Weight-loss strategies that are worth your money

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Aside from losing weight or improving your health, effectively spending your money must be one of your major goals this year. The great news is that you can achieve both at the same time.

The simplest and cheapest weight and health programs target real lifestyle change-the effects last. Before you set aside a budget for an expensive fitness or weight-loss plan, try these basic lifestyle strategies first:

• Make sure you get seven to eight hours of quality sleep, instead of spending time on expensive stress-management strategies, like shopping.
• Try to walk your dog, run outside, or dance to your favourite music at least 20-30 minutes on most days of the week, and try to do a body weight resistance workout two to three times a week wherever you can, instead of enrolling in a health club or exercise studio. Prepare and cook your own healthy meals, instead of paying for a food-delivery service.
• Get your friends or spouse as your weight-loss buddies, instead of paying a trainer.

If these basic strategies don't seem to work for you, and you are the type of person who really needs motivation, then it's time to invest in a coach or a programme that can match your needs.

Quality programs


Do not commit to cheap deals right away. Think twice before you become a victim of sales talk or cheap online shopping promos, by committing right away to long-term programs and bulk fitness packages.

Invest in quality programs and a good coach. Get the best value for money by choosing safe and effective programs that can work best for you. Avoid spending thousands of dollars on over-restrictive and quick-fix weight-loss programs that will negatively affect your health and your body image.

Make a plan and write it down. Careful and effective planning will strengthen your willpower to exercise regularly and save you from spending on accidental eating.

You need to create your own game plan, like bringing your 300-calorie sandwich instead of spending on expensive meals.

Manage your stress

Sometimes, your weight-loss efforts may stress you because you think too much about your weight, tend to overexercise, and/or still have other concerns aside from your health.

Stress can make you spend on unnecessary things, like buying expensive clothes or bags just to make you feel better. It is also common for most people to reward themselves with food, just to feel better, even for a while.

The best way to manage stress while losing weight so that you can avoid overspending and overeating is to have a positive outlook in life, to get sufficient rest, and to do everything gradually and in moderation in terms of diet and exercise.