Yesterday on our morning hike, my father and I began talking about primitive man, and how that lifestyle (the one we evolved to maximize) is so different from today’s. I’ve always wondered if that original way of life is the one that is best for us (and will allow us to function most efficiently)…after all, we evolved to suit it, so it makes a lot of sense. Poppi told me that there’s this kinda narcissistic guy (I don’t remember his name…but I was told he used to be a great runner?) who has written books about living in this way.
…The Primal Blueprint. This is a summary of the guidelines:
1. Eat lots of animals, insects, and plants.
2. Move around a lot at a slow pace.
3. Lift heavy things.
4. Run really fast every once in a while.
5. Get lots of sleep.
6. Play.
7. Get some sunlight every day.
8. Avoid trauma.
9. Avoid poisonous things.
10. Use your mind.
If followed, apparently (and ideally) we’d all become: healthy, energetic, happy, lean, strong, bright, and productive.
Is this common sense?
