Egghead Weightloss Competition

rustypotts · January 4

If I do this I might have to the Lance Armstrong/Nolan Ryan Route. Cen-Tex.........Are you sure that is meat glue that you are sniffing?

Elmer Fudd · January 4

Might be the funniest post I've seen. Im in. Elmer Fudd is about 160 (just lost 5-10) and would like to lose another 10.

rustypotts · January 4

I've actually got a head start on you guys. I made some kale chips this afternoon to go with my cocktails and chicken thighs. And I'm throwing the left over Christmas cookies in the trash.

Oops.......did I say cocktails?............how do you edit this dag gummed post!

fletcherfam · January 4

Hm ideas ideas, how do you do a weight loss contest and make sure everyone is honest? How about taking a video and emailing it? Something like that.

I think you guys will like the prizes so far I have collected, still looking for more.

nolaegghead · January 4

Most large truck stops have certified scales ;)

double · January 4

Skype conference call weigh in... This may just have crossed in the weird category though...

henapple · January 4

@billyray...having cancer doesn't count. Sorry. We should go 16 weeks...

br....just kidding.

frankc623 · January 4

I'd be interested in the competition. I need to lose a few LBS

BigWader · January 4

I'd be in... last year I lost 25 lbs but the dang stuff found me again :))

A little extra motivation would help get back on track.

ShedFarm · January 4

Oh, sure ... have this contest NOW, after I've already lost 86.5lbs! Of course, I did have gastric bypass surgery last March, so while it is by far the hardest thing I've ever gone through, some may consider it "cheating."

shtgunal3 · January 4

I'm in, although I am not much of a threat. Let me know the particulars when you get them worked out. I quit smoking almost 2 years ago and have gained close to fifty pounds. I would love to lose some of that 50.

Fred19Flintstone · January 4

I'm in.

cortguitarman · January 4

I'm in.

fletcherfam · January 4

Glad to hear you already lost 85 lbs

ccpoulin1 · January 4

In! I believe in the honor system. I need to drop about 25 lbs. Two spinal surgeries in the last year have made me pretty complacent, plus i just hurt my back again! (i found this forum while sitting at home after the first surgery)

double · January 4

What are we going to do as a start date? I just heard back from the great folks at ICA kitchen and they have agreed to donate a Sous Vide Sidekic as a prize for our competition! I think that's pretty darn cool. I think honor system.

fletcherfam · January 4

Woah, now we are talking about some competition for a fun prize!!!

double · January 4

http://www.icakitchen.com/the-sidekic

Check them out

fletcherfam · January 4

That is pretty sweet. I know it just my drive to lose some weight and win the competition.

The Cen-Tex Smoker · January 4

Very cool. Here is a good framework for a weight loss contest (thanks to another member on here)

http://www.livestrong.com/article/183446-how-to-calculate-a-fair-weight-loss-competition/

fletcherfam · January 4

Looks like we have 21 people competing for 3 prizes here is up so far for winning (we may do a 1st, 2nd 3rd prizes). I am thinking of a start date of either Monday 1/7 or Monday 1/14. With a 12 week competition. I agree we have to go some sense on the honor system. I also like the idea of uploading a photo or a video of the person weighing in. Thoughts?

fletcherfam · January 4

Thanks CT, good article. I think we will do the weekly weigh in, weigh in on the start date. If I can get a few more donations we can get some midway prizes as well.

travisstrick · January 4

I'm in.

Do what fishing tournaments do. Take a photo with the front page of a newspaper in the pic.

double · January 4

What's a newspaper ? ;-)

fletcherfam · January 4

Tom with Ceramic Grill Store has graciously donated a $100 gift certificate to their store!!! Thanks Tom!!!! Turning out into quite the competition!!!

double · January 4

Lets start 1/7 get this thing going

cazzy · January 4

1/7 or 1/14. Makes no difference to me. I personally like starting and finishing weigh ins. I think it allows one to not show their hand. I don't want my progress to "wake" you up. Just my opinion though.

Also, I think the honor system is fine to an extent, but I think having a a picture of your weigh in plus a front and side profile pic will show progression and keep it honest. You will be able to tell if someone lost 30 pounds from the pics alone so I think it will help certify the statistics.

fletcherfam · January 4

I agree with you cazzy.

double · January 4

I agree with Cazzy, I also think pictures should have a date reference like te days newspaper as Travis mentioned.

fletcherfam · January 4

OK, so looks like we are starting on 1/7, taking pictures of ourselves with a news paper (both front and side), then a picture of the scale. Pictures should be uploaded by 11:00pm (Eastern Time) Monday 1/7/12. (What should the cut off date to join this little competition be Sunday night?

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