It’s Cheaper to be Healthy Than Sick

Want to save $1,000 a year?

A lot of people could if they would just cut sodas out of their budgets.

And it’s just one example that proves being cheap about your health is way more expensive than following healthy habits around diet and exercise.

That’s from health coach Kathryn Eyring. And we hear similar complaints about fitness all the time.

People tell us they can’t afford to exercise. We’re not even sure what that means, since exercise doesn’t actually cost anything, and there are options for everyone.

We also notice a lot of those folks spending:

$5 a day on a Starbucks drink
Hundreds of dollars eating out and drinking
And who knows how much on Netflix and all the other subscription TV services that no one thinks twice about these days.
Unhealthy habits lead to untold financial costs – doctor visits, sick days, missed opportunities, prescription medications, new clothes, etc.

But a healthy diet and regular exercise pay off their investment countless times over. Kathryn points out that muscle mass lowers sugar levels; that exercise reduces costs of cardiovascular disease, heart disease, and obesity; and it improves bone health and balance.

So, please think about what’s at the root of the “I can’t afford it” excuse before you pour your next soda while sitting in front of the tube.

We think you’re worth it.

No. We know it.