Can I suggest an alternative format? Archived Message
Posted by GMAW on January 18, 2024, 10:24:09, in reply to "Stupid Sexy Snapper sidejack: Anyone want to do a weight loss contest?"
All participants weigh in on Day 1. Each participant sets a goal percentage of loss throughout the contest. If you meet your goal, you collect. If you don't, you pay. All money paid is allocated pro rata based on total percentage of your goal. As an example, assume the entry fee is $100/person. 5 participants A sets 5% B sets 10% C sets 5% D sets 10% E sets 5% Let's say A, B, and C fail to drop the amount of weight they set. They each owe $100, so the pot is $300. The total goal percentage set by D and E is 15%. D gets $200 of the winnings ($300 * (10/15)). E gets $100 of the winnings ($300 * (5/15)). This would reward everyone who accomplishes their goal, while encouraging aggressive goals because your payout is tied directly to what you set as a goal. I'd be in for something like that. Like DD, I don't want to stop lifting in the interim, and there's no way I can "win" a challenge like this if I'm weight lifting 5 days/week.
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- Stupid Sexy Snapper sidejack: Anyone want to do a weight loss contest? - reggiedunlop January 18, 2024, 8:50:41
- I shoulda joined - ISeeDeadHawkeyes January 25, 2024, 14:47:05
- Doing pretty good so far. Down 7 pounds (bloat and retention, I know) and haven't had a drink. - Tuscy January 24, 2024, 15:30:37
- Effin, send me your email address. Also, everyone remember to add your workout totals to the sheet* - reggiedunlop January 24, 2024, 12:36:27
- goals: - Phytynlini January 22, 2024, 12:57:42
- Was weigh in today? Says starts 25th.* - Phytynlini January 22, 2024, 12:54:04
- So dumb questions here...We don't actually record our weights on the spreadsheet... - EffinIllini January 24, 2024, 15:20:16
- answers - reggiedunlop January 24, 2024, 15:25:34
- Good catch, I fixed it* - reggiedunlop January 22, 2024, 13:01:09
- It says 8/25, which is clearly the vestige of an old contest. It starts today* - GMAW January 22, 2024, 12:55:29
- ohhhh. 8/25. Ok. I'll weigh in tomorrow am. (Trundles over to caramel puff container)* - Phytynlini January 22, 2024, 12:54:50
- So what are you guys doing for the challenge? Here are my self limits: - Taz January 22, 2024, 11:15:54
- I shared the tracker with everyone who has provided me an email address - reggiedunlop January 22, 2024, 11:11:30
- Bump* - Taz January 22, 2024, 8:20:20
- OK, I have Me, Tuscy, Taz, GoPS, Phytyn, DD, cpsteine, Memphian, Effin, GMAW, with room for extras - reggiedunlop January 19, 2024, 11:07:08
- I like 3 but I need clarity on what a “class” is. There are like 10 minute peloton classes. I’m - GhostofPokeyStixPast January 21, 2024, 8:47:03
- Also, I will weigh in on Monday if my new scale arrives by then - Taz January 19, 2024, 11:27:47
- Sure, get me on Monday weigh-in after I've blown everything out for colonoscopy prep. - EffinIllini January 19, 2024, 11:17:25
- I vote 3.* - Tuscy January 19, 2024, 11:08:26
- Since Tuscy mentioned the Magic Quarantine challenge, here are the rules, etc. - reggiedunlop January 18, 2024, 11:54:17
- I may be in as well. I’ve been meaning to get started might as well start here.* - GhostofPokeyStixPast January 18, 2024, 11:11:25
- I'm in * - Phytynlini January 18, 2024, 11:01:11
- Sidejack: How much do you guys keep up with your calorie intake daily? - illini21 January 18, 2024, 10:39:00
- while we're talking bros and lifting and brotein, i need a lunch suggestion. - VIV January 18, 2024, 10:30:54
- Double chicken bowl from Chipotle* - HamptonSki January 18, 2024, 11:39:26
- thanks* - VIV January 18, 2024, 11:40:38
- Chipotle is an awesome healthy option. Probably the best fast food option* - longsnapper January 18, 2024, 10:51:14
- Doubt you are going to better than that. Grilled chicken nuggets maybe* - gvibes January 18, 2024, 10:48:46
- I read your first paragraph and was gonna suggest Chipotle* - Taz January 18, 2024, 10:35:01
- I'm probably in. I down 20-25ish but could use this to keep up momentum.* - DiamondDazzle January 18, 2024, 10:30:21
- Can I suggest an alternative format? - GMAW January 18, 2024, 10:24:09
- Fasting February! - Dilbert January 18, 2024, 10:20:58
- I’m at right weight, but would be tough to line up against guy dropping 12 lb/wk or whatever it is…* - cpsteine January 18, 2024, 9:58:46
- Not me. With all the lifting I'm doing, I'm just getting too yoked to have a shot. * - doubledown January 18, 2024, 9:55:06
- Okay, I'm in* - Taz January 18, 2024, 9:36:47
- Possibly. Gained some back over the holidays that I need to lose again. * - Memphian January 18, 2024, 9:23:53
- Hey buddy* - reggiedunlop January 18, 2024, 9:33:21
- I'll do it. Dealing with some stuff that may make it tough but enjoy participating and.... - Tuscy January 18, 2024, 9:19:52
- Maybe. This colonoscopy prep could be a great jumpstart... - EffinIllini January 18, 2024, 9:16:47
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