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Interview With My Sister, FITnancials

Last Updated: July 18, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 107 Comments

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Interview With My Sister, FITnancialsHello everyone! I hope all of you had a great weekend. I wanted to start off this week with an interview with my sister Alexis. I talk about her blog every month in my monthly income updates, but I’ve never actually dedicated a full article on her website.

Her blog is FITnancials and I helped her start her blog last year. She blogs about healthy living and personal finance.

If you are interested in starting your own, check out my article that will show you the steps to create a blog.

 

Tell us about yourself.

First off, my name is Alexis and I am in my early twenties.

I used to be around 180 pounds and I was extremely unhealthy. Smoking a pack of cigarettes a day and drinking tons of soda was what my average day of consisted of. You might laugh because I was young, but it still happened.

I never exercised nor believed girls should do anything besides cardio.

One day I had a breakthrough and I realized I needed to get healthier, but the journey there wasn’t easy at all.

Why did you decide to blog?

I decided to blog to be able to reach out to others who were in need of help. I wasn’t just going to be any other blogger, I was a girl that came from experience of being heavy once myself.

I can relate to others who are in the process of having extra weight on them.

Interview With My Sister, FITnancials, Plus $250 GiveawayWhat do you like about blogging?

I love being able to meet others who are so passionate about fitness and nutrition as well. Surprisingly, a lot of my friends around me aren’t into eating healthy and exercising.

Most of my fitness friends are from online that I’ve met through blogging and Instagram.

What are your favorite blogs?

My favorite fitness blogs would definitely have to be Blogilates and Simply Taralynn.

I love Blogilates because she posts free workouts along with free meal plans as well. Taralynn’s blog reminds me of something out of Pinterest. She is always posting so many creative meals and makes everything look so interesting.

This is a personal finance blog, so I have to ask. Would you say you are good with money?

In all honesty, I would say I’m best with my money when I am running lower than I’d like to be at.

It’s sort of like a wake up call.

It hasn’t happened in awhile because I think I finally learned to save money whenever possible. I set aside a certain amount of money bi-weekly and that has helped me tremendously.

What’s your best money tip?

What I mentioned in the last question; take out a certain amount of money each check. Have it direct deposited through your bank account to your savings so you don’t even have to think about it. This has saved me so much money.

Pay yourself first!

Do you have any student loans?

At the moment I do not. I went to community college for a year and paid out of pocket. I am starting school in Chicago starting this Fall, so I will definitely have some school loans then.

Why should people read your blog?

People should read my blog if they’ve ever felt alone in the process of losing weight or becoming healthier. A lot of people feel like they are in the journey alone or don’t personally know anyone who is going through the same feeling.

I come from experience knowing what it is like to be heavier and I am here to help you achieve your goals. I love motivating and inspiring others and simply making others feel good about themselves no matter where they are body wise.

 

Are you working on being healthy as well as improving your finances?

Do you prioritize one over the over? Why or why not?

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About Michelle Schroeder-Gardner

Michelle is the founder of Making Sense of Cents, a blog about personal finance and traveling. She discusses how her business has evolved in her side income series. She paid off $40,000 in student loans by the age of 24 mainly due to her freelancing side hustles. Click here to learn more about starting a blog!

Comments

  1. Shannon says

    July 22, 2014 at 10:05 am

    Yes I am trying to eat healthier as much as I can. Some foods I will not buy because they are more expensive.

    Reply
  2. Shannon says

    July 22, 2014 at 10:07 am

    http://www.fitnancials.com/how-to-find-the-perfect-school-for-you/

    Reply
  3. Christine Presto says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I work on both my finances and fitness – I just recently signed up for Diet Bet, so maybe a little extra income and motivation for sure will help with getting healthier!!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      July 22, 2014 at 11:55 am

      I’ve heard of dietbet. Thinking about doing it myself as well!

      Reply
      • Christine Presto says

        July 22, 2014 at 12:03 pm

        Yeah, this is the first one I actually went through signing up for. I’ve been pretty lazy about my fitness recently so it’s a swift kick in the butt. haha. Chris and Heidi Powell are hosting this specific one!

        Reply
  4. Ali says

    July 22, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Great :))

    Reply
  5. Caitlyn says

    July 22, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    My finances are pretty well in check, now I need to work on the healthy, or healthier, part.

    Reply
  6. Lynne says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    I am so sorry if this is a duplicate – my computer hiccupped……. I walk alot to try to stay healthy, but I also tend to buy more processed inexpensive foods in an effort to save money – it is a balancing act, for sure.

    Reply
  7. alexis says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    I’m definitely working more on my fitness at this point in time. My finances are great right now, but my health isn’t. :/

    Reply
  8. Suzanne K says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    I’m working on both, but health a bit more because finances are in a bit better shape than I am

    Reply
  9. jenn giannetto says

    July 22, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    unfortunately i always prioritize finances because it has more immediate consequences when not managed well and i have an easier time with what is in front of me and not far ahead

    Reply
  10. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    July 22, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    I am working on being healthy and want to improve my finances too.

    Reply
  11. jordan says

    July 22, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    I’m working on my fitness for sure! I’m a student so I’m always trying to my improve my financial stability hah

    Reply
  12. Kate says

    July 22, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    I feel that I have a good handle on my finances, but I should definitely work harder at being healthy. While I’m by no means unhealthy, I know I could devote more time and effort to this area!

    Reply
  13. Mary Beth Elderton says

    July 22, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    We are working on both. I began “cleaning” our diet some time ago, and we have recently purchased a small house. Now that we aren’t paying rent and are eating food from scratch at home, we are getting healthier both physically and financially.

    Reply
  14. Paula V says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Yes, I’m working on both health and financial wellness. No, I don’t prioritize one over the other. Health is more important than wealth unless financial debt is a factor in which that can cause health problems.

    Reply
  15. saida says

    July 24, 2014 at 10:31 am

    I just came across your blog recently, and reading your story is incredible – I admire the way you’re using your own achievements to help others, especially in health!
    Have a great weekend, Saida xx

    Reply
  16. Dagmar I says

    July 25, 2014 at 9:07 am

    I love your blog! I’m only starting to think about budgeting my money as I’m going off to university for the first time in the fall, I’m hoping I can save more money and keep the shopper in my at bay.

    Reply
  17. ISA VAL says

    July 25, 2014 at 11:44 am

    thanks for lovely chance!!!
    I’d like to work for being healthy

    Reply
  18. Margarida says

    July 25, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    I’m really glad your sister got healthier! I just starting working out after a year without doing practically nothing and I love it! It’s so good to feel that muscles that you didn’t even existed are being used and I love doing something good for my body. Thank you so much for the opportunity 🙂

    Reply
  19. Varun Narula says

    July 25, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    Good luck everyone with the giveaway !!

    Reply
  20. roland monkman says

    July 26, 2014 at 9:49 am

    so important to look after your heath first and your finances second.

    Reply
  21. Irene Newstead says

    July 26, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    I am still recovering from my third stroke on June 9 last year and have learned the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, which includes both healthy eating and daily exercising. One benefit….I no longer cringe when I step on the scale.

    Reply
  22. Edmond says

    July 26, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    It is hard for me to stay healthy with poor nutrition, no supplements, lack of food. SOS. Help. Pick me, pick me! Your next winner!!! Show me the money!!! It would be a dream come true & means more to me than anyone else to win. Starving artist here desperately needs the $250 paypal to shop & eat again. Winner, winnner. Chicken dinner. A life changing experience. Top of my bucket list. Thanks for the awesomeness, the contest, & generosity. Dear Santa: I’ve been nice. My X-Mas wish this year is to win this contest!

    Reply
  23. Mike says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:59 am

    Thanks!

    Reply
  24. Ally Paraguan says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    Awesome post! I am working on being healthy as possible, as well as improving my finances at the same time, I am 21 years old and a full time student. I believe organization is the key for success, so I always cook my healthy meals and snack for school. Saving money and getting healthier 😉

    Reply
  25. Richard Hicks says

    August 4, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    left comment on their site

    http://www.fitnancials.com/benefits-of-weight-loss/#comment-16479

    Reply
  26. Michael Alacapa says

    August 5, 2014 at 1:32 am

    Savings + Insurance is a must for everyone!

    Reply
  27. Michael Alacapa says

    August 5, 2014 at 1:33 am

    Thanks for the tip!

    Reply
  28. Nikola Webster says

    March 4, 2021 at 2:14 am

    I’m undecided. The interview is great and honest. I struggle with weight/finances and health all connected. Three independent topics. For me, three separate pillars. All three are different and totally different niches. This said it bleeds to the”lifestyle niche” which is legit. I just wish we laser-focused in and hit one element hard 🙂 Great read ladies! Nikki

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