Primal Transformations

Primal Transformations Lisa is a Health and Wellness Transformation Coach. She helps clients reclaim their health, body, and life! My clients get results they get to KEEP!

I partner with women who are ready to reclaim their healthy mojo and rock their life! I brew up a tasty "transformation recipe" using a combo of real food, non-crazy fitness, and mindset swaps that help women get out of their own way and onto living an epic life. I have a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science which I use every day to stay on the cutting edge of wellness research. I am

an ACSM certified personal trainer and a Precision Nutrition Coach. Services:

Personal Training:
Lisa uses a variety of equipment and training techniques in her fitness training business including: weight lifting, body weight workouts, TRX, Tabata intervals, and mobility work. She is experienced in the art of scaling exercise according to the client's goals and fitness level. Paleo Health Coaching:
Lisa believes strongly that what you eat largely determines body composition (i.e. 'abs are made in the kitchen' and 'you can't out-train a poor diet'. She coaches clients on a step-by step approach to swapping highly processed foods that lead to inflammation, obesity, and disease progression for those that are delicious, nutritious, and lead to improvements in how you look, feel, and perform. Health Coaching Services:

Cupboard Clean-Out (Law of Human Nature: If It's There, You'll Eat It!)
Grocery Shopping 101
Detoxification with Whole Foods
Macronutrient Ratio Considerations for Fat Loss, Muscle Building, and Exceptional Health and Fitness
Healthy Meal Planning for Those Who Don't Like to Cook (Or Clean!)
Real-Life Strategies to Get Kids on Board the Whole Foods Training

Biography:

Lisa Perkins grew up on an island in Southeast Alaska, graduated with a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and spent a number of years working as a political aide in Alaska and Washington D.C. Throughout this period, she indulged her insatiable curiosity about the world by traveling extensively throughout Southeast Asia, Central America, and Europe. With a desire to settle down and raise a family, Lisa spent a decade living in remote Alaska villages, raising her daughters, immersing herself in Alaska native cultures, and working as a part-time librarian. In 2008, Lisa and her family moved to Wichita, Kansas where she pursued a master's in library and information science. It was at this point that she decided to finally get to the root cause of lingering health issues including digestive issues, lack of energy, migraines, and depression. After many years of being prescribed antacids, Lisa stumbled upon the issue of gluten intolerance. Thinking she'd tried everything else, she decided to give this approach a try and within two weeks was astounded that most of the issues she'd struggled with her entire adult life were resolved. For the first time since childhood, she was able to reclaim vibrant health, boundless energy, and a strong, lean physique. This breakthrough empowered Lisa to seek even more ways to optimize her family's health and led her to do exhaustive research. She used this research to develop a multi-pronged approach to health and fitness which includes: whole natural foods rich in micronutrients, appropriate activity levels, plenty of sleep, stress reduction, and a healthy work/life balance. Lisa currently works at Wichita State University where she has taught health and fitness classes for the Upward Bound program. She serves on the Hunter Health Clinic Board of Directors, a non-profit community health clinic whose mission is to provide quality health care to those who may not otherwise have access. When she is not working and spending time with her family, she trains and coaches clients ranging in age from 13 to 73!

GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, do more than manage blood sugar and appetite. Clinical evidence sho...
06/04/2026

GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, do more than manage blood sugar and appetite. Clinical evidence shows they can significantly reduce systemic inflammation, even in patients without diabetes.

By lowering markers like C-reactive protein (CRP), they can improve conditions driven by chronic inflammation, including heart disease, fatty liver, neurodegenerative issues, autoimmune conditions, etc.

As more evidence reveals the ways in which these drugs work beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, it could change how they are used and prescribed, he says.

The new evidence reflects “an evolution” in how scientists are thinking about GLP-1 drugs, says Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist at the University of Toronto.

“If your health is more complicated, then your health care provider needs to understand that achieving weight-loss thresholds is not the [clearest] way to think about the benefits of these medicines.”

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/zepbounds-and-ozempics-greatest-benefit-may-be-their-anti-inflammatory-power/





A growing body of research suggests that GLP-1 drugs do more than control appetite and blood sugar. They could also fight inflammation

This is me this evening... Except no one had dinner, entertainment, and a cozy couch waiting to help me "recover" from a...
06/04/2026

This is me this evening... Except no one had dinner, entertainment, and a cozy couch waiting to help me "recover" from an afternoon frolicking with friends!

I'll just be over here indulging in a last load of laundry, enjoying the sight of my unmentionables running off into the yard like some kind of Olympic baton instead of the type of saggy undergarments I SWORE I'd never be seen dead in when I was in my 20s.

Rest well, ya beautiful humans.





My brother found a gym here he really loves when he's visiting. I went with him yesterday to check it out but I wasn't f...
06/03/2026

My brother found a gym here he really loves when he's visiting. I went with him yesterday to check it out but I wasn't feeling very ambitious.

I proved my commitment to being juuuust fit enough to live my life by monkeying around and pestering my brother while he did actual gym stuff. 😂

Other weekend pics: Luka attempting to climb our pear tree and one with my (other!) handsome fella.

Life is perpetually challenging so it's helpful to notice the nifty bits.



06/03/2026

Shame and guilt for feeling overwhelmed or unable to show up how we wish to is both common and utterly heartbreaking.

None of us want to feel messy.

We aren't stuck because we lack discipline.

The problem isn't laziness or low motivation.

We're struggling with something- past, present or both - and this needs attention.

In the meantime, know this:

No one - not a single person - has shamed themselves into a new life.

Shame smothers hope, motivation, and self worth.

So if you're struggling, feel stuck, can't get a handle on food or other coping mechanisms, I see and ❤️ you.

I've been there more times than I can count and thought I was the only one.

You're not remotely alone. What you need is grace, support and compassion - not a lecture.

The idea that we can do it all perfectly -  all the time, without support, and without losing our minds- is ridiculous. ...
06/02/2026

The idea that we can do it all perfectly - all the time, without support, and without losing our minds- is ridiculous. And damaging.

Few among us figure out how to eat healthy, exercise, optimize productivity, sleep 8 hours, parent perfectly, maintain a clean home, keep in touch with friends, etc. without a support or significant resources.

As a sidenote, I'm a big fan of flexible habits that acknowledge the reality that is LIFE. If our habits are "perfect or bust", it's probably going to be bust most of the time..

But my main point here is that there are very few people who are excelling in every category all the time.

If we can develop systems that are flexible enough to work on even our hardest days or in the toughest of circumstances, we're likely to feel more peaceful.

The messier my habits feel, even when life is coming at me hard, I feel like I'm piling onto an already difficult situation. I don't care about perfect. I care about feeling like I have my own back, even when I'm overwhelmed. And flexible habits do that for me.

In the meantime, don't worry about what it looks like other people are able to do because they probably aren't.

Give yourself credit for being a caring human in a trying world. Then go find something that makes you laugh. 🩷

I just ordered a pack of interdental brushes, something I'd forgotten existed since my daughter was in braces! These won...
05/31/2026

I just ordered a pack of interdental brushes, something I'd forgotten existed since my daughter was in braces!

These won't transform a boring meal, but I don't need to add "dental rage" to my list of complaints. 😂

I wish I'd known long ago that action - not planning, overthinking, or trying to predict every possible outcome - is the...
05/31/2026

I wish I'd known long ago that action - not planning, overthinking, or trying to predict every possible outcome - is the antidote to feeling stuck.

The longer we ruminate before taking action, the harder and scarier it seems. We are overwhelmed before we even begin!

This is why we postpone, wait for ideal conditions, crowdsource opinions, research options, etc.

It's not laziness or lack of discipline that keeps us stuck, but uncertainty.

So stop beating yourself up if you've been on the fence. Lemme tell ya, the surest way to stay stuck is to pile on guilt and shame!

If you're open to an experiment, give this simple one a try:

1) Pick one quick, easy action step.

2) This "micro-step" should be something that takes less than 5 minutes to complete.

3) Don't overthink it! Just pick something and GO.

4) Give yourself a huge pat on the back for breaking the ice. You just broke through psychological paralysis, or fear of the unknown. You've created a state of calm in which you can think creatively about what you'd like to try next.

This is a BIG DEAL. 🏆






My brother is almost 61 and is climbing mountains again after breaking his femur in a serious car accident while on assi...
05/29/2026

My brother is almost 61 and is climbing mountains again after breaking his femur in a serious car accident while on assignment in Ukraine.

He's worked incredibly hard to get back to being able to climb, travel, and live his life the way he wants to. It's taken consistent effort to get his strength and mobility back but it's clearly paid off!

After my post yesterday about recovering from a shoulder injury, this is another powerful reminder that our bodies are far more resilient than we think.

If we're willing to patiently partner with our body, rather than trying to force recovery OR settle for permanent restrictions, it's often possible to heal. I know full recovery isn't always in the cards, and I don't mean to speak to anyone else's experience, I am just amazed with what I've seen people come back from.

I'm proud of my brother for this and so much more.

I'm still mad about him leaving me stuck in the mud on our way home from swim practice in 1978 but I love him anyway. 😉❤️




After a big storm early last summer, I tore some rotator cuff muscles cutting down broken tree limbs. I went to several ...
05/28/2026

After a big storm early last summer, I tore some rotator cuff muscles cutting down broken tree limbs.

I went to several practitioners but the pain got so bad I had to keep my right arm in a sling.

I went to a sports medicine doc who was confident I would come regain full mobility and function in time.

I'll be honest, I didn't believe him. I just couldn't see how it was possible!

He got me in with a wonderful physical therapist. He helped me overcome my fear of re-injuring myself and showed me how to gently start rebuilding strength and mobility.

It only took a couple of sessions for him to teach me how to judge how much to push it versus when to let my shoulder rest and recover.

I got my gymnastics rings out, hoping I could begin using them again to stretch and strengthen my shoulders.

I've always had poor shoulder mobility and I was nervous about even trying them again.

I was relieved to see how much the rehab exercises have improved my shoulder function. Turns out these folks know what they're doing!

I'm going to be very cautious but today's brief session gave me hope for a full recovery.

It's a poignant reminder for me that even injuries that feel permanent and insurmountable probably aren't.

Injuries are still frustrating and require patience and professional guidance but there are usually ways to improve function and reduce pain if we're persistent.

I don't know about you but my brain's default setting is "I guess this is just how it is now". I have to push back on this every time I get sick or injured and this time was no different. I don't know where this built-in skepticism comes from but it's annoying.

I think I freaked Daisy out but some belly rubs seem to have assured her Mom hasn't fully lost the plot. 😂







I'm not a huge fan of orange sweet potatoes/yams. It's not the flavor so much as the mushy texture! Which is why I've lo...
05/28/2026

I'm not a huge fan of orange sweet potatoes/yams. It's not the flavor so much as the mushy texture! Which is why I've loved discovering all the other varieties of sweet potatoes - purple, Japanese, white, etc.

If you want them to be cooked through but caramelized on the outside, it's incredibly simple:

✔️Wash
✔️Peel
✔️Slice evenly (5'ish per medium potato)
✔️Drizzle with olive or avocado oil
✔️Sprinkle with sea salt and/or herbs
✔️Spread evenly on cookie sheet
✔️Bake 375 for 25 mins
✔️Turn over and bake additional 20 minutes
(alternatively, you can use an air fryer)

I enjoy adding a few slices to my meals for some yummy and nutrient dense starch.

I also like using the slices to make mini sandwiches with whatever protein I have on hand + some mayo or mustard + fresh basil or other greens.

When I'm pressed for time, I will buy the frozen cubed orange sweet potatoes and just mix them in with cooked ground beef or ground turkey, and other veggies and seasonings.

But when I have a little bit of time, this is one of my favorite meal additions!

**Caveat: I realized there was more on display than sweet potatoes which is why there's a root vegetable on my person. 🍠😬

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