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[Shannon]

IT'S TIME TO PUT UP OR SHUT UP.

YOU WANNA WIN THIS THING?

THEN GET YOUR NAME IN

AND GET. TO. WORK.

 

SUMMER 2015 EDITION

 

The time for sign-ups is officially here!

If you think you're up for the challenge, send a PM to me

with the subject "TBL [your username here]". Include

a number from 1-1000. This number will be your

entrant number. Save this PM! We will use this for the

entire competition.

 

Along with your sign-up, I will need your starting weight

and measurement info. Below are the exact guides

on how to provide these. Measurements are optional.

 

Weight

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Each week you step on the scale, you must take a picture of the scale with your feet properly on it,

and a paper with your assigned entrant number included. Below is an example.

 

 

If your scale measures in kilograms, be sure to tell me, because I am recording

everything based on good ol' American pounds.

 

 

 

Measurements

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If you'd like to really track your progress, consider including your measurements, too!

I will be tracking your chest, waist, and hips. Below are videos on how to measure them

Gentlemen, use the first video. Ladies, the second.

 

 

 

 

 

If I find that anyone's progress is suspicious or even alarming, I may request additional

proof or I'll simply want to talk to that entrant about their progress. I want everyone to

compete healthily and fairly.

 

 

All entrants wanting to participate in the first week must

send their PMs to me before May 10th at 11:59pm EST.

 

Subsequent weeks' progress reports will be due each

Sunday at 11:59pm EST.

 

Prizes

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Prize pool so far:

10,000,000 NPs from @Swarley

15,000,000 FR Treasure from @Rocket

$20 in Codex Credits from @Rocket

Full Set of FR Chess Pieces and Runestones from @Satsuki

Custom Draik from @masxed

FR Account from @Aria

Comment or PM to donate!

 

FIRST PLACE: ???

SECOND PLACE: ???

THIRD PLACE: ???

 

And this shiny award!

 

 

PARTICIPANTS: ???

 

And this shiny award!

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I have to get in my weekly entries by each Sunday?

If that's gonna be a problem for you, let me know and we can work something out.

I can most likely extend the entry window to Tuesdays, in special cases.

 

When will results be posted?

The first wave of results will be posted on Monday. Any "special case" entrants

will have their results posted as they come in.

 

How long will this contest last?

12 weeks. You are free to bow out at any time, but we suggest you go all the way

to the finish. Consistency in health is key.

 

What if I can't do all 12 weeks?

If you feel you can't complete the full contest, we understand. We'll be calculating the

winners by percentage of weight lost, so you may still rank high!

 

Is this all anonymous?

Yes! I will not share your name or pictures with anyone, unless you ask me to.

If you want to share your entrant number, go for it! Feel free to celebrate in the

comments every time you hit a milestone. (:

 

Can I post progress pictures?

Of course! You are free to share your own progress pics in the comments of the

weekly results' thread.

 

What if I missed the first sign-ups and want to participate?

You can still join in! We will count your first week as your starting weight, and it's

up to you to catch up from there.

 

Who is eligible for prizes?

Anyone who has participated for at least four weeks, not necessarily all in a row,

will receive a participation prize.

 

Have anymore questions? Let me know in the comments!

 

 

Resources

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The Healthy Eating! thread, started by the ever-amazing @Padme.

 

MyFitnessPal is available on desktop or via app. Tracks your food, exercise, and more.

 

LoseIt! is almost exactly like MyFitnessPal. For some reason, I favor this app more.

 

RunKeeper uses GPS to track your walks/runs/hikes, and can be programmed to enter your stationary equipment.

 

Fitocracy is a motivation mecca. Join groups to cheer you on in reaching you next goal.

 

Sworkit aka Simply Work It. Full of great circuit training routines for you to master.

 

Sparkpeople is a great site and app for tracking your food and activity, as well as for motivation.

 

Fitness Blender has a plethora of full-length workout videos, all for free. Check it out!

 

Got anymore resources? Send 'em our way!

[Padme]

This is reminding me to go out and get a new scale or have mine fixed... asap. haha

[Shannon]

This is reminding me to go out and get a new scale or have mine fixed... asap. haha

Are you suuuure you didn't lose 30 lbs in a week? Just like my hips, scales don't lie

[Swar]

Can I enter my mom? She needs to lose a lot of weight.



I'd like to donate 10m neopoints.

[Shannon]

Can I enter my mom? She needs to lose a lot of weight.



I'd like to donate 10m neopoints.

YES! That's so awesome. I'll be rooting for her.

 

And thank yoouuuu! Adding to the prize pool.

[Rocket]

@Shannon I'd like to donate 15m Flight Rising treasure and $20 codex credits both can be divided however you see fit.

[Shannon]

@Shannon I'd like to donate 15m Flight Rising treasure and $20 codex credits both can be divided however you see fit.

Wooo! So amazing. Thanks so much, love!

[Shane]

What if i am already in shape and walk 20 miles a day at work?

[Shannon]

What if i am already in shape and walk 20 miles a day at work?

Then you're already killin' it and you can still enter just to show us how good you are at maintaining a healthy weight!

[KaibaSama]

I'll join. My scale is one of the old doctor scales with the slide bar, instead of a digital reading, so it might be hard to read. 

I'll donate a full set of FR chess pieces and runestones. 

[Alexiel]

Oh I am so in. This is just the motivation that I needed. Thank you so much for putting this together this year, Shannon. Good luck with all your goals, everyone!

[Shannon]

I'll join. My scale is one of the old doctor scales with the slide bar, instead of a digital reading, so it might be hard to read. 

I'll donate a full set of FR chess pieces and runestones. 

Thanks so, so much for the donation! And it'll be fine using the vintage-y scale. I love those :3

 

Oh I am so in. This is just the motivation that I needed. Thank you so much for putting this together this year, Shannon. Good luck with all your goals, everyone!

Aw, no problem. Love the enthusiasm!

[masxed]

I'm supposed to be gaining weight for the next year.. but I'm competing in taekwondo and swimming very soon this year so I'll probably enter anyways. I'll donate a Draik Transmog or custom Mutant Draik! I might type some useful articles here or there. Metabolism tuning is no joke for weight loss!

[Shannon]

I'm supposed to be gaining weight for the next year.. but I'm competing in taekwondo and swimming very soon this year so I'll probably enter anyways. I'll donate a Draik Transmog or custom Mutant Draik! I might type some useful articles here or there. Metabolism tuning is no joke for weight loss!

You're awesome. Thanks for the donation! I'll just list it as "Custom Draik" for now. You can definitely still join even if you wanna gain - it'll just help keep you accountable. And I'm sure your articles will be crazy helpful to a lot of us!

[Prisca]

Can i enter just for the participation award??

[Shannon]

Can i enter just for the participation award??

Yep, as long as you're active for at least four of the twelve weeks (and those four weeks don't have to be consecutive).

[Swar]

Yep, as long as you're active for at least four of the twelve weeks (and those four weeks don't have to be consecutive).

 

What would you consider active? I might join just for the award lul

[Shannon]

What would you consider active? I might join just for the award lul

Haha all you've gotta do is provide proof of your weigh in for that week 

[Swar]

Haha all you've gotta do is provide proof of your weigh in for that week 

 

Ah, okay. So count me in!

[Shannon]

Ah, okay. So count me in!

Gotta send in that sign-up PM, playaaa

[masxed]

You're awesome. Thanks for the donation! I'll just list it as "Custom Draik" for now. You can definitely still join even if you wanna gain - it'll just help keep you accountable. And I'm sure your articles will be crazy helpful to a lot of us!

 

 Sweet! Thanks. This will be an interesting source of motivation. Trying to gain while doing two cardio activities is hilariously impossible seeming.. but fun. I hope a lot of people join. It's cool that so many people on here have already been increasingly motivated towards better health.

[Shannon]

 Sweet! Thanks. This will be an interesting source of motivation. Trying to gain while doing two cardio activities is hilariously impossible seeming.. but fun. I hope a lot of people join. It's cool that so many people on here have already been increasingly motivated towards better health.

Totally agree. I know we're all pretty nerdy and enjoy sitting behind the computer for long periods of time, so this health-centric topic lately has been amazing. And oh geez yeah I have no clue how you're gonna figure out that weight gain goal but god speed haha.

[Swar]

Gotta send in that sign-up PM, playaaa

 

I was about to do that, okay 

[Shannon]

I was about to do that, okay 

 

[Liesa]

 I so wanted to participate in this but my final exams and deadlines are coming up and that's the busiest 2 months of school all year. Damn.