When you first learn about the protocol:

Meme by Meatified
First trip to the grocery store:
Second trip to the grocery store:

Image by OverheardLA
When someone tries to bring gluten into your home:

Photo © Mary McGowan and The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Mastering the art of cooking:
The first time you make liver:
Multitasking:

Meme via Paleo Foundation
Falling in love:

Meme by From Forks to Fitness
When your Oreo-eating roommate reaches for one of your homemade AIP cookies:

Meme by Phoenix Helix
Meltdown moment:

Meme by Phoenix Helix
Best gift ever:

Photo by Tobias Weidner
Realizing it’s about more than just food:

Meme by Phoenix Helix
Prioritizing sleep:

Meme by Emotional Autoimmunity
Saying your daily affirmations:
Meditating for the first time:
Your new social life:

Meme by Raia’s Recipes
Functional medicine testing:
When your autoimmune symptoms start to improve:

Photo © Hasan Baglar Photography
When your doctor tells you it’s a coincidence and food has no impact on health:
Realizing you’ve become an AIP expert and can now help someone new:
Special thanks to all the meme creators and photographers who gave me permission to use their images in this post. See credits beneath each image.
AIP Series
I’ve written a series of articles to guide you through the autoimmune protocol, step by step. It includes FAQ, mistakes to avoid, book reviews, and more. Click here to see the whole list.
- What Is the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol? (Overview)
- The Healing Power of Humor and 25 Things to Make You Laugh
- Online Store for the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol
- The Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Lili Wagner
- Healing Stories 8
- Fitness for People with Autoimmune Disease