You have the overweight man, the obese man, and this man. Mr. Manuel Uribe, your average Mexico joe, just took a victory lap around town. Why, you may ask? Because he's got something to be proud of. He stepped on the scale a year ago and checked in at 1,235 pounds. But now he's fighting back. As a result, he told 395 pounds to take a hike. And he ain't done yet, jack.

See where I'm goin' here? That's right ... moolah. You may feel like your consumer debt is one big crushing weight on you. But when debt starts pushing ... push back. Create a budget, pay off debt and show your bills who's boss, baby. If some guy with more folds than a paper airplane factor can get his act together and get back in shape, then you can do the same with your dough. He's losing guts (and showing them); you do the same. Get more info from The Dave Ramsey Show.

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