The ongoing quest for fincancial freedom and total commitment to Steemfat. It's time.
Bianca's Birthday was this weekend and she turned 28.
It's a special age for her because she is now older than her mom who died before reaching that age.
Truth be told I had no idea what for a subconscious impact this would have on her because I still have both my parents.
The fear of dying herself at an early age has always been there she told me. But now it's different.
We have been together for 3 years and the question on both our minds was. What is the future we want to build towards?
It's an interesting question for me at least because I have been pretty much living day by day for most of my life.
She has baby's on her mind in the future (even though it scares me to death) but when this will happen I want to have things sorted.
So we sat down and talked.
Money
My first worry, and it has been for a while, is that we spend too much money on bullshit.
It's my goal to become financially independent and this is not helping. Spending money seemed to have just slipped in over time and it's hard to stop it.
For me financially independent means having enough money coming in every week to sustain the standard of living you aspire. (plus ideally having a buffer).
The current standard is too high. I have been touching my savings.
So we made a budget for August 2017. Food/fun/bills/ etc.
Basically, I want to see where the money goes and with a set budget I'm hoping that we think more consciously about what we spend it on.
It's a good start and it made my Dutch heart glow with joy.
Weight loss, Steemfat.
Since we have been together we gained incredible amounts of weight. Probably 25 kg each.
I can make all the excuses on the planet but one only has to look at my blogs to know how that happened.
I weigh 117kg.
I still go to the gym 3-4 times a week but it doesn't matter. Fat keeps piling on.
I asked Bianca to take some pictures of the current state. I'm committing to the blockchain for future reference.
I'm still strong so that's a plus and I can still Cardio pretty well (700-800 calories in an hour today).
I just need to watch the intake and now that I made up my mind I will.
I'm stubborn once committed.
Bianca made commitments too. But I can't speak for her.
I come up with Steemfat to make it a goal to be in shape for Steemfest 2 in Lisbon. -15kg or less fat and more muscle.
And I will do it too.
I have no idea how other people do this.
I have no idea how other people do this. Make commitments or set goals in relationships. Being with Bianca is my longest relationship by far.
It does make me feel very old, to be honest. (making commitments, not her! lol)
So serious and all that. I guess it's normal...or is it?
As always I'm interested how other people manage to this and if you have any advice I'll gladly hear it.
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I wish I had a bit more fat on me, but when I go to gym or spar with my friends I lose them instantly... Having a belly is a distant dream :(
Owww you're thinking about having a baby. You gonna be a great mom!
LOL!
Hey @exyle, first I´ve got to say it´s really impressive that you´re brave enough to expose yourself and your goals here in such an open minded way. Thumbs up for that!
Regarding your goals I´d write down every single expense for a month additionally to your plan of a budget. Just this way you´ll really see what you´re spending and maybe can identify some weight gaining expenses, too ;)
Most of what I write is pretty open minded. But thanks, man, that's nice of you to say! I start writing them down as well!
You´re more than welcome :) I hope the list helps you in the end. I did something similar some time back to see what I´m spending money on during the month... Oh you might be surprised in the end :)
ur belly is some out ur boddy @exyle sir...and GOD give u many happines and bless u and speciall bianca
My belly is indeed! :) and thank you! That's very nice of you to say about us.
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That's fantastic news that the fear is no longer weighing Bianca down. And I'm with you about the whole Steemfat thing--I have a bit more than you to lose, but I'm committed and am stubborn as well.
I don't know that I could ever convince me wife that items that cost less than $20, are not free, even if they are on sale. Every trip to the store has at least one or two of these items, plus an article of clothing I didn't request of need.
It's very hard to budget around such habits.
Try cutting sugar out as much as you can, should do the trick.
LOL! man, thanks for this! haha
The cost of bullshit is simple! Don't buy it.
The weight loss is more difficult because you love beer. Try zero beer intake for as long as you can. Many of us live without either beer or wine. It can be done if you drink water only.
How stubborn are you willing to be?
I think you will reach your goals eventually. I would just focus on lowering the carbs you eat everyday especially simple sugars. Also, interval training should help you burn more fat.
The commitment is to be with someone who genuinely knows you and loves you unconditionally and I believe that goal should be moving toward what you want, not necessarily getting it.
On the Facebook, there is a group called "Big Green Egg BBQers". One of the bloggers has been on a BGE diet for the past couple of months and has lost a lot of weight. (It's basically a low-carb, high protein, high veg diet). But, it means you'll need to eat food from the BGE every day.
O no! What a horrible prospect ;)
Happy blated to Bianca! Making commitments and staying dedicated can be hard, I guess it just comes down to your mentality. It sounds like your goals and commitments are reasonable and will ultimately lead you to a better self. Good luck on your guys journey!
Thanks, man!