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WayBetter: Weight Loss Games
The WayBetter App offers a different and fun approach to Weight loss, focusing on sustainable changes rather than quick fixes. The program is based on behavioral science, motivating users to make small but impactful changes through social games that last 2-6 weeks. Led by expert coaches, these games provide support and accountability, helping users build new healthy habits. WayBetter offers personalized weight-loss plans, motivation boosters, and a supportive community to inspire and keep users on track. The app also features proprietary in-game verification methods and integrates with heart rate and step-tracking devices. WayBetter has partnered with scientists and received funding from the U.S National Institutes of Health to further develop its unique system. The app's motivation boosters, including financial commitment and accountability partners, have been proven effective through decades of studies. WayBetter has helped its members lose over 18 million pounds, with over 1 million people having played its games. The app offers various games in nutrition, fitness, and mindset, allowing users to customize their weight-loss plan. WayBetter's innovative approach has garnered media attention, being featured in publications such as the New York Times, ABC News, and People Magazine.