How to lose weight on a budget

PORTLAND, Ore. - If your New Year's resolutions includes dropping weight, you shouldn't worry about having to drop a bunch of cash, too.

Here are tips on losing weight without the expensive gym membership, personal trainer or latest weight-loss meal system.

► EAT AT HOME: Cooking at home helps you control cost, calories and portion sizes. And if you cook enough to generate leftovers, you can enjoy those benefits for a few extra days.

Many factors cause us to overeat when we dine out, says Diane Stadler, a registered dietitian and director of the graduate programs in human nutrition at Oregon Health and Science University. Restaurants tend to serve larger portions than you'd eat at home and use more oil and butter.

Helpful Hint: Don't feel obligated to eat everything you pay for. Stop when you're full.

► SHOP SMART: Before you leave for the grocery store, plan out a shopping list so you buy only things you'll use. Also, avoid processed food.

Protein typically is the most expensive part of a meal, but it doesn't have to be. Low-cost, healthy options include eggs, beans, canned fish and chicken. If you like red meat, remember the lower-cost cuts often are better for you (it's the fat and marbling in higher-cost meat that make it tender).

Fresh produce is great, but also consider buying frozen fruits and vegetables. The nutritional value is the same, but the product will keep longer and may be cheaper.

Instead of buying processed foods, even if they're cheap, focus on healthy, whole foods that provide more nutritional bang for your buck.

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