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.
What’s the saying? “You can be the juciest, ripest peach on the tree and there will always be someone that hates peaches.” So, keep doing you. We love the recipes on your blog and your writing style. When we put our lifestyles/blogs out there on the interweb, we open ourselves to criticism and, ohhhh, the peanut gallery full of trolls just love dishing out criticism. Just keep being awesome… you’re pretty good at it!
-j.
You’re obviously doing something right and great if someone else feels compelled to take time out of their sad little existence to bash someone in order to feel ‘elite.’ Don’t let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch
Dude, YOU’RE a bad ass! I’m not gonna church shit up to feed your ego, but this blog is great! Giving you a “My Idiots Brother” thumbs up!
Simply the best recipes, full stop!!
Sad,mad and jealous people crawl out to judge and attack those who shine. Drive them nuts!!
I am relatively new to Paleo and like you and many others, love my food! Came across your blog when looking for some new recipe ideas and now check it out daily! Love the attitude and honest “rants”
A-freakin men! :). Love your blog and your Instagram pics ever damn last one of em!
I came here to get a recipe through once a month mom and received so much more. Thank you for giving us your real thoughts, you make me laugh.
Well said Juli! I love this! 🙂
Juli,
Im just transitioning to Paleo, currently on day 26 of my 30 and i gotta tell you: i dont think i would have gotten this far w/o your recipes and sarcasm! It makes me laugh to see haters go hard at successful people. The reality is that most people throw “shade” or “hate” bc its easier to do that, than to work successfully and create thier own unique following. You are doing amazing, i totally <3 your food and i oove how you're not a freaking nutritionist, therapistl, etc. You are, in many ways, just like me: working to be happy with you and your life and thats awesome!
Btw i had 2 choc chip cookes last night when a friend from.out of town came to hang out…she had pizza. Im gonna pay for those cookies, but im happy to have had a good time with my homie and not completely.deprive myself…i mean shoot, imma work.it off during the WOD today anway!
Rando Rant away kid…let them know the deal and what is and is not appropriate!
Amen, Juli! I check your blog daily to see if you have added new recipes because they work for me! Your food is delicious and it never feels like I’m dieting or limiting myself in anyway. When friends start a Paleo way of life, your blog is always the first place I have them turn for meal ideas.
And your sense of humor and and no-nonsense attitude crack me up! I love it! You go girl! Keep up the great work!