Friday, July 1, 2011

How To Not Go Broke When Losing Weight

By Katherine Crawford


Getting in the best shape of your life can create a massive dent in your bank account if you aren't careful. There are simply too many products out there that can entice you.

Sadly, most consumers do not know how to separate the wheat from the chaff.

So here are some effective strategies for reducing costs:

1. Exercise at home: Yes, you will need some basic equipment, but it's far cheaper than paying for costly gym memberships. And if you are patient, you can find many bargains. Just keep in mind that exercise at home isn't for everybody.

2. Avoid going organic: There isn't a conclusive and convincing body of evidence that shows the superiority of organic food in terms of health. So if you are on an extremely tight budget, don't feel obligated to eat only organic food.

3. Don't buy supplements: The only thing you need is a multi vitamin and mineral. And these are very cheap. Feel free to avoid all the hyped up weight loss pills and expensive concoctions. Remember that food provides more bio available nutrients than supplements.

4. Avoid artificial caffeine: Caffeine pills can become expensive, especially if they are wrapped up with lots of marketing. Instead, stick with traditional coffee. Or, you can have some loose leaf teas. Although teas can be a little more expensive, they will prevent you from having sugar crashes.

5. Shop at a warehouse: Pay for that Costco membership and save lots of money. And don't worry about the huge package sizes at Costco. You can always refrigerate or freeze the food for use later on. You will save a lot of money here.

6. Avoid overanalyzing: Extreme behavior can be more costly than simply paying a little more. Keep in mind that time is money. Thus, it makes little sense spending an entire day looking for discounts when you could use this time to generate more money.

Losing body fat doesn't have to ruin your bank account. And if you follow the tips in this article you will be that much closer to your goals.




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