[jray]

From Central Florida: We are having an organizational meeting starting March 1 to start our own weight loss group and would like suggestions on rules, etc. We are going to put $2 in each week and at the end whoever loses the most percentage in weight will when the $$$. Whoever gained or lost might have to wear a pig pin until the next week. Just checking to see if anyone has done this - we all need accountability and friends to meet our goals.

[Angel33]

The group I work with is also starting a weight loss challenge on March 1st. This is actually our 3rd one. Below is how we do it here. It seems to be pretty fair. We us % instead of # beacause to be honest most of the people only have about 10-15 pounds to lose.
The challenge lasts from March 1 until May 31.
Just an idea for you.

Here’s the skinny:
• The Challenge Goal is to lose at least 5% of your starting weight.
• Everyone who enters and meets the Challenge Goal will win back half of the entry amount, and look great doing it!
• The ‘Biggest Loser’, as determined by overall percentage of weight lost, will win the remaining pot. The more people that take up the challenge, the bigger the pot!
• The entry amount will be $40.00

[jray]

Thanks for the idea - any more out there?