Hi new here

vodfka368

any advices how to stay healthy while on budget?

briscogun

Welcome!

Somebody else just posted an identical question, you can read the comments here:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10952142/on-a-budget-tips

AnnPT77

In a way, it's not different on a budget. We can start by considering what we eat now, and how active we are, and gradually make positive affordable changes. I agree that the thread above may help with food ideas.

What I'm saying is that you don't need special "diet foods" or fancy exercise equipment to make progress. Marketers and influencers will tell you that you need those things . . . because they make money from products you buy that they sell or promote. Mostly, those are scams. The basics aren't high cost, and the basics are the most important part for success.

There are certainly some budget issues about food, but many affordable foods are very nutritious. Choose less expensive cuts of meat and learn ways to cook them that are tasty. (Grilling, roasting, poaching, or baking will be lower-calorie than frying if you want to loose weight. If you do use oil for some things, the current influencer nonsense saying that seed or vegetable oils are bad is inaccurate.)

Dry beans are nutrient-dense and very affordable. The smalle ones, like lentils, cook quicker than big ones. If your area has red lentils, those cook very quickly. You can eat them as a side, use them in main dishes or soups/stews, or use them to stretch ground meat in recipes while also adding some healthy fiber.

Vegetables and fruits are good for you, but you don't need the most expensive types, and frozen or canned may be less expensive, easier to buy in advance, and just as nutritious as fresh . . . sometimes even more so, because they're frozen very fresh. If you choose canned fruits, read labels to avoid those with lots of added sugar.

On the exercise front, you can do exercise at home or outdoors, not just in a gym. Walking, jogging or running are great, if you live in a safe area. In some areas that are less safe, sometimes community centers or schools have facilities the public can use. For strength exercise, bodyweight exercises can be effective. Since you're online now, you may also be able to use your device - even a phone - to learn new exercise routines. There are lots of free ones on YouTube. Look for channels of people with good credentials, degrees, and solid experience.

You can find healthier strategies. Don't feel like you have to change everything all at once. Progress in small steps is progress, and that kind of approach often lasts better than an attempt to instantly transform lifestyle.

Wishing you success!