The path to losing weight and saving money

On Monday I started a new job and also vowed to eat healthier and be more active. Over the past year being in Melbourne, I have gained a few pounds and wanted to shed some weight.

The start of a new job was a good time to also start a healthier regime. I have decided to do the following for a month; give up 2 things I like but are not so healthy for me – Coca Cola and Pizza. As well as increase my exercise routine. I have also decided to reduce my intake of other unhealthy items like Potato or Corn chips, White bread (Pizza rolls), chocolate, other types of soft drinks, desserts and especially fast food – hamburgers, fries etc.

It has been 4 days since I started and things are going well. I have ridden my bike to work for 3 days and will continue to do so. I have also taken my lunch to work for 3 out of 4 days. I have eaten fish 3 times this week. Well one big serving for dinner and 2 smaller servings for lunch – Tuna sandwich and Salmon quiche.

The biggest fear I have is giving into the temptation to have coke or pizza. It also makes it harder that I now work very close to the Preston Market. You can get very tasty slices of pizza – Mexicana, Margarita and Capriccoisa for $2.70 a slice. It’s the tastiest pizza I have ever had. It is very tempting to walk over and get a slice or two or three. But yesterday as I was walking through the market; not satisfied with my tuna sandwich, I walked by the pizza shops but did not buy. Instead I wondered over to the fruit section and bought a banana.

Over the course of the past 4 days I have saved quite a sum of money by riding my bike to work and bringing lunch to work. Not only am I saving money but I’m eating more healthily and being physically active.

When you look at the money you save in not paying for transport and lunches; it makes you feel good that you are doing something positive for your health and your savings.

The only thing left is to keep it up and start going to the gym more.