Tuesday, August 27, 2013

The Challenge

Ok, so I needed a new source of motivation and so did several people around me.  I present to you

THE CHALLENGE- "Lose Weight 4 Personal Change"
 
Our goal is to become healthier people and make life changes.  The Challenge will last 16 weeks: September 9th-December 30th.  In that time, you may use whatever method you like (short of medical interventions) to lose weight and body fat.  Everyone who participates will pay $50 and the WINNER TAKES ALL.
 
So, get as many people you can and make sure they're motivated.  We have a LOT to Lose and potentially a lot of CHANGE to gain!  Its going to be fun!!!
 
Right now, we have a group set up on www.myfitnesspal.com so that we can share our progress and encourage each other (or just talk smack if that's what you prefer).  Go there and set up an account- its free.  Get the app on your phone and join us from anywhere.  The group is called- Lose Weight for Positive Change - Join US!!!
 
How do you win? 
At the end of 16 weeks, whoever has lost the largest percentage of weight AND inches wins.
 
How is the winner determined?
To win the challenge you must complete the following and meet the winning condition above:
1. At the start of the challenge, post your "before" picture to your myfitnesspal profile OR email it to LW4PC@outlook.com
2. Every week (at least 16 times), post your weight loss to myfitnesspal OR the email (LW4PC@outlook.com). 
3. Every 4 weeks (or at least 4 times during the challenge), post your measurements to myfitnesspal OR the email (LW4PC@outlook.com).
4. On the final day of the challenge, post your after picture to myfitnesspal OR the email (LW4PC@outlook.com)
 
How many winners will there be?
There are two categories- Men and Women. Each category will have AT LEAST ONE winner. 
Men can only pay into the male winner's pot and women can only pay into the female winner's pot. Additional winners will be determined by the size of the pot.
 
How do I pay in to the competition?
There is a Paypal  account set up JUST for this challenge.  It is not attached to any of the constestants bank accounts. It will only accept payments and will pay out ONE time- at the end of the challenge!
 
If you have a PayPal account, you can send a payment to LW4PC@outlook.com and it will go into the winner's pot.  Make sure to indicate in the NOTES whether you are MALE or FEMALE
 
If you do not have a PayPal account, email us at LW4PC@outlook.com and we will send you a payment request so that you can pay by credit/debit card. Please put MALE or FEMALE in the subject line of your email so that we will place your money in the correct category.

Start weighing in on the 9th even if you can't make payment.  The last day to pay in will be October 5th. (Everyone will have a payday by then)
 
How will I know if I won?
If you join us on myfitnesspal via the website or the app, you will be able to follow everyone's progress and know where you stand.  The winner will be announced before the new year and the money will be immediately disbursed. If you are the winner and you have PayPal, the money will be transferred.  If you win, but you do not have PayPal, you will have to provide account information for where you want the money deposited (it could take 4 days to deposit).
 
 
Send any questions to our email... do you know our email address yet???