“It’s a good problem to have when nothing fits anymore,” says Erica H, “getting dressed in the morning is no longer an exercise. Before starting my HealthyWager, dressing myself was a challenge in hiding my body and seeing what I could get out the door in while revealing as little as possible. I was pretty ashamed of how my body looked.”
Not only frustrated with her physical appearance but also concerned how it was affecting her ability to play with her young toddler, Erica was intrigued when she came across an ad for HealthyWage. Initially, “I assumed it was some kind of scam trying to get my money because it seems a little too good to be true. Like all you have to do is lose the weight. But, when you think about it…all you have to do is lose the weight!”
Having struggled with weight most of her life, Erica was intrigued at this new approach to weight loss. “I was motivated to join HealthyWage specifically because of the psychological phenomenon of loss aversion, where you’ve invested money in something and then you really don’t want to lose that money. I’ve lost weight plenty of times before, but I’ve never really played the long-term game with it.”
Erica bet herself $30 a month for 18 months that she would lose 50 pounds.
“I can go hard for about six weeks — six months maybe, and then I just kind of get bored with it…bored with the routine, the consistency and the discipline. And so what I did with my HealthyWager, was I set my bet for 18 months. I thought, okay, I’m planning to lose an amount of weight that I know I can do in a lot less time than that, but with 18 months, I really need to figure out some lifelong patterns. I’m putting my own money in, so I’ll be extra motivated because just out of spite, I’m not going to let them keep my money.”
When Erica’s final weigh-out confirmed she had not only hit her goal, but surpassed it and lost 51 pounds, she won $1,612!
“I’m glad that my kid will have an active, vibrant, strong mom to show her that movement is fun, food is delicious, and moderation is important.”
A self-proclaimed, stress eater, Porsha A. was ready to take back control of her eating and her weight.
“I remembered this app and it inspired me because the two things I wanted were weight loss and money. So it just went perfectly together!
I lost 40 pounds in 6 months and won $1,680!
I am so proud of myself and I can’t wait to keep this off and keep going!”
Around since 2009, HealthyWage has paid out over $61.7M to winners and has seen lives transformed on and off the scale. As featured on The Today Show and Good Morning America, individuals across the globe are reaping the health and financial benefits of betting on their weight loss.
It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. If you stick to your goal and lose the weight you say you’re going to, HealthyWage pays you. Lose weight, win money — it’s as simple as that. Plus, you’re not required to purchasing any meal plans or shakes. You have the flexibility to lose weight your way and then get paid with HealthyWage!
Knowing first-hand that weight loss is not a one-size-fits-all approach, HealthyWage has teamed up with the best and most renowned health and fitness experts in the industry to help participants develop healthy and sustainable habits, and achieve their weight loss goals. Past partners include fitness expert Jillian Michaels, Registered Dietician and Nutritionist, Ilana Muhlstein, and BODi Super Trainers Elise Joan and Lacee Green!
HealthyWage’s customizable approach to weight loss has not only attracted health and wellness experts, but also individuals struggling to lose weight. Check out these success stories of real people who got paid for hitting their weight loss goals.
Mariana A. lost 81 pounds with HealthyWage and won $10,899!
“This is the first time I’m finishing something I started since graduating high school (I’m 35).
I’m down 80 pounds in 14 months due to lifestyle changes and the improvement of all around me…and lemme tell you, that $$$$ does NOT hurt!
This is a lifestyle change. A commitment to myself, not just a nice, fat payout.
I finally began to love myself and lose weight for myself….and look what happened!”
Alexandra F. bet on her weight loss and won $9,720 for losing 91 pounds!
“I tried to lose weight for many years without any long-term success.
I’ve learned over time that motivation comes and goes, and you can’t always rely on it. But having this external motivating factor was something I knew would help keep me on track.
Betting on myself was the motivation I needed to finally meet my weight loss goals and make a sustainable lifestyle change.
The only person you’re betting on is yourself, so you are in total control of the outcome. The investment I made paid off in so many more ways than one.”
How Does HealthyWager Work?
If you want to get paid to lose weight, here’s how to get started:
1. Start with the HealthyWage Prize Calculator, where you’ll enter how much weight you want to lose (10-150 pounds, minimum 10% of your starting weight), how long you’ll take (6 to 18 months) and how much you want to bet (minimum $200 total for your challenge or $33/mo if your challenge is 6 months).
Based on that information, the calculator will determine your prize amount, up to $10,000. You can play with the calculator until you get the payout and goal just right, and you’ll know your payout amount before officially placing your bet.
2. Sign up and lay down your bet. You agree to pay the monthly amount for the duration of the challenge.
3. Achieve your weight-loss goal, and win your prize!
You’ll start and end your challenge with a quick 30-second video-recorded weigh-in to demonstrate your weight loss. Throughout the challenge, it’s recommended that you use the HealthyWage app to log weekly weigh-ins (these are just self-reported, not verified by video). It’s a great way to keep yourself accountable and on track to meeting your goal!
4. If you don’t hit your goal, your money goes to support HealthyWage, including prizes for others who achieve their goals.
Ready to get started? Enter your information in the HealthyWage Prize Calculator to find out how much you can win!
