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Bet dieting takes hold in the UK

A new method of losing weight by betting on your own success is gaining popularity in the UK.

Bet dieters join a website and make a commitment to lose a certain amount of weight over a defined period of time.

Then, if they fail to meet their targets, money is withdrawn from their account and paid to a charity of their choice.

The scheme started in the US, but already has more than 1,000 followers in the UK...

Read more @ BBC News

I wonder if that is more of an ad than a news story?

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s.b.f — Sun, 24 May 2009 - 17:49

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Then, if they fail to meet their targets, money is withdrawn from their account and paid to a charity of their choice.

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Might just work....

Amal — Mon, 25 May 2009 - 11:33

People are always quick to cash in on other people's vulnerabilities, but I am glad to see that the money is going inside the pockets of charities as opposed to some fat cat.

You — Mon, 25 May 2009 - 15:53

They have chosen charities which the people will be repulsed by though, calling it an incentive to do good.

You — Wed, 27 May 2009 - 16:30

You also have to suggest a referee - someone you know. so its not just about you challenging yourself. others will know.