In today’s economy, most people are keeping a close eye on the bottom line and trying to save money by any means possible.

As national retailers and restaurants will attest, people aren’t going shopping and eating out as often as they did before the economic crisis hit. Eating out less could lead to more savings than many people realize. By making fewer trips to fast food restaurants – and other dining establishments where there is a temptation to overindulge – overweight people can shed unwanted pounds, improve their health and reduce medical expenses.

Read about the financial benefits of losing weight on Foothills Weight Loss Specialists’ “Weighing In” blog.