For the better part of a decade I’ve been playing with intermittent fasting on a personal level and by helping others integrate it into their lives through multiple posts on the blog. The effects on the quality of my meals has been staggering.

(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

PrimalCon presenter and psychologist Dr. Alessandra Wall stops by the blog to offer advice on how to make your goals a reality.(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Dr. Alessandra Wall, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

In this episode, Mark Sisson has a discussion with Dr. Timothy Noakes of South Africa, who is an author and well-known expert in exercise physiology and human performance. As a physician, former longtime marathon runner, and co-founder of the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Dr. Noakes has spearheaded efforts to advocate a low carb/high fat diet despite opposition in the mainstream medical community.

"It doesn’t have to be this way." The power of an effective mantra rises out of our growing identification with it. Right out of the gate, all of us can identify with this statement. Tune into today's post for a simple, yet effective, exercise to inspire change.

(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Having a firm grasp of these key concepts will provide a framework for – and make you more resolute in – your daily decisions. Read them, commit them to memory, live by them, and you’ll be well on your way to a lifetime of health and wellness.

(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Exactly when and how did baby/early toddler nutrition become a string of processed convenience foods? Can’t we do better by our baby Groks? We’ve taken up the kid question before, but I thought it was time for a definitive focus on the youngest of the seedling set.(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Yesterday’s post introduced the major myths surrounding calories, weight loss, and human regulation of body weight, but there are some other serious misconceptions surrounding the topic that need clearing up.(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

There are some major misconceptions about calories, body weight, fat loss, and health. These calorie myths are often rooted in truth but presented in black-or-white terms that are useless at best, harmful at worst, and do little to help the average person lose body fat.

(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Our annual 21-Day Primal Blueprint Challenge starts next week! There’s a lot that comes before “just doing it.” We all need a little help getting started.

(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Brad Kearns has another interesting meeting with Dr. Cate Shanahan of the Primal Advantage 1:1 Metabolic Consulting Program. Cate discusses some recent revelations heard on previous podcasts as well as answer some questions sent in to Mark’s Daily Apple.