2012 STR Weight Loss Challenge...

Goal: To lose as many pounds as possible in 60 days!

Start Date: May 1, 2012
End date: July 2, 2012

Winner will be determined by the percentage of starting weight lost
(i.e. pounds lost divided by starting weight)

Rules:
-First weigh-in no later than May 7th
-Updates will be posted every 7 days
-Competitors must be STR members (as of 4/23/12)
-Men and women compete against each other
-Participants are expected to lend ideas/support to fellow competitors
-Participants are "asked" to attend at least (1) STR ride
-Weight loss due to an extended illness/surgery will result in disqualification
-Knowingly inputting false data will result in immediate disqualification
-If you are disqualified for any reason, your money will NOT be refunded
-Participants that fail to consistently input data, will have their names removed from the competition!

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Prizes: TBA

Prize breakdown is dependent on the number of items in our prize pool.
The competitor who loses the largest PERCENTAGE of bodyweight will take home the Grand Prize. The competitor losing the most WEIGHT will receive the second prize. All remaining prizes will be divided between those who lost the largest PERCENTAGE of bodyweight (in descending order).

If you (your company or your local bike shop) would like to donate to the "prize fund" contact Dino Brown at any time during this Challenge.
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Two ways to play:
Bragging rights: No cost to enter. Competitors are NOT eligible to win prizes!

Playing for prizes: Cost is $10 to enter! Competitors will be playing for prizes!
The deadline for "prize pool" donations is May 7, 2011!

Payment options: See post #2
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Privacy
All inputted data will remain private until the WLC administrator, jeff^d, posts the weekly results. Anyone wishing to keep their actual weight hidden should either make a note in the data input comment box OR contact jeff^d directly.

Weekly Weigh-In:
Participants are expected to input data into a jeff^d-created spreadsheet. Weekly weight can be inputted any time between Saturday 9am- Monday 9pm. Results will be posted every Tuesday.

Those wanting to help:
If you are NOT competing in this year's event yet want to help, there are two easy ways to do so: 1) Tag-along on a few "Weight Loss" rides- participants will very much appreciate the support 2) Don't allow your riding buddies to slack-off (for some, that is all it takes)!

If you have participated in previous Challenges, you know how life-changing this event can be.
Give back. Share your knowledge. Make a difference in your buddy's life. Make a difference in their children's lives!

2012 Data Input Spreadsheet
(will go live beginning May 1st)

Who wants to play?

 

Payment Options:

1. Paypal: Send $10 donation to jcdambrun (at) yahoo.com
Be sure to include your STR username in the note section of the payment
Send money as PERSONAL- not a purchase!

2. Don't have Paypal?
Pretty sure you know someone who can make the payment for you!!!
Have them include YOUR STR username in the note section of the payment
Send money as PERSONAL- not a purchase!

3. If you see me at a Thursday or Sunday Loop Ride, I will gladly forward your $10 payment to the administrator!

4. NO Refunds!

Who plans on competing? 8-[

 

In!

 

Why not

 

I'm in again! WOOO

 

Oh so very in! This time I refuse to let work defeat me.

 

i think brownie wants to lose another 2 grams.

 

Thank You Dino... Your efforts and contribution are greatly appreciated.

 

I would love to support this effort, having gone from 220 to 190 between November 2011 until now - I assume that rides will be posted on the STR calendar?

And I'm getting a serious trip off of that blinking rainbow "LSD smiley".....

 

Hmm...thinking about it..

 

This looks like fun... but if I lost any weight, Ranger Nancy would put me in the hospital! Good luck, grasshoppers... I hope you all lose your asses... literally!

 

Yuuuuuuup......

 

Oh GEEZZZ - Yes, I'm in. Phil reminded me this week ... 'but you were doing so well 2 years ago' Nothing like some great fun, friendly competition to spur us all on!

Hugs Dino


Just sent my paypal 'gift' --- I'm in it! (Hubby just asked 'are you going to win it this time?) Someone knock him off his bike next time you see him...

Me too Greg!

Oh Daum - I have to go buy a scale... threw mine out last year - lots of good that did #-o

 

You guys can pretty much forget about winning it if Biketheplanet decides to drop his sand bags. :lol:

 

If you want to get nerdy about it, try this one:

http://www.withings.com/en/bodyscale

It uses wifi to track your progress through a flash web interface or your smart device.
It will also tweet your weight.

They have them at the Apple store.

 

In for sure!!

 

count me in.

 

The Loch Ness Brown has resurfaced! :bang:

 

I'll probably be in - I'm real good at losing these contests.

 

Why not.