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 don’t know me Juli, but I seriously love you. Thank you for this post!
You’ve made transitioning a family of four to paleo, extremely easy and less daunting. Thank you!!
Well put! I love your blog and especially your recipes – all things new are met with opposition – people don’t get it and the crazy faces I get, LOL, but there is one or two that stop and actually ask questions to understand….slowly….one step at a time, people will get it : ) Keep blogging girl!
Man! Thank you for your recipes. I have been doing grain free and “sort of” paleo, and your recipes are invaluable and your blog is hilarious. People need to learn to take what they need and leave the rest. Now if only I could get to Denver to get my hands and mouth on pupusas!
People need to be accountable for what they put in their own mouths and minds. Your recipes and rants are awesome. I personally don’t care what you eat when you’re off paleo, but it’s nice to know that you can eat a healthy balanced diet regardless. People just need to get off their high horse and stop lecturing a great thing. People will blame whatever they want or not content with, I just love your recipes and I credit much of my success to what you authentically create.
Haters gonna hate…
juli i came across your blog in august when my husband and i needed to do something for our health. we found your website and you made doing paleo possible. i didnt know what to do but your recipes and insight have helped transforms us. we are both down 45 pounds with a lot more to go but we feel better than ever.our lives have changed and i thank you for that. love ya
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I just like you. Wish we lived in same state. Million percent agree. I support you!
Amen, Sista!
I read your blog, I love your blog and you a plain ol piece of awesome.. I’ve been on a roller coaster for a while now, I was once very, very fat, I lost a shitton of weight, then gained some of I back while I was still drinking, got sober 9 months ago and gained a big chunk of it back. Recently got back to getting my health in order and your bog has helped tremendously… So thank you and don’t stop doing what you do.