"Shedding those extra winter pounds can be a struggle. But some new websites can help you get motivated by making it a bit of a game. How about challenging others to a weight loss race? If you're betting to lose, all it costs is time and commitment. (news write up from cbs: http://cbs2chicago.com/health/Shed.Pounds.Faster.2.984102.html)"
Linke to Fat Bet: http://www.Fatbet.net
What is this site all about? How does it work? What behavioral strategies do they use to help people lose weight? Are they making it fun?
Fatbet is supposed to be a fun and motivating way to lose weight. Someone's weight can be very embarrassing to many people so Fatbet keeps your weight confidential. By entering your weight and weight loss goal you make a bet that you will reach your weight loss goal in a certain amount of time. If you reach your goal you win!! And if you lose you have to pay up!