Celebrating 16 Years of Mark's Daily Apple

Hey everyone! It’s hard to believe, but this week marks the 16th anniversary of the launch of Mark's Daily Apple. It feels like just a few years ago when I started writing blog posts for my mentor, Art DeVaney, in 2005. The first pieces I wrote, titled 'The Case Against Chronic Cardio' and 'Escape from Vegan Island', received an overwhelming response on his site. This encouragement led me to create my own blog.

The Birth of Mark's Daily Apple

In my quest to find a URL, I discovered that my name, MarkSisson.com, was already taken. My editor at the time, Sarah Ost, suggested a name that was timely and trendy: Mark's Daily Apple. Initially, I thought it was a bit crazy, but we decided to go with it. I envisioned writing daily posts for a year or two, covering topics related to health, fitness, diet, and exercise. I thought I would exhaust all topics within that time frame—but I was quite mistaken.

A Growing Community

As I began writing and receiving feedback from readers, I started to amass a loyal following. The forum we created grew rapidly, attracting thousands of participants who engaged with questions and requests for more content. The popularity surged; by the end of the first year, I had about a thousand visitors a day, which grew to approximately two thousand by the second year. After that, the numbers really began to pick up.

Success Stories That Inspire

One of my favorite initiatives at Mark's Daily Apple has been the 'Friday Success Story'. The incredible results shared by individuals who embraced the primal lifestyle confirmed that we were onto something special. To this day, I frequently meet people around the world who tell me that they embarked on their health journey after discovering Mark's Daily Apple. This feedback provides a gratifying sense of fulfillment, knowing we have positively impacted so many lives.

A Grateful Reflection

Throughout this journey, I have been fortunate to work with an amazing team, including researchers, editors, and my writing partner Eric Sisler. Contributing editors like Brad Kearns have also played significant roles in our growth. I can't express enough gratitude to all of them and to you, the readers, for your support and encouragement over the years.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate this milestone, I look forward to another 16 years of sharing health and wellness insights with you. Here's to the journey ahead!

Thank you all for being part of Mark's Daily Apple!