Orlando Sentinel, May 27, 2008, “Stick to it – or else,” by Denise-marie Balona.

Dean Karlan, an economics professor, and Ian Ayres, who teaches law, have teamed to create a new Web site that lets self-improvers make contracts with themselves that can come with pricey penalties.

Orlando attorney Christine Weingart said the thought of handing part of her paycheck to a group that opposes gay marriage makes her cringe. It's what gets her up for Pilates class at 5:30 a.m. twice a week.

She made a contract last month, vowing to cram exercise into her hectic schedule. The penalty for missing a workout: Give $5 to the Institute for Marriage and Public Policy.

"I needed something I couldn't rationalize around," said Weingart, 26, who has gay family members. "I don't want to have to explain to them that I just didn't feel like getting up in the morning."

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