# Virtual Wives for Weight Loss Nagging Spouse Diet Reminders By Pearl | Published 2008-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-wives-nagging-spouse-helps-you-lose-weight References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/10/weight_loss_ser.php) & [metaboinfo](http://www.metaboinfo.com/okusama/) It's hard to keep on the straight and narrow when you are trying to lose weight. The Japanese have come up with a [virtual nagging wife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oni-kara-denwa-app) to solve that problem. Your "wife" will send you four emails a day to remind you of your diet! You log in on the website to set up a [diet and health plan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dietary-guidance) and then you can choose from one of four different "wives," which include a silly giggly maid, a stern businesswoman type, a caring nurse, or a trendy nail artist. A strange set and a weird system to [stay on a diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapfood) but hey, if it works, don't knock it! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Nagging:** Virtual companions designed to nag users into sticking with a health and wellness plan. - **Gamified Accountability:** Using game mechanics to encourage and track progress towards health goals. - **Personalized Wellness AI:** AI-powered personalized wellness and weight loss coaching. ### Where This Applies - **Healthtech:** Technology-enabled solution providers in the health and wellness industry. - **Entertainment:** Companies that create gamified experiences to improve user engagement and motivation. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers selling wellness products and digital health solutions that leverage virtual coaching and personalization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extreme No-Excuse Fitness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-nightmare.md) - [Virtual Weight Loss Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-weight-loss-service.md) - [AI Weight Management Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-iris.md) - [Supportive Weight Loss Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supportive-weight-loss-app.md) - [AI-Powered Weight Loss Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/csiro-hope.md) - [Personalized Weight Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faster-way-to-fat-loss.md) - [Comprehensive Weight Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weight-management-system.md) - [AI-Enabled Weight Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-coaching-app.md) - [Anti-Discipline AI Coaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-life.md)