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Buy organic when it matters most. If you can't aff ord to go all organic, focus on the produce that's most likely to be contaminated by pesticides. This includes strawberries, apples, peaches and celery — think foods with a thin, edible skin. It's less important to buy organic avocados, pineapples, onions and grapefruit. And when you buy local, you can often get higher quality for a smaller price tag. Find deals on classes. Working out at home is a convenient, inexpensive option, but if you feel more motivated by a group atmosphere, there are options. If you live in a big city, ClassPass off ers packages for classes at pricey boutique studios — covering everything from spin and barre to weightlifting and Pilates — that signifi cantly reduce the cost per visit. Deal sites like Groupon and LivingSocial often feature reduced-price classes as well. Learn to love your freezer. When you see that ground turkey on an incredible sale, stock up — and then be sure to put it in the freezer so it doesn't go bad before you can use it. For a time- and money-saver, make double batches of your favorite meals and immediately freeze the servings you don't plan to eat right away. Trade your time. Many gyms will let you trade services (such as cleaning) in exchange for a membership. Consider getting your certifi cation to become an instructor, too — this will usually get you complimentary access to the place where you're teaching, even if it's only once a week. 14 | | Spring 2017