Biggest loser WISH teams! LAST DAY TO SIGN UP! We start September 4th!

[SeaSpray]

Any results yet???? I hope you win!

Thanks for asking! We had our final weigh-in today, and I have indeed won our Biggest Loser contest at work!!! The Human Resources manager has been keeping track of our weights and doing the calculations of percentages of weight loss, and she was out today so it won't be officially declared until next Tuesday when we go back to work, but there's no doubt that I won, because I've been in the lead all along, AND I lost the most today, which actually put me further in the lead than I've ever been. This was the second Biggest Loser contest that we've done at work, and the next one will start in November.

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

I skimmed the thread and I think I still have time to sign up - right?

And, that being said, oh, I will be weighing-in on Tues with an official dr ov weight even! When I made that dr appt (you know the annual visit, cholesterol check, and a dexa scan, too) I surely wasn't thinking that I just MIGHT be indulging myself over Labor Day weekend. NO, I was thinking, this appt will keep me "in-check" so that I don't over do it............... but, now that the weekend is really here - I am thinking what in the heck was I thinking??

But, it will be what it will be, and I plan to enjoy - hopefully not really over-do and accept the number on the scale on Tuesday as my official start number.

Thanks to the Captains for making this happen

 

[LindsayDunn228]

I really really really want to sign up for this, but being a paraplegic, I cannot do a weigh-in Can I fit it anywhere in this competition?

 

[dare2dream]

I just posted an invitation on the community board inviting interested members to join us on our teams. The more the merrier.

I am looking forward to being inspired by my team and to getting to know more DISers.

Brenda

 

[*BTMRR*]

Hi, I saw the post on the Community Board. I'd like to join please! I need some motivation and accountability!

MJ

 

[lovetoscrap]

Is it too late to get signed up for this? I have fallen off the beach in the last few weeks and have to get back on--I so need the motivation and support!

I don't watch the show though, will that be a problem?


PS: sounds like I want to be in SeaSpray's team!

 

[VernRDH]

I'm in too. LaLaRoo and SeaSpray joined up, so I am too.

Brenda-How are you? We have wondered what happened to you over on our massive Minnie Sistahs thread. Glad to see you are still hanging in there and sticking with it.

I will make a point of watching or taping the show. Sometimes I just don't get to watch TV, but I have liked watching the show in the past.

Good luck to everyone!!!

 

[kitkat324]

I have been reading through this thread and others on W.I.S.H. I am some what new here, I do more reading then posting (theres so much info throughout the site)!

If there is still room and time I would love to join in!

 

[SeaSpray]

Is it too late to get signed up for this? I have fallen off the beach in the last few weeks and have to get back on--I so need the motivation and support!

I don't watch the show though, will that be a problem?


PS: sounds like I want to be in SeaSpray's team!

I'm in too. LaLaRoo and SeaSpray joined up, so I am too.

Brenda-How are you? We have wondered what happened to you over on our massive Minnie Sistahs thread. Glad to see you are still hanging in there and sticking with it.

I will make a point of watching or taping the show. Sometimes I just don't get to watch TV, but I have liked watching the show in the past.

Good luck to everyone!!!

That would be great if they'd let us be on the same team, because we could continue supporting each other But I'll defer to however the people who are organizing this wish to decide the teams

 

[simpilotswife]

I'd like to sign up please.

I've never participated before but with the kids starting back to school, I'm thinking I need to make some changes.

 

[CindyCan]

I'd like to join, too. I really need some kind of motivation! Hopefully this is it.

Thanks for organizing this!

(I also don't watch the show...is that okay?)

 

[ibouncetoo]

COUNT ME IN!

I see some familiar 'faces' here from the first ever WISH WALKERS WDW 1/2 marathon group!

I'm ready to get serious and get back to the business of getting and STAYING healthy.



<---------- me sneaking off for one final bag (small) of movie theater popcorn this weekend......


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[bcvprincesses]

I'm in too. I really need help and motivation. We will be gone Nov. 28 to Dec 8. Will that be a problem? I sure hope not. When does it end? I would really like to slim down and stay down on our trip.

Ann Marie

 

[Christy93]

I would love to join in...I'm looking for some motivation! This may be just what I need!

 

[dare2dream]

You do not need to watch the TV program The Biggest Loser to participate in our challenge. On the show teams vote off members of their team and send them home. We will NOT be doing that. All team members are encouraged to stick with their individual weight loss programs and do their best until the grand finale of the TV show. Right now I do not have a definite date for that. In the past the show has had 12 to 14 participants and has run about 11-12 weeks. This season will have 18 participants I believe so it may run longer. With that in mind our challenge may run through late December to early January. Not a great time for dieting, but we can encourage each other to stay on track and do the best that we can through the holidays. Any motivation that time of year can be very helpful.

You may be concerned about making a commitment for that length of time. Join us anyway. We know things will come up and some team members may not make it to the end. That's OK. Your team will not be penalized if you chose to drop out (Experts - this is correct isn't it?). If your personal circumstances deem that you must drop out then please notify your team captain as soon as possible. She will be very concerned if you do not communicate with her. We love our team members (gee they are not even assigned yet but I sure love my gang) and want them to succeed on this adventure.

Those that will be out of town and not able to submit figures for some weigh ins are still encouraged to join a team. I'm not sure of the exact procedure but I would think that on the weeks you are gone you would be recorded with a 0 pound weight change. The Tuesday following your return home you would notify your team captain of your exact weight and your loss/gain would be added to the team total that week. (Experts please correct me if this is not correct).

Also please keep in mind that you will communicate your weight to your team captain via DIS PM or e-mail. Your weight will be kept confidential and will not be revealed on the forum EVER. We will be celebrating with each other as our pounds lost and percentage of weight lost numbers increase.

Each week each color team will have a thread to check in. We encourage all team members to participate there. Let's share the good, the bad, and the ugly. Teams will encourage and support each other. We can share what works for us and get help when we need it. I am really looking forward to getting to know more DISers.

I believe teams and captains will be posted Tuesday morning. (I already know what color my team will be, but it's a secret. But of course my team is the BEST color). Don't forget to weigh in on Tuesday and let your team captain know what your weight is.

I have very limited computer skills and I am a baby mouseketeer here with only a small number of posts compared to many others. I am humbled at the opportunity to serve as a team captain. I have the time to devote to this and I have a strong desire to get my act together and get moving forward on my weight loss journey. I am really excited to share this experience with my team and want us all to be THE BIGGEST LOSER!!!

Brenda

 

[MagicalMom]

I'd love to join!

Are people going to be voted off each week? That could be a bit heart breaking but I'll give it my best shot anyways.

 

[Acklander]

I'd love to join as well.

Thanks!!!!!

 

[dare2dream]

Here on the DIS BL we will NOT be voting off team members each week. Our goal is to KEEP all our team members and all reach the end of the competition together.

Brenda

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I really really really want to sign up for this, but being a paraplegic, I cannot do a weigh-in Can I fit it anywhere in this competition?

I sent you a PM

I just posted an invitation on the community board inviting interested members to join us on our teams. The more the merrier.

I am looking forward to being inspired by my team and to getting to know more DISers.

Brenda

Awesome idea!

I believe teams and captains will be posted Tuesday morning. (I already know what color my team will be, but it's a secret. But of course my team is the BEST color).

I beg to differ! My team has the BEST color!!!!!

I'd love to join!

Are people going to be voted off each week? That could be a bit heart breaking but I'll give it my best shot anyways.

No, we won't vote anyone out!!!! We hope to encourage everyone to be their own biggest loser!!! We can do this!



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I have updated the list so far... WOW do we have a great number of participants! This is going to be great! PLEASE double check the list to make sure your name is on the list if you want to do the challenge! Like dare2dream said, more the merrier!

 

[Nancy]

Used to post on this board a few years back, since then I have gained back the weight I lost. So, a month ago went back to WW.

I got a PM about this challenge and said I'm on my way!

Sign me up...I am in!