Here’s another awesome guest post we have to share with you this week.  Keep Your Wallet Full and Your Health Intact by Sara Bailey.  Thank you Sara for providing this great post for us!!  We really enjoyed it and appreciate the time you took for us!!

Too many people believe you have to spend a lot of money to look and feel your best. You do not have to be wealthy to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Living 4 You Boutique explains that if you focus on your health, you may be able to save money.

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KEEP YOUR WALLET FULL AND YOUR HEALTH INTACT

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Save Money By Saving Your Health

According to research cited on CMS.gov, U.S. healthcare spending rose 9.7 percent in 2020. Every American spends on average about $12,530 per year on healthcare. If healthcare costs concern you, then a healthy lifestyle may help you keep your spending in check. When you focus on healthy living, you are less likely to suffer from chronic health issues.

Quitting the following habits may help you preserve your health and prevent future conditions and complications:

• Smoking
• Overeating of processed junk food
• Staying awake through the night

Conditions like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and osteoporosis have links to your diet. When you focus on what you eat, you reduce the chances of developing chronic conditions in the future.

If joining a gym to work out gives you pause, think about how spending money on the membership could save you money in the long run. Gyms provide you with variety, amenities, and the equipment necessary to take control of your health and reach your goals.

Little things can also save up money over time. For instance, forget eating out. Preparing meals at home may be more affordable than ordering unhealthy food. Choose to walk or ride your bike instead of taking a car or public transportation. If you have an employee wellness program, look into it. 

Create a Sustainable Grocery List

Set yourself up for success if you want to stay on track. Grocery shopping should include a focus on your health goals. For instance, if you’re going to cut down on simple sugars, you should limit the number of sugars allowed on your grocery list. Keep grocery lists full of healthy foods that you enjoy. Some examples of healthy foods for your shopping list include:

• Frozen berries
• Low-sodium beans
• Instant oats
• Eggs
• Chicken breast

If you are new to healthy eating or don’t like to choose your meals every night, consider meal prep. Verywell Fit suggests creating a balanced meal plan you can stick to.

Look for nonperishable foods in bulk to save money. Healthy eating may involve buying fruits and vegetables in their season, growing food, and eating less meat.

Monetize Your Passion for Health

Once you establish a healthy lifestyle, consider monetizing it. For instance, you may want to become an affiliate marketing blog. In your blog, describe different money-saving wellness practices. Additionally, you may open a store full of sports gear or a yoga studio. Your job can reflect your passion.

You might start an affiliate marketing blog about your money-saving wellness practices, open a yoga studio, or open a store selling sports gear, depending on what your biggest wellness passion is. To stay on top of cash flow, you’ll want to ensure you collect payments from clients promptly and accurately, which is where invoicing software comes in. Look for a robust software platform that includes a cloud invoicing solution, which allows you to create professional-looking invoices that suit your brand. Simply choose from an assortment of pre-made templates and customize your invoice by adding your name, logo, your company’s color scheme, and any other pertinent information. 

You’ll also need to reserve a name for your business to start a business, especially if you aren’t ready to form an LLC or corporation. Depending on the state, you can reserve a name for about 120 days. Be creative about your name. You need people to remember it. 

There are various ways to make healthy living a significant part of your career. If you want to live a healthy lifestyle, you need to know the strategies to make it to that point. Enjoying a healthy lifestyle can improve your happiness and save money.

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Take a look at some other articles by Sara Bailey we think you will love:

Why You Absolutely Need a Break Away Every Now and Again

Beyond the Physical: Self-Care Is Crucial to Mental Health

3 Creative Ways to Redecorate Your Home for Better Functionality

Author Bio:

Sara Bailey

Sara Bailey hopes that by sharing her journey of grief she can provide insight and hope for others who experience loss.  She created TheWidow.net as a way to share her unexpected journey of losing her husband and learning to be the best parent (and person) she can be while nurturing her grief.

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