A healthy lifestyle takes hard work, persistence, and plenty of discipline. But, do you know it doesn’t have to cost you the world? With the right strategies, it’s possible to look after both your body and your bottom line. Here are some tips to get you started!
Apps & Technology
If you’re looking to save cash and improve your health, you might want to consider the helpful role of technology. New apps are available to help you find cheap meals or take advantage of unused/unorthodox-looking ingredients from restaurants/supermarkets. These are often given away (or sold at a discount) – a great way to help the environment, reduce unnecessary food waste and provide cheap food for you and your family.
Grow Your Own Produce
Speaking of food, if you live in the right climate, it’s often viable to grow your own – this can help you to save money and improve your diet. Gardening is, in itself, a form of exercise and will give you more control over what you’re putting in your body. Make sure to read up before you get started and pick beginner-friendly vegetables.
Check out some of our Gardening articles on our website
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Try Out Batch Cooking
If you want to build upon the strategies above, it’s a good idea to get into the habit of batch cooking. By doing large cooks and using glassware like Pyrex or even bottles, you’ll save on time, eat healthier, and spend less. The process starts in the supermarket. Whenever possible, try to bulk buy tinned (careful of BPA liners that can be endocrine disrupters) goods such as chopped tomatoes. Frozen fruits and vegetables are also a wonderful choice. Long-lasting goods, such as beans, lentils, whole grains, and nuts, will add balance keeping nutrition as a key priority. You can then use online recipes to make the most of your healthy ingredients.
Get in Some Exercise
When you want to save money and stay healthy, fitness is a great focus point – you just need to think strategically. To skip gym membership fees, you can make use of park facilities, get involved with team sports, or invest in some home equipment (dumbbells, treadmills, etc.). You can also look into online fitness classes to get yourself moving. Or, if your commute is within reach, you can save on gas by cycling/walking or simply switching up your routine to accommodate more physical exercise – this could mean going for a walk on your lunch break or using the stairs instead of the elevator.
If you do a lot of exercising in your home, be wary of allergens that can make you feel congested and mimic a cold. An in-home routine can stir up dust and pet hair, among other things, so be sure to keep your floors clean. It’s important to dust before you vacuum, though, so that any dust that gets stirred up has time to settle before you capture it with the vacuum cleaner. Then, you can exercise without worrying about inhaling excess allergens.
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Make Some Basic Lifestyle Changes
It may seem simple, but a few key adjustments to your lifestyle can seriously affect your spending and leave you feeling more energetic and positive. Whenever possible, ND Assessments suggests cutting down on vices like drinking and smoking. You may also want to think about the time you’re spending sedentary, as Real Simple reports that studies have shown that remote working has inadvertently led to heart issues, poor sleep, and more.
Also consider socializing a bit more for the sake of your health. Socializing can have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being. Socializing can combat feelings of loneliness and depression, and interacting with friends and loved ones can help reduce stress. Now is a great time to reach out to old classmates, and if you’ve lost touch with them you can use an online search tool to find them.
Consider Monetizing Your New Health Routine
One of the best ways to get healthy and balance your books is to monetize your lifestyle. This could mean vlogging about your regime, writing a blog, opening a yoga studio, or something else. If you go down this route, it’s worth looking into formally structuring your business as a Limited Liability Company (LLC). This helps to reduce your personal liability, provide tax advantages, and cut down on paperwork. If you’re wondering how to start an LLC, consider reaching out to a formation service, these can help you to navigate state regulations and save on lawyer fees.
You’ll also have to give some thought to your marketing campaign. In addition to spreading the word via social media, you should hone in on a high quality image that you can save as a PDF. From there, you can use it in your online marketing, or even in a brochure. These are excellent ways to really sell the services your business is offering and help expand your customer base.
Save Money and Gain Health
Living well doesn’t have to mean spending a lot. With a few clever adjustments and a cost-saving attitude, there’s no reason you can’t protect your health and come out wealthier on the other side. In fact, you could even monetize what you’ve learned by starting an LLC! Regardless of your plan, keep your home clean and your food healthy, and you’ll be on your way to feeling better in no time!
Author Bio:
Camille created Bereaver after she went through the ups and downs of the bereavement process herself following the loss of her parents and husband. With the help of her friend who was also experiencing a loss of her own, she learned how to grieve the healthy way, and she wants to share that with others. There is no one way to grieve, but it is important to do it in a way that supports your physical and mental health throughout.
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