Monday, June 13, 2011

Lower your weight and raise your bank account

We do today what others will not do, so that we can do tomorrow what other cannot.

How to lose weight and increase your bank account!
I've heard that some think it is more expensive to eat healthy than to eat fast-food and unhealthy foods. I disagree. If you follow the following tips, I promise you will not only lose weight, but you will save money!
And remember, you're investing in your health, and prevention is much less expensive than medicine and health care later for unwise choices we make today!
  1. PLAN YOUR MENU BEFORE YOU GET TO THE STORE!! I cannot stress this enough!! Pick recipes that are easy, quick and healthy. Then write what you need to cook that recipe. Post the menu on your refrigerator so you'll remember later in the week what you've bought!
  2. Shop along the walls of your grocery store! That's where all the fresh fruit, veggies, daily, lean meat, and eggs are located. Just stay out of the aisles altogether. (Ok, hop in and buy your coffee, because I personally, am not giving that up completely. Although I have, finally given up Coffeemate!)
  3. Cut back at least 50% from how much you eat out now! If you eat out 6X/week, try for just 3X this week. Not only will this save you money, but you'll consume less calories, and therefore, weigh less over time.
  4. I recommend purchasing Shaklee Cinch snack bars and Cinch protein drinks. At first glance you may think these look "expensive". But trust me, compared to the unhealthy snacks that we swing in and pick up from Starbucks and other fast-food places, a Cinch snack bar or protein drink (less than $2 each) are a much healthier and inexpensive, great snack to have on hand! Not to mention, lower in fat and higher in protein than any other snack! These are meal replacements. That means they replace the calories you've been consuming, as well as the money you spend other places.
  5. Drink lots of water!! Cut back on expensive, high calorie drinks, and drink water!! Your body will thank you!! And buy a water filter and use re-usable water bottles. Saves money and helps the planet. Did you know Shaklee sells the best water filter? Yes!! It filters out lead, which the Brita and Pure do not!
Have a fit & fabulous day!!
Yours in health,
Sara Oliver
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