Bad words

Lately I’ve been thinking that a budget is a lot like a diet. Neither is a happy word. These are the words we use after we’ve lost control. We never say budget ‘til we’ve overspent…badly. We never think diet ‘til our clothes are too tight…painfully. They both require drastic measures and damage control. Don’t you hate that?

It’s really a lot of work to overspend and overeat. You have to make believe that you don’t know what you are doing while you are doing it. Put off balancing that check book. Only reach for the most forgiving clothes in your closet. Denial is exhausting. Fooling yourself gets old. The day of reckoning always comes. I used to hate that day. And then myself.

When you’re ready to give up all the drama, you’ll probably find that making little changes can be a painless process. A little planning goes a long way. Becoming a ‘mindful’ eater, or a ‘mindful’ spender allows you to achieve a kind of balance where anxiety used to rule. Planning ahead rewards you in almost every way, but especially with meals and money.

You already know that when you’re ready to lose weight, and keep it off, Sensei can help you learn to make good decisions. We don’t want you to ‘diet.’ We will help you plan a healthy life.

Planning ahead, learning to make good decisions, and choosing a path with financial stability is on all our minds today. Lauren, Josee, and Renee can add up calories, find hidden fat, and balance your meals. They know so much about healthy shopping, saving on your grocery bills, and delicious healthy food. They love sharing what they know, and what they learn, in their blogs. When it comes to making good financial choices, understanding the numbers can be a little more confusing. Stay tuned for more on this next week.

- Nancy