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.
This seems to be going around…who are these people? It must be a certain few attacking who all the popular Paleo blogs. I’m with you, sista! I was eating whole foods and pastured meats from my CSA before finding Paleo. Finding Paleo only enhanced what I was currently eating (I have to be honest, when Robb said Tequila is ok, I was SOLD!) I’ve been “attacked” by people who say, for instance, “Rice isn’t Paleo” or “Butter isn’t Paleo” – I want to say “I’m sorry you fat ass, but I’m an athlete who functions better on more carbs and have no issues with a little rice now and then.”
you are SO pretty my adult acne is so much worse than yours :'( you look totally gorgeous and I look a wreck
also we are coming to Denver how creepy would it be to say hi to you
don’t worry, mine is terrible. i swear to you. that was a good day, and i have make up that is like paint. mine is all on the sides of my face. i look like a wreck too. f*cking a.
Juli, YOU have been an inspiration to me. You have given me the drive to start cooking again and try new and fun foods. YOU have helped me to start working out again. I’ve lost weight and I’ve never felt better! Keep doing what you are doing for people like ME!!! We need YOU!!! WE NEED YOUR FOOD!!!!
High-five sister! You are awesome and provide great content for the paleo community. You keep doing what you do and let people bugger off!
Awesome sauce.
I’ll always check in on your blog and try most all of your recipes. Because, well, Iam an adult and choose to. Although, shoving your food down my throat actually sounds delicious.
Haters gonna hate.
You is Kind
You is Smart
You is Important
This blog has changed my life. I know that sounds sappy and lame and cliche but it’s true. I just started crossfit and eating paleo this year and I went from someone who feels kinda crazy sometimes and almost always tired to someone who can manage stress and has energy. Most of my recipes come from here and more importantly after cooking several of your recipes and reading them I’ve learned how to substitute and cook paleo. Not too mention you’re highly entertaining. Thank you!
This is why you rock…you get it. I have read 100s of web pages where someone gets destroyed for asking a simple question about a food that isnt “strictly paleo.” Neither is the laptop we’re posting on facebook with, the car we’re driving or the clothes on our back. The people that turn strict paleo into a religious dogma are the ones too dumb to think for themselves, they are sheep who must follow a plan someone else layed out for them, any deviation destroys their world view of what a “healthy” diet is. These are the people who will tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death. You could easily flaunt that you are smart, smoking hot, etc., but you don’t, you just help people try to figure this paleo thing out and help people become fitter, sexier, more confident versions of the their same awesome self. Thank you for not being one of those jerks who makes people feel stupid.
I don’t get why people in the “community” don’t want to support each other. I like your recipes, just keep doing what you do and don’t worry about those radical people who feel the need to bash others in order to feel good about themselves. This is why there are certain blogs that I enjoy (like yours) more than others! You’re one of the people making it easier for us to get into enjoying real foods in more interesting ways! Keep up the great work!
Snaps, props, high fives and exploding fist bumps. It infuriates me every time I see criticism toward you on IG for living your life. Just know that you’ve got plenty of followers out here that love what you do, how you do it. You keep being you.
A life without Bloody Mary’s is not a life I ever want to live! =)
Keep up the good work, Juli!