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.
Even though there’s a billion comments on here and I would be crazy impressed if you read them ALL, Id like to thank you for inspiring me to get a slow cooker. Cuz it the sh*t! And being someone who learning to cook, feed a picky husband, and having to figure out a healthy yet realistic diet for my soon to be postpartum belly, I would like to say keep it up for us who literally don’t know what were doing yet!!!:) thanks for all the info! Your my healthy humorous Betty Crocker with a bite and I love it!!!!:))) A good bite. Lol like a flare. 🙂 hahaha you know what I mean! Lol pazaz!
Hey Julie…thanks for doing what you do. I never really understand why people feel the need to always complain about other people’s success. Jealousy maybe or not having the commitment to succeed etc?! Anyway, I appreciate your blog, I just stumbled across it a while back and enjoy what you write and what you cook. Like others have posted, I seem to feel better when I am about 80% Paleo…100% was a little difficult for me to maintain. Every once in a while I just seem to need that fresh from the oven white baguette with a good piece of brie and a nice bottle of wine! Keep up the good work Julie…and have a great weekend.
Hey you go girl…I am fairly new but I follow your blogs and love them, and share your site when I can. I tried going 100% Paleo but cut back to 80% but a lot of my meals are inspired by you…keep up the good work and never mind the haters!!!
Hi Juli, Do you sell PaleOMG gear like the workout tshirts you wear
I stumbled on to your blog while researching paleo. I started eating clean in January and feel great. I ‘m starting my first Crossfit class Monday at 44 years old 🙂 I figured why not kick it up with paleo and see where it takes me. I gotta say, I LOVE your honesty! You’re definitely a breath of fresh air and you tell it like it is. I’m anxious to try out your recipes the look divine.
Well said Juli!!! Well said. I like your blog the most because for me it’s ‘real’, it’s “how I eat”….others are too stuffy and too “this and that”. Your blog not only makes me laugh and smile, but it inspires me to try new things. I can’t wait to get your cookbook (hubby got it for me for Valentine’s day—he listened!). 🙂
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt
Hi Juli, I am new to Paleo (just started on Jan. 1st), and I must say that you are a breath of fresh air. Before I found your website, I was somewhat discouraged by the strict Paleo websites that made me feel like a little kid being punished–“no, you can’t eat THAT!” Then I stumbled across your site, and what a difference! Your recipes are awesome, you are SO funny, and what makes people want to read your blog is that you are SO REAL. You say out loud what the rest of us are thinking in our heads! Keep doing what you do, and if there are people out there criticizing you, then you must be doing something right! They need to STFU! You are the best.
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I’m so sorry there are people that say ugly things to you/about your choices. That truly stinks. I’m NOT Paleo (gasp…the horror! lol!!) But I’m trying really hard to make wise food choices for myself and my family. Your site has helped me so much!
I love that you share the good, bad and the ugly—makes me love your blog more!
Keep on keepin’ on…sending you lots of Southern hugs…
Your blog is ruining my life.
pink, did you seriously just spell my name wrong again in the email. you idiot.