Eight Ways to Lose Weight and Save Money

Clean the house: There are always plenty of things that need to be cleaned around any house. If you spend your time cleaning instead of going to the gym, you should be able to get plenty of exercise at any level you'd like. You can choose from light exercise like dusting, to more vigorous exercise such as vacuuming or lifting heavy objects.

If you pay for someone to clean, you can save this money. Keeping things clean will help make the items around your house last longer and make it much more organized, which will also help you save money.

Commute by bike: Instead of driving your car to work each day, try riding your bike. Even if it is not possible to ride your bike every single day, riding a couple of times a week will give you a great workout. In addition to not having to go to the gym, you will save the cost of gas and wear and tear on your car on the days you do ride.

Walk to stores: A good alternative to spending your time at the gym is to walk to the store to do your shopping rather than driving. This will give you plenty of exercise going to the store, and even more exercise coming back, as you will be carrying items.

Better yet, walking will help you reduce the amount that you purchase at the store. And it could help prevent extra trips -- since you know you will be walking, you have good motivation to write a list so that you don't accidentally forget something. Making a list also helps reduce impulse spending, saving you even more money.