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Then, if they fail to meet their targets, money is withdrawn from their account and paid to a charity of their choice.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...
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I wonder if that is more of an ad than a news story?
Might just work....
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.
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They have chosen charities which the people will be repulsed by though, calling it an incentive to do good.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
i might join.
You also have to suggest a referee - someone you know. so its not just about you challenging yourself. others will know.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.