Weight Loss Challenge

Monday, January 22, 2007

WEEK 2

Yay, we made it through another week. Post your +/- (I am sure you will all be -'s this week) in a comment. Feel free to post encouraging words too!

Friday, January 12, 2007

Goals and Consequences

Allison: Goal- Lose 10 lbs; Consequence- Take my pic in a bathing suit and publish on the Byman Blog.

Holly: Goal- lose 15 lbs; Consequence-Post my actual weight and pant size to the Anderson Blog.

Amy: Goal- lose at least 10 lbs; Consequence- Will not buy one single article of clothing until goal is met and will run the first available 5K after the end of the challenge if the goal is not met.

Audra: Goal- lose 15 lbs; Consequence- Will not buy one single article of clothing until goal is met and will run the first available 5K after the end of the challenge if the goal is not met.

Ina: Goal - lose 15 lbs; Consequence- Will not purchase any clothing or SHOES until goal is reached.

Debra: Goal- lose 15 lbs; Consequnce- Will post picture of herself in a bathing suit on the Byman Blog.

Christina: Goal- lose 15 lbs; Consequence- Will buy the winner a massage (1.5 hours).

Bruce: Goal- lose 19 lbs; Consequence- Will provide a full detail car wash to the winner.

Saturday, January 6, 2007

Week 1 - January 12-19

Let's Get Started!


The Rules:
1) We are goal oriented. While there will be a money pot, we want everyone to achieve their goal. You must also set a consequence for yourself, if you do not achieve your goal. These will be posted to the blog along with your initials (More peer pressure motivation for you to meet your goal!)

· Example of a goal: Allison wants to lose 10 lbs. If she does not lose
10 lbs and keep it off the entire 12 weeks, she will have to take her picture
in a bathing suit and post it on the Byman Family Blog. (I am happy to post
pictures of others on my blog if you want that as a consequence of not meeting
your goal!)
2) We will work on the +/- system. You will only need to disclose your actual starting weight once, to Allison, who has sworn to secrecy. On the blog, you will only report what you have gained or lost.
3) Each Friday you must post your +/- number as a comment to the weekly blog section.
4) If you gain weight in a week you have to pay $5 in to the group. It sweetens the pot!
5) We will determine the winner on a percentage basis (this is why we need the starting weight)
- The person who loses the highest percentage wins 70% of the pot. The second highest percentage wins 20%. Third and Fourth place will each win 5%.
6) We will circulate all participant email addresses and will expect good hearted motivation by all!
7) $50 buy in to the challenge.
8) The challenge will last 12 weeks. Starts Friday January 12.

To Start:
Email your goal and consequence along with starting weight (she
swears she won't even look at it) to Allison. Also, snail mail her your check
for the initial buy in. We know you won’t, but if you gain, you will need to
settle up with your $5 increments at the end of the challenge.