One-on-One Support - http://primalblueprint.com/products/...-Leap-Kit.html

Primal Fuel - http://primalblueprint.com/products/...AUTOSHIP*.html

There's much much more on MDA and in this forum for beginners and veterans alike. Check out the archives and blog post categories (http://www.marksdailyapple.com/archives/), give the forum/site a search or post a thread in the forum to get answers to all of your Primal Blueprint-related questions.

What am I missing, everyone? Help me make this sticky a great resource for all newcomers. Share your thoughts, links and lists for beginners here. Grok on!

[naiadknight]

Thankyouthankyouthankyou for making this sticky Mark. It's much more encompassing than I had hoped for. I'm soooo glad you did this.

[Adventure8410]

+1

[Mark Sisson]

Thankyouthankyouthankyou for making this sticky Mark. It's much more encompassing than I had hoped for. I'm soooo glad you did this.

It's long overdue! No more bumping threads!

[kuno1chi]

It's long overdue! No more bumping threads!

Actually, I'm going to sort of miss that. It was like the world's longest game of volleyball

But seriously, Mark----thanks!!!

[sherpa]

i've got a really boring basic question about the forum itself, are the different colour icons for the titles or any relevance?

[Madeiro]

Hey, everyone!

I just completed a three-part guide meant as an intro to the Primal/Paleo lifestyle. I posted it in the Resources section and people seemed to like it, so hopefully it's fine that I toss it up here too.

http://www.threenewleaves.com/a-begi...tyle-part-one/
http://www.threenewleaves.com/a-begi...tyle-part-two/
http://www.threenewleaves.com/a-begi...le-part-three/

Hope it helps!

- Matt

[kctsalagi]

I've been eating primal for a month now and I've lost 23 pounds so far! My energy level is up, I'm sleeping better, and I'm no longer ravenously hungry all the time. The weight is just melting off!!

[Hedonist]

Hey, everyone!

I just completed a three-part guide meant as an intro to the Primal/Paleo lifestyle. I posted it in the Resources section and people seemed to like it, so hopefully it's fine that I toss it up here too.

http://www.threenewleaves.com/a-begi...tyle-part-one/
http://www.threenewleaves.com/a-begi...tyle-part-two/
http://www.threenewleaves.com/a-begi...le-part-three/

Hope it helps!

- Matt

Yes! These definitely need to be on the list.

[backinnewengland]

I began eating primal almost 2 weeks ago and have lost 7 pounds. I visited the doctor today for my annual physical and my cholesterol is at 256, Tri at 80, HDL at 52, and LDL at 188. My doctor was very concerned and insisted that I begin statins immediately and for the rest of my life. I asked a few questions concerning the different types of LDL, as well as the effects of such a diet. After reading the posts about cholesterol and the ratios I wonder if I know more about this than my doctor. I feel great, I am never hungry, and I have stopped snacking. I can not believe how easy this is. I can not help but feel angry, let down, and disappointed with doctors, the USDA, and food companies. My eyes have been opened. It is like my own little Matrix. I choose the Red Pill. Thanks Mark.