3 Ways to Save Money & Lose Weight

Save as you slim on parking & petrol: 

Almost all of us can find a way to burn off some stored fat while going about our daily routine. I like to meet up with friends for a walk rather than over dinner or in a pub. Others walk (or cycle slowly) to work or home from work from time to time which is great for the environment, burns off stored fat and saves you on petrol and parking. Perhaps you need the car for work but could walk instead of drive to the occasional appointment during the day. This is a great way of blowing off work related stress. There is always a way to save on transport even if it is just how you get around at the weekend.

Consider becoming a part-time vegetarian/vegan: 

Eating veggie food is fantastic for the body and for the environment but where you’ll first notice the difference is in your wallet. Lean meat can cost a fortune. People often think that we need it for protein and calcium but this is simply not the case. Falafel (chickpea) burgers, which I can send recipes for, are high in protein, easy to prepare and typically cost €0.30 per burger to make.  This kind of cooking takes a bit more commitment and time but veggie meals are often more storable than meat/fish so you can freeze some, take some for lunch and it’ll last in the fridge for a few days. You can get more information on the health benefits of being a part-time veggie in this inspiring TED talk (click here)

Don’t join a gym until you’ve earned it!

I worked from mainstream gyms for almost a decade. Over 80% of members never attend the gym. Most of our clients would decide on implulse to get into great shape and then make a knee-jerk decision to join a gym as a kind of demonstration of intent. Instead of doing that, you could look at joining the gym as your reward for a month’s work. Why not give yourself a 28 day goal... If you either walk to work or take a walk at lunchtime or save money by eating veggie food every day for 28 days then you’ll probably have saved a substantial amount of your gym membership and be in the habit of exercising most days. You’ll have earned your membership and will start the process with momentum, more confidence and a base level of fitness.

Wishing you wealth and health!

Michael