Science inspires weight loss plan

The Scientific American podcast 60-Second Science, Cash Rewards Help Dieters, recently had an article that has inspired me to commit to my own weight loss plan.

Rewards for maintaining a healthy weight.

I may only play video games on days when one or more of the following criteria are met.

• I maintain my weight from the previous day
• I weigh less then the previous day
• I do a cardio workout before play

Rules of game play:

• Tai Chi practiced
• Karate katas preformed
• No food or drink during play (avoid mindless consumption)
• Pause game when Sharon comes into the room and says the magic word
• Look at Sharon when the game is paused and she is talking to me
• Disengage at least once an hour
• Payment of $10US for every pound of weight reduction is my only source of new games (gifts don't count)

At Sharon's discretion, the above guidelines may be waved for sickness and holidays.