These Women Won Serious Money For Losing Weight - The Winning Skinny (2024)

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“I have so much more energy!” exclaims Meg Gallardo describing life after her recent weight loss transformation through HealthyWage. “I’m playing with my kids and I’m more confident in my relationship with my husband.”

“When I started this journey, I was a bursting at the seams with a size 14 and now I’m a size 6. I’ve never purchased size 6 clothing before.”

Two years ago, Meg weighed over 200 pounds — and she wanted a change.

“I was over 200 pounds and this time it wasn’t because I was pregnant,” she says. “I was just tired and unhappy. I thought ‘I don’t want to feel like this on my next birthday.’”

Meg started participating in fitness challenges, and when a fellow challenger mentioned HealthyWage, Meg became intrigued. “I thought it was a good compliment,” she recalls.

Meg bet $52 per month for twelve months that she would lose 52 pounds.

When her final weigh-in confirmed she beat her goal and lost 53 pounds, she won $2,028.69!

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Get Paid to Lose Weight — Seriously

It sounds too good to be true, we know. But after talking with these HealthyWager winners, we confirmed that if you stick to your goal and lose the weight you say you’re going to, HealthyWage pays you. It’s as simple as that.

Check out these other recent HealthyWager success stories:

Kayla C. bet on herself that she’d lose 50 pounds in six months. She reached her goal, winning $1,358.27!

Brooke E., who found out about HealthyWage from her coworker, lost 50 pounds in 9 months and won $1,506.96!

Find the Motivation You Need

For Jessica Cummings, it was about slimming down for her best friend’s wedding. Once a collegiate athlete, Jessica had gained weight over the years due to long work hours and studying for exams. When her friend approached her to be a bridesmaid in her upcoming wedding, Jessica knew she needed help losing weight so could fit into her bridesmaid dress.

After seeing an ad for HealthyWage online, Jessica immediately signed up and bet $100 per month for 6 months — she wanted to lose 50 pounds.

She then planned out her new exercise and diet schedule. By removing carbs from her diet and focusing on protein and veggies, Jessica saw the weight begin to fall off. In addition, she returned to a dedicated workout schedule with cardio and strength training every morning and hot yoga in the evenings after work.

Jessica crushed her goal, losing 67 pounds and winning $1,938.71!

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“I’ve struggled with weight my whole life and this has been the most enjoyable weight loss experience I’ve ever had.”

Jessica’s strong work ethic was motivated even further by money. “I thought, ‘I have to lose this weight and financial motivation is a great incentive.’”

Putting cold hard cash on the line was the push Jessica needed to lose weight and get healthy.

Meg agrees. “Winning was an incentive, but not losing $600 (her bet) was an even bigger incentive.”

That’s an important key to this challenge. HealthyWage isn’t a diet program or weight-loss regimen. While you’ll benefit from joining the community, reading tips and exchanging recipes, the company’s main purpose is facilitating your bet.

You put up the collateral and choose your payout amount. You conduct your weigh-ins. You choose your weight-loss goal and time frame.

Because she controlled her own diet changes and exercise plan, Meg says she’s been successful in losing weight.

“What I liked about the HealthyWager was that I was able to customize it to myself and my goals. With other programs, there’s no customization.”

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 ($20-$150/month).

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 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!

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Kate Miller

Kate Miller, mom of 5, is on a mission to stay fit and healthy. As HealthyWage's Community Manager, she's fortunate to be surrounded by inspiring success stories day after day. Although she does get paid by HealthyWage, she is an independent mom blogger who works with HealthyWage because she thinks it is an incredible weight loss tool. In 2012, Kate lost 50 pounds and documented most of her journey right here on the HealthyWage blog. Since then, she's had to learn the subtle intricacies of staying on track by mastering the daily ebb and flow (and parties and holidays and periods of extreme laziness) of life.

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FAQs

What is the success rate of HealthyWage? ›

Co-founder David Roddenberry says that HealthyWage “success rates vary, with between 25% and 40% of participants actually winning their bets.”

Is HealthyWage legitimate? ›

Is HealthyWage Legit? HealthyWage is a legitimate company that pays out cash prizes to people who win weight loss challenges. The idea of earning money for losing weight may sound like a scam or seem too good to be true.

Does HealthyWage cost money? ›

You can pay with a credit or debit card. You will choose how much you want to "wager" each month. You can choose to pay the entire amount up front (when you sign-up), or to pay each month (we'll automatically charge your card equal installments every month for the duration of your challenge).

What is the strongest weight loss prescription pill? ›

Based on data reported in clinical studies, Qsymia is likely the most effective prescription weight-loss pill. It tends to lead to the largest amount of weight loss in the highest percentage of people.

What is the 2% rule on HealthyWage? ›

What it says: You can't end a challenge with a weight that is less than 2% per week (on average, rounding up) less than your last HealthyWage verification. If you do, your ending verified weight will be adjusted upward so that it is no lower than 2% per week lower than your last HealthyWage verification.

How do you win $10,000 on HealthyWage? ›

Ilana's FREE $10,000 HealthyWage Challenge is all about participants striving to lose 4% of their body weight. Every participant who hits the 4% weight loss goal, will equally split the $10,000 prize pot funded by HealthyWage.

How often do you weigh in on HealthyWage? ›

You're only required to weigh in twice - once at the start and once at the end of your 12-week challenge. But is weighing in just twice a best practice for weight loss? The Truth: Nope!

How much does HealthyWage charge for Paypal? ›

Winners using the main platform (USD) can choose PayPal or a paper check. Note: There is a processing fee for a paper check of $7.00. If you choose Paypal, Paypal will charge a minimum fee of 2.99%, except in special circ*mstances when HealthyWage pays the fee (e.g., Team Challenge Reimbursem*nt Prize).

How do you prove you lost weight on HealthyWage? ›

HealthyWage Verification Instructions

Simply use your smart phone or camera to make a short private video of you weighing-in. This is the fastest and easiest verification option.

How long does it take for HealthyWage to pay out? ›

HealthyWage pays you via check or Paypal (your choice). You get paid in as little as 12 hours after you win, but the review process can take longer (occasionally more than a week if our referees determine your case requires additional investigation).

What is the yo yo rule in HealthyWage? ›

Those whose subsequent HealthyWagers fall under the Yo-Yo Rule are eligible to win only one additional time. This means you can only win a HealthyWager prize twice for losing some/all of the same weight you've lost before. For example: Joshua wins his first HealthyWager with an ending weight of 235lbs.

What is the admin fee for HealthyWage? ›

Create and customize your own challenge (at no cost to you) as a fun way for your small business, family, or community to lose weight and get healthy! Each participant pays an entry fee, which is added to the prize pot (less HealthyWage's 25% admin fee).

How did Kelly Clarkson lose all her weight? ›

Over the last few months, Kelly has been open about moving into an active lifestyle, switching up her diet, and taking a prescription medication to aid with her weight loss. Back in January, she revealed a pre-diabetic diagnosis, along with a cross-country move to New York City, kicked her into action.

What medication did Kelly Clarkson take to lose weight? ›

Clarkson, who gained over 60 pounds in a matter of months, initially claimed her diet was simple, but later revealed she was diagnosed with pre-diabetic. She admitted to taking injectable medication, Ozempic, to lose weight.

Does apple cider vinegar help you lose weight? ›

Apple cider vinegar isn't likely to be effective for weight loss. Proponents of apple cider vinegar claim that it has numerous health benefits and that drinking a small amount or taking a supplement before meals helps curb appetite and burn fat. However, there's little scientific support for these claims.

How do they verify weight loss on HealthyWage? ›

HealthyWage Verification Instructions

Video verification is the recommended method to submit your weigh-in. Simply use your smart phone or camera to make a short private video of you weighing-in. This is the fastest and easiest verification option. Upload your video when logged in to your HealthyWage profile.

What weight loss program has the highest success rate? ›

Our picks for the best weight loss programs
  • Best overall: Noom Weight.
  • Best for fasting: Simple App.
  • Most flexible: WeightWatchers.
  • Best for seniors: Nutrisystem Complete 50.
  • Best with coaching: Future.
  • Best plant-based: Trifecta Plant-Based Meal Plan.
  • Best app: Cronometer.
  • Best for women: Fuel Meals Weight Loss Plan.
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Do you have to pay taxes on HealthyWage? ›

HealthyWage does not withhold any of the winnings for taxes. The IRS has set a $600 threshold for reporting of contest prizes/winnings. We will request your tax information only if you win a prize greater than the IRS threshold.

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