Comments on: I Want It All, I Want It Now: Curbing The ‘Gimmies’ http://almostfrugal.com/2009/06/15/delaying-gratification/ Learning about frugality Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:11:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: LJhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/06/15/delaying-gratification/#comment-5264 LJ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:28:04 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=3168#comment-5264 A great take on two very similar issues that require restriction. I love the way you paralleled them! .-= LJ´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/simpleproductivityblog/~3/P35dVQgyBkc/" rel="nofollow">Open Loops 6/23/2009: Articles I Think Worth Passing Along</a> =-. A great take on two very similar issues that require restriction. I love the way you paralleled them!
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]]> By: Kristy @ Master Yourhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/06/15/delaying-gratification/#comment-5201 Kristy @ Master Your Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:35:57 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=3168#comment-5201 This is an excellent post! I know the biggest reasons I blow either my budget or my diet is because I'm tired, stressed, bored, or feeling particularly lazy that day. This is really bad with my dieting more than my budgeting, but like you, I've found that applying the same principles to both finances and dieting help. I concur wholeheartedly on the writing things down bit. Writing it down commits it to memory and the subconscious and is a form of holding yourself accountable. .-= Kristy @ Master Your Card´s last blog ..An Overview: Prepaid Debit and Gift Cards =-. This is an excellent post! I know the biggest reasons I blow either my budget or my diet is because I'm tired, stressed, bored, or feeling particularly lazy that day. This is really bad with my dieting more than my budgeting, but like you, I've found that applying the same principles to both finances and dieting help. I concur wholeheartedly on the writing things down bit. Writing it down commits it to memory and the subconscious and is a form of holding yourself accountable.
.-= Kristy @ Master Your Card´s last blog ..An Overview: Prepaid Debit and Gift Cards =-.

]]> By: Denise C.http://almostfrugal.com/2009/06/15/delaying-gratification/#comment-5200 Denise C. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:35:07 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=3168#comment-5200 One thing I wanted to add, I read somewhere that if you *feel* hungry, drink a glass of water. Most of the time you are just dehydrated. The water will make you feel "full." One thing I wanted to add, I read somewhere that if you *feel* hungry, drink a glass of water. Most of the time you are just dehydrated. The water will make you feel "full."

]]> By: Denise C.http://almostfrugal.com/2009/06/15/delaying-gratification/#comment-5199 Denise C. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:33:05 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=3168#comment-5199 So (unfortunately) the days of toast and nutella as a late-night snack are gone, as are all the other bad eating behaviors that I’ve learned over the years. My weakness at night was peanut butter and honey toast. To me it was the perfect combination of sweet, salty and crunchy. Unfortunately it was not the perfect combination for my tummy, thighs and derrière! I have a goal to shed 30 lbs this year (originally it was supposed to be before my sister's wedding, but that is right around the corner...) so now I am setting it for the end of this year. My husband and I purchased an elliptical and well, whenever I am motivated to workout- something *always* comes up. =( Kelly, you are absolutely right about food and money. The two go hand-in-hand. In addition to the "need to lose weight goal", I am putting "spending restrictions" on myself as well. I love the idea of no spend days/months. :) So (unfortunately) the days of toast and nutella as a late-night snack are gone, as are all the other bad eating behaviors that I’ve learned over the years.

My weakness at night was peanut butter and honey toast. To me it was the perfect combination of sweet, salty and crunchy. Unfortunately it was not the perfect combination for my tummy, thighs and derrière!

I have a goal to shed 30 lbs this year (originally it was supposed to be before my sister's wedding, but that is right around the corner…) so now I am setting it for the end of this year. My husband and I purchased an elliptical and well, whenever I am motivated to workout- something *always* comes up. =(

Kelly, you are absolutely right about food and money. The two go hand-in-hand. In addition to the "need to lose weight goal", I am putting "spending restrictions" on myself as well. I love the idea of no spend days/months. :)

]]> By: Kellyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/06/15/delaying-gratification/#comment-5195 Kelly Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:57:30 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=3168#comment-5195 I agree Kika- all or nothing just ends up being 'all' for me! That's why I like what I'm doing now- as long as I stay within the limits I can do whatever I want. I agree Kika- all or nothing just ends up being 'all' for me! That's why I like what I'm doing now- as long as I stay within the limits I can do whatever I want.

]]> By: Kellyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/06/15/delaying-gratification/#comment-5193 Kelly Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:55:32 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=3168#comment-5193 Thanks for the link Lisa- I'll have to check that out! I'm all about useful online tools ;) Thanks for the link Lisa- I'll have to check that out! I'm all about useful online tools ;)

]]> By: Kellyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/06/15/delaying-gratification/#comment-5196 Kelly Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:58:13 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=3168#comment-5196 I'm new to asking myself that question Craig, but so far I'm really happy with the answers! I’m new to asking myself that question Craig, but so far I’m really happy with the answers!

]]> By: Kellyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/06/15/delaying-gratification/#comment-5194 Kelly Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:56:15 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=3168#comment-5194 Welcome Amber! good luck to you too. Welcome Amber! good luck to you too.

]]> By: Kellyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/06/15/delaying-gratification/#comment-5192 Kelly Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:54:50 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=3168#comment-5192 I'm finding that eating protein really helps my cravings- every time I've dieted before I've eaten a ton of fruit and veggies. While that's good, I'm always starving, and looking for the next thing to eat! On the other hand, I'll leave the peppermint patties to you Nancy- I can't stand them! I’m finding that eating protein really helps my cravings- every time I’ve dieted before I’ve eaten a ton of fruit and veggies. While that’s good, I’m always starving, and looking for the next thing to eat!

On the other hand, I’ll leave the peppermint patties to you Nancy- I can’t stand them!

]]> By: Kellyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2009/06/15/delaying-gratification/#comment-5191 Kelly Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:52:30 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=3168#comment-5191 Good for you Sharon! Good for you Sharon!

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