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.
Hey girl!! I appreciate your blog and your Ideas!! Whoever doesnt can shove it!!!!
Keep doin what cha do babe!!!
Gotcha Back!!
Hey Juli… Last time I checked you were not cooking this for me and making me eat it… I get to choose if it fits for me or not… Goodness I, like everyone else here enjoys reading your blog… you make me feel as though this is doable!!!! So to heck with the haters… just write for us lovers , lol!!!!
Way more people love you than hate you. You are awesome. Don’t let the haters get you down. Keep doing what you do! I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for you.
You go girl, I 100% agree with every word you just ranted. Even though you aren’t tell me to agree 🙂
Its nobodies business what you eat or what you do.
Keep it up.
I think that most people are just looking for someone to blame for their weaknesses and cravings. I’m glad you’re a strong person and still manage to wade through all their whiney bs. Thanks for all the laughs and awesome recipes! Cheers to good eats and booze!
Hi Juli, I’m new to your blog but fell in love with a few recipes before I even realised they were paleo.
I completely agree with what you write here. Like you, I have always paid attention to the way my body processes foods and in doing so don’t even crave what doesn’t go down well. Everyone’s bodies will tell them what they need.
Well put chica!!
Love it and love everything about your blog- never change! and tell the weird cultish extreme “paleo people” to get over themselves and that they’re gonna get a heart attack anyways…from stress! Can I tell you something? You’re the only “paleo” food blog I read anymore! Even though I eat close to paleo a lot of th time…I stopped reading because they all sounded so snobby and judgemental! I don’t even think of you as a paleo blog…just fun and healthy delicious recipes anyone could enjoy! And inspirational to anyone of any dietary following! KEEP KICKING ASS!! And btw…you’re gonna be huge someday in the culinary world…i can just feel it!! Whether you want to or not…people just love you 🙂
EXACTLY. I went on my own Paleo rant a few months ago and haven’t looked back since. My friends always ask me about Paleo bc they are aware of what it is and that’s how I eat, but I don’t say “Paleo this” or whatever. I just focus on eating real foods and staying away from what makes me feel bad, which is mainly gluten. I’m with you, Juli! I’ve been following your blog for a long time and, even if you were to say, “F Paleo” and change your blog name, I’d still be one of your biggest fans! You rock as a person and all you need to worry about is continuing being awesome. 😀
I just wanted to say that I recently just started eating Paleo just based off of trying a recipe and I’m obsessed with your blog. The reason why I stuck with paleo was because of you. Because you werent a pretentious ass about being paleo and healthy, you were real. So thats why I frequent your site more than any other paleo. Thanks for doing what you do.
You look so naturally pretty in that picture!!