Eating healthy doesn’t have to be overly expensive. Yes, it may take planning and some extra effort, but it’s well worth it in the long run. My number one tip: Food should be a line item in your budget. The keyword in “On a budget” is budget. If you aren’t (a) aware of how much money […]
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Nov Challenge Week 1 – Clean Eating Resources and Recipes
Our 21 Days of Clean Eating Challenge has begun. Here are some great resources to help you start this week off right. Make sure that you’ve taken the time to create an eating goal for yourself in terms of calories, as well as carbs, fat and protein, as noted in the Challenge details. This is key for […]
Is Wild-Caught Fish Better Than Farm-Raised?
When you go to a fish market or just the seafood counter at your local market usually you can buy wild-caught or farm-raised fish. Some people don’t believe there is any difference and will just buy based on a factors, like price or color, whereas others may opt for wild-caught, believing it tastes better and […]
10 Tips for Eating Clean on a Tight Budget
Almost every person who plans on dieting or at least eating healthier is faced with one very common slippery slope – good food can cost more money. Whether you’re looking to invigorate your meal plan with organic products for a healthier system or just add more variety of fruits, vegetables, and appetite suppressants like almonds and […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #31: Commit to Your Weight Loss Goals!
This is the last tip in our Weight Loss on a Budget series – Tip #31: Commit to Your Weight Loss Goals! Yo-Yo dieting is expensive. Buying into weight loss plans over and over again is expensive. Gym memberships and personal trainers cost money. Buying pills and supplements for fad diets is expensive. Time is […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #30: Best Coupon Sites
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #30: Best Coupon Sites for Food and Retail Savings – Today, I want to share some of the best coupon sites I found for deals on food, health food products, and workout gear. The great thing is that it’s not just about cutting coupons from your local newspaper. You can get […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #28: Feed Your Family Healthy Food and Save Money
Today’s tip for weight loss on a budget: Tip #28: Feed Your Family Healthy Food and Save Money. One of the main issues I hear from mothers is that they have to be able to feed their whole families while changing to healthier eating habits. Many people think that eating quality food has to be expensive, but […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #27: Bring Your Lunch From Home
It’s almost the end of our Weight Loss on a Budget Challenge so I just have a few more tips. Today’s Tip #27: Bring Your Lunch From Home. There are 3 major benefits to bringing your lunch to work or while you are out. Saving Money – Buying your lunch everyday can be very expensive. The […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #26: Use Free Weight Loss and Fitness Apps
Mobile apps are part of our daily lives. Today for our Weight Loss on a Budget Tip for day 26, we want to encourage you to try some great, free weight loss and fitness focused apps. Tip #26: Use Free Weight Loss and Fitness Apps. My Fitness Pal – This is a calorie counter app, online community […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #25: Save Money at the Doctor’s Office
Losing weight can help you achieve Tip #25: Saving Money at the Doctor’s Office. “A person who is obese has annual medical costs $1,429 higher than someone of a normal weight, according to the CDC.” – Bankrate.com Losing weight can reduce your risk factors for things like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and […]
