If you ask around what people’s goals are, most of them will say they want to save more money and lose weight. However, it’s a common misconception to think that you need to spend lots of money on diet food and expensive gym memberships. In reality, you can change a few simple habits and live a healthier, lighter life without that much effort and spend even less money. 

Cut Your Costs By Meal Prep

Most people give the excuse that they can’t eat healthy because they don’t have time for it. Eating out and ordering takeout can genuinely hurt your budget, and it will also make you eat more unhealthy processed foods. By meal prepping, you can buy ingredients from the supermarket or a farmer’s market cheaply, and prepare the food in a few hours and have it ready for the whole week.

Consider Canceling Your Gym Membership

How often do you go to the gym? Do you enjoy going there, or do you just go out of necessity? If you hate gyms, it might be a good idea for you to find cheap or free activities to burn calories instead of paying for membership – that can cost up to $700 a year – and invest this money instead.

Eat Less Red Meat 

Eating steak every day can not only be expensive but also unhealthy. You do not need to become a vegetarian or vegan, but you can reduce your meat intake. It is estimated that you can save up to $800 per year by going vegetarian. There are many cheap proteins you can start eating, such as beans, eggplants, and eggs.

Stop drinking soft drinks

Fizzy beverages don’t seem expensive at first, but it can add up. They also contain a considerable amount of sugar, which is unhealthy and can make you gain a lot of weight. You can potentially save up to $1,000 a year and lose a few pounds by quitting this habit. You can always drink water and refill your bottle whenever you get a chance.

Grow a Garden

By growing your own garden at home, you can not only eat fresh produce, but it will also help you save cash. There are many easy things to grow, such as tomatoes, green beans, herbs, and cucumbers. Since gardening can be physical work, it is also a great way to burn a few calories.