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.
Who’s ass do I need to kick??
I’ve been reading your blog for over a year now and I too am quite happy you put this rant out there. I’m always gluten-free because gluten and I are not friends at all, but typically I’m 80% paleo. Not gonna lie, I demolished probably 3 big-ass bags of peanut M&Ms this week. But, I also work-out, and for the rest of the time generally eat rather healthy. My schooling is stressful so y’know what, peanut M&Ms and I are buddies.
Sidenote: Soooo sad I don’t have access to a kitchen, I’ve been dying to make so many recipes lately!
LOVE this! What I adore about your blog is that you are a real person who is making healthy choices but still enjoying your life and not living it like a paleo nazi. Worrying if something has a trace amount of sugar in it or if my coffee has a tiny amount of…gasp! dairy creamer in it every minute of the day quite frankly makes me a b#!*h and not so fun to be around. I love that you can live this paleo life happily and still be human. You keep on rockin’ this road. You have TONS of supporters.
Bravo! **Slow clap**
Paleo police— calm down
Hey girl. Just wanted to send you a shoutout thanking you for giving me confidence to expand my cooking skills. Last night, bored of sweet potatoes (cause we eat them every night!) I experimented with rutabaga, loved the egg nests :), and I made sauteed rutabaga and mushrooms with a little coconut milk cream sauce. Delicious…Chris loved it and loves you for helping me get more creative with our meals.
Juli,
Keep posting and helping people. Screw the critics that have nothing else to do but find the fault that often just exists in their mind. I love the way your write. I love the recipes you post. I love…well, you! If I were 30 years younger I’d be chasing you until you called the cops. Don’t worry about that though – I’m too old, and my wife doesn’t let me out of the house very much. You know, the ankle bracelet and all…
I was at a hotel with extended family this weekend. I walked into the continental breakfast area and before I said a word, my sister said, “I’m eating waffle. Is that okay with you”? She had a bad look on her face.She’s a really nice person.
I thought, what on God’s green Earth have I done? Eating paleo has saved our son’s life. It’s been about a year, but I guess I was a bit of an annoying evangelist at first. I’m much better now.
Hope you can let that person’s criticism roll off your back, Juli. It’s an opportunity to recognize some people are not as mature and wise as you. And, like you said.in your post..that has nothing to do with you.
You are doing good things! Thank you!
Well said! You are awesome and today’s post was another reason I LOVE reading your blog!
Amen Sister!!! I’ve never commented on here (but have made MANY of your recipes),…but this one deserves a big HELL YEA.
Preach it sista!