​Loosing excess body weight on a budget

One of your goals this year may have included getting back to a particular size so you can fit into an old jean or look trim and fit in your wedding outfit by the end of the year. Sadly, the process seems to be eating deep into your pockets already. From gym registration fees to weight loss supplements, slimming teas and body trainers/shapers, there seems to be no end to what you need to buy now and again to achieve your weight goals by the end of the year.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. There are various changes you can make to cut back on your weight loss goal expenses and still achieve a healthier weight and healthier lifestyle as you desire.

Ditch the gym. Yes, you can. Did you know that running around your neighborhood could help you loose weight faster? Running is a high intensity workout that burns twice as much calories as you would in a gym doing a regular workout routine. Jogging, taking walks in the evenings, running short errands without the use of your car, all these can save you some extra gym cash and still help you achieve your weight loss goals before the year runs out. As a huge plus, unlike aerobic exercises done in your local gym, running and jogging helps strengthen your bones along with your muscles and keeps conditions like osteoporosis at bay. Health is wealth as they say so it’s a win win situation if you ask me.

They are called weight loss supplements for a reason and why they may be an absolute necessity in some dire weight loss cases, the right kinds and amount of food, supplemented by fruits and vegetables will help you not only achieve your desired weight on a budget but also maintain a healthy life style in the long run. An average weight loss supplement will cost between N6,000.00 – N15, 000.00 a pack and this will need to be replaced as soon as they run out, which is annoyingly often. On the flip side, a sizeable bunch of bananas will cost about N200.00/250.00 while a sizeable bunch of vegetables you can buy for as low as N100.00. All these can be used in so many different creative ways like fruit salads, smoothies, fruit juices etc to make healthy meals that do not have you spending so much but achieving your desired results still.

One thing that may be obtainable at membership gym clubs is the idea of working in a team when trying to attain a goal in regards to your weight. And while gym membership fees can be ridiculously on the high side though they come with refreshing benefits, you can cut back on that expense and jog round your neighborhood with your neighbor instead. You can also rally a friend or two who have the same weight goals and drive as you have and create an exercise routine that you can do outdoors, with little or no equipment and for way less money.

 

Finally, maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle does not have to be so expensive. If you are thinking of how much of your monthly income you have to put in to get desired results, then do think again. Following the tips above can not only help you achieve your desired goals but will spare you a few extra cash for some other important project, investment or emergency fund.