How much money would you spend to drop weight?

[Ausch]

I've been playing pokemon go since it's release two weeks ago and I've dropped 18 pounds since. I've gone from 241 to 223lb. Spent about $50 so far. I hit a wall as I've stopped spending money on incubators which basically allow you to hatch pokemon if you travel a certain distance under 12 miles an hour which is walking. My diet has dramatically changed and my calorie intake has decreased as well. If you were in my shoes would you invest the extra money to stay motivated in weight loss? I'm looking at an investment of $200-300 which translates to about 18 to 25 dollars a week for about 3 months.

[kaylaS91]

Other than spending money on gym membership, buying a bike or things for my bike like new tubes/air compressors and such, I wouldn't spend money to lose weight.

Though it's great that you lost weight indirectly thanks to spending some money, it won't last. Losing weight can be relatively easy in the short-term. Keeping it off- not so much. If you want to keep it off without completely changing your mind-set and diet, your 'charges' will go on indefinitely. Unless you're able to make enough money to get by on that without much concern...
Best look into just changing your lifestyle to something a little more health-conscious. Free of charge.

[awesomexljr]

First of all, let me say I'm very happy for you and proud of you for you achievement. If Pokemon is what it took to get you active play all the Pokemon you can.
I think it's worth it in the long run, yes. You will have less health problems and your clothing will be cheaper and the list goes on and on in ways you'll save money by losing weight.
I would say do it, you'll appreciate the sacrifices you're making now later in your life

[Ausch]

Thanks I went ahead and made the purchase. I've average anywhere from 10-15 miles per day since the games release on top of working a full time job. I figure when my weight drops to a reasonable number I just have to monitor calorie intake and maintain a diet which will be no problem since I'll be too distracted to eat.

[awesomexljr]

I would start watching calories now if I were you, it can only speed the weight loss process and starting the habit of eating healthier now will benefit you more later.

[mutedaisy]

I wouldn't spend money to lose weight. But I have also never had a weight problem. Relating to this question may be an issue.

[Anonymous]

Lol! You're paying money for this game? Wow.

[Ausch]

Could be worse. You could buy lotto tickets and most of the time come out empty handed or win a little and get addicted to gambling. While my spending actually benefits my overall health.