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Old 02-20-2009, 09:53 PM   #1  
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I decided I needed a drastic measure to make myself not eat chocolate or chips for the next 4 weeks. So I put my money where my mouth is and signed up for a goal at Stickk.com. I bet $12.50 a week for 4 weeks, for a total of $50, that I will not eat chocolate or anything containing chocolate, and I will not eat chips!

The best part is, I selected the "anti-charity" option. If I report that I failed... they donate my money to an organization that I DO NOT support. This is a huge motivator because there is NO WAY they are getting my money.

I might be getting carried away, but I feel like this is a huge incentive for me... I might make an exercise goal too!
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Old 02-20-2009, 09:58 PM   #2  
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I have heard of this, its kinda neat. Is there anyone to hold you accountable other than you?
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Old 02-20-2009, 10:05 PM   #3  
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You have the option of having a "referee" but I am working on the honor system.
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i just signed up 4 that. wow i wish i had thought of this. ty u 4 sharing!
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Old 02-20-2009, 10:21 PM   #5  
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I don't think I can ever give up chocolate. I don't like chips, so I am good there. For a healthier chocolate option, I make 3 dark chocolate (72%) dipped strawberries. I get my chocolate fix, but it is mostly strawberries and very little chocolate. Very nice and filling. You get the antioxidant benefit of dark chocolate and vitamins from strawberries.

I usually make this treat 1-2X week.
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Old 02-20-2009, 11:12 PM   #6  
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I eat sugar free fat free chocolate pudding with ultra skim milk (one cup only, makes it very thick and keeps the cals down)

but that is OT... good luck!
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Old 02-20-2009, 11:38 PM   #7  
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I'm not giving up chocolate permanently! But there is always chocolate in my house, due to my 2 roommates buying it, and it is ruining my best efforts. So for the next 4 weeks it has got to go!!
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totally checking that site out, i dont know that i'd be able to do that

eep. i keep meaning to try a fast but i dont seem to be able to anymore, so i doubt very much i'd be able to cut out some things i love that much
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Money is certainly a great incentive to achieve goals.I started paying myself one dollar for every mile I walk on the treadmill.I love seeing the money add up and look forward to buying myself something special when I reach my goal of 300 miles.Might take me a long time but it is fun.
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Thats a really neat idea.

How do they know if you didn't cheat? (I'm not saying you would, but someone with my willpower might!)

I might have to look into this. For the life of me, I can't curb my diet soda addiction. Thanks for sharing!
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Sounds like a neat idea. I don't have any extra money though, lol
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Old 02-21-2009, 10:02 AM   #12  
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There is a no money option on stickK.
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