Bonfire

Bonfire FUEL Principles:

Our purpose is to create well people.

• Well people eat a delicious, interesting and nutritious, paleolithic diet style that our ancestors thrived on.
• We consume an abundance of whole plant foods (fruits and vegetables) as close to their natural form as possible, as often as possible. 
• We choose to eat foods that are high in fiber, phytochemicals, anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals. 
• Our diet-style includes plentiful fiber, both soluble and insoluble.
• We prefer wild, organic produce (fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds).
• We choose to limit starchy vegetables and legumes.
• We strive to maintain a net alkaline load.
• We choose lean, organic, free-range meats and wild fish. 
• We “earn” our animal protein based on the holistic philosophy of genetically congruent living and the integration of our lifestyle choices in how we eat, move and think.
• We practice a natural rhythm in food choices (animal proteins/meats) in accordance with the environmental pressures and natural selection experienced by our genetic ancestors to ensure optimal digestive function.
• We choose to consume abundant healthy fats, and seek to maintain an ideal Omega 3:Omega 6 ratio.
• We choose to avoid all hydrogenated oils and trans-fats, and to limit saturated fats.
• We primarily drink pure water in abundance.
• We choose to avoid dairy in all forms, including milk, cheese, yogurt and whey.
• We choose to consume a very limited amount of whole grains (including corn) and to avoid all processed and refined grains and grain products (especially corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup products).
• We choose to limit soy intake (preferring fermented/sprouted soy) and avoid other soy products (including oil and milk).
• We choose to avoid all GMO, synthetic and engineered foods.
• We maintain a healthy sodium-to-potassium balance.
• We choose to avoid added salt; when added,  naturally sourced sea salt is used.
• We choose to avoid processed foods.
• We choose to avoid refined, simple carbohydrates (sugars) and seek high nutrient-density foods with intact enzymes and low-glycemic load.
• We choose to maintain an ideal energy balance by consuming only the number of calories necessary to support lean muscle mass and maintain optimal cell function.
• We seek to maintain an ideal weight through genetically congruent lifestyle choices.
• We choose to create the healthy body that we desire, and we do not seek to avoid or move away from the body that we do not want.
• We eat an average of 5 times per day:  3 meals and 2 snacks.  We choose low-glycemic load snacks to achieve optimal insulin sensitivity and good health.
• We are conscious of our physiological state as it influences how we eat, digest, absorb and assimilate our foods.
• We choose to fast intermittently and cleanse pro-actively as appropriate in order to establish a natural resting rhythm and digestion pattern.
• We choose to avoid foods and products that are inherently toxic to our cells.
• We are pro-active in our planning and preparation in regard to our food.
• We recognize the value of appropriate, high-quality nutritional supplementation, including natural, live, whole food supplement, a pro-biotic supplement and an essential fatty acid supplement. 

Helpful Resources:
Planning and Preparation
Master Shopping List
Critical Concepts: Food Shopping
Fuel Level 1 Expectations
Fuel Level 2 Expectations
Fuel Level 3 Expectations

Bonfire AIR Principles:

• Well people move every day according to their genetic requirements.
• We follow innately congruent movement patterns that reflect our genetic heritage.
• We choose activities that produce energy expenditures that meet our cellular requirements and expectations.
• Our activities and movement patterns are varied and broad to promote constant challenge and well-rounded fitness.
• We recognize that fitness does not equate wellness; rather, fitness is a critical aspect of wellness.
• We enjoy challenging physical exercise that promotes both aerobic and anaerobic conditioning.
• We choose to create progressive loads and dynamic routines to promote maximal neuroendocrine stimulation and adaptation.
• We strive to exceed what we’ve done before.
• We train movements, not muscles.
• Well people choose full body, natural movements.
• We move humans, not machines.
• We “earn” our rest days.
• We practice a natural rhythm in fitness challenge design by varying focus on strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and skills.
• We believe that you are exercising if you are moving, sweating and panting.
• Well people move for at least one hour per day, every day.
• We recognize the power of community and the support that like-minded people provide in our wellness and fitness levels.
• We employ the advantages of coaching, systems and technology to maximize our results.
• We recognize that, ultimately, exercise is free.
• We find fitness through human movement.
• Well people fight gravity.
• We choose activities that we enjoy and are naturally attracted to in order to promote consistency and long-term benefits.
• We believe that you should do what moves you.
• We choose to maintain correct postural patterns when sitting, standing, sleeping, working and playing.
• Well people invest in health-promoting surfaces that offer optimal support when sitting or sleeping.
• We choose to avoid all toxic postural patterns and habits.
• We maintain the health and function of our spine and nerve system with regular spine and nerve system check-ups and specific corrective chiropractic care.
• We choose to employ specific spinal hygiene exercises and conditioning regularly.
• We enjoy a diet-style that provides the nutritional elements essential for optimal performance, repair and longevity.
• We choose to maintain an ideal energy balance by consuming only the number of calories necessary to maintain optimal function.
• We choose to seek to maintain an ideal weight through genetically congruent lifestyle choices.
• We choose to create the healthy body that we desire, and we do not seek to avoid or move away from the body that we do not want.
• We are conscious of our physiological state as it influences how we move, perform, heal and repair.
• We are pro-active in our planning and  preparation in regard to our fitness.

Bonfire SPARK Principles: 

• We strive to achieve and maintain a state of peace, alignment and balance.
• We maintain a holistic philosophy of genetically congruent living and the integration of our lifestyle choices in how we eat, move and think.
• We recognize the innate daily requirements for emotional, psychological, intellectual and spiritual well-being are the “nutrients” that must be provided by our lifestyle choices.
• We acknowledge that there are belief systems, behaviors and choices that are inherently toxic to our emotional, psychological, intellectual well being that must be avoided in our lifestyle choices.
• Well people understand that their behaviors and choices are a direct reflection of their belief systems.
• Belief systems are learned and, therefore, we get to choose our belief systems.
• We know that we have inherited innate values from our genetic ancestors that ultimately promoted survival and reproduction.
• We experience peace of mind when our belief systems and behaviors are congruent with our inherited value system.
• We know that we experience stress, anxiety and tension when our belief systems, behaviors and choices are incongruent with our inherited values.
• Well people respect the Law of Cause and Effect and understand the benefits and/or consequences of their choices.
• We choose to create the life that we want, rather than move away from the life that we do not want. 
• We recognize the intelligence of the human design and the significance of the mind's relationship with our inner and outer world.
• Our objective is to observe our surroundings, accurately assess and respond to stimulation, and create healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stressors.
• We choose supportive relationships and positive environments. 
• Our lifestyle is designed to create the path of least resistance toward our desired outcome: wellness.
• We are aware of our innate values, conscious of our belief systems, and recognize our ability to choose behaviors that are aligned with these.
• We choose positive and reaffirming self-talk.
• We strive to maintain healthy and functional relationships through respect, honesty and trust.
• Our primary objective is to maintain a state of unconditional love of God, self and others.
• We aspire to practice unconditional love and acceptance, but recognize that this does not imply unconditional approval.
• We choose to consume abundant healthy fats and seek to maintain an ideal Omega 3:Omega 6 ratio for neurological, emotional, and physical health, sharpness and longevity.
• We are conscious of our physiological state as it influences how we eat, digest, absorb and assimilate our foods, heal and repair tissues, fight off infection, interact and relate with others, perform sexually and sleep.
• We practice a natural rhythm of rest and repair (schedules/sleep patterns/vacations) in accordance with the seasonal trends, environmental pressures and natural selection experienced by our genetic ancestors to ensure optimal mental and spiritual health.

Want more? Read Bonfire Mission, Bonfire Paradigm, Bonfire Humanifesto