Comments on: Off The Waist and Into the Wallet: Save At Least $100/mo. By Fasting For Financial Fitness

By: Jay | Tri Free Credit Reports .com

Jay | Tri Free Credit Reports .com — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:35:08 +0000

Wow, I always thought I wasn’t a candidate for fasting. i tend to get a little on the grumpy side if I haven’t eaten, but this has opened my eyes somewhat. I have definitely eaten junk food because I didn’t have a lot of money, but since cheap food is the least health I should have just skipped it altogether. Thanks.

By: B7

B7 — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:22:57 +0000

That’s a great point. In this country, it seems like the less money people have, the more they spend on junk food and fast food. I wonder if one of the best things many people could do to help both their budget and their health is to stop buying so much food.

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:32:46 +0000

@Andy, thanks for visiting and for your comment! I agree that junk food is a total waste, it’s just a game on our minds. It costs us money, gives us fat, and all for a few minutes of “mm, this tastes good!”…. It would be great to be so fully rational as never to eat it!:)

By: Andy Hough

Andy Hough — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:24:12 +0000

Maybe I could incorporate this as part of my weight loss challenge. Junk food is one of my biggest wastes of money.

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:30:17 +0000

@Matt – sorry, I guess didn’t see that part. Makes sense. I’m ashamed that as a vegetarian I didn’t know that!:)

@SavingDiva – it’s easier than you think. And once you “break in” for a day, the second day is a bit easier, too.

By: SavingDiva

SavingDiva — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:19:07 +0000

I’ve never fasted before, but I might try it for a day. I don’t know if I could handle more than 24 hours though! :)

By: Matt Jabs

Matt Jabs — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:44:19 +0000

@MoneyEnergy – If you read my beans post, it explains it. The darker the bean the better the bean is for you, mainly due to antioxidants, more fiber, etc.

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:58:11 +0000

@Brandon – thanks! No, I’m not sure I knew you were a fasting fan, too. Looks like us pf bloggers have more and more in common…

@Matt – that’s pretty exciting. I wouldn’t have thought eating beans with meat could help lose weight, but whatever works! Wonder why black is healthiest?

@Miranda – I need to drink more water too, but you can also get it from eating fresh fruit. And definitely, the healthier the meats you can buy the better, that’s for sure!

By: Miranda

Miranda — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:51:29 +0000

I’m all about the water-drinking. And we’ve cut back on meat. We get the healthiest meats, so it’s more expensive, and so we buy less. We got a vegetarian cookbook to make up the distance.

By: Matt Jabs

Matt Jabs — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:37:08 +0000

Our financial fast served as a springboard that catapulted us into a completely new realm of debt reduction. My wife & I are entirely passionate about removing the burden of debt and replacing it with freedom to live and give as we please.

Switching to beans has allowed us to cut between $100 – $150/month from our grocery budget, has made us thinner, and has made us feel better! I am a HUGE proponent of eating as many beans as possible.

I’m a huge meat eater, so I thought the switch would be tough, but it was not. Now whenever we cook anything we just throw in a pound or so of beans. We usually go with black since they are the healthiest…it is a great journey!