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!

Eating well while traveling seems difficult but it doesn’t have to be, especially if you plan for it.We typically stay i...
01/13/2026

Eating well while traveling seems difficult but it doesn’t have to be, especially if you plan for it.

We typically stay in places that have a kitchen. If that isn’t possible, we still figure out ways to use a microwave, mini fridge and a travel blender for at least a couple of meals.

Even if we don’t have a rental car, we can schedule a grocery delivery or make sure there’s a store within easy walking distance.

We buy simple ingredients, making sure we have food for meals and snacks to take on the go.

It’s easy to see how much $ you save eating this way.

What isn’t as obvious is how much TIME you save as well.

If you think about the amount of time it takes to decide where to eat, get there, and have a sit down meal, you’re taking hours out of your day.

While it’s enjoyable to go out for some meals on vacation, it’s less fun doing it 2 - 3 times a day!

On top of that, digestive issues are common when traveling.

GI issues are exacerbated if we’re exclusively eating out since the food is different and the portions entice us to eat more than usual.

I used to feel pretty miserable every trip I took. Learning how simple it can be to prepare meals - even with limited equipment - has transformed my travel experience. Not that being bloated and constipated isn’t fun… 😆

I realize it can seem daunting, or even kind of lame, to prepare your own food when traveling. Trust me, if Adam and I can do it, anyone can.

I’d be glad to help break down in more detail how we do it for anyone who would like to give it a try, whether it’s to save time, money, or hanging out on the 🚽!

As a health coach and personal trainer for over a decade, I can say with confidence that you don’t need a more intense o...
01/12/2026

As a health coach and personal trainer for over a decade, I can say with confidence that you don’t need a more intense or complicated approach to eating and exercise.

What you need is a SUSTAINABLE plan; one that’s simple and flexible enough to stay consistent with on your hardest, busiest, or lowest mental health days. 💙

We don't fail because we didn't
‘go hard’ enough. (And by ‘fail’, I’m talking about losing faith in ourselves and hope that we can establish habits that make us feel good!)

We fail because we didn’t know we could create a plan that’s flexible enough that when LIFE comes at us (and it will!), we’re still able to show up for ourselves.

This is why YOUR plan needs to be based on YOUR life, YOUR needs, and YOUR unique personality. What works for an influencer or friend is irrelevant!

Start simple, adjust as you go, and be flexible instead of throwing in the towel on days you’re out of gas or democracy takes another hit.

Consistency > intensity every time.

This world needs us to be rested, well nourished and resilient - now more than ever.

It’s an act of healthy resistance to establish habits that allow us to show up.

It never crossed my mind to desire (aka feel worthy of) a cashmere sweater so when I opened this gift from my daughter,...
01/11/2026

It never crossed my mind to desire (aka feel worthy of) a cashmere sweater so when I opened this gift from my daughter, it was almost overwhelming.

In fact, it took me until today to try it on! It felt like such an extravagance, something other people would own.

Once I had it on, I couldn’t get the tags off fast enough!

This is the softest, coziest thing I’ve ever worn.

All of this got me thinking…

Looking back, I can see all the times my decisions have been shaped by the pervasive sense of ‘that’s not for people like me’.

Do you know what I mean?

This half formed sense of what I deserve has shaped the stores I shop in and the kinds of things I buy.

It’s also played a role in whether or not to join a gym where I ‘knew’ everyone else would be ultra fit + judgmental or getting the courage to take an art class where I was convinced I’d be the only novice.

I haven’t always let these have formed thoughts psych me out, thankfully!

But the profound sense of liberation came once I became aware that these invisible rules were limiting what I felt worthy of being, having and experiencing.

Clearly, cashmere wasn’t on the list of things I felt worthy of having which is why it never occurred to me to even want it.

All of this makes this beautiful sweater from my daughter an even more bigger gift.

I feel so loved.

And I’m starting to believe I deserve it.

I just finished training with a client, the first workout for either of us in the last couple of weeks. Because of this,...
01/10/2026

I just finished training with a client, the first workout for either of us in the last couple of weeks. Because of this, I kept the workout moderate and gave continual reminders that we each should listen to our body!

The first point I want to make is that each of us went into the holidays depleted and came out of them feeling pretty crushed.

Because of this, we made a conscious plan to spend the past week focused on rest and recovery.

It was important to be proactive about this because the urge to be productive or get swept up in the New Year/New You craziness can be hard to resist!

My second point is that getting back into exercise doesn’t need to be any kind of a big deal. In fact, it shouldn’t be.

It feels that way because the conventional wisdom is “all in or it doesn’t count”,’ which makes us hesitant to even begin!

This is your friendly reminder that a restart means just doing a little bit of something - it almost doesn’t matter what. Taking action of any kind help us remember that being active feels good.

And being sane + gentle about it makes the transition pretty painless.

My third and final point is that we should always pay attention to the signals our body is sending.

It doesn’t matter what seems to work for other people, what we used to be able to do, or what anyone around us is able to do.

We need to be good partners with our body and that means not letting our ego override signs of pain or discomfort. Not only will this get us injured, it makes us dread exercise!

It’s pretty well established that moving our body in various ways - whether it’s walking, stretching, playing a spor,t or lifting weights -makes us feel and function better.

But we’re not going to even start, much less continue, if we do things that make us miserable.

It’s always good to remember that doing a little something on a regular basis, wins out every time over going hard sporadically.

And if you’ve taken a break for a few weeks, years, or decades, you don’t need a plan or boatloads of motivation to get moving again.

We can make it feel infinitely easier by skipping the overthinking and simply doing a bit of something that doesn’t hurt.





I felt yanked back to reality heading out in the cold rain to buy groceries today. First world problems for sure but I c...
01/09/2026

I felt yanked back to reality heading out in the cold rain to buy groceries today. First world problems for sure but I can’t help missing the ocean and the warm sun!

We didn’t pay attention to the news while we were traveling in order to rest + reset our nervous systems. Sheesh… ❤️‍🩹

After all my vacation posts this past week, it’s worth remembering that bodies look different depend, depending on the l...
01/08/2026

After all my vacation posts this past week, it’s worth remembering that bodies look different depend, depending on the light, angle, and all manner of hocus pocus. 

This seems like a trivial thing to discuss when there’s so much suffering in the world!

But with all the New Year’s fitness hype right now, I felt it was worth a mention.

At 57, I work out just enough to  keep my mental and physical health in working order. Most of the time. 😜

I don’t feel dogmatic about my eating either at this stage of the game. I have no interest in counting calories, tracking macros, or planning workouts weeks in advance. The cost to my mental health, relationships, and sense of joy is too high and the rewards are negigible.

As a coach, I know the impact of simple things on our health and body composition, and this is the way I live. I eat plenty of protein and veggies, prioritize sleep, get plenty of steps in and do some strength training 2 to 3 times a week.

I don’t need a rigid plan for any of this, nor do you. 🎉🎉

Bottom line: We should all be focusing on what makes us feel good and not what seems to work for anyone else. 

And what our body looks like when we’re doing things we enjoy should be an afterthought if we think about it at all. ❤️

This was the most relaxed I’ve been in a very long time. Adam seems to feel the same. I’m grateful for the factors that ...
01/07/2026

This was the most relaxed I’ve been in a very long time. Adam seems to feel the same.

I’m grateful for the factors that made this possible aaand I’m determined to hold onto this feeling when we get home!

More discussion about this to come… 🩷

This pic was taken early into our 3 hour bike ride today, back when we were young and innocent. We were less smug after ...
01/06/2026

This pic was taken early into our 3 hour bike ride today, back when we were young and innocent. We were less smug after reaching the summit of a huge bridge, gasping for air and wondering whether Ubers have bike racks. 😭🤣




Rest is essential self-care, not a luxury. I know this intellectually and you probably do too. But giving ourselves perm...
01/05/2026

Rest is essential self-care, not a luxury. I know this intellectually and you probably do too. But giving ourselves permission to step away for a bit is challenging!

Most of us are accustomed to being ‘on’ all the time; being low key exhausted just feels normal.

But the cost of perpetually living like this is FAR higher than we realize.

When we’re constantly leaning on our adrenal system to function, pretty much everything eventually start to break down.

Being chronically depleted impacts our hormone balance, mental health, immune function, emotional regulation, appetite, mental clarity, creativity, the ability to recover from exercise….not to mention our sense of humor!

This week, I’m leaning into rest even when I have the impulse to push it.

I have a sense of coming back to myself.

It’s been too long. ❤️‍🩹




I awoke at noon feeling weird, then realized this is what ‘rested’ feels like. It’s scary how easy it is for exhausted a...
01/03/2026

I awoke at noon feeling weird, then realized this is what ‘rested’ feels like.

It’s scary how easy it is for exhausted and overwhelmed to become our ‘normal’.

We’re cooking in our Airbnb so meals are convenient. We’re watching movies, laying around talking, going for walks on the beach and generally *not* spending this week being adventurous.

It’s exactly what we both needed.

I hope you’re having a gentle start to this new year as well. 🍃

~Lisa & Adam

Grateful to be by the ocean as we ring in the new year. If I left it there, this would be a highlight reel post, which I...
01/02/2026

Grateful to be by the ocean as we ring in the new year.

If I left it there, this would be a highlight reel post, which I personally don’t find helpful.

The backstory is that I was absolutely exhausted from the holidays when we arrived yesterday. This meant, I was unable to cope with the fact that Adam and I weren’t paying attention when we booked our Airbnb. To say that it wasn’t fancy it’s an understatement.

On top of that, yesterday was the coldest day Florida has experienced in a long time. These places aren’t equipped for cold and we didn’t have enough blankets.

Fortunately,I brought my heating pad and I put it through its paces!

I also brought my rechargeable hand warmers and slept with them in my jammy pants which, if you think about it, is a pretty sexy way to spend New Year’s Eve with your husband. 🤣

It felt uncomfortable like camping but more expensive and everyone’s mad.

Fortunately, they had another unit that became available today. This one has a bedroom with an actual door so we won’t be tempted to murder one another before the week is out. That seems like a plus when you’re celebrating your wedding anniversary!

Adam took care of the move, letting me sleep until about 2 PM today. I actually feel human again!

This week is devoted to rest, feeling the sand between my toes, eating good food (we did a big grocery shop at Publix when we got into Tampa yesterday), and generally chilling tf out.

Adam just burned tater tots so we’re currently sitting outside while the smoke dissipates. Gourmet cooks we are not. 😆

Wishing good vibes in the year ahead for all of us! 💫

Wishing you a peaceful, satisfying and do what makes you happy 2026! 🦋
01/01/2026

Wishing you a peaceful, satisfying and do what makes you happy 2026! 🦋

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