NEW BIGGEST LOSER TEAM CHALLENGE BEGINNING MAY 8TH!!

Wiccandothis
Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
Interested in joining a new challenge group? The Biggest Loser Challenge will start up a new 9-week challenge ON May 8th!! Must join and have your weight posted by Sunday, May 7th @ 10:00 pm PST. Please read over the dates and the rules for the challenge and if interest, request to join the group by clicking here and requesting to join: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/23818-biggest-loser-team-challenge

Please take a few minutes to read through the challenge calendar and rules of the Biggest Loser Challenge, while paying extra attention to rules #6 and #7. Thank you :)

Your Moderators:
Wiccandothis
MonicaA2013
*We all post reminders to weigh ins, and also make good friends. :smile: Please feel free to add us as friends.*

Challenge Calendar:

Thursday, May 49th - Sunday, May 7th: Initial Weigh In (closes at 10:00 pm PST)
Monday, May 8th: Week 1 Begins (Check the forum to see which ream you are on, and the challenges for the week!)
Thursday, May 11th - Sunday, May 14th: Week 1 Weigh In (closes at 10:00 pm PST)
Monday, May 15th: Week 2 Begins and Week 1 Results posted by 12:00 pm PST (Check the forum to see the results from the previous week's weigh in every Monday.)
Thursday, May 18th - Sunday May 21st: Week 2 Weigh In (closes at 10:00 pm PST)
Monday, May 22nd: Week 3 Begins and Week 2 Results posted by 12:00 pm PST
Thursday, May 25th - Sunday, May 28th: Week 3 Weigh In (closes at 10:00 pm PST)
Monday, May 29th: Week 4 Begins and Week 3 Results posted by 12:00 pm PST
Thursday, June 1st - Sunday, June 4th: Week 4 Weigh In (closes at 10:00 pm PST)
Monday, June 5th: Week 5 Begins and Week 4 Results posted by 12:00 pm PST
Thursday, June 8th - Sunday, June 11th: Week 5 Weigh In (closes at 10:00 pm PST)
Monday, June 12th: Week 6 Begins and Week 5 Results posted by 12:00 pm PST (Officially Halfway!)
Thursday, June 15th - Sunday, June 18th: Week 6 Weigh In (closes at 10:00 pm PST)
Monday, June 19th: Week 7 Begins and Week 6 Results posted by 12:00 pm PST
Thursday, June 22nd - Sunday, June 25th: Week 7 Weigh In (closes at 10:00 pm PST)
Monday, June 26th: Week 8 Begins and Week 7 Results posted by 12:00 pm PST
Thursday, June 29th - Sunday, July 2nd: Week 8 Weigh In (closes at 10:00 pm PST)
Monday, July 3rd: Week 9 Begins and Week 8 Results posted by 12:00 pm PST
Thursday, July 6th - Sunday, July 9th: Week 9 Weigh In (closes at 10:00 pm PST)
Monday, July 10th: FINAL RESULTS POSTED!

Challenge Rules (subject to discussion and change):

1) Several teams compete, with between 20-30 members each. Which team you are a member of is decided by the power of The Almighty Spreadsheet. Please respect the other members of your team! Everyone has a valid opinion, and we want to provide an open space for them to share it.

2) Each group will have their own thread. Please keep all group discussions in this thread, as making multiples threads per group makes it harder for we (the moderators) to keep track of everything and keep things organized. Please help us, help you. :) If you would like to post about a topic not related to your group, please feel free to start a thread. Otherwise, each team will have one thread for discussion.

3) You should log your weight once each week. Weigh-ins will always open on Thursdays, no later than 10:00 am PST and close on Sundays at 10:00 pm (PST; Pacific Time US)! This will happen in the form of a new thread each week (e.g. WEEK 1 WEIGH IN THREAD) which will be posted on the group's forum. Late weights will not be accepted. We - the group's moderators - will post the results of each weigh-in by Monday at noon, 12:00 pm PST at the latest.

4) The first weigh-in (the starting weigh-in) establishes your "beginning" weight for the purpose of calculating percentage lost. The team with the highest percentage of weight lost during the challenge will be our official challenge winners. NOTE: Please make sure that you accurately post your initial weight, and your weight for all following weigh-ins. We (the moderators) encourage everyone to accurately post their weights, and follow a healthy weight loss plan. Really, at the end of the day, the goal of this competition is to motivate one another to work towards the ultimate goal -- a healthy, long, and happy life (and safe weight loss to get there)!

5) We will set a MANDATORY challenge every week (usually nutrition or fitness based). This will usually be posted within the weigh in thread on Thursday as a heads up and also at the bottom of the results for the week on Monday. In addition to the challenges we set, your group may decide to do additional challenges. You may also pick and choose from the challenges we set. It is up to the teams!

6) 3 Strikes and you're out: Missing 3 weigh-ins disqualifies you from the competition and puts you onto the Cheerleader's team. These weights will no longer count for your original team. Members of the Cheerleader team will not be ranked for the purposes of this challenge, but they are still encouraged to weigh-in each week. They may also participate in the threads and challenges hosted by competing teams. If you KNOW that you're going to miss a weigh-in, please message Wiccandothis or MonicaA2013 and we'll repost your previous week's weight - so you will not get a strike.

7) This is a 9 week challenge, before posting your initial weight and being assigned a team, please make sure you are ready to participate for the full nine weeks. I CANNOT MAKE THIS STATEMENT BOLD ENOUGH!! It is not fair to yourself or your team to begin a challenge you do not intend to finish. We are all here to help each other. If you are having a hard time staying on track, please do not drop out…turn to your team for help. Please participate in your team threads as much as possible. We are all here to help each other and keep each other motivated for the duration of the challenge. Great friendships have started here so take advantage of it!

8) New members and returning members must join the group and log a starting weight BEFORE the May 7th deadline, after that membership to the group will be closed for the duration of the February - April Challenge. Non-members can either visit the group's homepage (http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/23818-biggest-loser-team-challenge) to request entrance to the group, or they can send a direct message to Wiccandothis or MonicaA2013.
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  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
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  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
    Last chance to join... Challenge begings Monday!!
  • DEE_68
    DEE_68 Posts: 33 Member
    Hi I would like to join. My sister Starr68 is in and I would like to be too!
  • noya87
    noya87 Posts: 29 Member
    I guess I sent my request right to join :) really need to do this
  • ptrcrynn
    ptrcrynn Posts: 2 Member
    Hi I joined around Christmas time and wasn't ablend to finished I would love to try again since my life isn't so hectic please add me thank you
  • jenmurphy3
    jenmurphy3 Posts: 64 Member
    Last chance to join... Challenge begings Monday!!

    I would like to join. I sent a join message but I don't know if I was accepted yet. Hopefully I can be part of this challenge.
  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
    DEE_68 wrote: »
    Hi I would like to join. My sister Starr68 is in and I would like to be too!

    I sent you a request to join. All other request have been approved. Don't forget to log your weight by tonight at 10 pm PSTd
  • jenmurphy3
    jenmurphy3 Posts: 64 Member
    Where do I add my weigh-in? If it is here I am 220.2 & I'm 5'7"
  • bago1
    bago1 Posts: 15 Member
    Would love to join into this challenge. How do I do that?
  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
    bago1 wrote: »
    Would love to join into this challenge. How do I do that?

    Follow this link and hit the join button. We will accept it, then you can post your starting weight.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/23818-biggest-loser-team-challenge
    jenmurphy3 wrote: »
    Where do I add my weigh-in? If it is here I am 220.2 & I'm 5'7"

    Post your weight here.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10551198/initial-weigh-in#latest
  • CassieGetsFit2013
    CassieGetsFit2013 Posts: 601 Member
    I've been in this challenge before but didn't keep up with it. I'm REALLY ready to step it up & follow all the way to the end this time! My question is, can we see the sprrad sheet? And what team will I be on? Thanks!
  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
    I've been in this challenge before but didn't keep up with it. I'm REALLY ready to step it up & follow all the way to the end this time! My question is, can we see the sprrad sheet? And what team will I be on? Thanks!

    Yes. The spreadsheet will be posted tomorrow afternoon and you will find out what team you ate on then.
  • CassieGetsFit2013
    CassieGetsFit2013 Posts: 601 Member
    Okay! Thanks a lot.
  • jenmurphy3
    jenmurphy3 Posts: 64 Member
    bago1 wrote: »
    Would love to join into this challenge. How do I do that?

    Follow this link and hit the join button. We will accept it, then you can post your starting weight.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/23818-biggest-loser-team-challenge
    jenmurphy3 wrote: »
    Where do I add my weigh-in? If it is here I am 220.2 & I'm 5'7"

    Post your weight here.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10551198/initial-weigh-in#latest

    I just saw this, this morning...do I have to wait until next week?
  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
    jenmurphy3 wrote: »
    bago1 wrote: »
    Would love to join into this challenge. How do I do that?

    Follow this link and hit the join button. We will accept it, then you can post your starting weight.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/23818-biggest-loser-team-challenge
    jenmurphy3 wrote: »
    Where do I add my weigh-in? If it is here I am 220.2 & I'm 5'7"

    Post your weight here.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10551198/initial-weigh-in#latest

    I just saw this, this morning...do I have to wait until next week?

    Message me your weight asap and I'll get you in.
  • nannon0502
    nannon0502 Posts: 14 Member
    Just saw this now, is it too late to join? I've requested to join the group..anything else I can do?
  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
    nannon0502 wrote: »
    Just saw this now, is it too late to join? I've requested to join the group..anything else I can do?

    I just messaged you. Send me your weight and I'll get you added.
  • daisyd76
    daisyd76 Posts: 10 Member
    good morning! i just saw this :smile: and I am really interested in joining.
  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
    daisyd76 wrote: »
    good morning! i just saw this :smile: and I am really interested in joining.

    I just accepted you. Please send me your weight ASAP so I can add you to a team.
  • 150Tonya
    150Tonya Posts: 14 Member
    Hi
    I am at 210. My goal is 150. Looking forward to the post!
  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
    edited May 2017
    150Tonya wrote: »
    Hi
    I am at 210. My goal is 150. Looking forward to the post!

    I will add you to the challenge. Make sure to check the spreadsheet to see what team you will be on.
  • _confunded_
    _confunded_ Posts: 11 Member
    Hi, I know it's past the cut off date, but I just saw this challenge and noticed a few others were able to join today - is it still possible to be added to the group? SW is 210.
  • Jorra10
    Jorra10 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi. I just saw this challenge. I would really like to join. My current weight is 163.4lbs.
  • teresaglz21
    teresaglz21 Posts: 77 Member
    Same ^^^ My weigh is 292.6. please let me know if there is still a chance
  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
    Hi, I know it's past the cut off date, but I just saw this challenge and noticed a few others were able to join today - is it still possible to be added to the group? SW is 210.
    Same ^^^ My weigh is 292.6. please let me know if there is still a chance
    Jorra10 wrote: »
    Hi. I just saw this challenge. I would really like to join. My current weight is 163.4lbs.

    Make sure you have all requested to join. Once accepted, I will enter you on a team and send you a message with the link to the group and the team you were placed on.
  • Memerex5
    Memerex5 Posts: 55 Member
    I also realize the lateness but I have just requested to join. Dr just started me on another diet. Hoping to have some structure as your is set up.
  • lfoster360
    lfoster360 Posts: 11 Member
    I just saw this challenge is it too late to join in.
  • februarypennies
    februarypennies Posts: 3 Member
    I just saw this challenge. Is it too late to join?
  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
    Today is the last day for late sign ups. Don't miss out!
  • lfoster360
    lfoster360 Posts: 11 Member
    I have a coworker that may be interested. I'm definitely going to give her a heads up.