Comments on: Frugal Living Leads to Weight Loss

By: Long Road To Wealth

Long Road To Wealth — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:30:54 +0000

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By: Goodbye Expanded Cable TV: What Will I Miss Most

Goodbye Expanded Cable TV: What Will I Miss Most — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:24:12 +0000

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By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:06:40 +0000

Shan-Oh, thanks for visiting Frugal Dad! It is amazing the amount of money one can save eating in, and your point about the drinks is very well made. I didn’t think to include that in my original post, but having drinks out is clearly not a frugal move.

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By: Shan-Oh

Shan-Oh — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:51:19 +0000

Frugal Dad, yes, indeed my hubby and I have lost weight as a result of becoming more frugal. Two major areas for us were:

1. Eating at home more means less fatty, rich restaurant food. I don’t fry anything, and we eat a lot of fish and game that my husband rustles up. Much better for us!

2. Less alcohol. When we first went through our budget we realized that we were spending well over $300 a month on wine, beer, and drinks while at the restaurant. OMG!! That’s a whole lot of moula! So we both agreed to pare down on the liquor to $50 per month (a few bottles of wine and a 12 pack of beer).

As a result of the above, in the first two months we did this, I lost ten pounds and the hubby lost five (he’s skinnier to start with). It’s the only changes we made in those first months, and it definitely had an impact on us.

Hooray for frugality!

By: Writer's Coin

Writer's Coin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:56:36 +0000

I haven’t noticed a weight loss per se (I’m so thin it might be dangerous as it is) but it makes sense. When I see people going out every day (the way I used to), I can see how they get used to stuffing themselves to “get their money’s worth.”

Now that I’ve been able to cook tasty meals I’m off that whole mindset. And I love it. I’m saving money and spending time with my fiancée while we cook. Win win.

By: Coupon Fetcher

Coupon Fetcher — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:11:16 +0000

Interesting points. Also, if you are like me, by turing off the TV you tend to do more physcial activity with the kids. This is especially true as we get to spring and summer when it stays light later. We are always outside riding bikes, playing ball, etc. All great calorie burners.