Why Health Equals Wealth
I have always believed that the best way to ensure your well-being is to not pinch pennies when it comes to your health.
On
the surface, choosing to live a healthy lifestyle can seem expensive.
After all, the costs do stack up: A gym membership, training sessions,
high-performance workout clothing, organic foods, and high-quality
supplements can take a big bite out of your monthly budget.
Hear me out, though.
When
I speak with people about the cost of fitness facilities, I often hear
that the gym where they would like to train is too expensive, so they
opt for a less pricey facility. However, by cutting that corner, you may
be sacrificing convenience. If you splurge on a gym that’s closer to
your work or home, you’ll go more often and have more time on your
hands. Isn’t that extra time worth an extra $20–40 a month? Paying for
convenience is always well worth the cost.
Now,
let’s talk training. Hiring a trainer may seem extravagant, but
training sessions are classes in your own abilities. Even at $100 an
hour, what you learn about your body and its capabilities and
limitations is invaluable. Mastering the right form, techniques, and
movements can save you a fortune in medical bills.
Purchasing
the best gear and all your material needs for the gym is also a
requirement for success. Don’t sacrifice comfort for price when buying
sneakers, breathable workout clothing, and other accessories. Just as
you would indulge in a great pair of jeans, a handbag, or a pair of
expensive heels or boots, do the same for your athletic shoes and
clothing. Providing yourself with the best healthy staples shouldn’t
stop in the gym. Consider upgrading the quality of your mattress and
pillows, since good sleep is paramount to your health; or, experiment
with investing in organic, chemical-free beauty and cleaning products.
How you prioritize your health is the secret to long-lasting wellness.
All
of this does take planning and work, but the payoff is always worth it.
Take the time to grocery shop on Saturday or Sunday, stock your
refrigerator, and prepare for the upcoming week of meals and workouts,
and you’ll be one of the people who succeeds in your health and fitness
goals. I know you might be thinking, “I’m not a bodybuilder; I’m not
packing all of my food every day!” Think about it this way, though: If
you have breakfast before you leave the house and dinner when you get
home at night, all you have to pack up are two small meals to flesh out
the day. It’s cheaper and healthier, considering that eating just three
meals out a week can add up to big bucks over the course of a month.
I
want all of you to have the tools you need to be your healthiest
possible self. This doesn’t mean spending extravagant amounts of money
purchasing senseless items, but consider staying away from the bargain
rack when it comes to health and fitness. You deserve pesticide-free
produce. You deserve the best arch support money can buy. You deserve
safe beauty products and toxic-free cleaning products in your home.
Good
running shoes: $90; a monthly gym membership: $120; a week’s worth of
groceries: $140. A happy, healthy, less stressful, and more productive
life? Priceless.
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