Frugal Fitness Tips with Stacy Berman
I really hate to admit it but since I’ve been unemployed, I’ve gained a whoppin’ 5 pounds in just over a month (eep!). I’ve been travelling a lot so my eating and workout schedule has been all over the place and I need to figure out a good way to get things back under control.
Lucky for me, I found these great five tips from Stacy Berman, a fitness trainer out of NYC, to get me on track again while I ride through the economic slump.
Frugal Fitness Tip # 1: Strength in Numbers!
Quit your one-on-one training sessions in favor of a group discounted rate. Many trainers will accept a larger group of people for a lower individual rate making a great way to reduce spending on fitness but keep the motivation factor there.
Frugal Fitness Tip #2: The Cheaper the Meat, the Bigger Your Waist
Many people will have to make sacrifices when it comes to consuming high-price items, like meat. If you are a meat eater, don’t go overboard with cost cutting. Often the cheapest cuts of meat are also the cuts with the highest fat content. You may be saving a dollar or two, but it could add up your calorie content higher than it used to be. Instead, chose moderately priced lean cuts of meat and scale back on side dishes.
Frugal Fitness Tip #3: Every Little Bit Counts
The world is your playground – literally! Use everyday activities to burn extra calories. You don’t always need fancy gym equipment to get into great shape, just a set of dumbbells and a chair can get you to your fitness goals without breaking the bank.
Frugal Fitness Tip #4: Be Prepared to Prep!
The place where money is wasted the most is in the pre-packaged food aisles. Spending extra money on things like pre-washed and pre-cut lettuce, for example, is a huge money pit. Buying whole foods and preparing it yourself will not only cut back on costs but it will ensure you are not eating extra preservatives or additives in packaged foods.
Frugal Fitness Tip #5: Use the “Dollar Menu” Wisely
There are times when you may have no choice but to eat at fast food restaurants. However, many, if not all, fast food chains are offering healthy but appetizing options for those both on a diet and a budget. Avoid the words ‘crisp,’ ‘double’ and ‘big’ and you’ll find that there are some great choices to be had at many restaurant chains – including Wendy’s Small Chili, McDonald’s Salads with Grilled Chicken and Burger King’s Whopper Jr. without cheese.
On November 20th, 2008 Living Sexy Now said:
Great tips! I know becoming a full time writer/blogger from home hasn’t done my waistline any favors either.
But it’s nice to know doing a lot of little things right can add up.
On November 20th, 2008 Marisol said:
Thanks for the tips.