Anyone interested in doing a BBB Dietbet (social dieting game)?

[Daphnecita]

I had never heard of Dietbet until someone posted in the bargain forum last week and I'm intrigued but thought it would be more fun if it was with a group of people that I was associated with or perhaps even knew IRL (but alas I don't know enough people IRL that would be interested). I was thinking if there is enough interest, we could have a BBB dietbet.

In short participants put a set amount of money, most seem to be $25, into a pot and you have 4 weeks to loose 4% of your current weight. All those that succeed split the pot at the end of the four weeks. Anyone can set one up or you can join open games that have already been set up by others on their site. Dietbet confirms your weigh-in and weigh-out via specific photos of you on the scale (photos and weight are confidential).

There is an FAQ page on their site and you can see games starting soon, games in progress, etc. There is also I a smartphone app.
http://www.dietbet.com/

I think it will be fun and motivating. In the end either I will have lost a few pounds, or lost a few pounds and won some money.

Anyone interested?

[SoloMelody]

I am interested, but can only seriously start working out and eating right at the end of Feb.

So I can start in March.

[jbbhb]

I would do it!

[cchavez]

I am in!

[kristenk]

I'm interested. Off to read more about dietbet.

[justlearning]

Count me in!

[Daphnecita]

That's great! I'm glad others are interested. We should decide on a start date and betting amount. I saw them as low as $5 and high as $100. Most are $25 and that amount sounds good to me.

Mods: feel free to delete the other crosspost thread. And perhaps this should have gone in Mommyfit? I only really hangout in the bargain thread so wasn't too sure which was the best place for this topic,probably works for either one. Thanks!

[jgenie]

Haven't read the other thread but does it include sharing fod tips, exercise tips, etc.? If so, I could start Feb. 11th.

[cchavez]

I would be good to go starting the first week in Feb.

[lovin2shop]

Yes, I'm in!