So I’ve found it interesting to both watch the evolution of Paleo, but also people’s resistance to any sort of change.

We now have Paleo breads and people who consider themselves Paleo but occasionally have dairy, potatoes or rice.

But then we have other people who RAIL against anything not TRADITIONALLY Paleo.

Can I just point out right now that NOTHING is actually traditionally Paleo!!!

Anyway, I find this “purist” mentality – or this resistance to change INCREDIBLY ANNOYING!

NOTHING STAYS THE SAME!

This is slightly extreme…but “adapt or die.”

If you get stuck in your ways and aren’t willing to change with the times, you will probably, at some point, fail.

Change is essential. Nothing ever stays the same.

So why would you ever believe that the diet you have currently couldn’t in some way become better?

I mean why not test out how a little rice or potatoes affects you? Why not eat a little bit of cheese if you love it?

If you never change, if you never experiment, you won’t ever know if there isn’t something better out there.

While sticking perfectly to a diet can help you see if it will work for you, being a purist in the long run probably will prevent you from finding something that works even better and is even more enjoyable.

So start thinking for yourself. Experiment!

Don’t just get stuck being a purist for a diet that you didn’t create FOR YOURSELF!