Week 1: Getting Started!

Okay ladies,

Here we are in week one of our Financial Fast. I can feel the freedom in the air!!! I am so proud of all of you! YOU ROCK.

I want to take time to encourage you to stay motivated and stay focused. This maybe easy in the beginning, but will get harder for some. So we must keep our minds on our goals and watch out for temptations.

In order for this to work, we must have accountability. So, I want you to find someone (friend, husband, co-worker, children) to help hold you accountable to this fast. If you are married, TRUST ME, your husband will be MORE THAN HAPPY to hold you accountable to this fast.

I will be sending out information and helpful hints to help assist you through this fast. We have about 30 women that have committed to financial freedom.(YEAH!!)

Now, let me share……….My first trip to Wal-Mart. Okay, I went to Wal-Mart with my husband the other night. I needed trash bags. Normally this trip would cost me at least $75.00 of items that I didn't need and never intended to buy. As I was walking through the store, I picked up picture frames, new scented candles, new lotion(just wanted to try), bath towels and a few other items not on my list!! But I remembered my fast and put them all back. Instead I only purchased items that I NEEDED! Trash bags, bathroom tissue, panty hoses and my total was $19.35! Now, it has been about 2 years since I have only spent that amount of money in Wal-Mart. I felt really good leaving the store.

This morning, I woke up 15 minutes early, fixed my lunch and had time to "think" before waking up children and getting rolling. It really helps.

I am so excited about this fast.

If you have great tips, please share. And email me your stories and challenges and how you are going to be successful at this fast.

Be Blessed.