“If it supplements the effects of actually putting in the work, then yes. But if it just replaces healthy living, then I don't think it's a good idea.”

— Alex Schriner, Kansas University freshman, Lawrence

“I wouldn't. I've never fallen for that type of thing before. Of course, most of them have warnings about increasing your heart rate, but I think it's a lot more satisfying to rely on your own will power.”

— Eugene Szymanski, KU Ph.D. student, Philadelphia

“No. It's just getting too easy for everyone to be lazy, and making it that much easier is a step in the wrong direction.”

— Lisa Suddith, health and policy coordinator, Lawrence

“No. I don't have an issue with dieting or exercise.”

— Grant Blanchon, Kansas University graduate student, Olathe