Hi! I’m so happy you stopped by!
My name is Michele and I’m the creator of Paleo Running Momma – a website dedicated to bringing you the most delicious paleo friendly meals and desserts.
When I changed my diet in 2013, I started searching the internet for tips, recipes, and other people’s stories that resonated with my own. The amount of resources and incredible people I found inspired me to create this blog. It was time for me to give back and share experiences, mistakes, successes and failures as I learned to cook and eat real, whole, delicious food and make it work for me as a runner, too.
I started eating paleo for some really unoriginal reasons – to address longstanding digestive problems (IBS), help myself heal from a painful running injury, and finally drop my diet coke and cereal habits (trust me – it was time!)
When I started getting serious about healing my body, I began by going “gluten free”, but quickly realized there was more than just gluten that could be in my way. I learned that by eliminating processed foods, grains and refined sugar from my diet, I could potentially improve not only my IBS and tendinitis, but my overall health – physical and mental – as well as become a stronger athlete.
After I completed my first Whole30, I was hooked!
I was able to figure out what foods I tolerated best and which ones I struggled with.
While I don’t eat 100% paleo (I get asked this a lot!) it’s more of a guideline for how I cook and eat generally.
Now, I’m here to share what I’ve learned about food, specifically, how to create truly delicious paleo and Whole30 meals, grain free baked goods and real-food desserts that you and your families will legitimately crave and want to eat on the regular! You’ll find loads of real-life recipes for all occasions that your brain will love as much as your body does!
Fun Facts About Me
1.) When I started this blog I was obsessed with long distance running (to put it mildly!) and (secretly) wanted paleo to turn me into a superwoman-style runner.
While I DID qualify for and run the Boston Marathon twice (2014 and 2016) it wasn’t thanks to a paleo diet – in fact, I qualified for Boston the first time while eating a SAD diet and the second time on Paleo.
That said, I believe you can absolutely run well (and long distances) while eating a paleo diet! I did this for about 2 years before scaling back on my training and getting into yoga, which is what I do the most now!
2.) I have 3 kids – Diana, Emily, and Drew. I’ve always gotten lots of questions about whether or not the kids eat paleo – the answer is yes and no! They eat the dinners I cook for them, but, aside from that I don’t put restrictions on them since I found it wasn’t mentally healthy for any of us! Truthfully, my kids do not have medical conditions that require them to eat strictly paleo, so, I take a moderate approach to what they eat and we’re all pretty happy this way.
3.) The first thing I ever tried to “cook” by myself was peanut butter at the age of 4. My “recipe” involved peanuts, some aluminum foil and a hammer. Needless to say, it didn’t work, but little did I know I was actually on the right track! If only I’d had a food processor – my nut butter dreams could’ve come true!
4.) The first thing I ever cooked on the stovetop was bacon. I almost get emotional when I think about it 😉 Oh if only I’d known how that moment would shape my future! Now, I’m about my bacon and basically only eat the sugar-free Whole30 friendly variety from U.S. Wellness Meats. This stuff is AMAZING! My family goes wild over it.
5.) Comfort food is my jam. Seriously, I don’t really think “emotional eating” is such a bad thing, especially if you’re eating delicious REAL food that makes your body, mind and soul happy!
All the recipes I post are ones that I’m EXCITED to eat and genuinely make me happy. I cover everything from breakfast to dessert (in fact, those two are my favorites!) including lots of Whole30 friendly family favorites. My goal for this website is to introduce you all to new favorites that truly make you happy to eat Paleo style! Paleo comfort food for life!
6.) I have a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University and worked as a social worker for 3 years before deciding to stay home full time to raise my kids. I had NO idea what a blog was at that time, and always planned to head back to work when my youngest started kindergarten.
I started this site 100% as an outlet, not with a business in mind, but when the time rolled around, I realized I felt so much more passion for creating recipes for Paleo Running Momma than for returning to my old career. I gave it a shot and put all my efforts into growing this blog, which meant learning a lot from scratch. The decision did not come easy, but I couldn’t be happier with where I am now!
If you have a question or would like to personally contact me, you can email me at the following address:
paleorunningmomma @ gmail . com
Hello…. I have your baking cook book but do you have a cook book for your other amazing recipes aka dinners or salads? Just love your recipes & looking for a Christmas gift for a friend!! Thanks 🥰
Just wanted you to know my doctor suggested I start eating Paleo and I can already tell the difference in how I feel. I LOVE your site and will definitely be purchasing your desserts cookbook in the future. For now, I’m working on getting healthier and your recipes make that so much easier. Every recipe I’ve tried has been delicious! thanks so much for following your “gut!”
PRM, I found you through Instagram. I been flirting with Paleo for the last couple of years and have done a Whole 30 myself. This year I decided to get more serious about changing the way I eat forever. That meant spend a lot more time in the kitchen cooking and eating the foods that nourish my soul as well as my body. I have tried numerous recipes from you and have really loved them all! Thank you for your content, it has really helped me on my own personal health journey.
Hi! I bought your cookbook it is great! I tried the bagels this weekend and they tasted delicious but did not rise. Any recommendations? All ingredients including the instant yeast were brand new… Any recommendations Thanks!
I am happy to find you. My husband has Chrohns and our daughter has Celiac Disease. I too have IBS and diabetes, so we are ALL looking to eat healthier. We are already GF but we are looking for more recipes to increase veggies!
Hi Michelle, I am almost 60 and just finished my nursing program. #30 lbs later I find myself searching again for easy quick Paleo recipes. I’m super excited to try your recipes! My oldest son passed away in Dec. 2020. Since that day we have been raising his daughter who is just turning 2.5years old. Needless to say, I need more energy! I just restarted my CrossFit modified routine 3 days a week along with my walk/run routine. I feel your recipes will be just what this once again Mimi/Mamma needs. Donna, Seminole, FL
I used to receive your recipes by email and enjoyed making them.
For some unknown reason, the emails just stopped, although I did not unsubscribe.
I’ve been attempting to sign up for the again and have emailed you several times, but never received a reply (shame on you) and I am still not receiving your weekly recipes.
Not only did I enjoy them, but friends and family did as well. What happened and would you please correct this issue. Thanks
Why would you type “shame on you” because she didn’t respond quickly enough for you? Are you not getting free recipes? Is all this content free for you? Shame on YOU for demanding more FREE content
My Dr recommended you to check out. I am 66 obese, there I said it and well i am a traditional cook, baking pies etc, meat and potatoes etc. a binge eater and frankly just need to change our eating habits or meals and add exercise. start with 1 and go forward. How do i get started with paleo
Thank you for all you do, I just came across Paleo Running Momma and your recipes look amazing
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