Why?

 

We currently have a big problem in the United States: we live in the midst of rapidly expanding obesity and diabetes epidemics.  Where do we turn for a solution?

Today's health and fitness industry is all over the place - it is littered with more fad diets and fad products than you can keep up with.  Changing your health and your life for the better is a confusing journey.

Often times what works isn't a sexy fad at all and instead the fundamentals that have been there all along. We feel like that is the case in health and fitness.

Changing your life is not about quick fixes and magic pills, it's about the decisions you make on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.  It's about leading a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle.  

What is Ancestral Health?  It's about:

  • Exercising efficiently and when appropriate, intensely
  • Eating Paleo / Primal
  • Sleeping well and de-stressing
  • Leaving time for rest and play
  • Getting outside more
  • Valuing family, friends, and community

 

Purpose

 

The purpose of AncestralHealth215 is to:

  • Transform lives using an Ancestral Health based approach to exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle.  
  • Look backward in order to move forward, learning lessons from everyone who came before us.
  • Not be intentionally unconventional, but also not subscribe to something because it is popular.
  • Unite individuals who feel similarly to create an empowered community.

 

Who Should Join

 

Those who take pride in and prioritize their health and well-being.  Those who value being active in body and mind.  Those who eat to live, not live to eat.

Whether you're already doing it or want some help getting started, come one, come all.

 

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  • May 18 at 8:00 PM, 22 Members attended

    Paleo Movie Night: Perfect Human Diet Viewing

    They rated it 4.50 4.503 (3 ratings)

    We will be showing CJ Hunt's In Search of the Perfect Human Diet documentary at Relentless Fitness. Please feel free to bring some food and drinks. We want this viewing... Learn more

  • April 29 at 2:00 PM, 13 Members attended

    Paleo Picnic Pot-Luck

    They rated it 5.00 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 10 photos

    We will be hosting a Paleo picnic pot-luck at Washington Square Park. We want everyone to come out for a day in the park with their favorite portable Paleo snacks!  ... Learn more

  • February 11 at 4:00 PM, 18 Members attended

    Paleo Round-Table
    BYOT: Bring Your Own Topic. What does Paleo mean to YOU and the group? We'll be discussing food, of course. Favorite recipes, hidden Paleo gems in Philadelphia and... Learn more

  • December 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM, 11 Members attended

    Holiday Paleo Pot-Luck!
    On the heels of a successful and inspiring 1st ever AncestralHealth215 meet-and-greet, let's keep the momentum going! Join us for a Paleo Pot-Luck and show off your... Learn more

  • November 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM, 18 Members attended

    Ancestral Health Meet-and-Greet

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Let's build some momentum behind Ancestral Health in Philly! Come out to share your individual story and meet other like-minded folks. We'll talk future event planning,... Learn more
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    Natalee Johnson Natalee Johnson joined
    Yesterday at 11:28 AM
    Natalee Johnson
    "Hi, I'm Natalie. I am about 2 weeks into a pure paleo diet. I bought my kids Coco Puffs last night and I hate myself for it. I am a lifestyle challenged straddler ISO integrity and community. How the hell do you profile yourself?"
  • New Discussion Reply
    Nicole Nicole replied to Paleo Recipe Resources (latest of 3)
    Friday at 5:10 PM
    Nicole

    "Thanks for these links Carolyn - I appreciate it!! I will check them out. And Len - thanks for your thoughts on the substitutions - awesome!"

  • New Discussion Reply
    Len Smith Len Smith replied to Paleo Recipe Resources (latest of 2)
    Thursday at 4:59 PM
    Len Smith

    "Here are my paleo recipe bookmarks: http://pinboard.in/u:... I've also just started paleoizing existing recipes...."

  • New Member
    LeeAnn LeeAnn joined
    Thursday at 1:07 PM
    LeeAnn
    "Registered Dietitian (RD) and cancer survivor (June 2008) interested in nutrition for health, vitality, and being younger next year."
  • New Discussion Reply
    Carolyn Marotta Carolyn Marotta replied to Paleo Recipe Resources
    May 30 at 7:44 AM
    Carolyn Marotta

    "Hey Nicole! I follow The Food Lovers' Primal Palate, http://www.primal-pal..., they have some good ideas there (and a massive cookbook with tons of recipes). I also follow Paleo Parents (toddler snacks make for easy on the go fuel!)..."

  • New Discussion
    Nicole Nicole started Paleo Recipe Resources
    May 29 at 1:33 PM
    Nicole

    "Hi, I am wondering if anyone would like to share some websites that offer Paleo recipes. Right now I am enjoying Fastpaleo.com. I am looking for some easy and QUICK recipes for someone on the go!..."

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  • New RSVP
    Laura Pappas Laura Pappas RSVPed Yes for Bring CJ Hunt to Philadelphia!
    May 29 at 12:20 PM
    Laura Pappas
    TBD  
    Bring CJ Hunt to Philadelphia!
    11 attending
  • New Member
    Paul Paul joined
    May 25 at 10:31 AM
    Paul
    "I've been paleo for about a year and a half now, lost a lot of weight and gained muscle. I'm moving to Philly and looking for some fellow cavemen/women to hang out with (and prove to my wife that it's not a crazy fringe group)."
  • New Member
    Joanna Lopinto Joanna Lopinto joined
    May 24 at 9:23 PM
    Joanna Lopinto
    "Hi! I have been (mostly) Paleo for about 2 years now. I have MS, and really need to be a little more strict with my diet. :)"
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    Wayne Wayne RSVPed Yes for Bring CJ Hunt to Philadelphia!
    May 22 at 10:21 PM
    Wayne
    TBD  
    Bring CJ Hunt to Philadelphia!
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