The Cost Of Healthy Living

Groceries: $400/month
Trainer: $330/month for ten session
Gym: $20/month
Running Shoes: $95
New Clothes: $300
Online Food Log: $0
Online Fitness Journal: $0
Finally losing weight: Priceless


I'm prompted to think of this topic after spending approximately $300 yesterday on new clothes online. Because of this cost of healthy living, I have two jobs to cover the expense. However, what I lack is the time to actually go to a store and try on clothes that will fit and not be so baggy on me. I figured ordering some staples online such as dress pants, dress shirts, dresses and a few casual tops should get me started until October Madness is over.

I've always had issues finding clothes that fit and it would take me hours just to find a single decent outfit. However now I'm realizing that shopping is a lengthy process simply because I don't know what size I am and have to try on two of everything just to make sure! If these clothes don't fit or look right, it'll be nice to get some of that money back but it just means I'll actually have to go and try everything on in stores and do 2 stores on each free evening I have. I really don't want to have to do that. When I reach goal, shopping is going to be a blessing. For now while i'm still shrinking? It's a freakin curse.

I'm curious and annoyed that healthy living should cost so much. I understand that the trainer, although a luxury, is a big portion of that. I plan on reaching goal and continuing to train with him so he can teach me maintenance exercises. Since having a trainer is the only thing that's effectively kept me on track, I feel it's a vital resource through this whole period even if it is difficult for me to afford. I can't afford to let him go! And on this keto diet I'm realizing how quickly I go through produce and how expensive it is. The only good thing about this diet is that I'm getting the exact same things over and over so it's going to be pretty much the same cost every month with minor changes when I refuse to eat eggs.

One day I'll be able to go back to my really cheap generic brand-buying, $20 gym membership and won't have to spend ungodly amounts of money on clothes so often just to prevent looking like a hobo...