Every time you have a carrot instead of a cookie, every time you go to the gym instead of going to the movies, that's a costly investment in your health. But how much you want to invest is going to depend on how much longer you expect to live in the future, even if you don't make those investments.
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"Every time you have a carrot instead of a cookie, every time you go to the gym instead of going to the movies, that's a costly investment in your health. But how much you want to invest is going to depend on how much longer you expect to live in the future, even if you don't make those investments." — Emily Oster #healthfitness
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Every time you have a carrot instead of a cookie, every time you go to the gym instead of going to the movies, that's a costly investment in your health. But how much you want to invest is going to depend on how much longer you expect to live in the future, even if you don't make those investments. — Emily Oster
About Emily Oster
Emily Oster was a Economist from United States (1980–present).
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Who said "Every time you have a carrot instead of a cookie, every time you go to the gym…"?
This quote is attributed to Emily Oster, a Economist from United States.
When did Emily Oster live?
Emily Oster lived from 1980 – present.
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