Dieting for Dollars

Seems logical that dieting would save you money if you eat less food – unless said diet entails purchasing expensive bottles of supplements and Superfoods for your Acai smoothies. Simply cutting down on the portions and the amount of food you purchase at the grocery store can quickly add up. By replacing Starbucks with an apple as your mid-day crash solution, your savings will soon be obvious.

Another way to make money by losing weight – besides winning The Biggest Loser – is to bet on your weight loss. A study by the American Medical Association found that by using financial incentives, people were more successful with their weight loss endeavors. So, get a pool going at your work (or among a few financially well-off friends), where you have to match everyone’s bet on whether or not you will succeed; if ten people put in $50, you have a $500 incentive. If you diet the right way and achieve greater health, who knows how much money in doctor’s bills you may be saving in the long run.