Laura made me that mug. Rad huh? So rad.
I need to make something perfectly clear. I am not a nutritionist. I am not a doctor. And I am not a therapist.
I am a food blogger. A human, paleo food blogger. I put paleo friendly recipes on my blog, on a weekly basis, to help people create more exciting meals for themselves, their family, and their friends.
Not ever, EVER, have I told you to follow my blog, eat how I eat, or drink what I drink. I live my life, share it with the world, and that’s it.
I do the same on my other social media portals. Like Facebook, Twitter…when I tweet twice a year, and Instagram. But when people lash out at me for what I eat, because I’m not “supportive” to the paleo community, I get very frustrated. Once again, I am NOT your doctor, I am NOT your mother, and I am definitely NOT your therapist. I am not a person who tells you what you should put in your mouth or how you should exercise or how you should deal with your issues. Because, well, you are not me. And I am not you. Our bodies are made differently and our minds are programmed differently. So what I may be shoving in my mouth truly has nothing to do with you. Because I’m not shoving it down your throat.
“Dieting” or eating a certain way is very difficult for some people. I would know, I’ve been there. Transitioning to paleo was incredibly tough for me when I first did it. But as I’ve gone on, I’ve figured out that eating a certain way that someone else tells me to, rarely works. Example: nuts. Almond flour pancakes, almond butter cookies, or just snacking on nuts. None of that works for me. Doesn’t mean I hate those bloggers or friends that have told me to try those foods. It just means those foods aren’t the best choices for me. Because MY body does different things than THEIR bodies.
What I am is a person who lives an incredibly happy life, with delicious food that makes me feel good, without ever feeling guilty or deprived. I eat the food that I know won’t make me sick and pass on the foods that I know will. I drink, I eat, I laugh, I workout, then I eat again. I don’t expect anyone to live a life like me, especially eat like me, but that’s exactly why it is my life.
Paleo is a controversial subject. But it’s only controversial when we make it that way. For me, it’s no longer controversial. It’s no longer frustrating. And it’s no longer an agreement I must follow. It’s a guideline to creating a healthier life for myself. That life includes bloody marys, sweet potato fries, vodka sodas, pupusas, roasted brussels sprouts, steak, kombuchas, dark chocolate, arepas, coconut butter, oh and bacon. Are all those things paleo? No. That’s why I’m not making those recipes for my blog. But it doesn’t mean I’m not shoving them in my face.
So while you’re worrying about what is going in my gut, I’ll be out enjoying life. Paleo or not. I recommend you do the same.
You are such an inspiration! Thank you for being honest, for being real and for being badass!!
“Love it ! ” said the happy little occassional bread eater to the Paleo sheep lol (like you said – it works for me !)
I just wanna eat healthy and be a good example for my daughter. Your recipes gave me some great ideas. (shredded beef was like a ‘duh why didn’t I think of that’ …lol)
Indulgence in moderation is the perfect spice for enjoying a life well lived !
True Story Brah..!
Thank you for that! And thank you for your blog! To all those out there who think everyone should fit in “their” perfect little box of how they think we all should be, act and do, are screwed in the head. Keep on giving us amazing recipes; my family and I love all your food; especially the sweet potato brownies!
It’s a fact that when people find out you eat paleo, you are judged almost everytime you indulge. Everytime I get a lunch or meal – “is that paleo?” (Usually, yes). If I decide to grab a sweet that is roaming around the office- “that’s not paleo.” Seriously, I have no idea why it happens but it annoys me to no end when it does! Like get the hell outta here, I don’t tell you that your soda is unhealthy or you maybe shouldn’t have pizza today or inform you of whatever food you’re eating’s nutritional value. You’re awesome, they can suck it
Love this! You aren’t dogmatic or tryig o teach with your blog…you’re just sharing recipes and stories. If you claimed to be a paleo expert, I guess tbat’d be one thing. But you often remind us how you’re keeping it real, which only makes me like you more. Keep doing what you’re doing. Haters are just upset because they never treat themselves 🙂
I’ve been following your blog for a while and my food philosophy is almost the opposite of yours (I’m nearly vegan). Yet I love reading your blog because you’re hilariously entertaining. I’ve even taken some of your chicken/pork recipes and turned them into tofu/tempeh recipes. If you don’t like something or don’t agree with something, don’t read. There’s a difference between being genuinely concerned (for someone you don’t know…?) and being a preachy d-bag. Anyways, keep doing your thing!
I think its funny that people seem to specifically attack on instagram. Do these haters even read your blog??? Maybe these people need to use actual literature and resources rather than looking for food porn to support their perfect Paleo lifestyle.
I think SealFit says it the best: “Do this [paleo] 80% of the time. Then cheat like a mother 20% of the time. Life is too short to be perfect.”
I truly don’t understand some people. I read this blog for awesome dinner ideas and such. I also bake a lot of super not-paleo desserts because they are good for my soul. If those people want to go extreme Paleo, they can use the recipes of yours that fit what they want and leave out what they don’t want. Not everything in the world has to be their way. You keep doing what you feel like doing! And I will keep occasionally eating sugar and gluten filled awesome desserts.