It’s hard to believe that I have been working (post college) for 25 years. I was walking through the VCU campus this week and reminiscing about the days I walked the same steps as thousands before and after me. I loved being a student at VCU but school hardly prepares you for life…it’s just the beginning of the many successes and failures that we have all encountered.
Something that school didn’t teach me is the importance of Saving, Spending and Sharing. I was looking at one of my favorite Facebook pages >> https://www.facebook.com/amightygirl and they had the perfect gift idea to help others understand the importance of all three… a sectioned bank! Brilliant! 
I quickly translated the concept into what Michelle and I are doing as 2 Phat Sisters. I think we have the Sharing piece down. Sharing our progress and stories has been one of the most critical and rewarding parts of this journey. Through the sharing we hope to inspire others. Sharing = Accountability and Inspiration.
When I thought about Saving, the first thing that came to mind was food. I am very picky about when I eat carbs. I save up for my high carb meals and I only eat them 1-2 times a week. I eat carbs but not in excess and never with high fat meals..and I LOVE pizza so it’s really hard for me.
Spend, I spend more time planning for meals and working out. I won’t leave the house without a snack in my purse and I eat every 2-3 hours even if I’m not hungry. Exercise has become a part of my daily routine and I don’t feel right unless I do it.
Three words when put together have such an impactful meaning for finances, but I love that I was able to relate them to our journey too. How do you Save, Spend and Share in your life?
The older Phat Sister, Paige
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