Comments on: 11 Ways to Live Healthier and Save Money

By: Roseanna Leaton

Roseanna Leaton — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:42:38 +0000

I think a lot of people join a gym as a form of motivation; if they spend x amount of dollars on it then they feel they must go and therefore justify the expense.
In the long run this is not the best motivation; people do what they want to do, not what they think they must. The key to exercise motivation is to find what you enjoy and then exercise is a by product of that. I personally play golf, which gives me fresh air and fun and keeps me fit along the way. I appreciate that golf isn’t for everyone, but it does hit the spot for me.

By: ryan

ryan — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:13:33 +0000

Healing is EASY!

Eating organic is one great way to be healthy. Another is through traditional and alternative medicine. But..

“There is no alternative medicine. There is only medicine that works and medicine that doesn’t work.” -Richard Dawkins

The best thing you can do is find out what alternative medicine is best. The question is…

Do you know which way is best to heal you?

Do some research and you will find a great technique to heal yourself.

Warm Wishes,
Ryan

PS. If you want a free alternative medicine information check out…

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By: Everything Counts

Everything Counts — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:48:14 +0000

Great points. I quite appreciate and agree with them. Life can be really beautiful if we follow them to our best.

By: Pharmacist Millie

Pharmacist Millie — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:12:41 +0000

Some good points here, I’ve already written myself about losing the gym membership. Eating out was a huge money waster for me and my partner, we cut this back tremendously and are spending much less. I’m intending to write about a new concept we are developing soon, food budgeting.

By: Tim | Inspiration Central

Tim | Inspiration Central — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:45:33 +0000

As someone who lost 80 pounds, I can attest to the “Limit Eating Out” tip. I probably spend 30% less on food than the people who eat out on daily basis.

That article was helpful and I look forward to reading more.

By: Kim self improvement and motvation

Kim self improvement and motvation — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:30:00 +0000

Taking a lunch to work saves me a nice sum of change. I also use coupons and exercise at home—-more money savers. Your advice on health care coverage is sound. Recently we shopped around for a more cost effective plan for my oldest son who just graduated college. By eliminating unnecessary coverage such as maternity benefits – he is saving hundreds of dollars.

Thank you for the tips.

By: Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching

Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:26:28 +0000

Thanks for this. Now that I think about it, I could probably save money over the long term by buying weights, or perhaps even two Nautilus machines, rather than paying for lots more years in the gym.

By: Mary Ward

Mary Ward — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:45:02 +0000

Marelisa–good for you! Personally I’ve always had a hard time with indoor exercise. It just never sticks for me. AND having mixed up your routine has probably done a lot to reignite your interest. Change can sometimes be very good!

By: Mary Ward

Mary Ward — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:43:22 +0000

@Zara–

You are absolutely right that the two are not synonymous, but the marketing machine makes it sound as if they are. Still, there is health benefit to going organic, as long as you know what you are really getting.

Organic is healthier because of the growing practices (i.e., pesticides are not used or chemical, synthetic fertilizers, etc…..). It is not just a greener practice, although it is, eating organic is about putting fewer poisons and man-made chemicals into your body. However it does require some research, because the labeling can easily make a product look more pure than it is, and can at times produce a false sense of security and healthfulness for the consumer. It is very involved if you really start researching the topic.

On the flip side, having grown up on a farm and being close to many people in agriculture, many farmers practice very naturally growing techniques, but just don’t go for the labeling. Being certified organic is EXTREMELY time consuming and expensive, and most farmers do not have that extra time or money. Many do not think the trade-off is worth it. That does not mean that they do not manage their farms in a way that is in keeping or close to organic practices (I hope this makes sense!). The point is, you can often achieve just as much for MUCH LOWER cost to you by knowing where your food source comes from (i.e. buying local, talking to the producer) and asking them what their practices are. Farmers Markets are ideal for this.

By: Erin Falconer, Editorial Director

Erin Falconer, Editorial Director — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:57:48 +0000

Thanks for the shout out, Fit and Sexed! I almost deleted your comment because I thought it was spam. Good thing i clicked through…appreciate the support! – erin