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
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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!
Can I make a food request? Can you make a recipe for sweet potato belgian waffles?? And I am totally on board with no cooked nuts. only cooking with coconut now.
you got it my dear
But ain’t this America? Gotta live a little.
I love that you are balanced and can kick back into high gear right after.
Kudos on dumping the Bud Nasty…I try to make an effort to only cheat with good beers :p
Amazing… sounds like my paleo 4th, complete with too much red wine (but so worth it!!).
My new favorite place to come to. Love how you make no excuses (if you don’t want to). You give me courage to do the same! You make me laugh and laughing = healthy!
You’re awesome. Thanks for being honest, funny and real.
I’m fairly new to the paleo lifestyle and just started reading your blog recently. A breath of fresh air…seriously! Thank you for keeping it real and not apologizing for it! I have had a lot of Paleo-ers (Hmm, don’t think that’s an actual word) tell me that any alcohol other than red wine is a no-no, so it’s nice to see that I am not the only one breaking the “rules” with the Strongbows and vodka!
In a cookbook? 🙂 ……what a tease! HAHA!!
i remember the last strongbow i ever drunk was in my teens, i had six then everything went black lol since then never touched the stuff.
amazing blog by the way, very funny and if i must say very nice on the eyes 😉
Juli,
Totally went to write in MY blog about my Paleo adventures thus far, but I got so wrapped up in your blog that I never got to mine. Dammit, you are way more interesting than I. No internet sad-face could express my disappointment right now.
I am also “one who eats, sleeps, and breathes food”, so naturally I was cooking for my family. [My family eats like shit] and I was pumping up going Paleo and how it has cured all of the world’s problems. My mom’s contribution to the meal- low fat fudge pops. Mom… that’s NOT Paleo. Her response was, “well it’s low fat, I thought you could have it”. Shows how much they know.
True Story[ies].
Sarah
I respect you more for being honest and human. Thank you! I too occasionally indulge in things I know aren’t great for me and it’s nice to know I’m not alone.