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Behavioral Incentives Led Weight Loss Journey: a Reddit User's Story

Learn how a Reddit user lost 100 pounds using behavioral incentives in his weight loss journey. Motivate yourself and try out the tricks!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'0" man showing a fat loss from 269 pounds to 169 pounds. A net loss of 100 pounds.
M/29/5' 9" 269-169. 100 pound loss. Used behavioral incentives to change my habits.
Originally posted on /r/loseit

Introduction

Losing weight can be a daunting task, yet it is achievable by exercising, eating right, and creating small behavioral modifications to one's daily routine. A Reddit user, 'crockpotthegreat,' lost 100 pounds using clever behavioral incentives in his weight loss journey.

The Story of the Journey

With perseverance and determination, crockpotthegreat created monetary incentives for himself that would only be awarded when he achieved his weight loss goals. Having to pay $20 or $50 to a friend or charity, for example, helped him maintain his motivation.

The Success of the Journey

With a combination of intensive physical activity (basketball, weight lifting, swimming) and a diet that he was able to sustain for long periods, crockpotthegreat succeeded in losing 100 pounds! His journey became a significant source of accountability, accountability that helped him to stay the course, even when no one else was watching.

Inspiring Millions

As a testimony to his weight loss journey, crockpotthegreat's post received over 514 upvotes and a lot of comments that were supportive and appreciative of his transformation. His behavioral incentives model motivated millions; someone even created a diet app based on his model for others to tryout.

Final Words

It is admirable how crockpotthegreat used behavioral incentives to modify his habits, upgrade his daily routine, and lose weight gradually. Instead of relying on outdated means of weight loss, he reinvented his approach to suit his style, and the results are the testimony of the success of his actions. If you're trying to lose weight, try it for yourself, and see how small, subtle changes may have a significant impact on your overall success.

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Madeleine Smith

Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com

Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.