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Author: Otta-no-better
Date: 11-09-03 07:57
I'm alarmed at something I've read here today ... and a few times before. Folks saying they can't afford weight loss. To that I say ... no, honey ... you can't afford weight loss scams. You can afford to eat right and move more. True, life-changing health increase is not expensive. A glass of cold water, a lovely piece of fish and a huge salad with amazing dressing is far cheaper than a burger, fries and soda. And walking is free.
Susan lost 40 lbs in 17 months
At goal, under 124 lbs since Sept. 10/04
Eat your protein, muscle is key
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Author: NancyB
Date: 11-09-03 08:44
You're absolutely right. This myth seems to be supported by the fact that certain "organic" products cost more than regular things, and that's true enough. Whole wheat pasta is more expensive than white flour pasta. But that's only ONE small part of your eating and in general raw vegetables and fruit cost much much less than prepared and processed dishes.
If you then factor in the saving of eating less food and eating at home more often, you're way ahead.
Last but not least, you'll save a lot on health care in the long run in you're in good shape.
NancyB
160-135-135
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Author: Gary
Date: 11-09-03 09:01
.....besides, think of the money you save by reducing calories and exercising on your own rather than paying some high monthly fee to be member of a weight loss program and an exercise club.
Yes, it does seem like many of the fat-free and low-fat versions of foods are higher in price than the high-fat versions, but I simply figure that the money I save by not paying monthly fees to be a member of a weight loss program and an exercise club more than makes up for that.
Suppose I pay an extra $10 a week because of the higher price of fat-free and low-fat foods, well I figure that is worth having a slimmer, more fit, and more healthy me, right ? :-)
Gary 360/175/175
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Author: Otta-no-better
Date: 11-09-03 09:25
And it's easy enough to save $10 a week by passing up chips, pop, chocolate bars, skittles, a bag of sugar, a couple of pounds of butter, sauces, cream of this to pour over cream of that etc. I spend far less on food now.
Hey my son just popped by the computer. He works in a little general store. He says that a bag of sugar, two pounds of butter, a bag of potato chips and a pop cost $11.47.
Susan lost 40 lbs in 17 months
At goal, under 124 lbs since Sept. 10/04
Eat your protein, muscle is key
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Author: miranda
Date: 11-09-03 09:59
I always hear that fresh produce costs more than canned or frozen, but have never really bothered to check that out since I live alone and can pretty much afford to eat what I want (within reason). Even if that's true, frozen produce is often just as much, or even more, nutritious than fresh, as it is often frozen on the same day it is picked instead of being shipped and then sitting around in a bin for several days. As for meat, most raw meat costs considerably less than say, a pizza.
Another way to look at it is to compare the extra cost of eating right (if any) to the extra health care costs of being overweight, which are often significant. My mother is very overweight, and has had all sorts of costly and painful medical procedures (like knee and hip replacements), plus prescriptions for high blood pressure and high cholesterol, as a result. She has good insurance, fortunately, but her co-pays could be much better spent, not to mention quality of life issues.
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miranda
230/169.5/145
"I don't need to compromise my principles, because they don't have the slightest bearing on what happens to me anyway."--Bill Watterson, "Calvin and Hobbes"
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Author: NancyB
Date: 11-09-03 12:02
And another thing...who's the richest woman in America? With all her money she still can't keep the weight off. If that doesn't prove that money has nothing to do with weight loss............
NancyB
160-135-135
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Author: Fabulous@50
Date: 11-09-03 12:20
The extra cost associated with purchasing fresh, healthy, low-fat foods is minimal when compared to the cost of a triple bi-pass operation.
Fabulous@50
225/156/150
Program Start: May 12, 2003
“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand - and melting like a snowflake.”
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Author: trowa
Date: 11-09-03 22:21
I agree with everyone here. I think I've saved more money by buying my own "healthy" groceries than doing the usual thing like eating out or buying junk food. You are also eating much smaller portions (saving more for later) than before, and that helps save money in the long run.
just my 2 cents.
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Author: Pianolady
Date: 11-09-03 22:25
Well, by losing enough weight to qualify for my new health insurance policy, I will be saving a minimum of $3000 next year, and any obesity riders I had will be history. I'd say that alone was worth a year's worth of work losing weight. Although money was my original motivation to lose the weight, by the time the end of the year came, I didn't give a crap about the insurance companies because I felt so good! But, I'll still take the less expensive policy as a reward. ;)
My overall good health/happiness outweighs any extra money I might put into healthier food and just recently, gym fees! I have not invested one dime in any special weight loss diet foods or fads in the process. Visit the local library if you need some nutrition or exercise books too, it's free. :) The way I see it, I can't afford NOT to lose the weight and be fit!
Pianolady
250/158/150
http://www.bondpiano.com/weightloss
"Success comes before work only in the dictionary." --Anonymous--
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Author: Incilia
Date: 11-10-03 10:54
As far as I'm concerned, eating nutritious foods should be one of the most important things we do, it's up there with our other basic needs like shelter, etc. It's just simple survivial. Even if it is a little more expensive than eating junk, that's ok, because eating junk isn't really eating for survival, it's self sabotage. I'd rather pay more!
began 10/05/03
220/ 195 /135
Strive to be comfortable in chaos and complexity. Be a shaman who walks in many worlds. Try to feel strong and whole and at home in a world of diversity. -Margot Adler
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