Lose Weight Using Foursquare

Here's another great way to use Foursquare: Losing weight!  

We all have different weight loss goals: dropping pounds, waist sizes, dress sizes, you name it. But what if one of your goals is to become the Mayor of your gym?

After all, to be Mayor you actually have to go to the gym to check in. You'll have some competition (other people checking in too) but that should motivate you even more to get there, check in and workout.

Foursquare can also help hold you accountable by tracking how many times you've checked in to the gym, you can link it to Facebook or Twitter to tell your friends you're there and, if you are successful, you'll need to defend your Mayorship! 

I made a commitment to losing weight this year and I've used this method as a fun way to motivate myself to workout. I'm proud to say it's worked: I'm not only the Mayor of my gym but I've lost 15 pounds! 

Any other ideas on how Foursquare can help you lose weight or accomplish your goals?

Comments

[Dave Schappell]

One idea is Foursquare could award special badges if you check in at all of the vegan, sushi or other types of healthy restaurants in a city, or on a pre-assembled list (maybe by Yelpers, or others who do do) -- could be like Amazon's Listmania (the creating of the lists), with rewards...

[David @ The Magic Guide To Lose Belly Fat]

Thanks for this post and also the comments. I love the idea of using foursquare to help motivate in losing weight. I am definitely going to check this out and try to get my clients involved. This should be fun!

Thanks
David

[Karen]

I am going to start using this. It sounds fun!

[Sara Marie James]

Foursquare Rocks!!!! Although I'm not entirely sure I want to be reminded of how often I DON'T go to they gym.

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[John Boyle]

Thanks Alice! I'm glad you found it helpful. Good luck!

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