Category Archives: New Primal Challenger!

Primal Success Story: Russ Roberts

I know a lot of folks here at The Primal Challenge are in libertarian circles, so I thought I’d report something cool. I was reading Cafe Hayek today, and I noticed that Russ Roberts of GMU, EconTalk, The Invisible Heart, … Continue reading

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Introductions

Greetings, everyone. Bob Ewing and Chuck Grimmett graciously invited me to be a weekly blogger here at the Primal challenge and I am looking forward to taking part. My first post will be much more of an introduction. I am … Continue reading

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I set fire to the rain

Today is the day.  Not tomorrow.  Not the next day.  Not next week.  Today is the beginning my healthy new life.  For so long, I have been so fearful of living, ever since I thought I was going to do … Continue reading

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Day 1 – So not ready, but committed anyway

So I’m back in New York. I just woke up, have not eaten anything yet, and really want a cup of coffee. I am a moderate coffee drinker, averaging anywhere from 0-2 cups a day, generally with cream or half … Continue reading

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Gearing up for my 30 days

I’ve been playing with the idea of going primal for awhile now. After spending the day today with Antonie and Bob, I decided to go for it. I have made drastic changes to my diet in the past (cutting out … Continue reading

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Welcome Two New People to the 30 Day Challenge!

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, Primal Challengers! I have some great news. My parents, Chuck and Linda Grimmett, are officially taking the 30 Day Challenge for the month of October! (Yes, we both go by Chuck. This … Continue reading

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New Job, New Lifestyle!

Hello fellow-primals and those who are considering the change! I have the pleasure of knowing Bob and Antonie quite well and I am very excited to be included in this family!  My first post is going to be informational and … Continue reading

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30+ FOR 30: We Have an Army of 30+ Doing Mark Sisson’s Primal Blueprint 30-Day Challenge

The Primal Challenge is proud to announce that we have an Army of 30+ people participating in Mark Sisson’s Primal Blueprint 30 Day Challenge:  over 30 for 30! We’re a diverse group:  men and women, young and old, short and … Continue reading

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First Post

Finally. I took the challenge on July 1st. and I am still rolling… That first month i lost 13 lbs. but more important was the difference in the way i felt. So, since i am having some success and feeling … Continue reading

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Newbie

Gonna try to give this thing a shake- for the 2nd time. Hard to correct 60 years of unhealthy eating I’ve found, but I truly feel my life is at stake at this point, so here I come! Joining my … Continue reading

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Welcome our first vegetarian to the Primal Challenge!

We are excited to announce that Mike Callahan has joined us here at the Primal Challenge.   He’s two weeks in already — kicking serious butt — and will soon be contributing to the blog under the name mdcallahan.   … Continue reading

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Welcome four NEW people to the Primal Challenge!

Today we’re excited to announce four new people to the Primal Challenge!   Brian, Cord & the Daly sisters.   Pictures below. Brian is a good buddy from back in Ohio.   As long as I’ve known Brian, he’s been … Continue reading

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Welcome Mary, Liya and Will to the Primal Challenge!

Last week we were excited to announce that three new people joined us in taking the primal challenge.  That post got a good response and was even linked to by the popular primal blogger Real Food Mama. Today we are … Continue reading

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Welcome Three More People to the Primal Challenge!

Andy Soell, January Soell and Chuck Grimmett have all joined us in taking the 30 day challenge. Andy is a fellow Ohioan that works for Team IJ remotely and lives with his wonderful wife January and their baby Lucy.  Antonie … Continue reading

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Joining the Primal Challenge

Flying back from a 5 week stay in Europe, it was time to start making some lists – before the outset of the trip, there were some pretty ambitious personal goals: to figure out the meaning of life, the role … Continue reading

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