Recently, I had the chance to read, Lean Body, Fat Wallet, written by Ellie Kay and Danna Demetre. This book came my way courtesy of BookLook Bloggers.
I was familiar with Ellie Kay, having read some of her previous books on Finance. I’d never heard of Danna Demetre, but she’s a fitness expert. Lean Body, Fat Wallet combines their expertise, showcasing the link between being overweight and being in debt,
It hadn’t occurred to me that those two problems could be interconnected, but it makes sense. When one area of your life is out of control, often everything is! Pigging out on an entire cake and maxing out a Visa is the same unhealthy behavior, manifest in different ways.
According to the authors, both problems can be tackled in the same way—a sensible “diet” of food and finances. They advocate a slow, steady pace. It’s a lifestyle makeover, not a fad. The problems didn’t start overnight and they can’t be cured immediately either.
While I didn’t agree with every tip, I think this book would be helpful for anyone struggling with weight or money, provided they’re ready to get serious and face these difficult problems head-on.
Are you struggling with weight or money?
This book sounds really interesting! Thanks for the review!
I witnessed this phenomena as a child, and learned what NOT to do. Fortunately, I don’t have an issue with either. For that, I can be thankful for what I learned by observing. My feeling/thought is that both of these issues come from a feeling of “lack”. Maybe, it just takes the realization that there is plenty to be helpful.