Money is the prize and losing weight is how you get it! Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets! With programmes like
HealthyWage, you can make money while reaping other benefits such as eating healthy and staying fit. A better life plus some extra cash—definitely a bet worth placing.
Once upon a time in meme-land, there was a video that made waves on the internet. It featured a plus-sized lady running behind a car while a friend sat in the back holding out money for her. As long as she kept up with the car, the friend would keep handing her money, so the longer she ran, the more money she got. The lesson? Money motivates. Big time (who says you can’t learn anything from memes?). Not a lot of friends would have that much money (or patience, really) to help anyone lose weight this way. Thanks to HealthyWage, you don’t need any friends (which means less people to share the money with—bonus!).
What We Like?
HealthyWage is a program that lets you place a bet on how much weight you can lose. If you meet your specified weight loss goals, you win money. As a side hustle, it’s pretty great because you get paid for ending a terrible relationship with unhealthy foods and habits. Best break up ever! The program is in the form of cash-based challenges designed to help you out of a slump, encourage perseverance, and motivate you to win.
At this point you’re probably thinking, what’s the catch? And the answer is: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! HealthyWage makes most of its money from corporate and government clients who contribute towards creative solutions to weight loss. Sometimes, the “House” wins and people lose their bets despite all the financial incentives HealthyWage offers. Those lost bets also go into HealthyWage funds, which they then use to pay out the lucky ones who win.
Who Is It For?
If you’re struggling with losing weight, this contest is a good way to stay motivated until you hit your weight loss goals, plus you get money for it. Anyone looking for an incentive to pursue healthier eating habits, move more, and make a little money on the side can try this out. Sticking with the contest for the prize will help you culture some good habits and once you’ve begun, it’ll be easier to keep at them even after the race is done.
Who Is It Not For?
Despite the money motivation, a weight loss journey can be really hard. It requires a lot of will power and commitment to see it through so if you give up on stuff easily, this may not be for you. Also certain medical conditions may make it difficult to lose weight in a short space of time. If you have any medical issues, check with a doctor before you place your bets because once you start, getting out may be difficult due to their strict no refund policy.
How Does HealthyWage Work?
Now that you’re on board, here’s how you can get paid to lose weight through HealthyWage:
- Calculate your prize using their calculator which requires specifying the amount of weight you want to lose (minimum of 10% of your starting weight), how long you want to take (between 6 to 18 months), and how much you’re willing to bet per month ($5 to $995 per month).
- You can increase your winnings (up to $10,000) by playing around with your weight loss goal, the time you expect to take to reach the goal, and the amount you bet. Once you get to winnings you like, at goals and bets you can achieve, you can place your bet and verify your starting weight.
- Work on your weight loss goal and stay on track with weekly weigh-ins and support from other contestants and friends (turns out you need them after all).
- Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner! If you meet your goal, you get your prize. No fuss, no buts, no chasing after $1 notes passed out by your friend from the back of a car.
What We Like?
- It’s all about you. How much weight you want to lose. How much time you want to take to reach that goal. And how much money you want to bet that you can do it. Your winnings are calculated based on those three aspects so what you win is up to you.
- HealthyWage prioritizes motivating people to lose weight, and a positive mindset is half the battle won when it comes to weight loss.
- It’s a fun way to work your way to a healthy weight and make money.
- No skills required.
What We Don’t Like?
- No refunds or cancellations unless in the case of special circumstances such as medical conditions that arise during the challenge. Medical verification will be required in this case.
How Much Can You Make?
Your potential winnings are up to you. You can play around with the calculator on the HealthyWage home page to see what you can win. Your potential winnings can increase or decrease when you adjust the weight you want to lose, the time you want to take to lose it, and the amount of money you want to bet. The maximum prize you can get is $10,000.
Conclusion
If the money isn’t motivation enough (it obviously is), living a healthy life is a great reason to try this out. The link below will take you right to the HealthyWage site so you can start losing to win right away.
