Spend Less, Weigh Less

Who needs the beginning of the month or even the week to make a change?? In January, I kicked off the year with a 30 day DietBet which was a lot of fun and definitely motivating! I beat my target by losing 5% (8.4lbs) of my body weight (YAY!!) and I was able to do that in the first 3 weeks of the month simply left to maintain for the final week of the challenge. 

After that, I got lazy....and then I got sick.  I started letting my nutrition and workouts slip and immediately felt the results. I was on vacation in Vegas last week and was not feeling as confident as I had been in the weeks prior. Also, returning from vacation reminded me of my financial goals. I'm kicking off my 30 day blitz to financial freedom and good health TODAY! 30 days to #SpendLessWeighLess

Step One: Make a Plan

I had been eyeing up this plan referenced on another friends blog for awhile. She had started the challenge in February and I have been staring at the open tab on my browser since then. It's time to get started!! I am currently obsessed with this blog and have been printing the assignments and getting organized. 

Last night I completed my first assignment Establish the Ground Rules and Organize Your Pantry which was EYE OPENING! Where did all this food come from?? Seriously, I have no excuses for buying groceries...EVER! I will still be buying the basics like milk and bread but for the most part meats, veggies, and starches will be coming from my pantry or freezer. 

I initially thought that this month would prevent me from doing much with friends but I'm going to embrace this as an opportunity to get creative with (nearly) free outings around the city, hit the gym with a friend, and hosting a home happy hour because I have a plethora of appetizers and wine! :)

Step Two: Eat Well

The first day home from vacation calls for ROUTINE and it tasted SOOO good! I kicked off the day with an amazing chocolate orange protein shake. For me, the most important part of eating well is planning well (hence knowing what's in my pantry!). I really love meal planning and recently I discovered that if I prepare 90% of my food on Sunday, I am almost guaranteed to have a successful week including workouts. It's so easy to say I have to go home and make dinner and skip the gym all together! If there are already leftovers in the fridge or a meal prepared, NO EXCUSES!!   

I'm ready to conquer my plan and feel AWESOME! What excuses have been standing in your way? Build a plan and BUST THEM!