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Last week we offered responses to three common misconceptions about what weҲe all about here in the Primal community. Of course, no matter what we say, some people will always believe that weҲe just a bunch of barefoot weirdos who are inexplicably willing toקasp!׳top eating bread. It can be incredibly frustrating when people you care about canҴ seem to shake conventional wisdom and give the Primal Blueprint a shot. But what about the people who show a genuine interest in our lifestyle? Hopefully, as youҲe out there walking your Primal walk and talking your Primal talk, youҲe catching the eye of friends, family, and coworkers who canҴ help but notice your healthy vibe. These folks might be willing to take the leap for themselves. They just need a little nudge in the right direction. Getting the word out about healthy Primal living is more important than ever, but you want to do it in a way that is encouraging, not alienating. After all, we are a little weird here (in the best way possible). Below are my responses to seven questions someone might ask you when theyҲe still on the fence about launching into a Primal lifestyle. IҬl also link some relevant MDA posts that you can share once someone is ready to start. Prepare Your 30-Second Elevator Pitch Letҳ say you have someone on the hook. TheyҲe not rejecting your Primal lifestyle outright. The look in their eyes says, ӏk, Iҭ listeningŔ Nowҳ the time! You need a quick, concise way to explain the rationale behind the Primal Blueprint. Something like: Bottom line: Itҳ abundantly clear that all the so-called ӥxpert adviceԠabout how to be healthy isnҴ working for most people. The Primal Blueprint is simple, and it works better than anything else IҶe tried. This isnҴ about trying to Ӭive like a caveman.ԠItҳ about respecting that humans are genetically programmed to thrive when we eat lots of meat and vegetables, move our bodies in particular ways, spend time outside in the sunshine, and try to get away from all the stress that modern life heaps on us. The Primal Blueprint takes the stuff that worked for our ancestors, blends it with modern scientific advances, and effectively gives you the best of both worlds. It just makes sense. Feel free to steal that verbatim or put it in terms that are authentic to you. How to Respond to Common Questions and Concerns Do I really have to give up sugar and grains? I could never live without bread! Sure you can. And no, you donҴ have to, but do you want to feel better? Have more energy? Achieve your health or fitness goals? You have nothing to lose by trying, I promise. Give it 21 days. You can do anything for 21 days. The thousands of people who have participated in the Primal Blueprint 21-day Reset can attest that three weeks is enough time to start seeing some real changes! I think youҬl be surprised at how ŠContinue reading "How to Tell Friends About the Primal Lifestyle"The post How to Tell Friends About the Primal Lifestyle appeared first on Mark's Daily Apple