![[green tea image]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/iStock_000003325220XSmall-150x150.jpg "[green tea image]")
We hear a lot these days about how caffeine boosts endurance and energy levels. I can't say for sure if it works that way for me, but I can certainly attest to the fact that mentally, I feel more pumped up for a workout if I've consumed caffeine a few minutes prior to exercising. But…
![[crazy coffee woman]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/j0442512-150x150.jpg "[crazy coffee woman]")
Hi, my name is Joe. Chances are, we've already hung out today. Why? Because you tell yourself you can't get through the day without me. When someone dares suggest that you stop drinking me every day, you get a little irked. You certainly don't consider the possibility of actually quitting me; in fact, you're just…
![[fooled by randomness cover]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/412-150x150.jpg "[fooled by randomness cover]")
Week 1 coffee report Image by Refracted Moments™ via Flickr This past Tuesday marked one week on my new, randomized plan to quit coffee. In case you missed that post, the plan-in-a-nutshell is this: I supply my wife Erin with the coffee beans I will use for the week, starting with 60% regular, 40% decaf,…
![[emerald cocoa roast]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/emerald-150x150.jpg "[emerald cocoa roast]")
Don't worry, you're not supposed to be at work Recently, I haven't posted anything on Saturdays. Blog traffic is always a little lighter on the weekends, and it just seems I have more good stuff to write about during the week. But the idea came to me (on a run, of course) that perhaps Saturdays…
![[peanut butter cup photo]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/peanut-butter-cup-photo-150x150.jpg "[peanut butter cup photo]")
I'm not being facetious. Hear me out! I had a fantasy football draft on Friday night, although the team I put together is nobody's fantasy. But it was fun as always, and many delightful beverages with frost-brewed liners that tell you when they're cold were consumed by all. As a result, I woke up on…
![[Moka pot photo]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Moka-pot-photo-150x150.jpg "[Moka pot photo]")
Almost Friday, veg-heads! I have to tell you, your comments on yesterday's post absolutely made my day. Thanks for all the encouragement. Just over six weeks left until the big day! In case yesterday was running-overload for some of you, today's all about food! Erin and I started the day with mango-jalapeno smoothies, hands down…
![[happy wife happy life sign photo]](http://www.nomeatathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/happy-wife-happy-life-sign-photo-150x150.jpg "[happy wife happy life sign photo]")
When Erin and I got married, we had all these wooden painted signs decorating our reception. "All because two people fell in love," for example, and a bunch of others like it. Interestingly, only one made its way back to our home, as a keepsake to remind us of the special day: Hmm. With this…
Three-Month Veggie-versary! Yesterday marked the anniversary of two momentous No Meat Athlete events, if there is such a thing. First and foremost, it was the three-month anniversary of my new diet! Actually, three months ago is when I turned pescetarian; it was still another month or so before I stopped eating fish. So big ups…
Sounds like most of the challengers are sticking with it! I was a little concerned that not many comments were coming in, thinking you had all bailed on me. Then I remembered that I didn't post yesterday until almost five P.M., so it was my fault for throwing off everyone's routine. Anyway, if you're wavering,…
Today marks two weeks since I've had any caffeinated coffee! This 30-Day Challenge has definitely made me realize one thing–30 days is a long time. When I first committed to this, I was worried that it wouldn't really be enough time to break the habit. But let me tell you, these first two weeks have…
Join 8,713 other subscribers!
Get Free Post Updates! 
Join the NMA newsletter today, and get started with a 10-part e-course on the essentials of plant-based nutrition and training: