Hogwarts Weight Loss Challenge - Term 43 - 8-Week Challenge (January 13 - March 12)

Neon_Vampire
Neon_Vampire Posts: 7,488 Member
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Hello, everyone. We’d like to invite you to join term 43 of the Hogwarts Weight Loss Challenge. Here is the information as well as the application below!

Term 43 will be a 8-week term based on Goblet of Fire. The term will run from Friday, January 13th (with full activities beginning on the Monday afterwards) through Sunday, March 12th. Students will also have a few days into the term to submit their starting weigh-in.

Owls with the acceptance or wait list notification should go out on Monday, January 9th and Tuesday, January 10th.

*** If you do NOT join by 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, January 12th or respond to the prefect who contacted you, then your spot will be given to someone else. ***

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Application link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea5DCQRI0TSEch9uKLvnNk5zdAd7U5nurAOcOo3KgJtRiBEg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Feel free to contact a member of the staff with any questions. You may also contact @Maalea or @Neon_Vampire (Hogwarts’ Headmistresses) to confirm that your application was received.

We hope to see many of you join us for Term 43. :)

Sincerely,
Maalea and Neon_Vampire
(Headmistresses)

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  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,968 Member
    Paula, OKAY!!! I put in my application just now. I want to be on the same team with you, Shelley, Karen and Kathy (if she plays with us). Can you make sure that happens with Neon_Vampire? I don't want to be alone. :'(
    Chris
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,968 Member
    I did a 60 min workout w/my trainer this afternoon. It is still very cold and foggy around here...I MISS SUMMER!!!!!
    Chris
  • HigginsTheBrave
    HigginsTheBrave Posts: 198 Member
    This looks absolutely amazing. I hope I can join in January!

    I am 35, I had a baby two years ago and have not lost the weight. I have several injuries that have made it more challenging. But I am finally physical therapy and am ready to take the plunge. IRL I am a geologist (mineralogy is a lot like potions - honestly!), and I am 100% Ravenclaw, but I love and support all houses!
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,788 Member
    HigginsTheBrave wrote: »
    This looks absolutely amazing. I hope I can join in January!

    I am 35, I had a baby two years ago and have not lost the weight. I have several injuries that have made it more challenging. But I am finally physical therapy and am ready to take the plunge. IRL I am a geologist (mineralogy is a lot like potions - honestly!), and I am 100% Ravenclaw, but I love and support all houses!

    Hi Higgins!

    It's so exciting to see a geologist here! I collect/adore rocks (esp. crystals) and would love to gush about it with another fan if you are into that. Totally magic!!! <3

    Did you fill out the application link above? It's early so you'd probably get in. This is a great challenge!!!

    Welcome!
    Ghostie
  • filmgal30
    filmgal30 Posts: 4,229 Member
    If you love Harry Potter and need some “healthy” encouragement to work on your fitness/nutrition, etc goals this is the challenge for you!
  • pamlorbieski
    pamlorbieski Posts: 187 Member
    Crossing my fingers I get an owl :) I am such a HP nerd, it should be a crime.
  • Kisame29
    Kisame29 Posts: 10,379 Member
    It has been some time, but I have submitted my application :) Hopefully see everyone once again Hogwarts!

    Back to witches and wizards and magical beasts, to goblins and ghosts and to magical feasts, it's all that I love and it's all that I need, at Hogwarts, Hogwarts!
  • jschmid2
    jschmid2 Posts: 1,041 Member
    I’ve been away from Hogwarts for quite some time, but I’m hopeful I will be accepted to return!
  • Maalea
    Maalea Posts: 16,788 Member
    Looking forward to the term, and to all new students and veterans! :)
  • josishad6
    josishad6 Posts: 47 Member
    I love this so much and I’m up to the challenge, but I’m staying off the scale this month for the sake of my sanity. May I still join? If so, I’ll submit my application pronto. (If the answer is no, no worries.) Brilliant idea for a challenge, though—kudos to whoever came up with it.
  • Maalea
    Maalea Posts: 16,788 Member
    josishad6 wrote: »
    I love this so much and I’m up to the challenge, but I’m staying off the scale this month for the sake of my sanity. May I still join? If so, I’ll submit my application pronto. (If the answer is no, no worries.) Brilliant idea for a challenge, though—kudos to whoever came up with it.

    Generally students are supposed to have a weekly weigh-in in the Hospital Wing, but if you contact a staff member and send an excuse before the deadline, this is okay. Especially if it is only in January and not the entire term. So feel free to send your application!
  • josishad6
    josishad6 Posts: 47 Member
    Maalea wrote: »
    josishad6 wrote: »
    I love this so much and I’m up to the challenge, but I’m staying off the scale this month for the sake of my sanity. May I still join? If so, I’ll submit my application pronto. (If the answer is no, no worries.) Brilliant idea for a challenge, though—kudos to whoever came up with it.

    Generally students are supposed to have a weekly weigh-in in the Hospital Wing, but if you contact a staff member and send an excuse before the deadline, this is okay. Especially if it is only in January and not the entire term. So feel free to send your application!

    Thank you! I gave it some more thought and have decided to play by the rules and weigh myself weekly, as required (and not create more work for staff members). I do appreciate your flexibility!
  • Maalea
    Maalea Posts: 16,788 Member
    Okay! You will see how it works out. :D
  • Neon_Vampire
    Neon_Vampire Posts: 7,488 Member
    Term 43 will be starting soon, there's still plenty of time to apply if you'd like to join us! :)
  • Kisame29
    Kisame29 Posts: 10,379 Member
    I'm very excited for the term to start!! I'm hoping 2023 will be my year for getting back in shape and healthy again :)
  • megmo20007
    megmo20007 Posts: 101 Member
    so fun! I applied today. Hoping there are some spots left. Thanks!
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,788 Member
    Look, OWLS!
  • pamlorbieski
    pamlorbieski Posts: 187 Member
    PaulaKro wrote: »
    Look, OWLS!

    Searching the skies hoping I see one....
  • Impishme909
    Impishme909 Posts: 1,300 Member
    josishad6 wrote: »
    Maalea wrote: »
    josishad6 wrote: »
    I love this so much and I’m up to the challenge, but I’m staying off the scale this month for the sake of my sanity. May I still join? If so, I’ll submit my application pronto. (If the answer is no, no worries.) Brilliant idea for a challenge, though—kudos to whoever came up with it.

    Generally students are supposed to have a weekly weigh-in in the Hospital Wing, but if you contact a staff member and send an excuse before the deadline, this is okay. Especially if it is only in January and not the entire term. So feel free to send your application!

    Thank you! I gave it some more thought and have decided to play by the rules and weigh myself weekly, as required (and not create more work for staff members). I do appreciate your flexibility!

    I expect you'll have a great term! And, it is a challenge, so I expect you'll see those numbers go the way you want them to. Welcome!
  • Mildredose
    Mildredose Posts: 49 Member
    Hi, I have not receive any invite?
  • Neon_Vampire
    Neon_Vampire Posts: 7,488 Member
    Mildredose wrote: »
    Hi, I have not receive any invite?
    Hi! I just sent our fastest owl out to deliver your letter so be on the lookout for a screech owl headed your way! :)
  • Kisame29
    Kisame29 Posts: 10,379 Member
    edited January 2023
    I have officially gotten my owl and actually re-joined Hogwarts as staff!! (I used to help run the challenge a few years back so it's fun to be helping to involved again).

    Related to that - if anyone is still interested in joining, we accept people joining during the challenge as well so feel free to fill out the application form with your preferences and then I'll get in touch with you!
  • kimjones246
    kimjones246 Posts: 282 Member
    Filling out my application now! Hope I get in! Didn’t know there was still a chance once the challenge had already started. Thanx for the tip!

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