Ancestral Health 215

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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Philadelphia's solution to the national health crisis.

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Recent Meetups

May 18 at 8:00 PM, 22 Members attended
Paleo Movie Night: Perfect Human Diet Viewing
They rated it 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 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 10 photos

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Great to hand out in the park and chat with you guys. Thanks for sharing your favorite Paleo foods too!

—Laura Pappas

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Beautiful weather, good conversation, and some new recipes made this a great time!

—Beth E. Finn
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 5.001 (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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New Member

Natalee Johnson joined
Yesterday at 11:28 AM

"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 replied to Paleo Recipe Resources (latest of 3)
Friday at 5:10 PM

"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 replied to Paleo Recipe Resources (latest of 2)
Thursday at 4:59 PM

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

LeeAnn joined
Thursday at 1:07 PM

"Registered Dietitian (RD) and cancer survivor (June 2008) interested in nutrition for health, vitality, and being younger next year."
New Discussion Reply

Carolyn Marotta replied to Paleo Recipe Resources
May 30 at 7:44 AM

"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 started Paleo Recipe Resources
May 29 at 1:33 PM

"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 RSVPed Yes for Bring CJ Hunt to Philadelphia!
May 29 at 12:20 PM

TBD

Bring CJ Hunt to Philadelphia!

11 attending
New Member

Paul joined
May 25 at 10:31 AM

"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 joined
May 24 at 9:23 PM

"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. :)"
New RSVP

Wayne RSVPed Yes for Bring CJ Hunt to Philadelphia!
May 22 at 10:21 PM

TBD

Bring CJ Hunt to Philadelphia!

11 attending