To run a marathon you have to TRAIN.

I don’t know why I thought I’d be able to come into a race and win-it without taking the time to train. I’ve mentioned before that in some ways this race was a challenge because we were so prepared (at least I thought).

I use coupons, never EVER pay full price, and comparison shop.
Shop clearance and often don’t shop at all even when our home and wardrobe seem to depend on it.
Cut the phone bill, use pay-as-you-go cell phones, don’t have pay TV.
We pack lunches.

Living without charge card dependency, no restaurants, no Easter dresses, let me tell you…that is something you have to train for.

My husband recently confessed that he used to go to the gas station EVERY morning to get breakfast and coffee. Now, we buy at the grocery and save a ton…consequently our grocery budget had to grow to accommodate the expense but in the long run it saved a ton in other areas. That was one way of training. Once he realized that he could live without that stop… habits changed. When asked about our position on the race and saving we agree that we need to make changes we can live with so that after the race, the habits will remain ways to live daily.

How can you train?
Treasure small accomplishments
Reassess your spending monthly
Allow for breaks
Imagine your end goals
Never give up

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