Hogwarts Weight Loss Challenge

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  • ZeXea
    ZeXea Posts: 168 Member
    The313 wrote: »
    Or perhaps in Slytherin, you'll make your real friends....

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    Someone has read my mind perfectly!
  • bababs89
    bababs89 Posts: 307 Member
    Love this idea for a challenge!
  • Jessalane0607
    Jessalane0607 Posts: 89 Member
    I don't think I've ever been so excited over a challeng on here! Tehehe
  • tmeadows_08
    tmeadows_08 Posts: 1,231 Member
    Application sent Saturday! Waiting for my owl!!! :smile:
  • Shiloh2112
    Shiloh2112 Posts: 32 Member
    I signed up! :)
  • MsJennyffer
    MsJennyffer Posts: 85 Member
    Application sent. Waiting for my owl! Good thing my cubicle is right next to a window :)
  • jazzyj1230
    jazzyj1230 Posts: 66 Member
    This is the most awesome challenge ever! I love it! So excited, I hope I get in!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,974 Member
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    Attention all would-be Wizards, Witches, Half-bloods, Squibs and Muggles.

    Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are approaching their seventh term, and we are looking for applicants to join for the new term.

    Firstly, some information about what to expect from your term at Hogwarts:

    Basics:
    • This is a ten-week weight-loss challenge, beginning on Monday, October 5th.
    • All players will be sorted into houses. These are your teams - look to each other for advice, support, and motivation.
    • Each week, players will weigh themselves on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (EST). Weight loss will be totalled up (not by pounds lost, but by percentage, similar to the Muggle television show Biggest Loser) for each house.
    • Houses will be awarded house points based on how much weight was lost. The house with the largest percentage will receive the most points, and the house with the smallest percentage will receive the least.
    • The term will include mini challenges each week, which will include: Quidditch (exercise), Potions (food/dietary), Defence Against the Dark Arts (trivia etc - we are a school after all), as well as a multitude of other small challenges. There is ALWAYS something happening at Hogwarts!
    • The House Cup will be awarded to the house with the most points at the end of the term!

    Benefits:
    • Geek out over all things Harry Potter with like-minded people! The entire challenge is Harry Potter themed, right down to the names of the threads in the group.
    • Make friends, and be supported by a fantastic group of people!
    • Relax! This is a safe, stress-free challenge. No one is voted off if they do not lose every week.
    • Get motivated! We'll push you every day with different health-related challenges. Do what you can, and you'll probably find you're more capable than you thought!
    • Lose weight! Over the last five terms, our students have lost well over 4,400 pounds!

    To apply for a position at Hogwarts for the next term, please fill in the online Hogwarts Enrollment Application.

    We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure you don't miss out on a place at the school. There are only a small number of vacancies available in each house.

    REMEMBER
    • You MUST fill in the enrollment form in order to enroll in the next term
    • Applications are taken on a first come first served basis

    Once you have been accepted, your house prefect will be in contact and you will receive an invitation to the School group and your House Common Room here on MFP. Please be assured though, that if we are unable to sort you into a house at this stage, we will wait-list you for any vacancies that arise throughout the term.

    Hogwarts is an equal opportunity school, and has openings available for people with all levels of ability, as well as places for students who are maintaining or gaining weight.

    Questions may be posted here, or sent to me via owl.

    Sincerely yours,
    freesiasun5
    Head Girl

    How do I send an owl to accept my invitation to join Hufflepuff?
  • freesiasun5
    freesiasun5 Posts: 3,122 Member
    0-HogwartsCrest.jpg

    Attention all would-be Wizards, Witches, Half-bloods, Squibs and Muggles.

    Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are approaching their seventh term, and we are looking for applicants to join for the new term.

    Firstly, some information about what to expect from your term at Hogwarts:

    Basics:
    • This is a ten-week weight-loss challenge, beginning on Monday, October 5th.
    • All players will be sorted into houses. These are your teams - look to each other for advice, support, and motivation.
    • Each week, players will weigh themselves on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (EST). Weight loss will be totalled up (not by pounds lost, but by percentage, similar to the Muggle television show Biggest Loser) for each house.
    • Houses will be awarded house points based on how much weight was lost. The house with the largest percentage will receive the most points, and the house with the smallest percentage will receive the least.
    • The term will include mini challenges each week, which will include: Quidditch (exercise), Potions (food/dietary), Defence Against the Dark Arts (trivia etc - we are a school after all), as well as a multitude of other small challenges. There is ALWAYS something happening at Hogwarts!
    • The House Cup will be awarded to the house with the most points at the end of the term!

    Benefits:
    • Geek out over all things Harry Potter with like-minded people! The entire challenge is Harry Potter themed, right down to the names of the threads in the group.
    • Make friends, and be supported by a fantastic group of people!
    • Relax! This is a safe, stress-free challenge. No one is voted off if they do not lose every week.
    • Get motivated! We'll push you every day with different health-related challenges. Do what you can, and you'll probably find you're more capable than you thought!
    • Lose weight! Over the last five terms, our students have lost well over 4,400 pounds!

    To apply for a position at Hogwarts for the next term, please fill in the online Hogwarts Enrollment Application.

    We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure you don't miss out on a place at the school. There are only a small number of vacancies available in each house.

    REMEMBER
    • You MUST fill in the enrollment form in order to enroll in the next term
    • Applications are taken on a first come first served basis

    Once you have been accepted, your house prefect will be in contact and you will receive an invitation to the School group and your House Common Room here on MFP. Please be assured though, that if we are unable to sort you into a house at this stage, we will wait-list you for any vacancies that arise throughout the term.

    Hogwarts is an equal opportunity school, and has openings available for people with all levels of ability, as well as places for students who are maintaining or gaining weight.

    Questions may be posted here, or sent to me via owl.

    Sincerely yours,
    freesiasun5
    Head Girl

    How do I send an owl to accept my invitation to join Hufflepuff?

    Just reply to the PM you received from the Hufflepuff prefect. :)
  • Caketina
    Caketina Posts: 82 Member
    Will we get an owl if we are on the waiting list? The anticipation is killing me
  • freesiasun5
    freesiasun5 Posts: 3,122 Member
    Caketina wrote: »
    Will we get an owl if we are on the waiting list? The anticipation is killing me

    Yes, all applicants will hear one way or the other. It might take several days though.
  • MrsSgtBerger
    MrsSgtBerger Posts: 46 Member
    Dreams do come true! Crossing my fingers that gryffindor is the house for me!
  • shenanigansmo
    shenanigansmo Posts: 119 Member
    Yes! Can't wait! I hope I get an owl! Anyone else in the Philadelphia area running the Firebolt 5k on October 17th at the Harry Potter festival in Chestnut Hill?
  • ATMay22
    ATMay22 Posts: 6 Member
    So, I got wait listed. Which is the saddest thing in the world. Just wondering- will I be told whether or not I make it?
  • freesiasun5
    freesiasun5 Posts: 3,122 Member
    ATMay22 wrote: »
    So, I got wait listed. Which is the saddest thing in the world. Just wondering- will I be told whether or not I make it?

    As spots open up throughout the challenge (people drop out, etc) we go through the waitlist in order. Spots do open up, don't despair!

    However, if you don't make it in this term, you'll be notified when enrollment starts for next term before the general public.
  • voldemortisreal
    voldemortisreal Posts: 101 Member
    Really bummed... was waitlisted.

    Is there roll-over enrollment for previous house members (means fewer spots for the incoming/applying hopefuls)? :(
  • KelseyRae5
    KelseyRae5 Posts: 183 Member
    I am so disappointed! I was waitlisted. Hoping I can get in soon?
    It seems with all the interest in such an awesome group challenge, maybe each house could get bigger. If there were more people willing to lead each house? More head girls and guys...
    I understand it is a huge amount of work to run the group. Just something to consider. I really feel I could be successful with my weight loss goals if I had a challenge like this to participate in.
    Thanks!
  • freesiasun5
    freesiasun5 Posts: 3,122 Member
    KelseyRae5 wrote: »
    I am so disappointed! I was waitlisted. Hoping I can get in soon?
    It seems with all the interest in such an awesome group challenge, maybe each house could get bigger. If there were more people willing to lead each house? More head girls and guys...
    I understand it is a huge amount of work to run the group. Just something to consider. I really feel I could be successful with my weight loss goals if I had a challenge like this to participate in.
    Thanks!

    We actually increased house size last term, due to the response, but we are at a number we feel is manageable and don't currently plan to increase again. As you can understand, we all do this voluntarily while holding down pesky muggle jobs as well.

    However, don't despair! Waitlisters do get called up to the big leagues! Stay patient!
  • KelseyRae5
    KelseyRae5 Posts: 183 Member
    KelseyRae5 wrote: »
    I am so disappointed! I was waitlisted. Hoping I can get in soon?
    It seems with all the interest in such an awesome group challenge, maybe each house could get bigger. If there were more people willing to lead each house? More head girls and guys...
    I understand it is a huge amount of work to run the group. Just something to consider. I really feel I could be successful with my weight loss goals if I had a challenge like this to participate in.
    Thanks!

    We actually increased house size last term, due to the response, but we are at a number we feel is manageable and don't currently plan to increase again. As you can understand, we all do this voluntarily while holding down pesky muggle jobs as well.

    However, don't despair! Waitlisters do get called up to the big leagues! Stay patient!


    Thanks for your response. I will try to stay patient. I am just so excited for some wizardly weight loss. :)
  • minizebu
    minizebu Posts: 2,716 Member
    Bummer! I am also on the waitlist. Good luck to every one still waiting for word one way or the other. And to everyone who received a position this term, have lots of fun!
  • unigirl143
    unigirl143 Posts: 126 Member
    I am so excited. This will be my first term. I cant wait for my owl.
  • Cheddars13
    Cheddars13 Posts: 38 Member
    This is fantastic!! Hufflepuff all the way!
  • soniakd1
    soniakd1 Posts: 8 Member
    Also on waiting list
  • litaita
    litaita Posts: 29 Member
    Fingers crossed for the Hufflepuff house. Looking at the other responses - the houses may be mostly filled, but this is an awesome set up for a challenge!
  • rabe99199
    rabe99199 Posts: 12 Member
    wait listed :( by time i can even get into hogwarts i wont have any weight left to lose
  • ZeXea
    ZeXea Posts: 168 Member
    What if we hit our weight loss goal during the challenge? Should we keep going for this or are we dropped or something?
  • freesiasun5
    freesiasun5 Posts: 3,122 Member
    ZBennyXOXO wrote: »
    What if we hit our weight loss goal during the challenge? Should we keep going for this or are we dropped or something?

    We allow for maintenance and even weight gainers. You can switch from losing to maintaining at any point.
  • allnamesrtaken
    allnamesrtaken Posts: 49 Member
    Application sent! Pick me pick me!
  • mrron2u
    mrron2u Posts: 919 Member
    THIS IS AWESOME!! I sent in my application!
  • rune1990
    rune1990 Posts: 543 Member
    OMG. This and the rpg workout? Heaven!