Weight Loss Site That Abuses Dieters

When the touchy-feely, hand-holding approach to motivation doesn't work, maybe some e-berating will do the trick. At least, that's what weightnags.com is hoping. The site that:

Inspires its users through a mixture of personal abuse and insults.

Here's how it works:

Give us your info and we'll nag you once a week until you get off of your fat ass and lose some weight... enter your email address, Chubbles.

Once you sign up, they send you periodic insults, and other "motivating" rhetoric to inspire you towards your weight loss goals. Upon sign-up, you are greeted with the following;

Congrats, Cupcake. At least you've come this far. Get ready to be held to that crummy little commitment to yourself. Why Are You Still Sitting There? Go. Is your tummy jiggling a bit? I bet your pants feel a little tight. Did you work out today?

And, if you're looking for a little extra nagging (and really, who isn't?), you can subscribe for text-abuse at the rate of $4.95 per month.

Owner and creator of weightnags, Talmadge Boyd says:

If you haven't heard, people spend billions of dollars to look prettier, feel younger and lose weight... all people really need is to be nagged.

Could this actually work?

The site has a farcical nature to it, but perhaps this is right on the button for some?

Although I can see the humor in it, my guess is that many would not subject themselves to it. I really don't know if people would shell out monthly for it. If they would, then I have to re-think my business plan!

And, while the abuse aspect of it may not be appealing, there is something to be said for timely reminders to get up and move, or inspirational quotes.

Do you think this idea will take off? Do you think it would work for you?

Incidentally, if anybody out there wants to pay me $5 a month, I will gladly call you up and launch insults at you : ) Or, you could visit the Monty Python Abuse Clinic.

Source: Telegraph