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.
I’m pretty new to your site (yesterday). This post made me laugh a lot, and I think your recipes are amazing!! I have been eating paleo for about a month but almost refuse to talk to other “paleo” people. It’s worse than bringing up religion or politics! The next world war will be caused by “paleos” arguing over olives or pickles.
1st of all, I think by the number of wonderful comments above, you really don’t need to listen to any of those negative comments. Love your blog, love your attitude and I love your healthy mental approach to food, life and happines. I think many of those people are wishing they had that balance and can’t do it without the hard core regimen of soemthing telling them how to live…I know, I’m probably wrong (I feel I need it too from time to time) but you are amazing, inspiring and I love your blog. When I get off my balanced little world of food famliy, happiness and taking it all in, I go to blogs liek your to remind me to relax and just flippin enjoy life. You only get one shot and not only am I reponsible for mine, I have two amazing gilrs I need to set an example for so they too can enjoy life and blow off all the other “stuff”. And can I say, it is the most beautiful amazing day in southern California!!!
Oh yeah, love all of your recipes…
I love, love, love your post!!! When I told my family and friends I was going to start eating a more Paleo type diet, a lot of people freaked out and a lot more became hyper critical of me. I would tell people what I was eating and they would hound me from the word, go. I have made some modifications to my diet so that it works for me. My husband and daughter are on board for most of my meals. 🙂 I have since told my friends that feel the need to give me their “honest opinion” of how I should live my life what they can do with that honesty. lol I have enjoyed the recipes from here that I have tried and I love your upfront attitude and honesty.
Love you Juli. Screw the haters.
Wow Juli – look at your supporters and admirers! I’m sorry ‘people’ can’t keep their thoughts to themselves and mouths shut (or hands behind their backs!). I appreciate what you bring to us. I love that you share your good and bad days, that you are human and accessible. You are beautiful through and through xx
i don’t know who set you off, but your response is awesome. i don’t even care what you eat, props for telling it like it is.
Holy Comments!!! That got the crowds to respond 🙂 I think some people just like to stir the pot and see who they can possibly make feel worse than themselves. Sad people like sad company…it takes a strong person and a strong blogger to put themselves out there and take ridicule day after day.
Be you, enjoy you and screw the haters 😉 Rock on!
Keep it up! My friends and I follow you, and we adore you and your humor and food obsession. Love the response and it is so true!
LOL, people make food into such a moral issue.Like really, you can “eat clean” and be a giant asshole. I do think as a paleo blogger, you are obligated to be “clear” when using non-paleo ingredients. “Hey, this soy meat is not paleo”.
Awesome post!! You go girl!!
What you talk about is what makes Paleo so obnoxious. As a nutritionist who believes in Paleo it frustrates me how many of my clients have been bullied by trainers, friends, etc.
We are all individuals, live that way!