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!

The ‘poem’ is obnoxious, but it’s a catalyst for talking about something that should be important to all of us.A powerfu...
02/16/2026

The ‘poem’ is obnoxious, but it’s a catalyst for talking about something that should be important to all of us.

A powerful form of self-care is the ability to notice when we’re negotiating with ourselves, which frees us up to do the thing we’re always glad afterward that we did.

[That may have been the most garbled paragraph I’ve ever written, but I hope you get my point! 😆]

This approach can feel uncomfortable at first because we (and by ‘we’ I mean 🙋‍♀️!) are accustomed to overcomplicating things as a way to justify avoiding them.

Let me be clear: I’m *not* suggesting we bully ourselves. Ever.

I’m also not saying there aren’t valid reasons to postpone exercise or anything else.

After a decade of coaching and 57 years living with myself, I’ve learned how empowering + reassuring it is to be able to tell the difference!

One easy way to know if you’re unsure is this:

When we have a valid reason for postponing something, we don’t overthink it. There are obvious and tangible reasons, which means we’re not going to feel guilty about it.

When we’re looking for an excuse, there’s a lot of internal negotiations. Even though we’re adults and free to choose, we find ourselves trying to justify our decision.  This is when we find ourselves feeling guilty, knowing we would’ve felt better just doing it.

Having an honest relationship with ourself impacts our confidence, self trust, and our self perception.

It’s also critical in terms of having honest relationships with others.

Like everything else I talk about on this page, these decisions are about so much more than health and fitness.

The way we think and decide determines the quality of our life.






Building a sense of safety, solidarity, and unshakable loyalty with our own self is perhaps some of the most important w...
02/15/2026

Building a sense of safety, solidarity, and unshakable loyalty with our own self is perhaps some of the most important work we can do.

Why? Because our relationship with our ourself informs every other relationship we have.

If we’re not able to be honest with ourselves, we’re unlikely to be able to fully open with other others.

But if we’re harsh whenever we make a mistake, it’s going to feel excruciating to be honest with ourselves OR curious about what we’d like to be or do differently.

Instead, we’re likely to either stuff it down or shift the blame elsewhere.



This is a great day to practice being a kind, gentle, attentive caretaker with yourself. Happy Valentine’s Day to each o...
02/15/2026

This is a great day to practice being a kind, gentle, attentive caretaker with yourself.

Happy Valentine’s Day to each of you beautiful humans! ❤️❤️❤️😘

May you give your ❤️ to your kind, beautiful self this Valentine’s Day. But if you don’t start making your own desires, ...
02/14/2026

May you give your ❤️ to your kind, beautiful self this Valentine’s Day.

But if you don’t start making your own desires, needs, wishes, and dreams a priority, the rest of it is kind of ridiculous.

Go love yourself today, even if it feels super weird.

Deal? ❤️

When the pandemic started, my Aunt wanted to stay connected with her group of artist friends. They started creating visu...
02/14/2026

When the pandemic started, my Aunt wanted to stay connected with her group of artist friends. They started creating visual monthly journals which they exchanged with one another, leaving them on one another’s porches if they couldn’t talk outdoors.

By the time a journal made the rounds of the whole group, there would be feedback from each artist attached to your journal.

These journals are filled with thoughts, illustrations, poetry, photos and more.

Carol thought this would be a temporary way to stay connected but it’s taken on a life of its own!

They’re embarking on their 6th year and the compendium of artful reflection is truly incredible.

Pictured here are Carol’s journal pages pulled from her book and hung on the wall.

This monthly journal focuses on the way traditional Japanese art and fashion was influenced by the natural world.

To say I’m inspired by my Aunt Carol, who will be 93 next month, doesn’t begin to cover it. She’s a force of nature all on her own. 🩷

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve used my big brain to fix burnout by starting a complicated project I have neither the...
02/13/2026

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve used my big brain to fix burnout by starting a complicated project I have neither the time nor energy to enjoy OR finish. Someday, I’d like to live and actually learn. 🍞😆🤣

I’ve decided that I don’t have enough personal problems or responsibilities so I’m making sourdough starter. Apparently it catches wild yeast that’s just floating around the air and our eyeballs and will then turn into healthy bread within several weeks.

I’m on a strict regimen of feeding it, looking at it, throwing away half for whatever reason, and speaking positive affirmations into it.

I know 100% based on my laundry situation that I’m not called to sourdough, it is not my ministry or business, I should not be doing this. I don’t need the stress, nor do I have the attention span but this girl named ballerina made it look easy & fun.

If this is the last post you see about this, know it didn’t go well and just please don’t bring it up.

Thank you for understanding. Its name is Selena (Quintanilla not Gomez) and I’m going to play it Dreaming of You to keep us both motivated.

Have a great day. ♥️ Bunmi

I was talking with a client yesterday about what we learn from looking at our daily step count. And it might not be what...
02/13/2026

I was talking with a client yesterday about what we learn from looking at our daily step count. And it might not be what you think!

There’s good data showing that people who average 6k steps or more each day tend to have better mobility and better health outcomes than those who average less than that.

(Note: Contrary to popular belief, there's nothing magic about 10k steps. But a higher average step count is a good indication that we're getting up and moving around during the day, rather than sitting the majority of the time.)

*Here’s where it gets interesting*

While walking is a great form of exercise and stress reduction, the steps themselves aren’t necessarily what make us healthier.

Crazy, right?!

Instead, our step count is a useful indicator for how much we’re moving versus how much ting throughout the day. This is especially true if our steps are spread throughout the day, rather than in one long walk.

If we’re averaging 3-4k steps, that’s a clue we’re probably sitting more than is healthy for us.

So, if your step count is low, is the only solution to bump up your steps?

Nope! Instead, we simply might need to schedule in some short movement breaks throughout our day.

When we’re getting up and moving around, rather than sitting for long stretches, our metabolic health, mobility, energy, and even mental clarity improve quickly.

Obviously, we’re starting slow and only doing things that feel good and safe for our body!

With this client, we decided to start by doing one minute of exercise every two hours.

This might be things like:

Bodyweight squats
Wall sits
Planks
Wall push-ups
Marching in place with big arm swings

Depending on your work situation, an alternative might be a brisk walk down a long hallway or around the building.

I’ll admit to using big restroom stalls to do squats in my former life, but I’m not recommending that. 🤣

The research shows that our triglyceride level levels rise, and our HDL (heart protective) cholesterol drops after about 45 minutes of sitting.

Simply getting up and moving around a little bit can help protect our cardiovascular health, as well as help us break up with ‘all or nothing’ thinking.

In summary, walking has a ton of benefits, both physically and mentally.

But if you’re struggling, especially during the winter, to get steps in, you might consider sprinkling in some short movement snacks throughout your day.

I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much better you feel on day one.




I shared the other day about my inaugural journey into retinol skin care which left me feeling like I’d radiated myself....
02/12/2026

I shared the other day about my inaugural journey into retinol skin care which left me feeling like I’d radiated myself.

Backing up a bit, I’ve never been a girly girl who naturally knows about this kind of thing.

Fortunately, I gave birth to a daughter who is interested in this stuff and she generously passes on her well researched information.

Unfortunately, I don’t always follow her instructions. In this case, I didn’t start I guessing retinol a couple of days a week like she recommended.

Which leads me to this post.

My skin has been super dry and flaky and feels really tight. I knew I needed calming ingredients, thick moisturizer, and zero anything artificial, such as fragrance, alcohol, etc.

Calendula oil has been used for centuries to calm a variety of skin conditions. This one is in a base of organic vitamin E as well as several other organic carrier oils.

The other one is Esembly Everyday Balm, made from organic coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, olive oil, and vitamin E. I’ve been slathering this over the calendula oil blend, and it feels healing and protective.

Even though my skin feels a little irritated and dry, it’s already noticeably smoother. I’m also noticing how much different my neck and jawline look. I keep thinking this must be a fluke. 🤷‍♀️

I also went back to learn a little more about the benefits of using retinol. You may know all about this stuff already, but, if not, here’s an intro, as well as a link to learn a little more:

“One of the biggest rumors about retinol is that it is merely an extra-strong exfoliator. However, retinol works by enhancing collagen production and increasing the rate that the epidermal layer turns over and regenerates.

As the epidermal layer regenerates, dead cells on the outer layer of the skin can flake, causing this common misconception. However, retinol is restoring the skin versus exfoliating it.”

It seems ridiculous to be talking about any of this in the middle of everything else.

But since I was listening to a politics podcast when I overdid the exfoliating and squirting on of products, I figured I’d share how it’s going.

So if you see me out in the wild and I either look frighteningly blotchy or remarkably rejuvenated, maybe keep both thoughts to your kind self. 😂🩷

Low Plank Pose™️ 😴This workout inspired by the hilarious hormonal hijinks we call menopause! This unpredictable adventur...
02/11/2026

Low Plank Pose™️ 😴

This workout inspired by the hilarious hormonal hijinks we call menopause!

This unpredictable adventure includes - but isn’t REMOTELY limited to - difficulty falling asleep, waking frequently, or waking up at the 🍑 crack of dawn.

Last night, I brought home the gold nailing all three! 🏆💪🥴

I’ve been using some bioidentical HRT for several years but I think it might be time to bump things up a bit.

In all seriousness, during perimenopause, and beyond, we’re leaning hard on our adrenal to produce s*x hormones.

These are the same glands that produce stress hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline epinephrine, etc. which means now they’re doing double duty.

If you’re seriously sleep deprived and/or you’re under a lot of stress, pushing yourself to do a hard workout can make an already chaotic hormonal situation worse.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t move at all. In fact, gentle movement can help offload stress and help promote better (or less terrible 😆) sleep. 

It just means you might want to reduce the intensity of your workout or activity.

What isn’t helpful when we’re depleted or exhausted is any form of high intensity workout or other activity that completely smashes us. Not only can this exacerbate hormone imbalances, our recovery time will be much longer.

This might mean a 30 minute walk - just not the weighted vest, arm swinging variety.

Other ideas include a gentle yoga session or a moderate strength training session that includes 1-2 minutes between sets.

Save the circuit/interval/endurance training for when you’re better rested, less depleted, and not racing the clock to fit everything in.

Work with your body, not against it. This is the time of life we need to learn to trust our own wisdom. ❤️

I’m off to bed at 8 PM. If you’re up at 2am, hit me up and we can fold laundry together. 😂😘





Going on my silly little walk for my silly mental health. 🧠💪😉After 40 years in Alaska, it’s nuts to be out in a tank top...
02/10/2026

Going on my silly little walk for my silly mental health. 🧠💪😉

After 40 years in Alaska, it’s nuts to be out in a tank top in February.

I’m not remotely celebrating climate change but I’ll admit that this sunny, warm day felt mighty good. ☀️

Rest is about more than just sleep. Our body, our brain, and our nervous system all need regular breaks from the avalanc...
02/10/2026

Rest is about more than just sleep. Our body, our brain, and our nervous system all need regular breaks from the avalanche of input!

Many of us have become accustomed to the chronic overstimulation that comes from being available 24/7 and connected to the world every waking minute.

We weren’t designed for any of this.

We evolved to deal with short term threats to our survival.

We aren’t equipped for being constantly bombarded with disheartening, often scary, news from around the world.

If we aren’t intentional about taking regular breaks and getting back in touch with the world around us, our mental and physical well-being starts to deteriorate.

I don’t think I need to tell most of you this.

It’s important that we put safeguards in place to prevent us from accidentally drifting back into the habit of getting on social media whenever we have a free moment, checking emails all evening, listening to multiple political podcasts, etc.

I find it helpful to schedule in things I want to add more of - such as outdoor walks, time with friends, creative projects, etc. This naturally limits the amount of time I’m consuming content that depletes me.

In addition, I’ve limited the times of day. I’m checking social media and email.

It’s not a perfect system and I’m constantly having to course correct.

But the marginal progress I’ve made has helped me feel less reactive and a little less doomsday’ish. 😆

Thanks to the good folks at Sesame Street in Communities for these useful graphics! 💙

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