“I tried HealthyWage once before and didn’t succeed—but I didn’t give up.”

After years of struggling with back pain and seeing concerning bloodwork, Rebeca knew something had to change. She lost 35 pounds on her own, then determined to keep going, she turned to HealthyWage and made a bet on herself to lose 30 pounds in 6 months.

“I didn’t hit my goal the first time, but I only lost 2 pounds in the 9 months after that, and I knew I needed a new push.”

That push came in the form of a second HealthyWager—this time with a whole new mindset. Rebeca made a bold commitment: no fast food or restaurant meals for an entire year. She found joy in cooking at home, especially making chicken soup filled with colorful, fresh veggies. “I actually enjoyed chopping the vegetables—it became something therapeutic.”

But the game-changer? Walking.

“The [HealthyWage] step challenges really helped me build a habit. I’d walk in my backyard when the weather was good, and inside my house when it wasn’t. I even did two step challenges at the same time!”

Rebeca credits her custom salsa playlist for making walking feel like fun instead of exercise. And with support from a close friend who regularly made her healthy, home-cooked meals, she stayed consistent and focused.

By the end of her 18-month challenge, Rebeca had lost 47 pounds—well beyond her 30-pound goal—and walked away with $471!

“The pain is gone. I feel great, and I know that at my previous weight, I wouldn’t be able to do the job I have now.”

What’s she doing with the prize money? She’s planting a flower garden along her backyard walking path—a beautiful symbol of the journey she’s taken.

“Don’t be afraid to try again. I failed my first HealthyWager, but I didn’t quit—and I won the second time. I gained better health, confidence, and a whole new outlook on life.”