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5 Minimalist Habits That Improved My Life Immensely
The fourth one is my personal favorite. We live in a world where excess consumerism is now the norm. Money, success, and power have become increasingly important to many Americans, yet people are more miserable than ever before. That is not to say that financial freedom isn’t something we should strive for. It most definitely is. But unfortunately, it is not easy to come by these days due to the high cost of living, inflation, student loan debt, and the list goes on.
3 Evening Rituals I Use To Wake Up Feeling Consistently Refreshed
The third one is the most crucial. From the outside looking in, my morning routine is pretty standard. I wake up, make my bed, have a cup of coffee, exercise, get ready for the day, eat breakfast, and clock in for work at 9 AM sharp. These morning rituals are common among most working adults. But those aren’t the habits I want to talk about today. I’d argue that my morning routine actually begins in the evening.
Eating Bread Each Day for 1 Week
Good morning friends. Today, I am sharing another full work week of delicious foods that I recently creating using one of my dry good staples - bread. This bread challenge is one that I have actually done before (quite awhile ago). It was so much fun that I decided to do it again. Now, let's go through the list of five tasty recipes I created this past week using various forms of bread.
Eating Peanut Butter Each Day for 1 Week
Good morning friends. Today, I am sharing another full work week of meals and snacks that I recently creating using one of my favorite spreads - peanut butter. This peanut butter recipe challenge is one that I completed quite some time ago. It was so much fun that I knew I had to do it again and share the recipe rundown with all of you. So, without further ado, let's go through this list of five tasty peanut butter infused meals/snacks that I created over the past week.
Eating Avocados Each Day for 1 Week
Good morning friends. Over this past week, I decided to challenge myself to eat avocado every single day for a full work week. I completed this challenge in an attempt to add a wider variety of meals to my diet while staying within my grocery budget. I have found that it's easier for me to stay under budget when I reuse ingredients for multiple meals throughout the week, and that's exactly what I did with this avocado challenge.
I Ate Bananas Every Day for 1 Week
Here is how it went. Let’s flash back to about eight years ago. This was right around the time when I headed off to begin my sophomore year of college. It was also a time when I became a lot more interested in nutrition. I had been vegetarian from the time I was about seven or eight years old, but I was becoming increasingly fascinated by the idea of adopting a fully plant based diet.
Eating Bananas Each Day for 1 Week
Here's what I whipped up. Good morning friends! It has been quite a while since I last shared a full work week of themed recipes. So, that's exactly what I am going to do today. As many of you know, one of my all-time favorite fruits (and foods in general) is the banana. It is a simple ingredient that is sweet, budget friendly, and plant based. I think that bananas are super versatile. You can put them in smoothies, oatmeal bowls, pancakes, and the list goes on.
How I Spend Under $50 Each Week on Groceries in 2024
How I Spend Under $50 Each Week on Groceries in 2024 It is no secret that inflation has increased the cost of just about every good and service that we use in our lives on a consistent basis, including essentials like food. A jar of peanut butter that used to cost less than $2 is now (at least) twenty percent more expensive. There is no getting around the fact that the cost of living is much higher than it was just a few short years ago.
How I Spend Under $50 on Groceries in Ohio
Grocery HaulPhoto byAlyssa Atkinson Here is everything I bought. It is no secret that inflation has increased the cost of just about every good and service that we use in our daily lives, including essentials like food. A jar of peanut butter that used to cost less than $2 is now (at least) 20% more expensive. There is no getting around the fact that the cost of living is much higher than it was just a few short years ago.
Eating Only Vegan Foods
Here's what I made. Good morning friends! Now that 2024 is finally here, many of us are trying to stick to some of the resolutions we have created for the New Year. A few of my personal goals are to cook more and to eat a wider variety of foods in general. With that being said, I thought it would be fun to share a full day of vegan meals and snacks that I whipped up recently. Hopefully, this will serve as a source of inspiration for new foods you can incorporate into your own meals/snacks/treats.
Eating Only Plant Based Foods
Here's everything I whipped up. Good morning friends! Today, I wanted to share a recent day of eating as a plant based vegan. Since we are just now entering 2024, I thought it would be the perfect time to share some of my favorite simple, vegan, budget friendly dishes with all of you. Hopefully, the meals and snacks that I share in this article will serve as some examples of ways to incorporate plant based foods into your diet without breaking the bank.
Ohio population on the rise. Which city are residents moving into?
Columbus, OH Alyssa Atkinson3 hours ago Here's the full rundown. Columbus Sunset ViewPhoto byAlyssa Atkinson It is no secret that certain areas in the Midwest region have seen a decrease in population for several decades. However, contrary to what some people might belive, there are a number of cities in the United States (including the Midwest) that have experienced immense growth over the last decade or so, and even in the past five to six years.
What I Eat in a Day as a 6 Year Vegan
Just a decade or two ago, veganism was quite a foreign concept to most of the American population. Even in today's world, where plant based meats, cheeses, milks, yogurts, and more line grocery store shelves, it is still pretty difficult to find someone who follows a completely vegan diet. I personally made the transition to a vegetarian diet when I was just seven or eight years old. Then, about six and a half years ago, I transitioned to a fully vegan diet.
I Ate Oats Every Day for 1 Week
By Alyssa Atkinson Here is everything that I made. Cherry Oatmeal - Photo: Alyssa Atkinson Good morning friends. Today, I am here to share the results of a recent food challenge that I completed - eating oats every single day for one full work week. Over the past five days, from Monday through Friday, I challenged myself to whip up a new oatmeal bowl that was slightly different than the previous one. I chose to do this...
5 Minimalist Tips That Save Me Time and Money Every Week
By Alyssa Atkinson Simple yet powerful habits for success. Beautiful Sunrise - Photo: Alyssa Atkinson While consumer spending has continued to trend upward year after year, living a more minimalist lifestyle has also gained some traction. The cost of living has increased dramatically, and the average American struggles to cover basic necessities like food, rent, utilities, etc...
The Single Exercise That Transformed My Body and Mind
By Alyssa Atkinson The mental and physical impacts are too positive to ignore. Beautiful Lakeview Photo: Alyssa Atkinson It's no secret that exercise can have immense positive impacts on both your mental and physical health. While working out in general may not be everyone's cup of tea, most people can find some form of exercise that they enjoy doing on a consistent basis.
5 Simple Foods I Eat Daily To Feel Amazing
By Alyssa Atkinson They are also cheap and taste delicious. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Oatmeal - Photo: Alyssa Atkinson It is no secret that the foods you choose to consume will have an impact on how you feel on a daily basis. Highly processed foods loaded with sugar and additives tend to make me feel tired, lethargic, and unmotivated. Fresh plant based ingredients, on the other hand, provide me with ample energy...
I Tried Running 5+ Miles Every Day for 1 Week
By Alyssa Atkinson Here's the full week of workouts I completed. Saucony Guide 15 Running Shoes Photo: Alyssa Atkinson Most people who have followed me for a while know that endurance running has been a huge part of my life for over a decade. I joined my middle school track team in seventh grade, tried cross-country the following year, and that's when I really fell in love with the sport. I made many friends and memories...
5 Life Hacks To Make Your Mornings More Effortless
Best of all, they only take 5 minutes. Cherry Berry Smoothie Breakfast BowlPhoto byAlyssa Atkinson I have always been the type of person who thrives off of following a routine. I like knowing exactly what tasks I need to complete on a given day, as well as when I need to complete them. While this may seem like a positive way to structure your life, having a rigid routine can actually be a double-edged sword.
5 Highly Effective Habits I've Maintained for Years
By Alyssa Atkinson Best of all, they only take 5 minutes. I have always been the type of person who thrives off of following a routine. I like knowing exactly what tasks I need to complete on a given day, as well as when I need to complete them. While this may seem like a positive way to structure your life, having a rigid routine can actually...
Eating Pasta for 3 Days Straight
Here are the meals I cooked up. Red Lentil Pasta with Marinara SaucePhoto byAlyssa Atkinson Good morning friends! Today, I am so excited to share three pasta recipes that I created over the past few days. As someone who absolutely loves pasta, I thought it would be fun to show you how I created three flavorful, unique pasta dishes. I enjoyed these for dinner each night over the past few days. As some of you know, I really enjoy meal prepping each Sunday for the upcoming work week.
Eating Spinach in Every Meal for 1 Day
Here's everything I created. Chickpea & Avocado SandwichPhoto byAlyssa Atkinson Good morning friends. Today, I am sharing my most recent cooking challenge that I completed - eating spinach in every meal for a day. I thought it would be fun to share the recipes I created for this full day of eating spinach infused recipes to provide you guys with some inspiration for your own meals. So, let's jump right into these delicious meals that I whipped up.
Eating Apples Every Day for 1 Week
Here's everything I made. Apple Cinnamon Overnight OatsPhoto byAlyssa Atkinson Those of you who have been reading my recent articles are aware that I have been keeping up with a series where I try to make five different meals or snacks that contain one common ingredient. Well, today's article is yet another installment in this series where I use one of my favorite fruits - apples.
Eating Avocados Every Day for 1 Week
Here are all the recipes I made. Hummus Avocado ToastPhoto byAlyssa Atkinson As you guys know by now, I created a series where I try to make a full work week's worth of recipes that contain one common ingredient. I've made recipes with oatmeal, bananas, and even peanut butter. Since you guys seem to enjoy this series, I want to keep it rolling. Today, I'm sharing my most recent challenge that I completed. Last week, I attempted, and succeeded at, making five recipes that contained avocado.
Eating Peanut Butter Every Day for 1 Week
Here's what I made. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein OatsPhoto byAlyssa Atkinson Out of all the foods I eat on a regular basis as a whole foods, plant based vegan, one of my favorites has got to be peanut butter. Sure, I love other spreads (like hummus, almond butter, and mashed avocado just to name a few). However, nothing beats the flavor and texture of creamy peanut butter with a bit of salt.
Eating Only Yellow Meals for 1 Day
Avid runner, coffee lover, and vegan food blogger + recipe creator. Personal Blog - nomeatfastfeet.com Columbus, OH 12K followers Alyssa Atkinson11 minutes ago Here’s everything I cooked up. Ramen BowlPhoto byAlyssa Atkinson As you guys know, I love to make delicious plant based meals from scratch. It's one of the hobbies that I'm most passionate about. I have so much fun getting creative in the kitchen. I love cooking and baking, which has led me to try out various food challenges.
I Tried Eating Bananas Every Day for 1 Week
By Alyssa Atkinson Here's how it went. If there's one thing about me, it's that a love fruits and veggies. This isn't surprising to most, since I've followed a whole foods, plant based diet for about six years now. While I do enjoy most fruits and vegetables, I can't say that I don't have my favorites. One of my favorite fruits for as long as I can remember has been...
I Tried Eating Potatoes Every Day for 1 Week
Here's how it went. For as long as I can remember, potatoes have been a staple food in my diet. Even before I transitioned to a fully plant based diet, I enjoyed potatoes often in dishes like soups and stews, or baked in the oven and topped with salsa, hummus, avocado, etc.
3 Cooking Hacks to Make Your Vegetables Taste Exponentially Better
Time and time again, I've had people tell me that they don't like vegetables. I've heard a wide variety of complaints ranging from veggies being bland, hard to chew, expensive, and the list goes on.
5 Work From Home Essentials Under $50 That I Swear By
By Alyssa Atkinson My tried and true tools for comfort and productivity. I've been working from home ever since I graduated college, over three years ago. So, you could say I've got quite a bit of experience doing so. Some people will tell you that going into an office is better than working from home, but there are pros and cons...
What I Eat in a Day as a Vegan Runner
By Alyssa Atkinson Foods that keep me healthy and fit. I've been an endurance runner for almost fifteen years, which means I've spent a good portion of my life runing every single day. When I first started running competitively, I was in middle school. I was only about 13 or 14 years old, and my diet looked significantly different. For starters, I was a vegetarian...
Buying Products Strategically as a Minimalist
How I enjoy life on a tight budget. Purchases I Make as a MinimalistPhoto byAlyssa Atkinson Minimalism has gained a lot of traction in recent years, and for good reason. The idea of decluttering your physical and mental spaces to make room for the things that matter most is intriguing to most, myself included. I have slowly transitioned over the past five years or so to living a more minimal lifestyle, and the benefits have been huge.
5 Things I Regularly Splurge On as a Minimalist
By Alyssa Atkinson How I enjoy life on a tight budget. Minimalism has gained a lot of traction in recent years, and for good reason. The idea of decluttering your physical and mental spaces to make room for the things that matter most is intriguing to most, myself included. I have slowly transitioned over the past five years or so to living a more...
Walking 10,000 Steps Every Day for 30 Days
Here’s what happened as a result. Walking 10,000 Steps DailyPhoto byAlyssa Atkinson On January 20, 2023, I began a simple personal challenge — to log 10,000 steps every single day for 30 days. It didn’t matter how slow or fast I went, so long as I reached my daily goal. Since I run almost every day, a good chunk of my steps are usually obtained through running. Now, some of you might think that getting in 10,000 steps per day is a ridiculously easy challenge. Others might consider it quite difficult.
I Walked 10,000 Steps Every Day for 30 Days
By Alyssa Atkinson Here's what happened as a result. On January 20, 2023, I began a simple personal challenge - to log 10,000 steps every single day for 30 days. It didn't matter how slow or fast I went, so long as I reached my daily goal. Since I run almost every day, a good chunk of my steps are usually obtained through running.
Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Sustainable Habits
Habits that keep me happy and healthy. Fitness HabitsPhoto byAlyssa Atkinson Diet and exercise are two factors that greatly impact how we look and feel on a daily basis. Yet, they often get put on the back burner when our lives get super busy. Fortunately, it’s never too late to start fresh and refocus on reaching your health and fitness goals, no matter how small or large they are. Now, don’t get me wrong. I know it’s not easy to stay motivated to hit the gym 100 percent of the time.
5 Simple Fitness Rules I've Followed for Years
By Alyssa Atkinson Habits that keep me happy and healthy. Diet and exercise are two factors that greatly impact how we look and feel on a daily basis. Yet, they often get put on the back burner when our lives get super busy. Fortunately, it's never too late to start fresh and refocus on reaching your health and fitness goals, no matter how small or...
5 Early Morning Habits That Significantly Boost My Productivity
How I get more done in less time. For the first 18 years of my life, I never looked forward to the early morning hours. I was never awake between 5 and 7 AM by choice, and getting up and out of bed at 7 each day for school was something I dreaded. However, once I started college, my schedule shifted drastically. I had mandatory 6 AM cross-country practices, and this forced me to embrace the early bird life. As it turns out, I actually enjoy waking up early much more than I had originally thought.
5 Things I Don’t Waste Money On as a Minimalist
How I make my money go further. It’s no secret that the cost of living has increased dramatically in recent years. After paying your rent and covering basic living expenses like utilities and food, there isn’t much leftover for unnecessary purchases. As someone who hates waste, wants to save money, and tries to be environmentally conscious, I’ve become more and more of a minimalist over the years. To my surprise, this way of living isn’t as difficult as I initially thought.
I Tried Eating Oatmeal Every Day for 1 Week | Alyssa Atkinson | NewsBreak Original
Here’s what happened. I’ve consumed oatmeal almost every single week for years now. There are many different reasons I could list as to why oatmeal has become a staple food in my diet, but I’ll stick with the main three. Oats are cheap, they’re easy to cook, and they’re incredibly versatile. Anyone who knows me personally knows that there are few foods I love more than a delicious bowl of oatmeal. I also love a good challenge.
I Tried Eating Oatmeal Every Day for 1 Week
Here’s what happened. I’ve consumed oatmeal almost every single week for years now. There are many different reasons I could list as to why oatmeal has become a staple food in my diet, but I’ll stick with the main three. Oats are cheap, they’re easy to cook, and they’re incredibly versatile. Anyone who knows me personally knows that there are few foods I love more than a delicious bowl of oatmeal. I also love a good challenge.
3 Healthy Habits I Adopted To Get and Stay Fit
By Alyssa Atkinson Daily practices that pay off year after year. Photo by Cocobols on Unsplash I have never been a firm believer in New Year's resolutions. It is unrealistic to try and completely change your life in one day. Change happens slowly, not all at once. With that said, I still enjoy the idea of a fresh start. I love writing down goals at the start of each year that...
Why You Should Run in the Cold and Ditch the Treadmill
The mental and physical toughness you build up from running outside in the cold is substantial. After crushing a five mile run in 25 degrees with snow flurries or brutal wind, I always feel a deep sense of accomplishment. Would I prefer to run in 50 degree weather? Of course. However, running through chilly conditions has helped me develop an ability to push through uncomfortable situations, not only in running but in other aspects of my life, such as work and relationships.
What I Eat In a Day, from a Longtime Vegan
At the age of eight years old I became a vegetarian, having always loved animals and cared about animal ethics, prompting me to give up meat. I remained a vegetarian until my sophomore year of college as I began to learn a lot about nutrition and the environment. I realized I could be doing more for both the planet and the animals, so I made the decision to switch to a whole-food, plant-based, vegan diet. It has been almost five years since, and I have never looked back.
5 Apple iPhone Apps I Use Every Single Day
I didn’t jump on the bandwagon when TikTok initially came out, but now I absolutely love the app. While it can be very easy to get sucked into wasting hours scrolling through videos, there is no denying that TikTok is a great place to share content of your own. I create short recipe, health/fitness, and lifestyle videos (my handle is nomeatfastfeet), and doing so has helped me direct more traffic to my blog.
5 Exceptional Healthy Eating Secrets I Wish I Knew Earlier
These are the ones you need to know. Photo by Jason Briscoe on Unsplash When I think back to my high school days, I remember a pretty clear picture of what I thought healthyeating looked like. In my mind, healthy meals included giant salads, roasted vegetables, green juices, and smoothies. Although all of these foods are technically healthy, I was missing the bigger picture. A healthy diet does not have to be bland, boring, or repetitive.
3 Morning Routine Habits That Save Me Hours Every Week
Photo by Laura Chouette on Unsplash When you look closely at the daily habits of the most successful, efficient workers in the world, they all have one thing in common — a highly structured schedule. That schedule includes a well planned out morning routine. It seems that almost every single month, I find myself writing yet another post about my morning routine (sometimes even two or three). Honestly, I can’t help it. Morning routines fascinate me.
San Francisco Marathon Is On For 2021
Updates on the prestigous marathon in the sunshine state. Photo by Miguel A. Amutio on Unsplash 2020 saw many cancellations, and rightfully so. In order to keep people safe and adhere to social distancing guidelines, movie theaters, music festivals, restaurants, and many other small businesses were forced to close their doors. Large gatherings became a thing of the past for a while, and that included athletic events as large and prestigous as the Boston Marathon and the Tokyo Olympics.
3 of the Healthiest Peanut Butters You Can Eat
These are the ones you should look for. Photo by Irene Kredenets on Unsplash I have always loved peanut butter. I love the taste of it, the smooth and creamy texture, and the versatility of the ingredient. Back when I was a teenager, I never even knew that some peanut butters were superior in terms of how healthy they were. For the longest time, my family bought peanut butter with added sugar.
5 Small Steps to Building an Incredibly Healthy Lifestyle
Everyone can (and should) adopt these habits. Photo by Hudson Hintze on Unsplash Building the life that you dream of having isn’t easy, and the path to achieving your goals is often never linear. Still, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. Just under one year ago, I took a leap of faith and started blogging regularly. This was something I had wanted to do for years, but I continued to put it off because I feared rejection. I didn’t want to be viewed as a bad writer, or even an ok writer.
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