Comments on: Your Diet or Your Money?

By: Getz

Getz — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:28:32 +0000

I think I have to disagree with the study too. When I do really well watching what I eat, I also tend to stick to my budget better too. Lately, I have not been doing either, and I feel like crap! Also, I disagree with an above poster’s comment that eating healthy doesn’t cost more. While lately I’ve been spending more on bad food, its because I’ve been eating ALOT of junk. Based on normal amounts of food and the quality of food, I find eating healthy is definitly more expensive. It can still be done on a budget, but it is still more costly.
And I say this with, up untill two months ago, an 80-100 dollar a month food budget.

By: Teejay

Teejay — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:21:36 +0000

I somewhat disagree because it can be done. You just need to make saving and staying healthy a goal.

By: JvW

JvW — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:03:47 +0000

I agree with this. It’s not that eating healthy costs more money, it’s more the idea that everything you do is restricted. I know that I struggle with eating well now as I’m working out of debt.

By: Carnival of Personal Finance #119 - Blunt Money

Carnival of Personal Finance #119 - Blunt Money — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:59:38 +0000

[...] Lazy Man and Health presents Your Diet or Your Money. Lazy Man discusses some research from the University of Minnesota that says that if you are on a [...]

By: thisisbeth

thisisbeth — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:28:26 +0000

While this could possibly be true, I wonder if the reverse is also true. When I’m being aware of how I spend money, I’m more likely to bring my own food from home, rather than going out to eat. Since food from home is likely a sandwich and simple salad, it’s probably healthier for me.

However, I’m an impulse buyer in general, so now I wonder if I justify purchases by saying, “Well, I didn’t buy lunch this week, so I can afford the new toy.” I’m going to have to pay attention to that!

By: Israel

Israel — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:28:28 +0000

i dont agree with this study. when i am focused on losing weight, i tend to be more diligent and focused on other areas of my life. this thing seems to need more research.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:52:24 +0000

I actually find that when I’m watching what I eat, that helps me save money, too. My coworkers and I order in a little too often…the dollars spent and calories consumed is definitely a lot higher there!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:11:40 +0000

Psychology has provided some evidence that willpower is a finite resource that can be depleted by doing something difficult or increased by exercising it. Take a look at research by Roy F. Baumeister – for example, this study: http://www.apa.org/monitor/jun03/selfcontrol.html

By: Mrs. Micah

Mrs. Micah — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:56:31 +0000

If diet was a high priority for me and money wasn’t tight, I could see being willing to spend more for results, i.e.gym memberships, personal trainer, special food, nonfood rewards for good behavior.

However, I since the article was more about general spending when trying to maintain self-control, I’m not sure if those thoughts would be applicable.

If the dieter’s spending is conscious, I’m sure the excuse “Well, I’m losing weight so I deserve x” is often applied.

By: On a Diet? Watch Your Wallet.

On a Diet? Watch Your Wallet. — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:03:05 +0000

[...] Over at Lazy Man and Health, I wrote an article that should be of interest to Lazy Man and Money readers. Science Daily has a report about how being on a diet can affect your money. [...]