What's Easier, Losing Weight or Saving Money

So really what we're talking about here is physical fitness and fiscal fitness. Both generally make at least the top 2 or 3 on everyone's New Year's resolutions list.
With physical fitness, it really is a 24/7 proposition. When shrinking that mid-section, you have to be forever mindful of your weight goals, and your perseverance can't waiver, said another way, you can't eat that cup cake, otherwise your results may be poor, or even worse, non-existent.

Similar, fattening up your purse requires continued discipline, and the ability to tell yourself "no" every now and then, and mean it. If not, and like weight loss, your results may be poor, or even worse, non-existent.

Going to the gym on a regular basis requires real effort each and every time. Putting money away for the future on a regular basis likewise requires effort.

So which is more difficult, losing weight or saving money? I suppose there can be strong arguments for both being the most difficult.

In my case, the answer is very simple. For me, losing weight is the most difficult, hands down. Here's why.

As already mentioned, with losing weight, it requires a continuous discipline and perseverance most all the time. You must forever be mindful and conscious about what you are eating, and, exercise regularly. I know every now and then with some diet plans you get that "bad meal," but again, generally speaking, losing weight is no fun 24/7. Do I sound like someone who has experienced the highs and lows to losing weight and knows what I'm talking about? Losing weight is very, very difficult. At least for me it is.

That's no longer the case for saving money. Not to long ago I discovered a strategy that helps me save. What I'm referring to is a strategy that will save you money on every retail purchase you make, whether it's big or small. The strategy I am talking about is a program where the retailers you purchase from will actually pay you just for selecting to buy from them. And, I am talking about buying the items you will be purchasing anyway, with the retailers you already do business with.

Here's an example: do you shop at Target, or Walmart, or Kmart, or Sears, or how about Home Depot? With this strategy, each of these retailers (and many more) will write you a commission check each time you purchase from them. How about Dollar General Store, Best Buy, Dick Blick, Dog.com, Gardeners' Supply, JC Penney, Macy's, Old Navy, Staples, and Bass Pro Shop, same thing, you'll receive a commission check when you elect to purchase from any of them.

With this program every time you purchase a product from a participating retailer, that retailer sends you a commission check. And, there are over 300 participating retailers.

So here's a way to start saving money by getting paid just for purchasing the items you are going to purchase anyway, from the same retailers you have always purchased from.

While using this strategy, I still need to show some discipline in deciding what to purchase and what items I really can do without, but for the items I need to purchase anyway, including those items I purchase more frequently, like household products, cleaning products, personal need products, or the larger items I might purchase less frequently, like furniture, appliances, electronics, jewelry, or even an automobile, for example, its comforting to know that with this money saving strategy, I'm not paying full retail, and, I'm saving.

No real discipline or perseverance or even effort on my part. If I make a purchase, I receive a check, automatically. I suppose satisfying one out of two of my New Year's resolutions this year ain't so bad. Right?

Speaking from experience, I really can't help you on the diet plan. But there is additional information available on this money savings strategy. Start saving today on the items you'll be purchasing anyway.

The author, Gary Price is an attorney specializing in intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks and copyrights and professional internet marketing coach who helps families build full time home businesses on the internet quickly and affordably.

Are you are interested in satisfying at least one New Year's resolution? Check out the strategy where retailers write you a check just for electing to buy from them.

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