Drink water. If you switch your favorite drink from soda and sugary juice to water, you will pump up your metabolism and bloat your bank account. If you used to spend $2 a day on soda, you'll save $600 a year (based on a five-day week). That could send you on vacation. --Diet & Fitness newsletter

Learn how to go bulk shopping on a diet. With low-fat meats, buy the biggest pack and freezer-bag it in portions. Also, buying frozen vegetables instead of always buying fresh can save money, and they still maintain most of the vitamins. (Be careful which veggies you choose; some don't maintain their flavor.) Lose the costly low-fat cookies and desserts. Go for the fruits, applesauce and low-fat instant puddings instead. --iVillager

Go generic! Buying the "store" or generic brand can save a bundle. In many instances, the store brand is actually a name brand with a store label. The container or packaging may not be beautiful, but does that really matter? --iVillager

Get supermarket savvy. When you want to budget yourself, you need to make a list before you go to the grocery store. Make the list contain healthy items such as vegetables and fruit juices. When you shop, you must stick to those items only. --Tonya