Comments on: Is It Easier to Lose Weight or Pay Down Debt? http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/ Tips for living frugal while still having a life Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:33:01 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Tim http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-23244 Tim Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:51:53 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/#comment-23244 I think weight loss is all about three things - attitude, diet and exercise. From my experience, reducing carb intake and doing aerobic exercises are keys to successful weight loss. I think weight loss is all about three things – attitude, diet and exercise. From my experience, reducing carb intake and doing aerobic exercises are keys to successful weight loss.

]]> By: A Follow Up: The One Month Water Project | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-17749 A Follow Up: The One Month Water Project | Frugal Dad Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:00:16 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/#comment-17749 [...] far in the opposite direction, which brings me back to a question I asked here a few months ago:  Is it harder to lose weight or payoff debt?  I think they are equally difficult, and nearly impossible to do at the same time.  While there [...] [...] far in the opposite direction, which brings me back to a question I asked here a few months ago:  Is it harder to lose weight or payoff debt?  I think they are equally difficult, and nearly impossible to do at the same time.  While there [...]

]]> By: Claire http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-4439 Claire Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:50:09 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/#comment-4439 I think the two things go hand in hand. It's a lot cheaper to live off salads and vegetables than fast food, and working out gives you something to do when you are trying to avoid spending money on entertainment. Before long it simply becomes a lifestyle. I think the two things go hand in hand. It’s a lot cheaper to live off salads and vegetables than fast food, and working out gives you something to do when you are trying to avoid spending money on entertainment. Before long it simply becomes a lifestyle.

]]> By: Three Keys to Finding True Happiness | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-2310 Three Keys to Finding True Happiness | Frugal Dad Mon, 12 May 2008 11:00:48 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/#comment-2310 [...] on outstanding debts. Do not be overwhelmed by the distance to the finish line. If your goal is to lose weight, do not focus on how far you are from your goal weight. Instead, take it one day, one meal, one [...] [...] on outstanding debts. Do not be overwhelmed by the distance to the finish line. If your goal is to lose weight, do not focus on how far you are from your goal weight. Instead, take it one day, one meal, one [...]

]]> By: There Are No Financial Cinderellas | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-954 There Are No Financial Cinderellas | Frugal Dad Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:01:49 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/#comment-954 [...] out of debt, for starters. Carrying around debt is like trying to climb Mt. Everest with a fifty pound anvil tied to your [...] [...] out of debt, for starters. Carrying around debt is like trying to climb Mt. Everest with a fifty pound anvil tied to your [...]

]]> By: PaidTwiceSpouse http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-949 PaidTwiceSpouse Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:03:27 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/#comment-949 I used to work out for a couple of hours 3 times a week in college (weights, some cardio) and I never really realized how useful this was until I went on a meal plan sponsored through work a couple months ago. Because I still had some of that muscle (most of which I have gained back by working out a couple times a week), I've been losing about 2.5 lbs a week. So I'd guess I'd say paying off debt is harder to me, which is why I let my wife do all of the hard work regarding debt reduction ;) I used to work out for a couple of hours 3 times a week in college (weights, some cardio) and I never really realized how useful this was until I went on a meal plan sponsored through work a couple months ago. Because I still had some of that muscle (most of which I have gained back by working out a couple times a week), I’ve been losing about 2.5 lbs a week.

So I’d guess I’d say paying off debt is harder to me, which is why I let my wife do all of the hard work regarding debt reduction ;)

]]> By: Ryan S.@uncommon-cents.net http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-945 Ryan S.@uncommon-cents.net Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:54:01 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/#comment-945 I've lost 85 pounds and paid off debt/built up a six figure net worth over the last seven years or so; I'm not sure which is more difficult than the other. I do find it interesting, however, that at least three very prominent pf bloggers (NCN, Tricia at Blogging Away Debt, and JD at Get Rich Slowly) also have fitness/weight loss blogs. I'm thinking about starting the latter as well, so that might make it four! I’ve lost 85 pounds and paid off debt/built up a six figure net worth over the last seven years or so; I’m not sure which is more difficult than the other. I do find it interesting, however, that at least three very prominent pf bloggers (NCN, Tricia at Blogging Away Debt, and JD at Get Rich Slowly) also have fitness/weight loss blogs. I’m thinking about starting the latter as well, so that might make it four!

]]> By: ldub http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-941 ldub Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:25:06 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/#comment-941 there's some great academic research on how people have a limited amount of willpower, and so focusing on one goal will make it very difficult to work on another. if you're on a diet, the researchers say, don't go shopping - you're just that much more likely to make impulse purchases! and it works in the reverse - if you're really focusing on your debt reduction, your "loosely monitor weight loss" is a great plan. you only have enough willpower to really exert effort around your debt payments... the weight will, hopefully, reduce itself if you stop paying attention (but keep going to the gym). think of the elliptical time as "budget strategizing time" rather than "working out"! there’s some great academic research on how people have a limited amount of willpower, and so focusing on one goal will make it very difficult to work on another. if you’re on a diet, the researchers say, don’t go shopping – you’re just that much more likely to make impulse purchases! and it works in the reverse – if you’re really focusing on your debt reduction, your “loosely monitor weight loss” is a great plan. you only have enough willpower to really exert effort around your debt payments… the weight will, hopefully, reduce itself if you stop paying attention (but keep going to the gym). think of the elliptical time as “budget strategizing time” rather than “working out”!

]]> By: It’s a Great Day For My World Domination Plans… erm… Anyway… | I've Paid For This Twice Already... http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-940 It’s a Great Day For My World Domination Plans… erm… Anyway… | I've Paid For This Twice Already... Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:05:53 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/#comment-940 [...] Dad:  Is it Easier to Pay Down Debt or Lose Weight?  I find the paying down of debt easier to focus on.  My spouse is very successfully losing weight [...] [...] Dad:  Is it Easier to Pay Down Debt or Lose Weight?  I find the paying down of debt easier to focus on.  My spouse is very successfully losing weight [...]

]]> By: Recommended Carnival Reading « Finance Gets Personal http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-914 Recommended Carnival Reading « Finance Gets Personal Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:04:22 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/19/is-it-easier-to-lose-weight-or-pay-down-debt/#comment-914 [...] Is It Easier to Lose Weight or Pay Down Debt? from Frugal Dad (I’d have to say paying down debt, because I’m too lazy to try to lose weight.  People used to wonder if I was anorexic, but now they’re more likely to wonder if I’m pregnant.  I’ve been meaning to do something about that, but getting pregnant for real seems easier than exercising.)  [...] [...] Is It Easier to Lose Weight or Pay Down Debt? from Frugal Dad (I’d have to say paying down debt, because I’m too lazy to try to lose weight.  People used to wonder if I was anorexic, but now they’re more likely to wonder if I’m pregnant.  I’ve been meaning to do something about that, but getting pregnant for real seems easier than exercising.)  [...]

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