This may seem like a statement which is mutually incompatible. But you can actually become light and heavy at the same time. That is being light on your feet yet with a heavy pocket from savings. By following these simple tips, you can achieve a win-win situation for yourself.

1. Walking for short trips.

From vacuuming to raking leaves, many people rely on machines to do things that they themselves can do. People have become too dependent on mechanical extensions to perform menial tasks to the point that it has affected the health and conditioning of their bodies. Take for example, running an errand to purchase an item from the neighborhood grocery store; the instinct now would be to hop into the car to drive to the nearby deli or store. This is more costly both on a savings and health point of view.

With the high pump price of gas, walking would be a better alternative to save those hard earned dollars if the place to go to is quite near. Not only does it keep money in the bank account, stretching a little and walking, which studies have shown is the best form of exercise, makes you light on the tummy and heavy on the wallet.

2. Taking lighter meals for lunch or dinner.

Eating smaller meals would be a great way for you to lose weight. This means that by eating lighter meals for lunch and dinner, you spend a little less money on the food bill. This translates into savings from inflated food prices. This is essentially living a healthier lifestyle with savings to boot.

You can cut down on meals by taking a salad or lessening the quantity of the normal serving for meals. When you order less from the menu, you are actually paying less for the food bill at the end of the meal. So each day of eating less makes you actually save money. This is a surefire way to be light on the tummy and heavy on the wallet.

3. Extracting the sweet tooth.

Chocolates and candies, with their high sugar content, when digested become fat in our bodies. With high fat in the body, you are more prone to heart disease and diabetes. So when you cut down on the purchase and intake of confectioner's delights, not only do you avoid complications later in life, but you also gets savings since purchases are lessened. By extracting the sweet tooth, you save money on the purchase plus also avoid the high cost of medical bills. This is also one way to become light on the tummy and heavy on the wallet at the same time.

So it can be said again, savings and health are two things you can have by following the tips above. By walking on short trips, taking lighter meals and extracting the sweet tooth, you not only get to save money but you also live a healthier lifestyle. This is a picture perfect light and heavy scenario.