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This time of year is all about knowing what we want for ourselves. We rightfully accept the window for change and wonder what kind of transformation we?re ready for?what measures we?re willing to commit to, what possibilities exist if we?re willing to go down that road. And so we daydream. We imagine what it would be like to feel better/fitter/healthier than we do right now. We think about how life would be different. We start to mentally put the pieces in place?how we?d go about this endeavor. How bold are we willing to be? Where will the energy, support, ideas and resources to fuel this venture come from? Maybe it?s at this stage or maybe even after we get started, but all too often some other element eventually weaves its way into the picture. Self-doubt, pessimism, compromise, sabotage begins trickling into our process. Our hidden, well-worn obstacles start popping up.
Read MoreThe Prize:
$1000 gift certificate to PrimalBlueprint.com. Want a year’s supply of Primal Fuel? Done. How about enough Primal Kitchen? Mayo to fill up your bathtub? Done. Heck, You could even become a Primal Blueprint Certified Expert and have change leftover. Today’s winner gets a thousand big ones to spend like cash and get whatever he or she wants at PrimalBlueprint.com.
The Contest:
Pose like Grok. Take a photo of it. You know Grok, right? Here he is…
Read MoreMaking positive changes is simple. You know exactly what to do—and what you should do. You’ve got a list of changes you’d like to make. It’s all there on paper in plain language. You know how to eat better—eat healthy animals, tons of plants, cut unnecessary carbohydrates, ditch grains and seed oils, eat enough fat and protein for hormonal health and satiety. You know how to train effectively—sprint once in awhile, lift heavy things, stay physically active throughout the day, don’t sit so much. You want to “eat less fast food,” so you stop going through the drive-thru. You want to sleep more, so you sleep more. Right?
Except it doesn’t work like that.
Read MoreIf you want to lose weight, gain muscle, reduce stress, increase energy or just generally look and feel healthier you’ve come to the right place. Oh, and you can win lots of cool Primal gear, too. That’s right, it’s the annual Primal Blueprint 21-Day Challenge!
Before we get to all the details, let’s kick things off with a simple contest. Click on over to this page and register for the free Primal Blueprint 21-Day Challenge in the Vimify app. That’s it! I’ll explain more about the app below, but rest assured that you’ll be entered to win a $100 gift certificate to PrimalBlueprint.com if you register for free.
This contest ends at 8 pm PST tonight, January 11. A winner will be selected at random and everyone around the world is eligible, including people that registered before today.
Now, on to the challenge details…
Read MoreI announced this contest last week to give you a little extra time to work on it. And I’m publishing it again today just in case you missed it in last week’s post.
Per annual tradition, once again it’s time to make some delicious Primal dishes.
The Prize:
US Wellness has long been a favorite meat spot for MDA readers. A few years ago they donated pemmican and the popular 5 gallon bucket of fat. The last several years they’ve gone whole hog. And by hog, I mean cow. And they’re doing it again this year. US Wellness has generously offered up a cow to the winners of this contest.
Read MoreHelp make Mark’s Daily Apple and @primalkitchenfoods shine! Consider nominating us for Paleo Magazine’s Best of 2015 list!
If you could spare just a few moments, here are the categories the Worker Bees and I would like to be nominated for:
Best Blog (General Health/Wellness): Mark’s Daily Apple
Best Podcast (General Health/Wellness): The Primal Blueprint Podcast
Best Paleo Company (Food Related): PRIMAL KITCHEN™
Best New Packaged Product: PRIMAL KITCHEN™ Mayo
Best Thing to Always Have in Your Fridge: PRIMAL KITCHEN™ Mayo
Best Online Program: The Primal Blueprint Expert Certification
Best Book (Fitness Oriented): Primal Endurance
Best Book (General Health/Wellness): Fruit Belly
Best New eBook: The Primal Blueprint Definitive Guide to Troubleshooting Weight Loss
Best New Podcast: Primal Endurance Podcast
Health Hero of the Year: Mark Sisson
Best Paleo Supplement: Primal Probiotics
The nomination period ends today, January 10th, so copy/paste away! And thank you in advance for your votes. It’s very much appreciated.
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