Comments on: 3 reasons why Food and Money are related http://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related Financial Recovery Coach and Author Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:30:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Shelly Smith http://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related/comment-page-1#comment-170 Shelly Smith Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:39:09 +0000 http://www.womenearning.com/blog/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related#comment-170 Food is one area of life in which I stay vague about how much I spend, and which I always prioritize, even if I'm not sure if I have enough for rent. I buy food which will keep me healthy, but don't track my spending or plan ahead. Yesterday for the first time I assessed how much I have to spend, made a list of everything I wanted/ needed (I am coincidentally startig a cleanse), figured out where I could get various things most cheaply,and METHODICALLY (not my strong point) bought everything I needed, spending exactly what I actually could afford. Now I have a full larder, some new recipes in mind, healthier food choices in my house, and a feeling that I'm taking care of myself. Food is one area of life in which I stay vague about how much I spend, and which I always prioritize, even if I’m not sure if I have enough for rent. I buy food which will keep me healthy, but don’t track my spending or plan ahead. Yesterday for the first time I assessed how much I have to spend, made a list of everything I wanted/ needed (I am coincidentally startig a cleanse), figured out where I could get various things most cheaply,and METHODICALLY (not my strong point) bought everything I needed, spending exactly what I actually could afford. Now I have a full larder, some new recipes in mind, healthier food choices in my house, and a feeling that I’m taking care of myself.

]]> By: Karen Polis http://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related/comment-page-1#comment-169 Karen Polis Mon, 31 May 2010 16:36:01 +0000 http://www.womenearning.com/blog/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related#comment-169 After dropping my cat off at the vet for an overnight stay followed by a teeth-cleaning, I went right out and got myself some Mac n Cheese and ice-cream. A fully conscious choice driven by anxiety. After dropping my cat off at the vet for an overnight stay followed by a teeth-cleaning, I went right out and got myself some Mac n Cheese and ice-cream.

A fully conscious choice driven by anxiety.

]]> By: Kathleen Burns Kingsbury http://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related/comment-page-1#comment-168 Kathleen Burns Kingsbury Thu, 06 May 2010 11:13:46 +0000 http://www.womenearning.com/blog/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related#comment-168 As a former eating disorders clinician and published author in that field, I could not agree more with your post. I now work with men and women as a finanical therapist and present on the topic nationally. The one area that I would caution folks on is that there are some people who do stop eating and do binge and purge who need professional clinical help. I am confident that Mikelann knows when and how to refer but for the rest of you out there just know if you struggle with food and weight concerns and want to look at how you might get some help, please visit medainc.org or nationaleatingdisorders.org. Both are wonderful non-profits dedicated to helping those who need coaching and therapy around these issues. I don't think it is an accident that my professional work went from banking and finance to being an eating disorders therapist to being a wealth coaching working with financial advisors and their clients on money issues. While on the surface it looks very un related, this post and Mikelann's work only validates how truly interconnected these two issues are. Kathleen KBK Wealth Connection www.kbkwealthconnection.com As a former eating disorders clinician and published author in that field, I could not agree more with your post. I now work with men and women as a finanical therapist and present on the topic nationally. The one area that I would caution folks on is that there are some people who do stop eating and do binge and purge who need professional clinical help. I am confident that Mikelann knows when and how to refer but for the rest of you out there just know if you struggle with food and weight concerns and want to look at how you might get some help, please visit medainc.org or nationaleatingdisorders.org. Both are wonderful non-profits dedicated to helping those who need coaching and therapy around these issues.

I don’t think it is an accident that my professional work went from banking and finance to being an eating disorders therapist to being a wealth coaching working with financial advisors and their clients on money issues. While on the surface it looks very un related, this post and Mikelann’s work only validates how truly interconnected these two issues are.

Kathleen
KBK Wealth Connection
http://www.kbkwealthconnection.com

]]> By: Barbara sykes http://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related/comment-page-1#comment-167 Barbara sykes Wed, 05 May 2010 21:51:54 +0000 http://www.womenearning.com/blog/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related#comment-167 Thanks for posting this. I've never paid any attention to my eating and spending/saving money habits. I eat pretty healthy most of the time, though I may not eat enough for fear of gaining weight. I know I do not spend money on myself instead toward bills; however, lately I've been spending that money on bettering my health by yoga, dentist work and chiropractic services. I do notice that when I have less money after paying bills, I spend less on food and when there's a bit more money I make sure there's enough in the frig for a few weeks - especially vegetables and fruits. Thanks for posting this. I’ve never paid any attention to my eating and spending/saving money habits. I eat pretty healthy most of the time, though I may not eat enough for fear of gaining weight. I know I do not spend money on myself instead toward bills; however, lately I’ve been spending that money on bettering my health by yoga, dentist work and chiropractic services. I do notice that when I have less money after paying bills, I spend less on food and when there’s a bit more money I make sure there’s enough in the frig for a few weeks – especially vegetables and fruits.

]]> By: Mikelann Valterra http://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related/comment-page-1#comment-166 Mikelann Valterra Wed, 05 May 2010 17:48:03 +0000 http://www.womenearning.com/blog/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related#comment-166 Great comments-- all! Yes, Alison- I do think I gained the weight partly because I was not weighing my self. And the next question would be-- why did I stop weighing myself? And yes, Sandra- sometimes we deprive ourselves by not eating enough and not spending enough money. Both sides are problematic... And my parents always used to tell me "The key to life is moderation." Cynthia- I love the Gorilla shopping- it's a creative way to get your needs met for less money! Woot! Great comments– all!
Yes, Alison- I do think I gained the weight partly because I was not weighing my self. And the next question would be– why did I stop weighing myself?
And yes, Sandra- sometimes we deprive ourselves by not eating enough and not spending enough money. Both sides are problematic… And my parents always used to tell me “The key to life is moderation.”
Cynthia- I love the Gorilla shopping- it’s a creative way to get your needs met for less money! Woot!

]]> By: Susan Jacobi http://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related/comment-page-1#comment-165 Susan Jacobi Wed, 05 May 2010 17:45:09 +0000 http://www.womenearning.com/blog/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related#comment-165 Thank you Mikelann for validating the food and money link. I have thought for years they were connected but because I heard no conversations about it, thought I must be wrong. Whew... what a relief! Thank you Mikelann for validating the food and money link. I have thought for years they were connected but because I heard no conversations about it, thought I must be wrong. Whew… what a relief!

]]> By: Ramon Rodriguez http://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related/comment-page-1#comment-164 Ramon Rodriguez Wed, 05 May 2010 02:50:13 +0000 http://www.womenearning.com/blog/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related#comment-164 Good point of view Mikelann, the more you eat, the more money goes out of your pocket. This applies as well to men. The more you eat, the more you spend in food. Good point of view Mikelann, the more you eat, the more money goes out of your pocket. This applies as well to men. The more you eat, the more you spend in food.

]]> By: Kim Pouncy http://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related/comment-page-1#comment-163 Kim Pouncy Wed, 05 May 2010 00:21:44 +0000 http://www.womenearning.com/blog/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related#comment-163 Another relationship between money and food is that you can't quit either one "cold turkey". You still have to eat no matter how addicted you are, and you still have to pay the mortgage, no matter how much of a shopaholic you are. This is the really bad part about being addicted to food or money - you can quit drugs or alcohol completely, but you can't quit "using" food or money. You always have to "use" your addiction all day every day. Sort of like torture! Another relationship between money and food is that you can’t quit either one “cold turkey”. You still have to eat no matter how addicted you are, and you still have to pay the mortgage, no matter how much of a shopaholic you are.

This is the really bad part about being addicted to food or money – you can quit drugs or alcohol completely, but you can’t quit “using” food or money. You always have to “use” your addiction all day every day. Sort of like torture!

]]> By: Cynthia Hope http://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related/comment-page-1#comment-162 Cynthia Hope Tue, 04 May 2010 23:20:47 +0000 http://www.womenearning.com/blog/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related#comment-162 I needed (no really) to update my wardrobe. I work with the public and strive to set the dress code standard that I expect from my staff. There was no breathing room in my finances and going shopping just felt too irresponsible and stressful so I have been shopping Value Village and Goodwill with great success. Rather than a scheduled "shopping trip" I drop in when I have a few extra minutes which I call Guerrilla Shopping. Just allowing 20 minutes here and there feels like a treat at a fraction of the price. Great post I needed (no really) to update my wardrobe. I work with the public and strive to set the dress code standard that I expect from my staff. There was no breathing room in my finances and going shopping just felt too irresponsible and stressful so I have been shopping Value Village and Goodwill with great success. Rather than a scheduled “shopping trip” I drop in when I have a few extra minutes which I call Guerrilla Shopping. Just allowing 20 minutes here and there feels like a treat at a fraction of the price. Great post

]]> By: Alison Golden http://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related/comment-page-1#comment-161 Alison Golden Tue, 04 May 2010 22:41:44 +0000 http://www.womenearning.com/blog/3-reasons-why-food-and-money-are-related#comment-161 I would suggest that your weight gain was the result of not being able to weigh yourself. Just like I need to maintain a daily habit of checking in with my spending, I find I need to weigh myself daily. When I don't weigh myself, I put on weight - because I am in a weight fog; when I don't track my spending, I go into a money fog which results in my spending more. I would suggest that your weight gain was the result of not being able to weigh yourself. Just like I need to maintain a daily habit of checking in with my spending, I find I need to weigh myself daily. When I don’t weigh myself, I put on weight – because I am in a weight fog; when I don’t track my spending, I go into a money fog which results in my spending more.

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