You might think that it takes a lot of money to be healthy. But actually being unhealthy takes more money than you think. Your unhealthy habits aren’t just costing you years and quality of life, they’re hurting your pocketbook.
“Healthy food costs too much!”
One very obvious unhealthy habit is overeating and eating junk food. Not only does it affect the way your body functions, it also adds up. First of all, if you’re someone who grabs food at the drive thru several times a week, just remember that the average cost of a meal prepared at home is about $5. Compare that to the price of the takeout you buy.
There’s also a myth that healthy food is more expensive. And depending on what you’re buying, sometimes that’s true. But the really expensive “healthy” foods are usually a quick-fix gimmick that isn’t actually healthy or sustainable.
When you learn to avoid the “health food” gimmicks and focus on buying real, non-processed food that fuels your body, you’ll find that the price balances out. There’s also going to be a difference in how quickly you go through the food you buy. Healthy food tends to fill you up faster and for longer, so you end up eating less.
Prevent expensive medical issues
No matter how healthy you are, you will have medical bills. Things happen to each of us that are beyond our control! But as a rule, the healthier your lifestyle, the less you will have to spend on medical bills and medication. Insurance premiums are also based on lifestyle and BMI, and so you can see savings that way when you make healthy changes.
You hear me talk all the time about strength training and flexibility. And that’s because strength training reduces bone-density loss. It prevents injury and improves resiliency! The healthier you are, the better equipped your body will be to avoid and recover from injury. And the healthier you are, the stronger your immune system will be. That’s great news for your quality of life, but it’s also great news for your savings account.
The Snowball Effect
Confidence sounds like an emotional benefit of a healthy lifestyle. And it is. But that confidence can also lead to financial gain. There is something called The Snowball Effect where one small shift leads to another and another, eventually leading to big accomplishments. Making healthy changes to your body, leads to more physical energy, positive emotional wellbeing, and confidence in the knowledge that you are capable of accomplishing your goals. That often leads to loftier goals that take you even further financially.
People with healthier lifestyles are shown to make more money at work. Some of that can be attributed to superficial reasons. But I also think that when you have energy and confidence, you aren’t going to settle for that dead-end job you don’t like. You are going to be willing to ask for more, look for more, and you will find more career success when you allow healthy changes to create a Snowball Effect in your life.
Are you spending money or are you investing?
Instead of spending money on an unhealthy lifestyle, why not invest in a healthy one! My program is not a gimmick, it’s a blueprint. I want to show you exactly how to create the healthiest version of yourself. It’s hard work, but you’ll see a return on your investment. So set up a time to talk with me and let’s get that Snowball Effect rolling!
