Weight Loss Contest - Local

karanmwk

I need something to motivate me to lose weight. I took my dream vacation earlier this year - I lost 20 pounds three months prior. After I got back, I have lost my will to lose the weight! I've gained eight pounds back:( I know that my desire to be healthy should be enough motivation for me but it isn't! I want to start a local weight loss contest (similar to the biggest loser) but I'm not sure about the legality, etc... What I have in mind is to start the contest on about October 1 and end it on about December 15. I want there to be a non-refundable entry fee of $50/person - all of this money would go into a 'kitty' and on December 15, the person with the highest weight loss percentage would win all of this money. So everyone who took it seriously would have lost weight for the Holiday Season and also stands a chance to win some Christmas Cash. I would keep the entry time open for the first two weeks for latecomers to join. I figure we could get together and weigh every two weeks to see who is in the lead maybe? I could have the contestants sign something that states the rules and that they realize they should consult with a physician before starting any weight loss program, etc... Any thoughts, suggestions? Thanks!

anacsitham5

Love the idea. Wish someone would have done this last year when I was starting my weight loss journey. I'm only trying to lose body fat now, so my weight will go up as my body fat goes down. Good Luck! I think its great!