So if you weren’t bored enough the first seven times around, I’ll tell you again what it’s like to walk a day in my shoes. Meaning I’ll tell you about everything I put in my mouth. Last time I got a great email from a guy telling me that him and his girlfriend both really liked post and it was nice to know that I wasn’t swimming in my pool of champagne and money. Wouldn’t that be nice? I dig champagne. And I dig money. Sadly, I have neither.
Anywho, let’s start the day off right. I went to my car in the morning and was welcomed by a huge poo sitting on our lawn. First off, f*ck whoever left a human size poo on our lawn. My flip flops I sport daily are probably 6 or 7 years old, they slide around easily. I could have had poo all over my feet. Secondly, I really hope it wasn’t a human who made that poo. And third, do you ever come across poo that you question if it’s a dog vesus a human who left that behind? Either way, that poo was real gross. And all those thoughts flew through my brain within 8.2 seconds within seeing the poo.
I did not take a picture of the questionable poo. You’re welcome.
After seeing the poo, I thought it was probably time for breakfast. Started off with eating some leftover broccoli and cauliflower paired with leftover crockpot shredded pork inspired by Nom Nom Paleo. And ate a couple tablespoons of Nikki’s Coconut Butter-Vanilla Cake Batter flavor. Then I washed that down with a cup of tea. I know what you’re saying. Wtf Juli, you hate tea!? And yes, I do. I don’t like tea at all. BUT for the month of October, I have given up coffee. Why? Well because Holly of Holly Would if she Could is doing the same thing and it inspired me to try it out. She mentioned that she has had skin issues and has tried every last thing, so giving up coffee is her next experiment. As you know, I’ve had issues with my skin as well. After cutting out nuts and sugar and doing oil cleansing for the past 3-4 months, it has gotten a ton better. But still not perfect. And since coffee is very acidic and creates a higher acidity in our bodies, that can sometimes lead to acne. So I’m eating more vegetables and drinking more tea to bring my body down to more of a acid/base balance. I’m drinking honey ginger green tea and it’s decent. Still tastes like dirty water. And please don’t tell me to just add a bit of honey to it. I understand that. What doesn’t taste better with a little honey in it? Come on.
After doing some emailing, social media-ing, and checking out a couple blogs, I ran some errands. Bank and grocery store were on the list that day. I did not put make up on, or change the clothes that I slept in, or even fix my hair. Regretted that decision once I looked in my rear view mirror. Jeez Juli, jeez.
Once I came back home, it was cookbook recipe time. Thus why I’m writing yet another post about what I shoved in my face. Not as much time to cook for the blog. So while I cooked, I ate a stalk of celery with some sunbutter on it. Probably 2-3 dips. Maybe 4. Whatever.
Then I made some stuff with shrimp in it.
Then I showered. Big day.
Then it was lunch time. LUNCH TIME!!! I ate some leftovers from a couple recipes that I had made for my cookbook the day before. It included some pork skewers and spaghetti squash mix. Can’t give you much more detail than that. Sorryfornotbeingsorry.
Then, on my way to the gym, I grabbed a giganto iced green tea from Starbucks because it felt right. Drank probably a quarter of it. Then got my workout on.
Not a great workout day. I felt like poo. Similar to the poo I had seen earlier that morning. That poo doomed me.
My workout with Jason included finding a heavy push jerk into a split jerk. Then on the minute, every minute for 9 minutes, we did 3 squat snatch followed by 25 double unders. Then we topped it off with a 7min AMRAP of 100m sprint and 10 burpees. Let’s just say, Jason mentioned that I was struggling through the burpees. Thank you Jason, I’m aware.
THEN I worked from 5:30-8:30. Missed the latest episode on New Girl. And The Mindy Project. I don’t want to talk about it. I’ll be watching them both today on OnDemand so please do not mention anything that happened. Or I’ll hate you forever.
Between classes, I was SO happy to find out I had an apple buried in my purse. My stomach began to eat itself. It was only 2 weeks old. It looked real sad though. I was ready to bite into a mealy apple, but it was awesome. I freaking love honey crisp apples.
I forgot to drink the rest of my tea damnit damnit.
After work, of course I was starving, so as I reheated some leftovers, I snacked on some coconut cream concentrate aka coconut butter. Whatever I could scrape off, I ate. Then I had exactly what I had for lunch. Spaghetti squash mix and some pork skewers. And Laura shared some plantain chips. I ate all her leftovers. I goddamnloveplantainchips.
I then watched Chopped as I did the normal social media round up. Facebook, Twitter (I suck at Twitter), blogging, etc.
And just so everyone knows, when I drove home tonight, I’m pretty sure I ran over the squirrel from last week. Yes, he’s still out there. And by that, I mean, I’m completely sure I ran over him. Twice. It’s really stinky out there. Stop hating me for running over him. He was murdered by his own kind.







Juli, you freakin’ kill me with your posts! I find you to be hilarious! I’m sooooo looking forward to the cookbook, too! Oh, and please keep the donut posts coming-Fall is the hardest time for me to stay Paleo. All that apple, pumpkin, cinnamon, cider evilness lurking about….
I know coffee makes me break out, I have stopped coffee for a few months here and there over te past two years and I know it helped. I have to try and stop again. So hopfully it will help you 🙂
yikes on that morning poo!! sheesh, i’m glad you didn’t step in it 🙂
anyway, i first wanted to let you know i really enjoy your posts and can not wait for your cookbook. CAN.NOT.WAIT.
secondly, i wanted to see if i could help a sister out with the whole ‘tea’ dilema! have you ever tried teavana teas? they are delicious (no dirty water flavors)! one of the faves at our house (we have many) is citurs lavender sage & opus rouge. if you don’t have a store near by, you can buy it online! sorry if this is info you already have, but i thought i would let you know just in case!
happy tuesday…..
My dog (Great Dane/Lab mix) takes human size poos…I’m pretty sure they’re bigger than mine! TMI) We make sure to clean it up though. Not nice of people to leave behind their dogs’ presents, or worse yet, possibly their own!
As for giving up coffee…you’re just nuts! LoL But more power to ya. I’m not that strong and people would get hurt…seriously hurt.
Giving up sugar has helped my acne a lot also, but I still have issues… so I might try the coffee thing too!
During the fall I love pumpkin flavored anything and I have been devastated at having to give up the PSL (pumpkin spice latte) but I substitute it with pumpkin spice tea from the brand Stash. It is pretty damn good. No latte, but still delish. Try it.
Juli, have you tried supplementing with a little bit of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) for the skin issues?
I remember hearing Robb Wolf talk about how some people could be paradoxical responders in terms of omega3/6 pathways and may need a little nudge along the n6 side of things to help with acne if it hasn’t been mitigated by a paleo diet in the first place. I think he recommended a bit of primrose or borage oil. And I want to say he also said something about not taking it during the 3rd week of your mommy-parts “cycle.”
Who knows? If you haven’t tried it, it could be worth a shot..
What are the oil cleanses you have done for your acne? I have some problem areas on my face that I’d like to try and heal with my diet. I’ve cut out pretty much anything sweet (ala the 21 day sugar detox) and that helped. moving on to cutting out nuts too (i’ll miss you almond butter :(). but the oil cleansing sounds interesting… do tell
ps sorry to hear about your bad work out :/ i hate those days
http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/
It was so weird at first – rubbing oil all over your face!! Be patient, my skin had to adjust to the new routine. I’ve been doing it for over a year and I will never use soap on my face again! Now I understand how hard it was on my skin. Paleo improved my complexion (blemishes) and oil cleansing took it to the next level (healthy looking, not shiny or greasy). The only makeup I wear now is mascara (and I’m 41).
I love your life.
Have you ever heard of choffy? It’s made from 100% ground cacao beans.It’s amazing and I look forward to it every morning.
Also have you ever heard of Teavana? I hated tea but I found this store and it’s online and it’s fresh tea. It’s amazing and now I love drinking tea (even without honey). They have one called mate vana which is extremely similar to coffee but my fav is zingber coconut ginger. You should check it out.
OMG! First I love you and your blog seriously I think we could be best friends!
I was going to give up coffee this month too mainly bc I wanted to cut out the $20 a week on Americano’s! Well that lasted 1 day..but I was “sponsered” the past 2 days so i’m not counting that as cheating! : /
Anyway….I have been having problems with my skin too and i’m nervous to find out that it could in fact be the espresso! Nooo tell me it’s not true!
Good luck…Can’t wait to read about your results!