tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post7197069387804158129..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: Money Doesn't Motivate People to Lose Weight?Madame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-35391701168429352312009-07-13T22:47:45.102-04:002009-07-13T22:47:45.102-04:00Maybe I'm just money-hungry, but I would lose ...Maybe I'm just money-hungry, but I would lose weight for $60. Actually, I lost 10 lbs last year because I wanted to spend less on food. For me, counting pennies is more rewarding than counting calories.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184889470050135546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-55175898985663645952009-07-11T18:42:03.963-04:002009-07-11T18:42:03.963-04:00I'm a little surprised by the results. I guess...I'm a little surprised by the results. I guess I understand that some people would give the $100 and write it off as lost. But to essentially turn down free money? Yeesh.<br /><br />Yes, ideally we would all get a dietitian and gym membership. But I've got news for those of you who cited these as "necessary" -- all I have is a good pair of walking shoes, a couple workout outfits and some music. I stocked up on Healthy Choice meals when they were on sale for $2 each. For lunch, I usually have a sandwich. I take a 20 minute walk 3-5 times a week and I lose one pound a week. <br /><br />I know it's hard to find time to get away from the kids for a walk. But I have chronic fatigue and I'm able to push myself to work out enough to lose weight because it's important to me. <br /><br />I guess that sounds a little preachy, which I am not, generally. I let myself gain far too much weight and it's bad for my health. And we can't afford gym fees or a personal trainer -- even when we have a friend who cuts his rates down to $40 for my husband and I. So I find ways to get fit outside a gym.<br /><br />This is a frugal blog, folks. Don't "assume" you need a gym or paid advice to lose weight. There's tons of useful (verifiable) articles on the Internet from health and fitness magazines and by doctors. There are workout regimes specifically for working out in the world and not a gym!Abigailhttp://ipickuppennies.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-71017867766237571252009-07-09T16:43:09.182-04:002009-07-09T16:43:09.182-04:00I agree with @Midnightsky Fibers about the company...I agree with @Midnightsky Fibers about the company incentives, like bonuses for not smoking, gym memberships, nutritionists, etc. Those would be positive motivators for people to either lose weight or continue to keep physically fit and healthy.marcihttp://www.classesandcareers.com/online-schools_devry-university/degrees_business/courses_business-finance/degree_bachelor-degreenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-71417181474145194402009-07-08T23:21:26.310-04:002009-07-08T23:21:26.310-04:00Every time I read about studies like this I go- ma...Every time I read about studies like this I go- man, no fair- what about those of us who DONT need to lose weight?<br /><br />That being said, I think companies could give other incentives that would encourage healthier living- bonuses for not smoking (and making health care costs higher for the group), offering healthy breakfast or lunch alternatives at meetings and staff events, paying for gym memberships, having a nutritionist come in to meet with people, sponsoring people who want to do marathons, etc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-23938978120465728022009-07-08T11:11:39.613-04:002009-07-08T11:11:39.613-04:00I agree with "cash gifting". Making peop...I agree with "cash gifting". Making people understand the link between obesity & health problems would help.<br /><br />I suppose the study/survey was done with single (wrong) intention if money motivates people to lose weight. They should have spend that much time/energy on educating people with factual data (in terms of dollars) between obesity & health care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-13456569021714196362009-07-08T09:51:01.538-04:002009-07-08T09:51:01.538-04:00You can't buy good health. Health alone is wh...You can't buy good health. Health alone is what motivates me. Money can be a strong motivator but if people realized the link between obesity and health problems they wouldn't need money to motivate them.<br /><br />Ryancash giftinghttp://tinyurl.com/ntfo6wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-16303622717876562582009-07-07T18:43:18.527-04:002009-07-07T18:43:18.527-04:00Agreed, the amount is just too small for it to be ...Agreed, the amount is just too small for it to be enough of a motivator for me....I just love candy waaaay to much to be swayed for $60.negative_net_worthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786484601155926990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-51126749559349282352009-07-07T17:49:35.350-04:002009-07-07T17:49:35.350-04:00My mom once told me that she would give me $1 per ...My mom once told me that she would give me $1 per pound lost. Ya right.mariehttp://changeyourlifeeveryday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-11957849408504116892009-07-07T17:04:05.280-04:002009-07-07T17:04:05.280-04:00I'll work hard for money, but I won't push...I'll work hard for money, but I won't push away my carbs for small amounts of money. It would have to be something like, $50 per lb to lose it and $10 per month per pound to keep it off. That's incentive. Or, just have a mild heart attack and then have the doctor tell you to lose it or die within months. That's the motivator.Gordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346291121406806271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-66288861271574691012009-07-07T16:57:44.017-04:002009-07-07T16:57:44.017-04:00I would need enough money to cover childcare costs...I would need enough money to cover childcare costs, gym fees, a dietician, and a personal trainer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-36557279309440949312009-07-07T14:39:16.377-04:002009-07-07T14:39:16.377-04:00Really now, $60? $60? This is so stupid as to be u...Really now, $60? $60? This is so stupid as to be unbelievable. Why not offer them a nickel. That would prove a lot, right? I have news for these researchers, 1978 called they want their reward money back. Dum-dums.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-44485000192613288432009-07-07T13:31:48.159-04:002009-07-07T13:31:48.159-04:00I think that if the price is right it could work. ...I think that if the price is right it could work. Maybe a tax Rebate of $3,000.00 to counter balance health care costs. I know that I would take excercising a little more serious with a carrot at the end of a stick.<br /><br />-Dan Malone-Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804296573418640165noreply@blogger.com