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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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