This is episode 41 and we've got the most incredible guest on the show. We sat down with Mark Sisson at the Paleo f(x) conference in Austin TX this past weekend.

Mark is one of our biggest mentors. He founded the Primal Health Coach Institute, the paleo blog called Marks Daily Apple (which is the leading resource in the ancestral health world), he has written groundbreaking books like Primal Connection, Primal Endurance, The Keto Reset Diet (and Cookbook), and Primal Blueprint which is changing thousands of lives daily. If that wasn't enough, he's also the CEO of Primal Kitchen Foods

In this episode Mark talks about what leads to a high quality life [mobility and memory]. He also talks about why it's important to take rest days, training yourself to become a fat burning machine [through a high fat, low carb diet] and why it's the #1 strategy for anti-aging.

What does it take to be strong, lean, fit, healthy, happy, productive? Take a listen to find out!!

Special Event! Register for the free health summit called "Habits to Thrive" to watch actionable lessons for healthy living presented by Marisa Moon and her fellow Primal Health Coaches. The summit is all online from May 6th-12th, 2019. Register for free here: http://bit.ly/habitstothrive

For professional Inquiries contact - Jessica Dogert, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: jessdogert@gmail.com; or Marisa Moon, Certified Primal Health Coach: marisa@marisamoon.com

Disclaimer: Consult with your doctor or functional medicine practitioner before trying any of the remedies or protocols mentioned in this episode. Jessica Dogert and Marisa Moon are not physicians or medical practitioners. This information and recording is for informational and educational purposes only.

Points of Discussion:
Mark’s experience in endurance training that lead to disease and early aging. This brought him to the field of ancestral health.
What is the appropriate amount of exercise?
- Is more truly better?
- What’s the minimum effective dose [MED]
- Finding opportunity to play
- Rest days
What is functional exercise?
- Walking, hiking daily
- Lifting heavy weights 2x week
- Sprinting 1x week
Why exercise?
- not to burn calories, but to enhance mobility, strength, etc
Metabolic flexibility 101
- Fat burning zone (max heart rate 180-age)
- Fat burning diet, burns cleaner energy
- Benefits like loss of hunger, more satiation
Diet: keto
What's the #1 strategy for anti-aging?

Take Home Message:
Be sure to subscribe to the Mark's Daily Apple newsletter (and grab his free ebooks) for the latest, most trustworthy stuff on all things ancestral health, metabolic flexibility, mobility, recipes and more! https://www.marksdailyapple.com/blog/

Marisa & Mark’s favorite book: “The Primal Connection: Follow Your Genetic Blueprint to Health and Happiness”, by Mark Sisson

Learn about all the topics discussed by reading Mark’s essential guide called “The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram Your Genes for Effortless Weight Loss, Vibrant Health, and Boundless Energy”

As mentioned: Learn to modify your carb intake in 21 days using Mark’s method in “The Keto Reset Diet” or “The Primal Blueprint” books, or by taking Marisa’s online course called Intermittent Fasting Freedom: https://marisamoon.com/iffreedom

Get social with Mark:
Instagram: @marksdailyapple @marksissonprimal
Website: https://www.marksdailyapple.com/
Facebook: Mark's Daily Apple

Jessica's site: https://www.jessicadogert.com
Marisa's site: https://www.marisamoon.com
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Intro/Exit Music - "Ukulele Whistle" by Scott Holmes