Prizes

For the Spring Scorcher BL, we had an optional money side of things for those who wanted a little extra motivation. We set it it at $10 for the last one, however where this is shorter I was thinking we could set it at $5 (though that's entirely up for discussion). With the last competition nearly all the people who put money in stayed till the end and lost a good bit of weight - and the winner will get $170 to treat themselves! I think it served as a little extra "oomph" to motivation those who partook.

This results in there being two "winners" - there is the overall Biggest Loser and then there is the Biggest Loser out of those who decided to participate with the prizing.

If this is something enough people are interested in, I will create another Paypal account. Putting in money is quite simple (and Paypal accounts are free), and at the end of the competition the winner will get to take over the Paypal account (and they can transfer the funds directly into their bank account).

Let me know what your thoughts are on the matter!
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  • KayTay612
    KayTay612 Posts: 37 Member
    I would love to join in on a prize pool!
  • tammyandzach
    tammyandzach Posts: 922 Member
    I'm in.
  • deedee0398
    deedee0398 Posts: 22 Member
    Im in:wink:
  • TryingAgainIn2012
    TryingAgainIn2012 Posts: 27 Member
    I would like to join in the prize portion also!
  • Tinkerbell1010
    Tinkerbell1010 Posts: 134 Member
    I think the money prize is a great idea, count me in :)
  • FidalgoGirl
    FidalgoGirl Posts: 39 Member
    I'm in at either the $5 or $10 dollar level!

    -Fidalgo Girl:smile:
  • jadeanstey
    jadeanstey Posts: 28 Member
    Great idea!! I'm in! :)
  • mom2boys3
    mom2boys3 Posts: 125 Member
    I am in at either prize level.
  • ninic010386
    ninic010386 Posts: 70 Member
    I'm in at any level either 5 or 10! Pumped!
  • I'm brand new here at MFP and I'm so glad I found this!

    Count me in at either $5 or $10! I definitely need a kick in the pants!
  • shm1289
    shm1289 Posts: 102 Member
    Count me in!
  • mgoetsch1982
    mgoetsch1982 Posts: 339 Member
    I am totally in!
  • MexisMom
    MexisMom Posts: 249
    Okay, so who would like to do $10 and who would like to do $5? If everyone would like to do $10, then great... if not, I think we should stick to $5 to avoid excluding those who would prefer to put in less.
  • jadeanstey
    jadeanstey Posts: 28 Member
    I'm in for $10
  • I'm in for $10! It was a great motivator last time! Love that little something extra!
  • blessingsx2
    blessingsx2 Posts: 119 Member
    I would love to do 10$ but was wondering if I can do the paypal thing with my phone? The only internet accsess I have at the moment is from my phone so if its not possible than I won't be able to put money in but would still love to b a part of the challenge.
  • Janiot
    Janiot Posts: 187 Member
    I'll be in for $10 again
  • shm1289
    shm1289 Posts: 102 Member
    I can do $10
  • nikkimeme
    nikkimeme Posts: 2
    im in
  • Pulitanoa
    Pulitanoa Posts: 4
    im in
  • Count me in!
  • Count me in. I just joined the site and group.
  • Tinkerbell1010
    Tinkerbell1010 Posts: 134 Member
    either $ amount works for me so whichever everyone prefers !
  • mlssanne
    mlssanne Posts: 11 Member
    Count me in!
  • MexisMom
    MexisMom Posts: 249
    I would love to do 10$ but was wondering if I can do the paypal thing with my phone? The only internet accsess I have at the moment is from my phone so if its not possible than I won't be able to put money in but would still love to b a part of the challenge.

    I'm not entirely sure. Will you be using your phone for the duration of the competition? If you aren't able to do Paypal via your phone and you'll have Internet access in a few weeks, we can make arrangements for you to chip in a little "late".
  • TryingAgainIn2012
    TryingAgainIn2012 Posts: 27 Member
    $10 works for me! This is going to be a huge motivator!!!!
  • KayTay612
    KayTay612 Posts: 37 Member
    I would love to do 10$ but was wondering if I can do the paypal thing with my phone? The only internet accsess I have at the moment is from my phone so if its not possible than I won't be able to put money in but would still love to b a part of the challenge.

    If you have a smartphone you can! I use paypal on my iphone.

    I think $10 would be great!
  • MexisMom
    MexisMom Posts: 249
    Okay, I just set up a Paypal account. People can start sending transfers anytime now... I'm going to say $10 as that seems like the trend here.

    The email address for it is: summerslimdown@hotmail.com

    Please include in the payment or on a message here what your user name is.

    We'll keep the money side of things open for a few weeks to let everyone decided if they want to partake and get the transfer done.
  • GiaLaDiva
    GiaLaDiva Posts: 26
    I'm in!
  • Tinkerbell1010
    Tinkerbell1010 Posts: 134 Member
    i just sent my payment :) Thank you for organizing