Are You Overspending on "Health"?

Here’s How to Tell

July 30, 2025

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Hey Simplifiers,

Being health-conscious is important, but being wallet-conscious is just as crucial. Today, we’re tackling a trend nobody talks about enough: how expensive chasing “health” can become, and when it actually starts hurting more than it helps.


Here’s how to spot when you’re spending too much on wellness fads, and smarter ways to invest in your health (without burning through your savings).

It feels like everywhere you look, someone is promoting a new must-have health product:

  • Personalized vitamin subscriptions

  • High-end fitness apps and virtual trainers

  • Green powders and “superfood” supplements

  • Boutique fitness classes ($30+ per session, seriously?!)

  • Detox teas, infrared saunas, oxygen bars—you name it

Are they all bad? Not necessarily. But are they all necessary? Definitely not.

How to Tell If It’s Hype, Not Health

A few quick questions to ask yourself:

  • Does this product promise "quick results" without effort?

  • Is it backed by real science or just influencer marketing?

  • Are there free or low-cost alternatives that offer similar benefits?

    If the answers lean toward hype or heavy marketing, 🚩 that's your sign to pause.

Financial Red Flags to Watch For:

  • Auto-renewing subscriptions you forget to cancel

  • “Limited-time offers” that pressure you to spend fast

  • Frequent impulse buys on new supplements, equipment, or diets

  • Feeling guilty or anxious if you don’t buy something new

Health should empower you, not drain your bank account or peace of mind.

  • $100+ collagen powders (your body naturally makes collagen with a balanced diet!)

  • Hyper-expensive boutique fitness classes (walking, biking, YouTube workouts = free!)

  • Trendy detoxes (your liver and kidneys already detox your body for free)

  • Designer water brands (tap water + a good filter is often just as good!)

Smarter Health Spending Rules

  • Follow the "Cost-Per-Use" Rule: If you're paying $50 a month but only use it twice, it’s not worth it.

  • Invest in Basics First: Prioritize sleep, hydration, nutrition, and movement over gadgets and gimmicks.

  • Ask: Will this matter 5 years from now? Health is a marathon, not a sprint.

Affordable Wins:

  • Free apps like Nike Training Club or YouTube yoga

  • Meal prepping at home instead of overpriced "health meals"

  • Walking 30 minutes a day—seriously one of the most underrated health moves

A Final Tip:

Health is wealth, but real health isn’t sold in fancy packaging. Stay mindful. Stay balanced. Your body—and your future bank account—will thank you. 🫶🏽

Until next time,
C 🩶
Founder of The Simple Adult

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