…They have the “M-myth” in common: “If only I could have MORE I’d be happy.” Sure about that? Excess spending is similar to excess calories: it’s getting more than you need at a cost. What if balance and moderation is possible on both…leading to enjoying each to the fullest?
I listened to a podcast while jogging recently about how MANAGING money can make you happier than having MORE of it – I believe that principle applies to calories and strategic splurging as well.
I am not suggesting you fast on Thanksgiving, or even stay out of the mall on Black Friday. I am suggesting we are mindful and strategic in all we do for a no-regrets holiday. Did you see my 6 Tips for a Sane Holiday post? It provides strategies to help us all focus on our many blessings, and on blessing others this season.
I asked similar query to the question that titles this blog post on my Facebook page in the past, and was amazed with the insightful answers I got! I asked, “What do debt and fat (tissue) have in common?” (These 2 words don’t have to be representative of our holidays if we are strategic.)
This holiday week of Strategically Savoring Slowly all that we have to be thankful for is great timing to share these. The wisdom shared by many of you below is especially relevant when splurges of many kinds may abound, and perhaps more blessings than we can even contain. #thankfulforyourwisdom
Your bank account is a lot like your body. You have to feed them both…..but if you aren’t trimming the fat at the same time, the end result will still be unhealthy.
Michelle Jowers Carter
Have a plan and stick to it for both.
Shannon Kitts
I believe that my body gains fat when it is bankrupt of nutrition. And debt can send you into financial bankruptcy also.
Karla Blair
Moderation: perhaps a little debt is a motivator, as a little fat is cushion.
Kim Gaddy Beavers
Both fat and debt weigh you down! Also if you are not intentional you can easily gain both debt & fat quicker then you realize.
Amy Ryan
Indulging on both feels good in the moment. And bad in the long run.
Regan Lemoine Boudreaux
A little bit of each is necessary (*School Loans* and *Survival*)…The “interest” rates are what really get you (i.e. the health risks associated with too much, and the balance that accrues with debt).
Monica Salafia
Each can lead to poor results with a lack of self control!
Allan Weiser
Both debt and fat tissue can be obtained quickly and easily, but they are never quick and easy to get rid of.
Tom Digsby
Excess on both can weigh you down, but when not in excess, won’t keep your from standing up!
Nancy Yang Digsby
Paying off debt or losing weight, each a little at a time, will help you now and in the long run. Paying off or losing too fast can backfire.
Kathy Henke Griffin
Both require mindfulness, accountability, and planning.
Gena Pezzoli
Overeating and spending are automatic go-tos for many when dealing w feelings of loss, pain, loneliness, anxiety, stress…can both can be silent killers.
Laurie Weeks
Debt and fat are both easy to “gain” and hard to “lose!”
Eliza Mosby
Both require a plan!
Lisa Eaton Wright
You must be self disciplined to avoid the pitfalls of both.
Brooke Sneed Stamatis
Debt and fat can accrue when you’re not paying attention. But it takes a significant amount of dedication to reduce either.
Chris Digsby
Both extra fat tissue and debt are a result of excess.
Dawn Brantley
Debt leads to stress which can lead to stress eating and fat build up. Both can continue to build up on you before you know it! BUT both can be controlled with the right guidance and discipline!
Michelle Duck
Happy Thanksgiving from the Best Body Team!
~Sohailla, Bianca, Sarah, Tabitha and Rhonda~
