Episode 61. One thing I often hear from folks is how expensive it is to make healthy lifestyle changes. And this can 100% be true. Today, I want to delve into some specifics, of the ways that giving up dieting can actually save you money, maybe lots of it. Are you intrigued? If you are a long time listener, you know I'm pretty minimalistic at heart. This does not mean I don't have or like stuff, I truly do and frankly my house is a mess. However, I am always looking to simplify my life, de-clutter, and build more connections and experiences. That's what minimalism means to mean, focusing on the value of things and experiences, and less on accumulation of things. We are going to get into some details and numbers here, so get ready and get excited!

We cover the following (and more!):

My personal experience with spending money, time, and energy on diet culture.How minimalism can help fight consumer culture.How meal prepping can make cooking for your family a seamless process.Other ways to invest in your health.& so much more!

Are You New Here?

Welcome! I’m so glad to have you. You might be wondering what this blog and podcast are all about.

We relate everything in this podcast back to motivation, but not the hustle and grind kind. Truly sustainable motivation that keeps you feeling energetic and engaged in your life for the long haul. We talk about why “I’m just not motivated” is a myth, and why the TYPE of motivation you have is so important to fully understand. If you are ready to learn about motivation and respecting your body in an effective way so that you can live a life you truly love, you are in the right place.

Check out the Foundational Episodes of the Motivation Made Podcast here!

Introduction: What is this podcast all about?Episode 1: Want to Get & Stay Motivated? A Crash Course on Motivation, Weight Loss, and HealthEpisode 2: How Dieting Steals Our MotivationEpisode 3: How To Get Motivated To Improve Your Health (Motivation 101)Episode 4: How to Transform Health Fears Into Forward Progress

“I’m terrified I’m wasting my life.”

I wrote this in a journal in the middle of the diet-binge cycle. And frankly, I kind of was.

I’m here to tell you it’s never too late to gain control of your eating, respect your body, and live a life that’s TRULY consistent with your values. But you need to take the first step.

One of the very first steps in developing truly autonomous and body respecting motivation is to clarify what actually matters to you. Not your mom, not your sister, not your best friend, YOU. 

The more you reflect on this, the more you can connect your values to your behaviors in a sustainable and empowering way. 

Grab the free guide at DrHondorp.com/goals and get started today. I promise you, it’s never to late to stop dieting and start truly living. You will not regret it.

Healthy Eating and Money

Like many topics I talk about, sometimes I'm like, do I really wanna go here? But this is a topic I think is really important to consider. Particularly because money stress is VERY prevalent, before the pandemic, but for many it is especially now. I think people are also re-evaluating money and what it means for them.

When You Feel More Competent and Trust Yourself, You Can Make Smarter Money Decisions

When I was in the diet binge cycle I was desperate for a solution and to feel better. The amount of money I've paid to the diet industry for zero results (except more lack of trust in myself and guilt about "failing" another program) is a LOT.

I did Jenny Craig, which isn't cheap.

I did Weight Watchers 3-4 times. At least that one was online so overall was cheaper.

I convinced my parents to buy a treadmill in high school which I barely used. Granted, that was their money and I think some family members occasionally used it? But not much, folks.

I was mostly a broke student (actually almost the whole time I was in the diet binge cycle I was a student) so I mostl...