Every fourth Russian spends more than 10,000 a month on weight loss.

      In the pursuit of a healthy body, Russians are increasingly falling into a financial trap. According to recent data obtained from an online survey of residents in million-plus cities, more than a third of compatriots (39%) reported a significant increase in monthly expenses after deciding to seriously engage in their physical fitness. At the same time, almost every fourth family (23%) lost over 10,000 rubles a month from their budget — money is spent on gyms, special diets, supplements, and consultations.

      Paradoxically, only 7% of respondents managed to save money by switching to more conscious consumption. The rest either did not notice a difference (32%) or, on the contrary, began to spend significantly more. Meanwhile, Russians admit: unhealthy eating habits hit the wallet just as hard. Fast food delivery, regular sweets, and stress eating "consume" from 5,000 to 10,000 rubles a month for 36% of survey participants, while one in ten parts with more than 15,000 rubles precisely due to a love for "junk" food.

      Interestingly, citizens themselves associate the deterioration of physical fitness with the availability of delivery: 59% are convinced that food delivery services directly hinder maintaining slimness. Every fourth person is particularly categorical — he fully agrees that delivery provokes weight gain.

      As reported by the press service of "Invitro," many simply overpay for trendy healthy lifestyle products — cereal bars, protein shakes, and sugar-free desserts, although a truly healthy diet can be cheaper. Doctors remind us: chicken, fish, legumes, whole grains, and regular vegetable oils provide the body with everything it needs without a ruinous price tag. However, attempts to save on healthy food by resorting to fast food and processed products ultimately cost more — due to the treatment of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.