Financial fitness and physical fitness -- what's the link?
I was listening to radio financial guru Dave Ramsey today, and for a brief moment thought I was listening to myself. No, I'm not a man ... nor do I have so much facial hair. But I could just hear myself in his words. His callers call in and make up all of these excuses on why they've charged a bunch of things on their credit cards, and are now in insane amounts of debt and he goes "duh" and "so what." Then he proceeds to give them an exact solution to get them out of the hole they're in.
I do the same thing. Trillions of people come to me with caloric debt. Meaning ... they give me a tons of excuses why they've consumed more calories than they could burn off and now they're stuck trying to get out of the hole they're in. I go "duh" and "so what." And then I give them the exact solution to get them out of the hole they're in.
There are two things you need to be both successful in fitness and in finance. First you need knowledge. If you don't know what healthy eating legitimately is, and how to exercise to your best advantage you can't succeed. Same goes for money. You need to understand how to avoid debt, deal with purchases, investments, and savings to avoid financial distress.
Discipline is a factor for both as well. You'll need it to: drag yourself to the gym, choose nutritious low-fat food, avoid unnecessary purchases, earn extra money, and pay bills on time. Consider the calories you consume debt, consider the exercise you do money. Don't charge more than you can pay off!
Being both financially and physically fit requires both information and will. I can imagine that if you excel at one, your determination and interest in success may cross over into the other. So I say, seek knowledge and test your will. With that, everything will fall into place.
You can always listen to me blab here at ThatsFit.com. To hear my twin on the financial side of things visit DaveRamsey.com. He's fantastic!










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3-23-2007 @ 12:40PM
DEBTective said...
Great job, dollface. You made a super point about the bills and the bellies ... with either one, you gotta be disciplined, quit making excuses and stay away from debt (and fat). Just wanted to say a big-time thanks for spreading the word about Dave Ramsey and deep-sixing debt! Here's looking at you, kid. www.debtective.com
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3-29-2007 @ 6:13PM
Lori said...
I agree.... just keep moving, the energy needs to keep moving, and keep your mind moving! It is all related!
KEEP PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND FINANCIALLY FIT...I lost over 80 pounds and motivation and money come to me more easily and effortlessly. It is all in your head!
Lori
www.lalalips.com
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3-29-2007 @ 9:42PM
jean travis said...
first off you don't need money to exercise. I use hand weights every day in my home 5,8 and 10 lb. I really don't find them that expensive. If you want to stay fit you can buy those as well as diet. A gym is not necessary. I also have ankle weights. Some of the other things I have take money to acquire. elliptical machine, total gym and torso track but it's at home and if you want to do it, it's convenient.
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3-30-2007 @ 7:46AM
Maggie said...
A body in motion stays in motion.
A disciplined person, is usually disciplined about their health AND about their wealth.
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3-30-2007 @ 7:52AM
Magdalena said...
Obviously Jean Travis has reading comprehension problems. Great that you have all that equipment your "Home GYM as you will. But that wasn't the point of the article. Like, AT ALL.
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