Need some extra motivation to lose weight?
I recently participated in a Biggest Loser competition hosted by a blogger, and I found it very motivating to report my weight loss every week and compete for some cash! I thought the system worked quite well, so I am just using the same rules.
Hope you'll join us!
HERE IS THE INFO IN A NUTSHELL:
We will kick everything off on Friday, September 7th with the initial weigh in and "before" photos and measurements (to get your starting point). The first official weigh in will be on Friday, September 14th and the contest will run for 11 weeks from there.
The entrance fee is $20.00 per person. Money will be accepted in check or cash form with checks made payable to Mary Smith. The money will be awarded to the winners in the following amounts: 1st place will get 70%, 2nd place will get 25%, 3rd place will get 5%. So, if you know someone that is interested -- let them know about it. The more players, the more money in the pot.
SOME OTHER SPECIFICS:
1. You must be honest about your weigh-ins.
2. You must email me a picture of your scale with the weight on the first and last weigh-in. You must also send "before" pictures from the front, back, and side (in workout clothes or other form-fitting outfit or swimsuit). There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not provide pictures and measurements, then you cannot participate. Trust me, at the end, you will be so glad you did, so you can see the difference.
Nobody but me will see the pictures -- unless you win, in which case, you must agree to allowing your before and after pictures to be posted for the other contestants to see.
3. You can choose any weight loss diet, except for anything requiring surgery. This includes weight loss surgery such as lap bands, liposuction, gastric bypass, etc. I will not be responsible if in this process you actually gain weight or if you lose too much weight. Choose your program wisely.
4. The whole purpose of this contest is to lose weight in a healthy way and change your lifestyle. You may not take any weight loss drugs. This includes but is not limited to: Alli (Orlistat), Phentermine, Meridia (Sibutramine). If you choose to use a weight loss drug, you will be disqualified. Herbal supplements are acceptable. If you have questions whether something is allowed, please contact me before you begin taking it.
5. Weigh-ins will be every Friday. You must weigh in EVERY week and email your weight to me by NOON on Friday. If you do not weigh in you will be eliminated! If you are going to miss a weigh-in, just let me know and you will retain the same weight as the prior weigh-in.
Please email me with your weight every week. I will compile a percentage loss chart every week after I get everyone's numbers and post it on this blog no later than Friday evening.
6. Weigh-in wearing your bathing or birthday suit.
7. You must start and end the competition on the same scale.
8. You must be at least 6 weeks postpartum.
9. If you drop out of the competition, money WILL NOT be refunded.
10. If you get pregnant or injured during the competition, money WILL NOT be refunded.
11. The final weigh in day is Friday, December 7th.
If you are ready to drop some pounds and get support while doing it -- please email me ASAP at larand2005@msn.com, and I will send you an invite to be a contributor on this blog. LET'S DO THIS THING!!!!
