That title is a fib. And the weights picture is from a while ago. It’s all a straight up lie. I didn’t really eat paleo yesterday. Nor did I care. I wanted to post a recipe today, but I wanted to have a holiday like the rest of the US of A. So that’s what I did. I instagrammed my food experience instead of cooking you all up something, so you all could know what a random day of eating and drinking looks like for me.

It’s funny because people will give me sh*t for not eating paleo, or ask me if the beer I’m drinking is paleo…all in all, you people aren’t funny. Nor original. I eat what I want, when I want. Especially on a holiday. Just because I run a paleo food blog doesn’t mean I’m not a human being. I know what foods will screw my stomach up, so I stay away from those, and basque in the ones that will only slightly mess me up. Like sugar. And alcohol. And sugary alcohol.

So let’s talk about the day:

8:30 – woke up and drank coffee with Laura

9:30 – mobility whining with Laura

10:00 – OHS strength then partner workout

12:30 – went to Whole Foods

1:00 – made paleo blueberry waffles with lemon custard for Laura and I. We ate that with a couple strips of bacon. Stupid good.

2:00 – went to the park to see some good looking people. This is where a Strongbow was consumed. Delicious. Then a 4th of July jello shot. That tasted disgusting. No offense Amanda, just the truth.

3:30 – went to a friends BBQ. Lots of bros around. But I definitely didn’t get hit on by any. Becaaaaaause they’re my friends. Dumb. But I did get thrown in the pool. And took Jake with me. Within this time frame, I had:

  • 1 brat.
  • part of a piece of steak.
  • some sweet potato chips and tortilla chips in some guac.
  • 1/2 Bud Light Lime because it tastes like dish soap.
  • 2ish sangria type drinks.
  • Oh I had a shot of vodka too. Damn you Krystle.
  • I tasted a stupid small piece of brownie that made my tastebuds excited for only just 2 seconds.
  • And then I split a naked cheeseburger with my friend Garrett. I gave him the bigger half. He’s a growing boy.

8:00 – Once we got home, Laura and I made some vodka sodas. I drank part of mine but then was just more interested in sleeping. Our friends Brian and Justin came over, but I wasn’t a very good host. I sat on my patio and barely moved. That’s how I think any holiday should be played out. Sitting and chatting.

So what you’ll mostly get from this day was I consumed a hearty amount of alcohol annnnnd not that much food. Alcohol is filling. I know people are going to hate me and not respect me once they see what my 4th looked like in food form, but I don’t care. Just not lying to any of you.

And if you already follow me on instagram @paleomg, you’ve seen all these pictures and you’re probably bored. Jokes on you!

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76 Comments

  1. TC says:

    Ho-lee crap.. Kudos to the BBQ-ist, that steak is perfect! Sounds like a great 4th, to me.

  2. Laurel Lopez says:

    I love your blog! Thanks for keeping it real 😉

  3. Jill Dill says:

    thank you. i know feel completely validated in my own 4th of july rundown.

  4. Angela says:

    Own it, lady. I was on vacation for the last week and ate at least one non-Paleo meal a day…and stupid-gross amounts of chocolate and hot tamale jelly beans (they are incredibly addicting…even if they were left over from easter).
    We are all human and seriously, every time I go to visit my parents it is like I am 6 years old again and eat like a crazy person. Such is life.
    If anyone gives you shit, use your crazy muscles to punch them somewhere that hurts. And thank you, as always, for your honesty.

  5. Karen says:

    Awesome! Makes me feel less guilty about what I ate/drank on to celebrate the 4th. I do love that the ad right there at the bottom of this post is titled “Stop drinking Now”

  6. Heather Shaughnessy says:

    I love that you make the rest of us feel like humans for not being 100% Paleo, 100% of the time. Thanks for that!

  7. Samantha says:

    It all sounds good to me! Except the beer part – not a big fan lol

  8. Alison says:

    Strongbo is delish

  9. Becca M says:

    One of the many reasons that you rock. Holidays are meant for food, alcohol and fun. And that sangria looks super yummy!

  10. Karli says:

    This totally makes me like you more. I think holidays are made for enjoying and my friends don’t eat paleo and I like food! I stayed away from the breads and things, but I ate lots of cheesy amazing buffalo chicken dip and a WHOLE brownie 😛 and lots of bacon because we serve that at parties