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Irek_Wawa
Irek_Wawa Posts: 41 Member
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Hello fellow competitors. I would like to invite you to additional competition during our challenge. Of course it has been consulted with our organiser :)

The competition would be about measuring our level of physical activity (by counting steps taken throughout a day) and therefore motivating us to move more and lose even more weight.

Prerequisite to participate is possesing ONLY ONE of the following:
- iPhone or Android phone (with installed free Moves app)
- Fitbit device
- Jawbone device
- Withings Pulse

So as you see – almost anyone is able to join.

The app / webpage we would use is called https://matchup.io/ . It’s currently in beta, but works fine (tested it myself). You cannot register on your own, but I can sent you an invite as I’m already a member.

How it would work exactly:
„Matchup treats your competition like a real sports league. That means you'll be matched up against a new opponent every day.” – which looks as below:

mfp110.jpg

We can check our current standing all the time:

mfp210.jpg

There are other cassifications also:

mfp310.jpg

Or

mfp410.jpg

There is also a message board where we can additionally motivate each other or boast about our achievements;)

I think that the competition could start on 5th April so everyone would have time to join and it would last to the end of this challenge.

To join I need you to send me a pm with your e-mail adress, so I can invite you – please register with mfp name, so we would know who is who;) Competition will only consist of this challenge participants.

I’m open to your questions / suggestions of course.
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  • Modellabell
    Modellabell Posts: 448 Member
    Hello fellow competitors. I would like to invite you to additional competition during our challenge. Of course it has been consulted with our organiser :)

    The competition would be about measuring our level of physical activity (by counting steps taken throughout a day) and therefore motivating us to move more and lose even more weight.

    Prerequisite to participate is possesing ONLY ONE of the following:
    - iPhone or Android phone (with installed free Moves app)
    - Fitbit device
    - Jawbone device
    - Withings Pulse

    So as you see – almost anyone is able to join.

    The app / webpage we would use is called https://matchup.io/ . It’s currently in beta, but works fine (tested it myself). You cannot register on your own, but I can sent you an invite as I’m already a member.

    How it would work exactly:
    „Matchup treats your competition like a real sports league. That means you'll be matched up against a new opponent every day.” – which looks as below:

    mfp110.jpg

    We can check our current standing all the time:

    mfp210.jpg

    There are other cassifications also:

    mfp310.jpg

    Or

    mfp410.jpg

    There is also a message board where we can additionally motivate each other or boast about our achievements;)

    I think that the competition could start on 5th April so everyone would have time to join and it would last to the end of this challenge.

    To join I need you to send me a pm with your e-mail adress, so I can invite you – please register with mfp name, so we would know who is who;) Competition will only consist of this challenge participants.

    I’m open to your questions / suggestions of course.

    Thanks for setting this up Irek_Wawa! After we get the initial email, do we need to wait for another email to actually register? I got a message that said I would be set up shortly.

    Thanks
  • BMP9713
    BMP9713 Posts: 107 Member
    Oooo! I want to join!
  • phoebelayla
    phoebelayla Posts: 1,284 Member
    This looks like a great motivator, and lots of fun. My fitbit went to electronics heaven several months ago…. this gave the me the perfect excuse to go out and by a new one today. Bring it on!
  • elsie1928
    elsie1928 Posts: 378 Member
    I want to join too. Love a bit of healthy competition!!
  • Irek_Wawa
    Irek_Wawa Posts: 41 Member


    Thanks for setting this up Irek_Wawa! After we get the initial email, do we need to wait for another email to actually register? I got a message that said I would be set up shortly.

    Thanks

    You should get similiar invitation:

    matchu10.jpg

    And register by clicking "accept" and filling registration form.


    To others willing to join:
    I need your e-mail adress to invite you - to not make it public I propose you send it to my by PM here on MFP.
  • Irek_Wawa
    Irek_Wawa Posts: 41 Member
    IMPORTANT UPDATE:

    To make it easier for all of us, register with the link below, follow intructions and you will be set to go. Register with your MFP name please and write in this thread that you've registered, so i know who to accept:)

    https://matchup.io/group/193/2014-spring-fling-challenge
  • BMP9713
    BMP9713 Posts: 107 Member
    I've registered!!
  • faerytale
    faerytale Posts: 17
    Just sent you a message :)
  • DamoniqueW
    DamoniqueW Posts: 147 Member
    Oh...I love this. Competition will really get me going!
  • 18minutesorless
    18minutesorless Posts: 13
    Ooh this is awesome...definitely joining!!
  • CStellaGo
    CStellaGo Posts: 273 Member
    IMPORTANT UPDATE:

    To make it easier for all of us, register with the link below, follow intructions and you will be set to go. Register with your MFP name please and write in this thread that you've registered, so i know who to accept:)

    https://matchup.io/group/193/2014-spring-fling-challenge

    DONE!!! LOOKS FUN!
  • danielle2198
    danielle2198 Posts: 18 Member
    Just registered!
  • meni79
    meni79 Posts: 35 Member
    The only moves app I found is $2.99. I cant find the free one
  • Luuvy
    Luuvy Posts: 602 Member
    I am going to register right now! I think this is a great idea.
  • Irek_Wawa
    Irek_Wawa Posts: 41 Member
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.protogeo.moves
  • Irek_Wawa
    Irek_Wawa Posts: 41 Member
    The only moves app I found is $2.99. I cant find the free one

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.protogeo.moves
  • CountryCutie87
    CountryCutie87 Posts: 16 Member
    Signed up! Under CountryCutie87
  • ChiaGnome
    ChiaGnome Posts: 179 Member
    Signed up with Moves!
  • lifeisspiffy
    lifeisspiffy Posts: 166 Member
    If I sign up now with Moves, would I be able to change it to a fitbit if I buy one in the next couple weeks or just keep using Moves?


    I registered with moves for now
  • healthynewstart
    healthynewstart Posts: 17 Member
    I've registered. Sent you a PM as well. Thanks:)
  • phoebelayla
    phoebelayla Posts: 1,284 Member
    I registered and I am good to go.
  • Modellabell
    Modellabell Posts: 448 Member
    This is shaping up very nicely!!

    Irek_Wawa, thank for setting this up for us. I logged in today and it looks really cool. :glasses:

    Thanks again for incorporating this into the challenge. :drinker:
  • Irek_Wawa
    Irek_Wawa Posts: 41 Member
    UPDATE:

    List of properly registered users is below, if someone doesn't see himself / herself here it means something went wrong - plz contact me:

    lista110.jpg
    lista210.jpg
    lista310.jpg
  • skill133
    skill133 Posts: 161
    I searched for free moves app and it came up with Pacer. I downloaded that, but cant see where I attach to matchup. Is Pacer the wrong app? I didn't see anyother free moves app on my I phone...
  • skill133
    skill133 Posts: 161
    figured it out...just downloaded 2.99 app and got everything synced up.
  • Runningcircuits
    Runningcircuits Posts: 182
    I registered and am excited for the added challenge. Thanks! Time to charge my Fitbit....
  • caroljayne
    caroljayne Posts: 34 Member
    Great idea :) just registered.
  • FocusKimFocus
    FocusKimFocus Posts: 124 Member
    Very cool - I just signed up and took over my husband's Withings Pulse. I normally use a BodyMedia armband, but the Pulse will be my new buddy.
  • JERubin1
    JERubin1 Posts: 72 Member
    I have no way of counting steps, I don't have a smart phone and I don't own a counter, can I join later on after I get the money up for a counter? the cheapest one I can find that will link to a computer is like 100 bucks and I live paycheck to paycheck on a retail income so cant afford one for at least two pay checks.
  • Irek_Wawa
    Irek_Wawa Posts: 41 Member
    The list of participants is now closed, as our challenge starts tomorrow (05.04). However, it will be renewed (restarted) after 31 days (longest available on matchup), so it will be possible to join then.

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