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SHAREFinancial Fasting: Sallie Mae Needs a Lifestyle Change
I have read about the benefits of intermittent fasting to aid fat loss. It does not sound like a practice that I would like to adopt for my body. But, I thought a financial fast would be good for my pockets. I have wanted to do this for a while. But, I have put it off; it was the equivalent of "starting on Monday" when dieting or cleaning up your diet. There was also something that I wanted. Or, I would find a great deal on E-bay. The key, however is that there were things that I wanted. What would happen if I limited my spending to what I needed? I have a weakness for gym clothes and tennis shoes. And, within the last two days I managed to poke holes in two of my capris!
My first test!
My immediate thought was, "I have to replace those pants." And, I jumped onto Finishline.com and SportsAuthority.com where I found excellent deals! They are in my cart! All I have to do is to pay via PayPal! One click and it is all mine. Ten items for under $100!
Just as I am exercising my willpower to build a better physique; I must use that same will power to build a better future. I am tired of not fitting into my size four jeans; and I am tired Sallie Mae on my back. She feels like just as much weight! She needs a lifestyle change, too.
Great post! Financial strength is also a lifestyle change! You got this!
Thanks, TwiggyMom. The spending fast actually feels harder than keeping the diet clean! LOL! Day 1 is going well.
Good post! Once last year I decided to only buy food and gas for 30 days. It was great and it lasted for a few months. I just got OUT of the habit of buying stuff. With the habit of spending drink the holidays I decided that I am restarting it this month :)
Nice. We must have the same focus to strengthen our finances as well as our bodies.
I know what you mean. Since I started competing I lost control of my expenses. I have never been like this. It is time for a change. ;)
Great post. I actually have been working on the same things. Discipline is discipline. Doesn't matter what it is applied to, whether it is the discipline to workout and eat right in order to transform our bodies or spend wisely to transform our financial fitness. Good job.
