What I Eat Living In My Car | Grocery Shopping | No Fridge No Stove | Why I Fast Daily
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- Today I will take you with me grocery shopping for my car and I will show you some of the foods I eat on a daily and weekly basis. I will also briefly explain why I do intermittent fasting daily and why it works so well for car life. Let’s go! 😃
Just a lil suggestion that you might find useful. To give you a break from van life. Sign up to a housesitting company. pay a little fee for a year, then go stay at people's places while they are away and look after their pets! Genius
Then you can sleep in their driveway for free!!
What companies do this?
I saw mother NATEur used to house sit and she also does night nurse and CNA work so she can park in their driveway. She stays there the nights she was required to work over night. She also did the house sitting. I saw One lady had a really nice loft a girl house sat for a month! Even though she actually prefers to be in her car it proves a nice break
I live on CapeCod and people do hire dog sitters when they go away. That would be something to think about!
This sounds awesome! Do you have any website information or anything like that?
Loved your video. Simple, no flowery pretense or extra riffing over everything. Some veggies will keep well without refrigeration, like carrots, celery, radishes, tomatoes (fruit), etc. which make a nice bowl of salad with olive oil and vinegar. Even canned veggies make a good salad that way with some canned meat or canned fish. When my electric was out for six days due to a hurricane, I fixed plates of "salad" out of cans as the oil and vinegar didn't need refrigerating either. Some car/van dwellers seem to think their doing "Hell's Kitchen on the Road," and make meals very complicated. Maybe it's just for the video, but if I were in my car, you can bet my simple way of eating would be just like yours, plus veggies. Cooking is great for simple eggs over canned heat, and toast made in a frying pan, but many other complicated dishes would have to come out of a package. Thanks again. Subscribed.
Hell’s Kitchen on the road 😂. Couldn’t agree more, they are definitely showing out for the camera lol
I have a few suggestions, I just watched a great video from Rebecca on dollar tree dinners using a car safe electric kettle and a small thermos to make easy meals, using items that do not need to be refrigerated. Also, the dollar tree has a good selection of canned goods, non perishable foods, birthday cards, gift bags and wrapping paper that are nice patterns.
Tomatoes don’t require any refrigeration.
Living in an auto is much better than living with relatives who hate you. Note to self: save to buy larger car.
Been struggling a bit with eating out too much. Completely forgot about intermittent fasting, as I used to do it years ago. Seems I’ve kinda gotten back into that habit, but this reminder has freed me from worrying about tracking down breakfast. Trying to fit in just 2 meals a day is so expensive! Never mind 3, haven’t eaten that much in years. Obviously have different food preferences to you, but watching this gave me some great ideas/reminders, which was the hope. Tight budgets and living in your vehicle is challenging enough without having to worry about staying fed. All my energy has been going towards selling off the stuff I no longer need, trauma healing/recovery work, doing the work that I do have already (remote bookkeeping), setting up a new business (selling handmade jewelry online), and thinking up other ways to make $$$. Thanks for the great tips/boost!
Realest blog ever, I love a vlogger that’s not afraid to fr show us what you do in a day!! Keep it up man!!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
You’re spot on. Love watching real vlogs where nothings made out to be more or less… just exactly how it is. Simplicity is what we need more of in life.
Going to be living in my Prius come February and this is helping! I have a ton of questions haha but Im officially subbed. Just started my sobriety.
Congrats. That is a big step.
Congratulations!
My engine blew on my Prius two years ago and I couldn’t afford to put a new one in or I would be living in it right now. It is the best ..you can hook up everything to it. You’re driving around a giant generator!
Really. How do you blow a Prius? The battery is the condition 😅
@@tamaralstewart46 Mine did the same thing. I was able to replace it with help. I was driving down the highway and 10min from home BOOM! Car just stops accelerating and says to pull over immediately.
I just found your channel..I also live in my car(ford escape) I moved my family to Florida in June of 22. I’m in Ny and can’t retire until 9/25. I go back n forth every 8-10 weeks. Going to be watching every one of your videos. Good luck n best wishes always. God Bless.
God's Blessings to you.
You’re very organized. Tough to do in a small space. Great job!
I love your videos. I think your channel is ideal for a person that is just starting a nomadic life and don’t have money to buy stove tops dometic fridges and coolers and can’t afford to do a fancy build starting off car life. this channel shows you can still be comfortable and happy without all of those things if you can’t afford them yet. Great job. And I hope your son’s birthday was awesome that year!
I live in my car but in an extremely rural area I often park creekside at one of my fishing spots or a state forest or my bosses property I'm lucky in that aspect I guess.also do alot of camping fishing and hunting.
I intermittent fasting and had been for years before I ever heard the term. Basically I eat when hungry. And I have never eaten 3 meals a day. Not even as a child. I stay hydrated and not over eating. Staying sharp, focused, and healthy like yourself.
You might be able to get by with just a travel usb/car charger kettle and a rice cooker. You can do so much in that while not drawing a ton of power. I was in transition with small kids for awhile and used that set up to make coffee, tea, cocoa, instant oats, grits, cream of wheat, mashed potatoes, can or individual pouches of beans, heat minute rice cups, frozen veggies or mini meals, Tyson grilled chicken pieces for salad burrito or pasta, Trader Joe’s noodle bowls, even make eggs, bacon (fully cooked), pancakes or spaghetti ❤
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Not sure why this channel came up---but ....ok. And looking on your list of videos, I still don't know WHY I want to subscribe, but heck--I'm going to. You seem like a nice young fella and even little old ladies are curious about how and why someone lives in their car. Wish you well in your journey and looking forward to seeing more.
Appreciate you!
You found a new Nana!
Subscribed! The shower scene did it! Jk. Great video! Love your organization. I just started my channel a bit ago and have realized im bad at recording lol. Looking forward to watching more of your vids and getting tips.
Reasonably healthy food haul with no fridge or stove.
Yes!! So it was worth getting my phone wet! 🤣 Thanks for watching!
Very much enjoying your vids since finding them last night.
Congratulations on your sobriety !! Im wanting and needing to do the same 🙏 And yes..Alpen is the greatest cereal, been enjoying it for yrs.
Stay strong, be safe, and all the very best.☀️⭐☀️
Intermittent fasting is pretty easy and comes natural when you cook everything from scratch daily. You don't wanna cook more than one or two meals. Snacks are emotional events, not energy. Make a cup of tea or coffee instead.
Couldn’t agree more.
Yeah ,OMAD.one meal a day .I love it.
I may go to one every two or less 😅we ate hogs.if you were crawling around in the past,would you have this much!?,😅
I am little and don’t eat every day. So days that I don’t eat Ensure from the dollar store usually helps. I had some rather severe dental problems. Which poor people can all relate too. Now that my teeth have been pulled. At low income dental clinic. That I was very blessed to find I am feeling much better.
Lol snacks help my low blood sugar, aka give me energy I need, also gives energy when doing things like hiking. Although it can get emotional if I get delirious or pass out so that part is right 😂
Bro, you earned my sub. I can feel the energy from your videos lol.
Bren, appreciate you taking me along showing the shopping, organization piece of car living. I would like to see cooking or food prep, not sure if you will be recording stuff like that. Your energy drink video with water/lemon/cayenne and acv was great to see.
Great tip on finding water throughout the day instead of stockpiling bottles.
I’ve had a lot of requests for food prep videos so I’m working on it. Appreciate you for watching!
Your car organization is pretty Damm good
Thank you for sharing
Good luck out there
New sub here!
Thank you!
Wow. What a wonderful suggestion. You would be great at it. I've done it before here in Florida and the homes are fabulous. You would have us as great references !!
Roadtrip Queen here! - in a pickup truck. You might not have a stove or a toilet, but I am so jealous of your Jackery.
I started out my last roadtrip with only $1 in my wallet, dang it! - after all that prepping & planning. Getting cash outta the gas station is expensive!
Apples - excellent packs of nutritious water - I hike.
I use powdered milk in my cereal. Yummo I could eat that every evening. Works 4 me, plus I pimp it up with nuts & dried fruit. Lemons!?
Shopping for 1 person is limiting anyway.
I've been binge watching your videos the last few days and I love how you incorporate the TMNT! I grew up watching the cartoon. The intro was hilarious!
Thank you!
I’d recommend maybe a hotlogic it’s like a little lunchbox oven and will cook and reheat food
Ty..making my Amazon cart now for expected car living. Adding it to my cart after this video
i have one ❤
I have been enjoying your videos. Thanks for putting this out.
Good morning, watch out for those turtles! Great video, and helpful too. From the shower to the grocery store, just everyday living. I keep fruit, cereal, sandwich fixings, and protein bars on hand. I also buy heat to eat meals from the deli at one of our local grocery chains, and heat them in the public area that has microwaves and supplies. It's usually $7-9 for a single meal, but it's cheaper than going to a restaurant. While I have a backpacking stove, I just don't want to use it inside the car. I'm considering a Hot Logic portable oven or even a Road Pro 12V oven for warming some things. I'm very new to this, and there are some challenges. So I will be interested in seeing a potential video about how you have adapted to such challenges. I know that every obstacle has a solution! Watching this, I can see where I am not using the center console of the seat back storage as effectively as I can.
Love riding along with you! Even to the grocery store! Enjoy your visits! ❤😊
Found your channel last night and have been binge watching it! I love it! Keep up the good work and on your sobriety!!
Really enjoying your content 😊
Intermittent fasting is one of the best things that I have done for my health.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
And it saves a ton of money. I eat once a day, lost 65 lbs (now back to college weight) and saved $$$$
just found your channel, I'm getting ready to move into my chevy cobalt for the winter I'm trying to pay off dome debt... .love your channel, thanks for tips hope your doing ok my friend 😊😊😊😊
Nice! All the best
Shirley here, I would never give up my comfy home to live in a Damm car. What a life.
@@bobs1356 Well good for you Princess!!!!
Hi- first off, I recently found your channel and I am really enjoying it. Thanks.
Second- little money saving tip- buy store brand, not brand name.
Thanks again for your work on the videos!
Your channel reminds me of Denoy from Living in a Van. He has now bought land with a mobile home he fixed up.
I am enjoying your content. Recently found it and subscribed.
And side note, I am sure you know that Kombucha is fermented so has a little bit of alcohol in it. Most have just trace amounts. Just sharing that just in case.
I wish you the best.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BUDDY.
Love the encouragement! Thank you!
I have found that canned/prepared meats, smoked meats and jerky, and buying frozen like those 2.99 tubes of ground beef work wonderful. fridges consume too much energy and space and I tend to HAVE to eat the things I buy because I know it'll go bad soon + no room for new stuff or crevices for food to rot in anyway
Just found your channel today and I really appreciate your frankness. Congratulations on your continued sober journey - very inspiring! Stay safe and blessed.
Thank you so much!
My first time watching. I enjoyed watching. I definitely subbed.
I like that you keep it simple but as a Brit I can’t do peanut butter and jam! I eat peanut butter sandwiches when I’m on my working day occasionally put cheese in with it for the calories whilst I’m out doing the manual work
i have watched a couple of your videos. though i dont live in a car or van, your tips are excellent, especially live simple. hope you remain healthy and happy. you r right truckstops have what u need, another video said grt a countrywide cheap gym membership. 2 things at once, get clean and sone exercise.
Much love, thank you!
Fun personality! New subscriber cause you brought your phone in 😂
Thank you, welcome!
I love those hot bags , my husband delivers sometimes for Grubhub and DoorDash - we give the money to our children for things they want . We even use those hot bags for our own foods when coming home from getting take out 😊
Gotta respect the hot bag! 🫡
Great video my dude I'm about to start living in my 2013 civic and I'm trying to figure out how it's done. I appreciate the tips
I keep my powdered milk in my pantry for backup ( not perfect taste but doable in a pinch)
Thank you for sharing this with us!! I’m often looking for shelf stable food right now!
Walmart sales a single burner camp stove for like $25 which ain’t bad. I was just there today looking into the camping isle to get price ideas for when I move into my car full time. Do you recommend moving into the car right away. Or wait until I get some stuff that I need for the camper car lol.
Just make sure you have clothing, toiletries, window covers and bedding to keep warm. If I was to start all over again, I would move in with less and gather what I needed as I go. Your daily habits will tell the tale of what you need.
@@brenpgrace Cool thanks for the tip. I’ve been watching a lot of car life videos solo car life. And every person I have watched that moved into there car have loved living in there car more than they did living in an apartment.
@@critters1386 It’s all about perspective but be warned it does have its fair share of challenges. I will probably make a video about the challenges but you’ll never know until you try for yourself!
@@brenpgrace I’m gonna move into my car tomorrow. I finally bought myself some reflectives that I’m gonna cut to match my windows so I can be completely stealth for privacy.
@@critters1386u reminded me to add reflexit to shopping list
Can you do like some recipes you use to make? I’m currently in my car too and wanna know like what food/meals you make to save money
Man, u eat and drink everything I can’t swallow. Good on u that you want to stay healthy though. I think it’s real hard for those of us who grew up on McDonald’s, bubble tea, all u can eat buffets. I’m not saying I’m obese, but yeah, couldn’t swallow apple cider, or anything that’s not sweet and delicious enough.
And yeah, u definitely need a stove, even for just making coffee, tea, or warming anything up for a warm meal. Some even say it’s also a little bit quick heat source on those negative temps. Just a good idea to have in general in car and van living. It’s also an emergency must have, if u couldn’t access establishments due to “a pandemic”, etc, a week’s worth of food, at least, on hand just to be on the safe side (just remember to cycle the food out, so as to not have them sit around for too long). Safe travels👍👍
Supplement with choline inositol, it really helped me with my liver issues. I have a perfectly normal liver now because of keto, choline inositol (declared an essential nutrient in 1998) and milk thistle 1000 mg. The radiologist said of my liver, "unremarkable". Good luck with all your endeavors!
Interesting 🧐 did you have a drinking problem also?
Allen is great,had it for years,love watching 👀 your videos.
Awesome! Thank you!
Meant Alpen not Allen,who,s he?
Keep your head up and keep your mind focused
Will do!
Born and raised in Rhode Island. Now I'm on the nature coast of Florida, 60-70 miles north of tampa. Did the NOMAd thing on a few nursing assignmemts.
Thank you. I enjoy your videos. I also live in my SUV but I just sleep inside & help my friends & their children during the day. My only problem is I don't have alot of headroom. I like how you have the one seat up. I might try that. 😊
The ninja turtle part was so fuinny xD
Loving it bro.. make me wanna create a channel myself . (Prius Living)
I hear great things about Prius’s for car life! Do it!
@@brenpgrace yes .. I’m living in my second one atm.
Dang, im living the intermittent fasting too. Well I'm hooked on your channel. See you at the next video
Hey I've heard from other people that camp in their cars that Cracker Barrel is cool with it there you camping overnight. In case you didn't know just was going to tell you😊 letting people stay overnight now. Not sure how old this video is didn't pay attention but I've heard from quite a few van lifers and car campers that quite a few Walmarts are stopping that. I'm not sure if it's all of them or if it's just state-to-state
wouldnt the produce do better in the cooler? a hard cased box to prevent bruising them and such... plus some insulation
also there are shelf stable milk boxes the size of juice box type of drinks! Might be handy to keep around. might be able to find it in alternative milks like almond or rice too.
Scrolling past...saw ur video...and ur comment saying how you wanted subs for the shower scene...i respect that...now a sub! 😅😊
I’ve gotten at least 100 subs from that 1 clip 😂 thank you!
Just wanted to say thank you for the video. Will be experiencing car life soon and am very nervous about it. I'm very high maintenance. LOL So...should be interesting to see how long I last till I resort to a life of crime/villainy. Anyway, good luck to you. Stay safe!
Best of luck!
Hi Bren, I saw the Rideshare stickers. Do you still do rideshare and if so how to you arrange your belongings? I had to keep my car empty for the most part when I did rideshare (luggage for airport runs). Russ
I don’t do rideshare currently. Deliveries only.
@@brenpgrace are the Lyft & Uber windshield stickers a badge of honor? 🏅😊
a bit late but happy birthday to your son! ❤
Even though you'd need more than what I'm about to suggest, unsalted peanuts (Protein/fat), raisins/dried fruit (Carbohydrates for energy), and water (Hydration/electrolytes) are all you really need. But bland and dull very quick, be sure to mix it up.
Thanks for the tips! I have improved since then. This was a crap grocery shop. I should do another video.
😅😂😂🤣🤣 you’re so funny!!!
Born goofy, die goofy! 🤣
I laughed so damn hard at that intro 😂
Found your channel a week or so ago. Tried to like it but it wont let me... ? Never had that happen? Either way, I'm commenting! God bless!
These are such good videos! ❤
Stay safe prayers from India ❤
Thanks for sharing. Safe travels
I subbed! Hope it helps. I love your attitude, it’s great. I don’t know why you’re doing this, but I’m here for it. (I don’t know if it’s a choice or necessity.) Stay safe! ❤
Yes! Take it easy ! 🥰🚙🙏💖💐 #Vanlife see you next video!
this helped me out thank you :)
Glad it helped!
Homie... I FEEL you
Individual white and chocolate milks at McDonald’s are actually the cheapest with the lowest sugar -fyi
That is helpful to me! Thanks for sharing.
Have you tried long term fasting? (48-72 hrs)
I've done a few 90 hour fasts & it was a huge eye opening experience for me. All I had was Powerade Zero (zero calories, with the necessary electrolytes). The food you eat before starting a fast & what you eat to break a fast are important factors too.
Not yet! Most I’ve done is 40 hrs!
@@brenpgrace You were almost there! After 48 hours, that's when your hunger finally disappears & true ketosis begins.
Maybe you should also blacken your back and side windows ...this would discourage people from looking inside of your car during the day when they park next to you
You inspire me to work hard so I can always have a place to take a poop not far from where I rest my head!
Interesting channel.😎👍🏽
Not as interesting as that profile pic 🤣🤣
Love your content. Subscribed.
thanks for sharing!!
i like how the pf gym has shower curtains and not a glass door like 24 hr fitness
You are joking me!!
You need to seek out an Aldi’s, Dollar Tree,Dollar General for food and supplies. Also leave the overly processed nutrition bars on the shelf and eat the most nutritious foods like tinned sardines. More meat & fish protein less to no grains healthy life!
I'm a new subscriber. I came across your video. Your adorable, that smile on the shower was cute.
Very interesting
So the stop and shop is less expensive than Walmart for groceries?
So organized
Happy Birthday to you son🎉🎂
Wow old school stairmaster, still says ipod lol. Blast from the past of working out back in like 2015 2016
I am from Massachusetts. I’m in vt now and I recommend if you haven’t been yet
Your finding a drink that you enjoyed reminded me of my own addiction, nicotine, which is not like alcohol, but it's a bitch in its own way. After 40 years of smoking, I finally faced I needed to quit or become a social pariah before the stuff killed me. I tried for 3 years without success. I used nicotine substitutes (that's another story), which did not work for me, because of course they didn't, lol. Then I got sick with pneumonia and hosptialized for a week. It was the best thing that happened to me. I went thru a kind of detox. Anyway, to finally come to the point, I had to stop drinking coffee for a year because it was a trigger, and no alcohol because that was also a trigger. I became a tea drinker. I realize that nicotine addiction is not the same as alcohol addiction, but having any addiction provides you with some empathy for folks who are struggling with one. It's very difficult when your body is screetching for something. I commend you. I have no doubt you will make it.Take care.
Subscibed, love your vibe!
Yo Jo, thanks!
Car life 💯
👋 new sub to your channel.Try to p/u some 'Shelf Stable' 6-pks of almond milk + your cereal, fruit! Voila' Nutritious, balanced breakfast.
WASA crackers are large, long flat breads...great w/chicken salad or nut butters, etc...My preference is the single burner/butane stove. + I picked up a large, metal wind guard & camping kettle. Very reasonable option & great to store. Great for tea, coffee, oats, etc... or to make a warm cloth on your face. Safe traveling.
You didn’t call it Stoppity Shop in this video! SUPER disappointed, LOL!
And I saw that Market Basket branded ziploc bags box! I love the Northeast Corridor a lot!
That food looks really good 😊 besides fast food it's getting to EXPENSIVE and it's no good for you 👍😌😘
Love that Heroturtle in your car!!!
I want to try chef boyardee straight out of a can now!
Thanks!
Thanks !
He got a FULL dollar.
It’s still in my wallet.
Where did you get your jackery
Amazon
I eat spaghett straight out of can also. I rent a room with limited kitchen privileges.
Straight out the can. Hell yeah 👊