Updated Feb. 7, 2025.
Some of you might remember several months ago when I wrote about a site called Healthy Wage where you could actually earn money for meeting your weight loss goals.
Well, today I am sharing some information with you about another similar site called DietBet. Halina Zakowicz, a writer at I've Tried That, has actually signed up for DietBet and given it a go.
Below I will link her article for you so you can read all about her experience there, but first I'm providing a basic DietBet review for you.
Currently, DietBet weight loss games are open to people worldwide, and they have an app you can use if you want to track your progress on the go.
DietBet – How It Works
At DietBet, you are basically betting on yourself to lose weight. There are two types of “games” you can do:
- Kickstarter: A 4-week game where players aim to lose 4% of their body weight.
- Transformer: A 6-month game targeting a 10% body weight loss.
If you join one, you'll have to pay a certain amount upfront, as does everyone else who joins the same bet. And that's how the pot grows.
Each bet will have its own rules—example, lose four percent of your body weight in 30 days or lose 10 percent of your body weight in six months.
If you meet the goal that's set, you and anyone else who meets it will split the pot of money for that game. Online weight loss challenges like this can be a great way to stay motivated.
DietBet Rules – Verifying Your Weight
To ensure that you are not cheating, DietBet weight loss games require that you take a pic of yourself standing on scales, and the picture has to show both you and the scales displaying the numbers.
You are also given a special word that must be written on an index card and displayed in the picture for further verification.
This makes it really easy to do your weigh-ins … you don't have to visit the doctor or a gym or anything to have it confirmed.
DietBet Payout
At the end of the bet, after you've submitted your final weigh-in, you should receive an email letting you know that you're one of the winners if you've successfully met your goal.
After all the winners' weights have been finalized, you'll get another message letting you know what your total DietBet winnings are for that bet. Hopefully, you'll have earned back what you put in plus more!
You can request a payout via PayPal at the end of the bet.
Keep in mind that DietBet does take some fees from your winnings. They charge a 20% commission for hosting the bet, ensuring that winners at least recoup their initial stakes.
Feedback
As mentioned above, I do have a blog post to share with you from someone who has recently been participating at DietBet. If you are considering signing up, definitely read Halina's post first. Her experience overall was a positive one.
My personal feeling on sites like this is, what could be more motivating than actually getting paid to lose weight? It's amazing what you'll find you can do when your own money is at stake.
However, there is also that risk that you won't meet your goal and you'll lose your money. 🙁
Some users have praised DietBet weight loss games for their motivational structure and community support, while others have expressed concerns about the fee structure and potential earnings.
Want to check it out?
If DietBet interests you, you can go here to check out the site and see what you think.
You can also try Healthy Wage—a site very similar to it.
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 14 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.