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Can you gamble your way to weight loss?

February 09, 2009
Could backing up your slim-down goals with cold, hard cash help you lose weight? Some experts say it can. Some participants say the amicable competition and money motivation of a weight-loss bet helps keep fitness fun, and a recent study found that people who have financial incentive to lose weight are more successful at dieting than those who do not. In this article from The New York Times, a reporter discusses the effectiveness of gambling with friends as part of a weight-loss challenge.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss? - Part 2
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...know, Part 1 of my blog regarding "magic pills" for weight loss, was downright discouraging- a... Read more »

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Achieving Long-Term Weight Loss Success
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...losing weight is easy, however it's maintaining this weight loss that continually proves to be... Read more »

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Weight loss specialists have a positive effect on weight management
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...problem that most people experience is maintaining weight loss for a significant period of... Read more »

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Losing Weight at a Healthy Rate
By Cynthia Haines , Health Expert

...experts agree that the standard here is a steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week. Some weeks... Read more »

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Weighing In: How do I pick a diet?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...that you’re not alone in your journey. In fact, weight loss is the second most common New... Read more »

Health Guide

Anorexia nervosa
Eating disorder - anorexia Symptoms Weight loss of 15% or greater below the expected weight Inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas, or diuretics... Read more »
Heart Health and the Environment
...products are filling, have a low-glycemic index (low sugar-release properties), and can contribute to weight loss. Put green on your plate-- Green foods like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, and green... Read more »
Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain
...exercise to the levels needed to increase metabolism rates and burn the calories required for significant weight loss.Medication.  A number of medications commonly given to treat the symptoms of... Read more »
Diet, Weight and Osteoarthritis Prevention
...the risk is nearly 4 times that of those at a normal weight. The good news is even small amount of weight loss can drastically reduce your risk of developing OA. One study found that for every... Read more »
Losing Weight From Rheumatoid Arthritis
Read the full text of The Weight Is Over and leave a comment! See all of Sara's Comics Visit The Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more »

Medications

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...behavior and whether the medication is still needed. For weight loss, take this medication by... Read more »

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...hours before or after orlistat. You should see some weight loss within 2 weeks after you start... Read more »

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...hours before or after orlistat. You should see some weight loss within 2 weeks after you start... Read more »

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...along with exercise, a low-cholesterol or low-fat diet, and a weight-loss program if you are... Read more »

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...cholesterol (e.g., diet change, increase in exercise, weight loss if overweight). Reducing... Read more »

Related News

The Write Way To Lose Weight
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) Is the pen mightier than the spoon? One new study indicates when it comes to losing weight it's a very effective tool. According... Read summary »

See Green -- Lose Weight?
December 12, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some people need extra motivation to lose weight. New research shows cash could help people achieve short-term weight loss.... Read summary »

Ditch the Pounds for Good!
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For women, keeping weight off may take more exercise than they think. New research suggests those who want to lose weight and... Read summary »

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