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.
Juli, you are such an inspiration to me. I tried to do the hard-core paleo and when I messed up, I beat myself up for DAYS if not weeks. I was miserable. You have taught me that it is okay to enjoy other foods and not worry so much about “breaking the rules.” Life is no fun that way. So, thanks.
I heart you, Juli. It’s that simple. Your blog rocks because you are an interesting person and you have awesome recipes. I can’t wait to get your cookbook. Thank you.
What a great post! I love your blog no matter what and agree that people need to eat what is best for them and their bodies. I for one can’t eat dairy. It rips me up on the insides. Do I miss ice cream and really good cheese? Absolutely! But is it worth the pain, constipation, and days of bloat? Not to me. Same goes with rice and quinoa. I mean, seriously, who has a problem with those foods?
Too often we are all so wound up in trying to be like someone else. What would happen if we would just be ourselves for once? Thanks for a great post!
Amen! Thank you for this post! The paleo “striving” with tight reigns also attributes to disordered eating. You can eat perfectly healthy with zero “slips ups” and still create unhealthy mindsets.
Balance!
Just more proof as to why you are such a popular (paleo) blogger!
By the way, your skin is looking FABULOUS! What are you doing for it now?
wearing a crap ton of make up lol. it’s mostly on my cheeks and jaw line so it’s harder to see, but it’s still pretty bad 🙁
BAM!
Wait a minute…. You mean everyone’s not exactly the same?!!? Seriously some people have way too much time On Their hands…
I seriously love this post!
Love! Good for you. The kind of sad thing is that you have to post something like this at all. Why do people feel the need to so angrily comment on people’s blogs? They are opinions, not facts! You’ve gotta do whatever it is that you do YOUR way. And stop being so bitter people!
WOW!!!! Is this an angry post?
YAY for you just being you.
i’m still playing around with paleo, i found i LOVE avacodo with like everything. but i like gluten free noodles. and my guts can’t handle bread and such. so love the ideo of like what?? 80% paleo maybe.
what percentage of paleo do you think you eat?
or do you care lol
However i had a blood test saying that i’m not allergic to gluten or wheat or corn not even dairy!!!
My guts say otherwise though….i hate doctors