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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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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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Achieving Long-Term Weight Loss Success
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...losing weight is easy, however it's maintaining this weight loss that continually proves to be... Read more »

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Losing Weight at a Healthy Rate
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...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 »

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Diabetes Health in 2008, Tip 4: Slow Down...What's Your Hurry?
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Losing weight
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Weight loss and age
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Weight loss and age
Alternative Names Age and weight loss Information Question: Why does it get harder to lose weight with age? Answer: The metabolism... Read more »
Weight loss: unintentional
Unintentional weight loss is a decrease in body weight that is not voluntary. In other words, you did not try to loss the weight by dieting or exercising. See: Intentional... Read more »
Essential hypertension
... Prevention Prevention is based upon lifestyle changes that include: Weight loss , if you are overweight . Excess weight adds to heart strain. In some cases,... 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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