Eating healthy could be expensive, as you might know by now, but you don’t have to go bankrupt just to stay healthy. If you really want to get on your fitness game but are not sure on how to, because you don’t think you can afford it, here are some habits you can embrace:
1. Drink a lot of water
You are missing out on a lot if you hardly drink water on a daily basis. The health benefits of drinking water can’t be overemphasized, as it promotes healthy living. On top of that, you will be saving more than a few extra pennies when you drink water instead of some artificial drinks which usually cost more. Also, drinking a lot of water will help keep you full so that you don’t overeat at meal times.
2. Have a food diary
Know what exactly works for you, so that you can keep up with it. Write down the meals you eat and the quantity, also include how you feel while you eat them and the result that comes afterwards. This will help you to know the meals that shouldn’t remain on your list. Ensure you review your food diary every week, to understand yourself and your decisions perfectly.
3. Take a walk
Do you know you really don’t have to sign up at the gym to lose calories? If you can’t afford the subscription then simply get out there and take a brisk walk. Brisk walking has proven to be almost as effective as jogging for weight loss and fitness. Unlike other exercises, you also don’t need to set aside a particular time for your walks, and you could simply opt to walk instead of driving, or walk a few blocks before you take a cab home.
4. Cook your own meals
Eating out all the time is not only eating up your money but also buying you a lot of calories. Go out and do your
grocery shopping yourself. This will save you some money and also keep your health in check.
And when you do eat out, you may not finish your meal. In a sense, this is money getting thrown, literally, down the drain. What you could do is ask the restaurant to split your meal in two, so you could take one half home to eat when you get hungry again.
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