5 Ways to Save Money on Your Health

Gas prices are getting jacked up, but that doesn’t mean your health has to!

Before you trade in your car for a skateboard and join a commune (not a bad idea), I have 5 tips for how you can save money without sacrificing your health!

5 Ways to Save Money for Your Health

1. Invest in Your Health (Make Wiser Choices about what you are spending it on)

I know this sounds counterproductive. “You mean you want me to spend money?” Yes. You know the phrase: “You’ve got to spend money to make money.” 

I have had multiple experiences where when I was taking the best care of myself and on top of my self-care routine, I also had the highest energy, productivity, and sense of self-esteem which translated into me actually making and attracting more money

I also know that investing in your health now means dividends for savings in your future. 

The hundreds you may spend this year on health will save you multiple thousands in years later in life – So before you cancel that gym membership, see how you can extract more value from it!

2. Create a power packed grocery list – buy more nutrient dense foods (like eggs, fresh fruit, leafy greens) and buy less processed foods.

It is easy to spend hundreds of dollars at Whole Foods and think to yourself “buying healthy food is so expensive!” 

However, I’ve found that organic produce, nutrient dense foods, and staples are actually quite affordable. It’s the fancy processed foods and “treats” that can start to add up fast.

Take eggs for example. Don’t buy cheap eggs, they’re vastly lacking in nutrition compared to farm eggs. You could spend 6 dollars on a dozen farm eggs, that’s 50 cents per egg and 200 calories, almost all your essential nutrients, 6-8 grams of protein, and brain boosting elements.

Take your time in the produce section and compare costs to figure out how to get the most bang for your buck. Avocado’s are often over $2 each but sweet potatoes are about 50 cents and provide a more filling meal, but when you notice avocados are 4/$5, grab ’em!

By choosing to spend money on nutrient dense foods and reducing processed foods, you are saving money AND improving your overall health. 

3. Ask your provider about payment plans (many providers have financing options that make getting the health you need easy and can be flexible)

At The Specific Chattanooga, we offer flexible financial plans that help make care affordable and accessible. Not every office does this, but many may be willing to work with you on creating a payment structure that doesn’t break the bank!

4. Meal Prep and reward yourself with a monthly dinner at your favorite place to reward yourself.

Preparing weekly meals, or at least a few days worth, can help prepare you to budget and plan for savings.

When was the last time you added up how much money you spent on food and beverages out in town? Go through last month’s bank statements and calculate the number. It might not be a fun process, but it is better than not knowing!

For example, this is how quickly you can spend $100 in a week without realizing:

• Coffee: $25 per week (5 coffees)
• Cocktails: $25 per week (2 cocktails)
• Lunch: $25 per week (1-2)
• Dinner: $25 per week (1)

I love eating out and supporting local businesses – if you don’t want to restrict yourself from those experiences either, you could create a reward system where for each week you stick to your meal prep you can enjoy a meaningful $25 meal out.

5. Ask a friend for support.

Need some free accountability? Explain your goals to your friend and how they can help! 

If you’re not super motivated to make healthy choices, you probably still realize it’s necessary, and you’ve definitely got a friend who dreads putting on athletic wear and needs a little push too.

Having a work out buddy or meal prep buddy can also give you an excuse to spend more time together and boost your social-emotional health.