Saving Money and Living Healthy at the Same Time
Always wanted to embrace a healthy lifestyle but leery because of the costs involved?
We’re here to tell you that you don’t need a ton of money to be healthy and fit. You could realistically do it on a shoestring budget. In fact, you could save money while you’re at it (and even make money if you’re willing to put in some extra effort). In this mini-guide, Yoga with Maria explains how you can have a healthy lifestyle and save money at the same time:
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Your physical and mental well-being is directly tied to your financial health. When you have good health, you have more energy for work and can be extra productive. You have fewer sick days and, by extension, fewer expensive doctor visits. You could save money on insurance payments and related deductibles. If you feel good, you have an easier time avoiding alcohol and other addictions. Finally, if you substitute health-related activities for your usual entertainment – like going out in nature instead of binge-watching Netflix – you end up saving a significant amount of money every month.
Your creativity and imagination can help you come up with ways to be healthy and save money. We offer some practical and easy-to-implement ideas below to help you get started:
- Being clever with your food
Planning your meals out for the week is a good way to ensure you eat well-balanced meals and save when you go grocery shopping. You can buy healthy non-perishable food in bulk, eat less meat, and buy in-season fruits and vegetables for more grocery savings. Growing your own vegetable garden allows you to eat healthier and also get in some exercise. - Taking advantage of employee wellness programs
Most employers these days have employee wellness initiatives in place. Some examples from Rise are offering healthy snacks for lunch, nap time, employee mental health support, wellness challenges, wellness trips, smoke cessation options, and on-site fitness centers. - Attending yoga classes from home
Yoga is one of the most effective forms of exercise there is. Besides helping build up your strength and flexibility, yoga is also purported to give you a spiritual tune-up. You can attend yoga classes from home to save on commute time and travel expenses. - Enjoying free outdoor activities
Going outdoors and doing free things is a fun, exciting way to stay in shape. We have a few suggestions for you – taking neighborhood walks, going biking, canoeing, stargazing, swimming, forest walking, going to the beach, and doing community work in peoples’ yards. - Using free or low-cost health apps
There are several freemium, free, and cheap health apps that help you get in shape. Some offer full-fledged fitness routines to follow, while others guide you on what food to eat, how much, and when. You may also want to check out meditation apps for a better quality of sleep and improved mental health.
Having a clean and healthy home will help you save too
Your home directly influences your bodily comfort and mental peace of mind. A cluttered, unclean home is an energy drain. A clean home, on the other hand, fills you up with positivity and energy. You should make sure you remove dust, dust mites, pet dander, and other allergens from the air by vacuuming. Good vacuuming also prevents allergic reactions and respiratory issues. Corded stick vacuums are a handy cleaning tool, being lightweight and easy to transport and store. Also, they can cover hard-to-reach areas.
You could even make money via your healthy lifestyle
There are people out there who are interested in having a healthy lifestyle, just like you. You could cater to their needs by providing a useful product or service. For instance, you could start a health-lifestyle blog and make money through affiliate marketing, open a yoga studio, start selling sports gear, write a book, become a personal trainer, and more. Your passion should guide your choices.
If you’re taking this step, you should consider forming an LLC for your business. This offers many benefits – limited liability, tax breaks, more flexibility, and less paperwork. Before you register your LLC, check the rules and requirements in your state. Inc.com explains the benefits of LLCs here.
Marketing yourself effectively is essential if you’re going to be successful in monetizing your healthy lifestyle. Social media marketing is one of the most powerful marketing mediums there is. You can engage with your customers actively through memes – it’s fast, low investment, and extremely effective. Memes can be thought-provoking, funny, and memorable. Try a tool like this to create eye-catching memes online. You pick a template, customize it with your own background, and change the appearance of the text for the best effect.
Wrapping up
You can be healthy on a budget through some clever strategizing. Make sure you eat healthy and maintain a clean and healthy home to cement the effects of your new lifestyle. If you want to make money from your lifestyle, you should get serious, start your own business, and market it via social media for maximum success.