Biggest Loser style challenge

tomdudely
tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
edited October 2 in Motivation and Support
I'm the kind of person who loves a challenge. The feeling of being the best beats out most other feelings. I think that I'd lose weight better if I'm competing with other people. I'm thinking about starting a "Biggest Loser" type challenge. I'm flying by the seat of my pants here so bare with me. Here's what I'm thinking;

Limit the competition to about 12 or 14 people. Split evenly male/female. I'm thinking of having men vs men and women vs women. We have a mutual weigh in day every week. Weights are posted on the group page (not sure if that's possible on MFP or if it'd be easier to do on Facebook). I'll convert the weight loss to percentage loss and each week the male and female with the lowest percentage will be out. The last two of men and last two women will have the winner of each group determined by total percentage lost for the whole competition.

Another option is make two teams, men vs women. Calculate it all as a team. Lowest team loses their lowest percentage member for that week. Then the final 4 will be individuals.

Anyone interested? Lemme know what you think or any suggestions. If I can get at least 6 men and 6 women I will set it up. If There aren't enough of one or the other we will do it as individuals with a minimum of 10 people.

Thanks,
Tom
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  • chloeshutler
    chloeshutler Posts: 14
    Hi Tom,

    i LOVE the sound of this! im quite competitive so sounds like a brill idea... and the fact you"re in a team will also make you work harder! sign me up :)

    chloe :)
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    So far I have 4 ladies and just me as far as the guys. Maybe just me vs the ladies? lol. Come on guys! Show some interest. I'd love to get this started in the next day or two
  • lisadhancock
    lisadhancock Posts: 103
    I'm interested!!!!

    Lisa
  • denisegolden
    denisegolden Posts: 206 Member
    im interested, friend me and let me know if there is still a spot. sounds like a great idea.
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    Up top 6 ladies. Still just me on the guy's side. I think that we'll take 5 more of either sex then we will decide to split it into teams or go individual once i get it set up
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
    I'm interested.
    MFP doesn't have groups (yet) so FB may be the best bet.

    You can try to get more guys by reposting opening for men in the morning. There's more activity here around 6-9a PST.
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    I'm interested.
    MFP doesn't have groups (yet) so FB may be the best bet.

    You can try to get more guys by reposting opening for men in the morning. There's more activity here around 6-9a PST.

    I'll try to do that. Kinda early for me, but i'll attempt to be up that early. I was thinking FB too. Just comes down to who's willing to do it there.

    PS: Love your ticker picture
  • jellybean1971
    jellybean1971 Posts: 417 Member
    Not sure if you have me listed from your other thread but I still want to join
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    Not sure if you have me listed from your other thread but I still want to join

    Gotcha
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member

    PS: Love your ticker picture
    Thanks

    Go River Cats & Ports too!
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    Last call for Guys. I have 8 Ladies for the challenge. If I don't have any guys in the next couple of hours I'm opening it up for the last few spots.
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    bump
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    Alright, I'm opening it back up to the ladies. I think that 3 more spots are available. Maybe a couple more might open but we're going with 3 for now.

    This will be a FB group. I've already created it. If you're participating in the challenge I'll add you as a friend on MFP and give you the link to the FB group.
  • Terri813
    Terri813 Posts: 21
    I would like to join in there are still spots.
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    I would like to join in there are still spots.

    Added you. Got 2 more spots.
  • Time2Thrive
    Time2Thrive Posts: 161 Member
    Cannot believe there are no guys jumping on this. If there is a spot I am game.
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    Cannot believe there are no guys jumping on this. If there is a spot I am game.

    I agree about the guys. Count yourself it. two more please! I have a total of 10 people right now. Would ideally like to have 12.
  • Victoria141090
    Victoria141090 Posts: 31
    Are there still places on this?
  • rockstarginaa
    rockstarginaa Posts: 1,529 Member
    I'd love to join, but I'm so close to goal that I'll be knocked out probably 1st lol
  • manorexicmarshmallow
    manorexicmarshmallow Posts: 80 Member
    I will join if there is still a spot.
  • aliciarenee79
    aliciarenee79 Posts: 35 Member
    Can I join? I will see if my husband is up for it when he gets home tonight.
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    I'd love to join, but I'm so close to goal that I'll be knocked out probably 1st lol

    If you'd like to give it a try you'd be the 12th and I'll expand to 14 with manorexicmarshmallow and greenjellibean. If you don't want to I'll still do 14 and greenjellibean's husband could take it if interested.
  • manorexicmarshmallow
    manorexicmarshmallow Posts: 80 Member

    If you'd like to give it a try you'd be the 12th and I'll expand to 14 with manorexicmarshmallow and greenjellibean. If you don't want to I'll still do 14 and greenjellibean's husband could take it if interested.

    kinda funny that we have both a marshmallow and a jellibean :smile:
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    kinda funny that we have both a marshmallow and a jellibean :smile:

    we actually have 2 jellybeans in it
  • ginny1214
    ginny1214 Posts: 338
    Darn I wanted to join! Down almost 30 lbs already looking for a push
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    Darn I wanted to join! Down almost 30 lbs already looking for a push

    Done. That'll put us at a preliminary 18 that have said they wanna do it. I've sent everyone a friend request. Once the request is accepted I'll send you a link to the FB group and we'll start setting the details.
  • ginny1214
    ginny1214 Posts: 338
    Sweet!!
  • AddA2UDE
    AddA2UDE Posts: 382
    Too late for a guy to get on board? :) I just stumbled across this.
  • tomdudely
    tomdudely Posts: 25 Member
    Too late for a guy to get on board? :) I just stumbled across this.

    I'll put you on the wait list in case someone decides not to do it.
  • msstillion79
    msstillion79 Posts: 142
    hey i love that idea if there is anymore room let me know pm me or let me know on here ill check later i need the extra push to get moving again i have had a bad week being sick thanx nellie
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