DietBet

DietBet is a WayBetter product. For job openings, updates, and other company information, check out the WayBetter company page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/waybetter. DietBet is a popular game that turns weight loss into a fun sport. It uses a combination of financial incentives, accountability, and collaboration to motivate people to make healthy changes and stick to their commitments. The model works. Over 90% of players lose weight. Since its launch in January 2013, DietBet's players have lost over 5 million pounds and winners have been paid out over $25 million. Top health and wellness leaders have hosted dietbets, including Jillian Michaels, Tim Ferriss, Chris and Heidi Powell, Tony Horton, Shaun T, Autumn Calabrese, Jamie Eason, and Cassey Ho. DietBet works with Brown Med School's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center to study the behavioral psychology underlying weight loss. Their research won an eHealth/mHealth award from The Obesity Society. DietBet is part of WayBetter, Inc. and is located in New York City.