12 Month Money Challenge

You might be thinking, wait a 12 Month Money Challenge?! Yep, that's right! You've probably heard us talk about creating a new website for all of our finance tips and travel posts but in order to keep my sanity, we've decided to update this website to include those instead. You will find finance tips and trip/hike reviews in the coming weeks. We've also added a "money" page and "travel" page to the navigation. All of this will be continually updated as I move posts here from other websites.

You can read more here but we decided to add this section to our existing website to help individuals live an enjoyable life through health and wealth.  We share a strong passion for helping our community get better at budgeting, saving and investing, and general personal finance along with living a healthier lifestyle in regards to moving more and eating healthy.

>>>>> The Ultimate List of Ways to Save: 18 Ways to Save $15,000 in 2018!

Finance is just like Fitness - you have to STICK WITH IT to see results, sometimes they don't come as quickly as you would like but if you stick with it a year from now you will be amazed at what you accomplished!

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Interested in more money saving challenges? Try one of these:

• Save $1,000 in 3 Months
• 3 Month Money Saving Challenge
• Beginner 6 Month Money Saving Challenge
• 52-Week Money Saving Challenge
• 12 Month Money Challenge
• $300 12-Week Christmas Money Saving Challenge

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If you have been "following" me you know that I love to save money.  My entire life I have worked and saved everything I made - it's in my blood.  I even ironed my money before putting it into my "cash box" when I was little.  You can read more about that here but I've received multiple requests to help share with you what I do to save money.  It's natural for me to save and I've actually had to work on letting loose of some of it.  I've realized that it's okay to spend money in order to create memories (for example, all the traveling we do).  I still have a hard time spending money on "things" though.  We choose to spend our money on organic food and quality supplements since those are things that really matter!

I've shared a few posts on how to save/make money but I wanted to end this year with a "12 Month Money Challenge" that you can start in the new year! If you follow my savings plan listed you will save $1,050 in one year!  The monthly amount may sound like a lot at first but there are ways that everyone can cut back!

Below are a few examples to look over when you do your budget:

• Prepare dinner at home instead of going out to eat
• Do your own nails instead of getting them done
• Watch a movie at home instead of going to the theater
• Make your own coffee at home, skip Starbucks
• Cancel your cable
• Sell things you don't use/need
• Or, find a way to make some extra money and put it away!

I challenge you, if you have more money to put away - double this.  If you REALLY can't make it work (I mean REALLY, not just that you don't want to give up your Starbucks or nails) then half the amount listed.

She RUNS Half Marathon and Marathon Training Plans

Runners Rejoice! We are releasing TWO new training plans: She RUNS Half Marathon Training Plan and She RUNS Marathon Training Plan.

You may be thinking...well, you already have a runner plan. Yes, our She Sweats 12-Week Run Builder is a very popular plan but it is geared more towards those not training for a particular race but instead just trying to become a stronger runner. Our new plans, the She RUNS Half Marathon Training Plan and the She RUNS Marathon Training Plan, are for those who are training for a race!

As you may know, Scott and I are not long distance runners (we are definitely long distance hikers but that's for another post...) so you might be wondering why we would be releasing plans like these. Well, we've teamed up with Pam from Moms RUN This Town again! Pam started Moms RUN This Town in 2010 and it is now a huge FREE running club for women (no, you don't have to be a mom!). She has changed countless lives and is always being asked for running plans. After completing our She Sweats 12-Week Transformation (see her transformation here) she realized the important of weight training to runners. That's where we came together (we actually worked together in high school)! Pam has ran 7 full marathons and countless half marathons. (Side Note: She always finishes with a smile on her face somehow! We are hoping these plans do that for you too!).

Now, onto the plans...

These plans aim to make you a more well rounded runner and get you thinking of building the rest of your body to support your running! We combine strength training, balance exercises, stretching, and RUNNING!

We didn't want this plan to be like the others, we put a lot of thought into what people hate about training and what people wish they did during training to create this plan! We will take you up to the full distance BEFORE the big day - but we do it in a completely unconventional way that will show you that you CAN do it while at the same time using the theory of keeping your legs in motion after you complete a long distance. The strength and balance portions can be done AT HOME with 1-2 sets of weights (more if you want them!). You will have two short runs followed by a long run each week. Plus, all of our "extras" will prepare your body for a strong finish on race day!

We have included a ton of training tips and suggestions, a half/marathon packing list, a list of things to do when/if you experience the dreaded "Taper Madness", and even some tips on what to eat before and after your training.  

If you are training for your first marathon or half, or you've done them in the past - this new training plan will hopefully be a new favorite!  You can amp it up as your fitness allows so it's really functional for all fitness levels!

She RUNS Half Marathon Training Plan ($30)

She RUNS This Marathon Training Plan ($30)

She Sweats Workouts Testimonials

Thinking about purchasing one of our She Sweats workout plans but just not sure yet? Check out these amazing "before and afters" and the testimonials! We want to help YOU reach your goals too!

You can find our workout plans here.

Click here to read this testimonial on how she lost 16 lbs and set many personal records!

Read here to read Pam's testimonial.

Click here to read Billie's testimonial.

This mom of 3 transformed AT-HOME! Find out how she did it here.

Click here to learn more about Erica's transformation. She lost 27 lbs and 31 inches!

You can find our workout plans here.

"The 12 She Sweats Challenge was amazing!  I lost tons of inches and about 25 pounds!  The alterations lady for my dress begged me to stop!  Lol!  She took in the top about 4 1/2 inches and the waist 6 inches!!!!!!!  I did have to stop being so hard core closer to the wedding for the dress to fit properly but am back on the wagon again. It really has become a lifestyle change for our whole family."

"I didn't do measurements before I started, but in the last six weeks I have lost 13.75 inches. I am excited!"

"I knew I was getting stronger, but really realized it tonight. The gym was pretty empty, so I *may* have been looking at the mirror a little bit... I was doing tricep pulldowns and looked over, and this cut chick was staring back at me from the mirror!! I could see the shoulder muscles engaging and that nice diagonal line of a tricep! Ladies, take a look at yourselves while working out! You'll be impressed at the new you looking back!"

"You know I never weighed myself so not sure on the loss but inch wise it has been a huge difference and I think the biggest thing is how much more toned I look, my clothes look and fit better and my clothes are much looser on my waste but not so much my legs due to the muscle mass I gained… It is the BEST program I have ever done and I have done A LOT of different programs/workouts/classes over the years… this one challenged me the most!"

"I really wish I would have taken measurements at the beginning so I could really see. As of this morning I am down 17 1/2 pounds but I am WAY more muscular than I've ever been in my whole life, so I definitely added a few pounds of muscle. I couldn't be happier with the results I've seen from this program!"

"I look like I have lost weight but actually weigh a few pounds heavier. Major toning!!! I have run marathons and sprint tri's and they never gave me the definition I have after these 12 weeks. People comment on my arms and my husband on my tighter butt lol!"

"I am toned, my stomach is flat (which is a huge accomplishment) and my butt looks sooo much better!"

"Stronger, more consistent at the gym, my arms look amazing and seeing 'cuts' in my legs."

"One month of working out diligently 5-6 days/week and changing my "lifestyle" has proven to have amazing results.... 10 pounds weight loss and 19.25 inches lost in ONE month!! Add the 9 pounds lost the 3 weeks prior to that when I changed my eating habits = 19 pounds in less than 2 months!! I am more motivated than EVER!! Wedding June 2014 on a beach in Kauai, HI.... BRING IT!! Thank you heandsheeatclean.com and this group for great motivation, education and inspiration!!!"

"I'm just starting wk 9 & a couple wks ago I looked in the mirror, and said "wow"! I'm not to my goals but can definitely see things changing. I haven't dropped a single pound & may have actually put on a couple. It's that switch in your mind set that the scale number isn't always the best. I've also ran half marathons & I feel like I'm stronger, more fit than I've ever been compared to doing them."

"I just finished week 9 thinking I would have lost plenty of pounds. But not a single one. However, I have a fabulous butt, some really nice defined arms and some sexy abs."

"I'm starting week 6 and pounds lost are minimal, but tried on a pair of pants that didn't fit 2 months ago do now."

"I am also a runner (2 marathons, 7 half marathons and a few sprint tri's). Finished the 12 week challenge and now on week 2 of the extreme. DO NOT PAY ATTN TO THE SCALE! People approach me asking me how much weight I have lost. I have lost no weight! I am toned though and have defined arms. This program works. It was mentally challenging for me at first because I was used to the "runners high" and a major cardio junky. However, wasn't getting the results I wanted. This program will give it to you if you follow it. What you eat is also key. Don't give up!!!!"

"I only lost 6lbs total, but I lost 12 inches and gained strength!! It will be worth the work, I promise!"

"Super excited to have lost 14 pounds and 15.5 inches in 6 weeks! 6 more weeks to go! This program is da bomb!"

"It's happening.....SUCCESS! I am seeing the changes. Loving my legs, shoulders -and dare I say it....ABS! I still have a way to go until my goal (my deadline is May 28th) but I am positive I will get there! Keep going girls!!"

"I'm starting to see my booty is looking nice, tighter and rounder!"

"Just wanted to let you know that I am LOVING the 12 Week Gym Transformation. I'm in the middle of week 7 and am seeing some great muscle definition and my husband is noticing as well. I am super proud of myself for sticking with clean eating since New Years, this is the first time I have ever stuck with something this long based on what I want to do, not what someone else wants me to do. :)"

"Week 8 done!! I was already seeing a difference in how my clothes fit, inches lost and increased energy (and I've been sleeping great!), but saw a change on the scale this week! I love this plan!"

You can find our workout plans here.