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After blogging for years, I have made my fair share of mistakes.
Blogging mistakes may or may not follow you for years, however, #13 still follows me today.
I hope you all can learn from my mistakes so you don't have to make them!
Starting a blog can be scary and overwhelming, but there are steps you can take to ensure you make the process easier.
Here are 13 mistakes new bloggers make, and how not to make them!
“Where do you get your protein?”
One common question I have been asked often since following a vegan diet is, “Where do you get your protein?”
My name is Lisa. I am the creator and writer of 2sharemyjoy.com and today I'd like to share some high protein recipes that are budget-friendly and vegan.
A common concern that people have when starting a vegan diet is the risk of nutritional deficiency. There are many mythsout there about the plant-based diet even though enjoying a whole food vegan diet comes with numerous benefits.
All high protein vegan dinner recipes below contain between 19g and 33g of plant-based protein. Most of them can be prepared in under 30 minutes and make great weeknight dinners.
If you enjoy meal prep, you can freeze all meals in your meal prep containers. I also don't use any added oil or sugar in the recipes.
These high protein plant-based recipes are also great if you:
Wondering how to add even more plant-based protein to your diet? Check out my high protein vegan meal planwith up to 90g of protein per day.
This recipe is oil free, gluten free, and vegan. The plant-based dinner can be prepared in 30 minutes, contains 460 calories and 21 g of protein per serving, and is about $1.70 per serving. Get the recipe here.
This healthy detox buddha bowl is easy to prepare, has no added oil, is gluten-free, and contains 28g of protein per serving. Get the recipe here.
1 serving (2.5 large meatballs) equals 435 calories and 22.54g protein. You can top your pasta, bun, or even rice with these beanballs. Get the recipe here.
Easy, frugal one-pot meal that contains 500 calories and 21g of protein per serving. Get the recipe here.
A healthy, gluten-free, vegan, oil free recipe for only $1.50 per serving and done in 25 minutes (28g protein per serving).Get the recipe here.
This frugal plant-based pesto recipe is done in under 20 minutes and contains 23g of protein per serving. Get the recipe here.
One serving of this one-pot curry costs about $1.30, contains 560 calories, 33g protein, and is high in iron (10.8 mg), zinc (7 mg), and magnesium (220 mg).Get the recipe here.
This 565 calorie meal is done in 30 minutes and provides 30g of protein at only $1.40 per serving. Get the recipe here.
Lentil soup can be done in under 25 minutes, but make sure to double up on the recipe and serving size to get 500 calories and 30g of protein. Get the recipe here.
The one pot Mexican rice bowl recipe contains 30 grams of protein per serving and can be found in this vegan meal prep post.
My name is Lisa Goodwin and I moved to the States from Germany in March 2016. I earned my degree in sports, theology, and teaching while in Germany. Today, I enjoy using my education and experience while teaching principles of healthy eating and fitness.
I love being a stay at home mom as it gives me the opportunity to reach people through my blog. In turn, blogging provides a work-from-home income. I am blessed to stay home with my son (and two dogs) while, at the same time, helping others make their lives better, enjoying more and stressing less.
When my family moved to the US I was overwhelmed by all the fast food opportunities and gained one pound after another. After a while, I thought, “I can't keep doing this.” So I started to lose weight (10 pounds in 30 days) before the weight gain could get out of hand. I achieved this with a clean eating plan, portion control system, and exercise (3-5 times per week). After the diet, I had to focus really hard so I wouldn’t gain the weight back.
Once I started a (healthy) vegan diet I lost 5 more pounds without trying. I didn't have to count calories or portions anymore. I felt all around healthier with more energy and I can say now that it is very easy for me to keep additional pounds off. This change was more of a lifestyle change and my family's health is better than ever (for example: my toddler's eczema reduced by 90%).
Based on all the positive results gained through my fitness and health experiences, I am passionate about sharing fitness tips and healthy plant-based recipes that nourish your body without breaking the bank. You can also follow me on Pinterest or Instagram.
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In 2016, the same year I was 21 years old, I took a long hiatus from alcohol. Like most 21-year-olds, I was drinking way too much alcohol.
After much deliberation, I challenged myself to take a year-long break from alcohol.
I failed. I think I made it like 6 months, but that's not the point of this post.
Though the alcohol hiatus was meant to get my health back on track, I had no idea what it was doing for my wallet as well…. Read more
2018 started with a bang.
I had my highest income month in February at $10,000 per month.
Once I lost the mentality of being a failure and that I wouldn't ever be able to make more than $1,500 per month, I started attracting more opportunities which = more money.
If you have a goal of wanting to meet a certain income each month or you simply want to make more money – set an income goal and figure out ways to get there.
Choose side hustles you enjoy or know you could make good money from.
Below are 4 side hustles I use monthly to make money, and other side hustle ideas you can make money from…. Read more
Though it's easy to go to the store and buy a product already made, it's also just as easy to make your own.
Even better, you'll save hundreds of dollars by making your own products. You'll even be helping the environment by using less toxic ingredients and paper.
Check out this list of 15 things you should make instead of buying, and get ready to start saving money!… Read more
Every since 2015, I've been posting a highlight reel of my entire year. These types of posts aren't for clicks (obviously) but I'm happy I do them because it gives me some sweet nostalgic feelings inside every time I look back at them.
Are you working at a job that makes you unhappy, or even worse, miserable?
Well, take this as your sign to move on and switch careers!
I know I know, that's easier said than done, but life is short and you shouldn't spend 30% or more of your day hating your life.
What are your passions? What gets you fired up and motivated? Dive into that and figure out your TRUE passion!
Check out this list below to get motivated to try out something new. Enjoy!
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This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own. 🙂
Have you ever tried consistently doing something you hate? Maybe you tried out a new hobby such as knitting or hiking and realized it wasn't your cup of tea. Now imagine doing that five times a week.
The reality is, exercise isn't a one size fits all. Not all of us are going to enjoy lifting weights throughout the week for the rest of our lives. And while there are benefits to lifting weights, there are also benefits to various other workouts as well…. Read more
Daniella at iliketodabble.com is a 28-year-old side hustling to pay off debt, live a more sustainable lifestyle, strive for a future of financial freedom and help her readers do the same.
The average cost of a pack of cigarettes is $5.50 in the U.S. and can cost up to $15 in New York.
Because of the high cigarette tax in some states, the cost becomes outrageous.
With a habit like that, you could be wasting up to $450 a month and $5,400 a year.
Unfortunately, I use to be a smoker and wasted too much time and money on it. It didn’t help that my wife also smoked so it became hard to quit. If I was going to quit smoking, we were both going to quit smoking.
Quitting smoking is not only great for your health, it will save your life.
Another bonus is it saves you a ton of money! Since we quit smoking in October 2015, we saved $300 a month because of it. Not to mention it has done wonders for our budget and we can live a more sustainable life.… Read more