Fit-n-Trim to Win Elimination Contest (full contest)

nisijam5
nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
3rd Round, Fit-n-Trim to Win Elimination Contest

There will be 3 teams of 6 or 7 people. Losing team will eliminate one person with the lowest percentage of body weight.

The person with the highest percentage of weight loss gets an advantage for the next week. This will have some twists as the weeks go on. The advantages will include immunity; weight advantage and disadvantage, trading players. This is supposed to be fun and good natured so you need to take penalties good natured.

Criteria to enter:
1) You have a digital scale
2) You have a digital camera
3) You can weigh in any day of the week (weekdays & weekends)

Weigh-ins:
1. We will weigh in every Wednesday. If you fail to weigh in on Wednesday, you will be eliminated and out of the contest. If that happens, no one will be eliminated for that week.

2. You can post up 2 weights for the weigh in days. I will pick the lower of the two weights.

3. If you are unable to make a weigh-in and know that you will be on vacation, please notify me at the start of the contest. I will allow a different weigh in date since I will know upfront and will allow a change. There will be no other exceptions.

4. If you would not like to be in the game anymore, do not post it on the thread. Send me an email, so that other contestants do not know and slack off. We’ll let them think someone will still be eliminated.

Second Chance:
Everyone deserves a second chance, right? So, for all the people eliminated, they will be put in the second chance category. We will have 2 opportunities for the second chance people to come back. I’m thinking Week 7 and Week 12. If you are the top loser of the second chance category, you will be allowed back into the contest.

How to weigh-in:
1. You would weigh in with the code work that I will post on a thread the prior night
2. You will take a picture of the scale with your current weight, date and code word attached
3. You will post the photo on the link I will provide for each week

Besides, the ultimate reward of a healthier, more slender body, I will mail a prize for the ultimate winner.

Take a before picture (you don't have to post now) and your measurements. If you are the winner, post the before and after picture for us all to be jealous and admire.

You will write the code word “Round 3” on a piece of paper
Place this on or around the scale
Snap the picture of the paper and your weight

This is how to post your picture. Please do a practice one so that you are ready for the contest.

1) I use photobucket, upload the photo there
2) copy the IMG code
3) paste onto MFP
4) change the capital IMG to lowercase img

If you want to quit the game, please just don't weigh in. You can either PM me – or – post on the thread when you see that most of the people have already weighed in. We want to keep the game going and the motivation up. If we know someone is quitting; then, we feel "safe" and that doesn't help us with our goals.

You have one week from tomorrow to notify me of any weeks that you may miss. I will keep track of them. I will let you know when to weigh in
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  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    For all the new people I've posted the guidelines....

    We will post first weight on Wednesday. Let the game begin. Make sure you practice posting your pics if you need to.
  • McFatterton
    McFatterton Posts: 1,358 Member
    Alright, I'm in! How long is the contest going for Kim?
  • EvaiTryst
    EvaiTryst Posts: 643 Member
    Woohoo!!! Bring it on!
  • faithikins
    faithikins Posts: 679 Member
    Let's do this! :drinker:
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    I guess it depends when you are eliminated :laugh:

    There will be between 18 and 21 people with 2 second chance comebacks. So, I'm thinking we will be it will be betwen 20 and 23 weeks. I think there might be 2 double eliminations if there are 21 people. It will take us thru the holidays. :sad:

    I see our winner, Erin has posted...btw, I got your package ready to ship tomorrow or Wednesday...watch your mail!!!

    Uh, oh...the comeback kid is back as well!!!
  • McFatterton
    McFatterton Posts: 1,358 Member
    It will take us thru the holidays. :sad:

    Well, at least no holidays are on a Tuesday. :laugh:

    Should we PM you days we won't be available to weigh in, or post them here?
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Sara, that's why I've picked Wednesdays!! Weekend recovery!!

    You can PM or post....I've already have a list going
  • RonBo123
    RonBo123 Posts: 13 Member
    Hello everyone. I look forward to the contest and will give this my all.
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Hello everyone. I look forward to the contest and will give this my all.

    Yes, I will make you steak and potatoes every night with beer. Ron is my husband :heart:
  • faithikins
    faithikins Posts: 679 Member
    Geez you two can keep an eye on each other, what an advantage! Hi Ron! :bigsmile:
  • shelltree
    shelltree Posts: 169 Member
    Hoorah! Cannot wait to kick my butt into gear! Been a bad few days and will be starting the contest in bed sick but hopefully I can get on top of it and be well again asap!!!
  • faithikins
    faithikins Posts: 679 Member
    There is 3 aussies this round isn't there? For us weigh in is Thurs morn kids due to time difference. :wink:
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Faith, I believe you are right with 3 Aussies on board. Your Thursday morning is our Wednesday afternoon. Oh, Ron and I are not an advantage. We get into trouble together :smokin:

    shelltree, I have been horrible, horrible for the past month....like a rock star
  • RonBo123
    RonBo123 Posts: 13 Member
    Hello, I am very new to this, so bear (NOT beer) with me.
  • faithikins
    faithikins Posts: 679 Member
    Does that mean Ron will be joining the lush thread? :laugh: :laugh:
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    It probably won't hurt....I love our lush thread

    Ok, peeps I'm off to drink vodka. It will be my last day before the contest
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    I can't wait for this. I am so far off the healthy wagon its ridiculous so I need this to get me back to it. Bring it on and I will bring it too. Hi Ron, nice to hear form you again. (i met you when I was visiting my daughter) Kim, I am not going to vegas so my PA trip is the 12-16 of September.
  • McFatterton
    McFatterton Posts: 1,358 Member
    Ok, I'll be on vacay in FL from December 9-17.


    Do you still need more peeps for this? If so I can spread the word and try to get more people to join.
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    I think I am good on contestants...I'm pretty sure I'm at 21; but, I will let you know if I am short.
  • irishgal44
    irishgal44 Posts: 1,141 Member
    It's ON...like Donkeykong!!!!

    And no vacation days for me...ugh...I'm soooooo boring. So. Boring.

    Welcome to the newbies!!!!
  • mcdebbie
    mcdebbie Posts: 940 Member
    I'm here! Welcome Ron!
    I will be on vacation from 10/14 to 10/23 on a cruise no less. I may be able to weigh in on the 19th but not sure if there will be a scale handy. Let me know what you want me to do.
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    Welcome to everyone! I did horribly last contest.. it's time to show ya'll what I'm made of! (beware my numbers tomorrow... it go UGLY!)

    Super excited to slim down and get healthy, we're getting our house ready for a move from the frozen tundra of southeast WI to the tropical type heat of Houston, TX. Hopin the constant movement of getting ready (not to mention the stress of it all) can assist rather than hinder!!
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    Ok I'm hoping to redeem myself a little since I got the boot rather early in the first round of this comp...:blushing:

    Kim - I'm hoping you and hubby are on opposing teams, would make for an interesting home life! :laugh:

    See you all tomorrow for the first weigh-in.....
  • faithikins
    faithikins Posts: 679 Member
    I can't believe how many lushes are in this round, it's going to be hilarious! Will we be a good influence on each other I wonder? :laugh:
  • healthymomwannabe
    healthymomwannabe Posts: 252 Member
    Wow, I haven't been on this site in WEEKS! Say nothing about how I've been eating and NOT exercising. :noway: We were busy all of last month moving to our new house - I LOVE IT!! But I hate what it's done to me and the scale. YIKES! It's time to say "SEE YA" to August, and get back on track, thanks to this awesome competition! PLEASE don't laugh at my weigh-in tomorrow, as you'll see just how much I've gained over the last month. It's horrifying. :sick: But, I'm here to win, so watch my numbers drop each week! :drinker: Let's do this, people!!!

    Connie
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Hi all - do you mind if I follow along? I can motivate you all. :smile:
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Connie, I gained four lbs this week. I was at 179 today. OUCH!!! This month killed me. I am up 6 lbs for the month. :sad: I knew it was going to be a bad month. :ohwell:
  • HeatherShrinking
    HeatherShrinking Posts: 776 Member
    I'm so going to kick everyones' butts this time around! Whooohooo!!! Bring it on! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

    There is a chance I maybe gone for a few days sometime in October, I think near the end. Sorry I can't be more specific. My manager mentioned a training near the end of October he may send me to in Albany, NY. I haven't been given the dates yet. My last trip he sent me on I found out on a Friday that I was leaving Monday. :grumble: I think I'll have more notice this time, but I'm not sure.

    When do we get our teams?
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    When do we get our teams?

    I will have teams after weigh-in. That way if someone does not weigh in, I won't have to change the teams. They are drawn randomly by my daughter who for some reason likes to do it.

    I have marked you down for the end of October, just let me know the specifics when you find them out.
  • EvaiTryst
    EvaiTryst Posts: 643 Member
    Wow, tons of familiar faces! Good luck to everyone!!!!

    I'll keep my eyes peeled, Kim!

    I was 153.8 this morning... gained a pound since the contest ended in August. I've had a few lushy nights. :) Definately needed them. LIke when we didn't have power this last friday. Oi. Drinking by candlelight and flashlight.

    I'm ready to get back on track! Switching to mornings work outs really blows though. UGH!
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