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[Pryanka]

 

 

THE BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE #3

- [ SUMMER SIXTEEN EDITION ] -

 

 

The competition has begun! You can still enter even though the competition has started, and the week that you enter will be considered your starting weight....but it's up to you to catch up!

 

WE ARE CURRENTLY ON: WEEK 4

Your Week 4 weigh-in is due by Sunday, September 25 (11:59 PM EST)

 

WEEKLY PROGRESS :

 

TO ENTER: PM me with "TBL [username]" and include a picture with:

(1) A 4-digit ID Number - this will be used to identify you throughout the challenge so your identity can remain anonymous

(2) Starting weight (required) - Use the directions below to take the picture of your weigh-in

(3) Starting measurements (optional). 

 

DO NOT DELETE THIS PM - you will use it to share your weekly updates for the challenge. Below are instructions for how to send me weight / measurement updates

 

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 4-digit ID number. Below is an example.

 

 

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

everything based 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.

 

 

 

Remember The Biggest Loser challenge is about losing weight in a healthy manner. As previous hosts have indicated, if anybody's progress is suspicious or feet suddenly change gender or shape, I will request additional proof or discuss the progress with the entrant. If you are concerned that an entrant's progress is unhealthy, feel free to PM me with their ID number and your concern.

 

PRIZES : Donations for the prize pool are being accept throughout the competition!

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The Biggest Loser Winner 

Awarded to the winners of the Biggest Loser Competition! 

 

The Biggest Loser Participant

Awarded to the participants of the Biggest Loser Competition!

 

$10.00 Amazon Gift Card

donated by @Coops

 

FAQ : 

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

Generally speaking, yes. If that's a problem, PM me and I'm sure we can work something out.

 

When will results be posted?

I will update the results on Mondays. That means that Sunday night stragglers can have their entries counted even if sent past midnight as long as it's in before I do the update, but I'd like the deadline to remain at midnight so I have the flexibility of posting whenever I am free on Monday without cutting people off. 

 

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.

 

Is there a set fitness or meal plan to follow?

Nope, you are free to work out and eat as you wish, but please diet and exercise in a HEALTHY manner! You can also share recipes, meal plans, fitness guides, workout routines, etc. in the comments.  

 

I will personally be following a 12-week workout and meal plan (PM me if you're a girl who wants all the PDF files to the guide I'm following and I will gladly share it with you)

 

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!

 

- [ GOOD LUCK! ] -

Edited by Pryanka, 29 September 2016 - 11:02 AM.

[Jozie]

Guys! I am so excited for this, I bought a smart watch! It is coming in the mail so hopefully, it gets here before the 1st! If I win 1st place, I will openly post a before and after picture! I am determined to kick some booty lol.

Oh, and I need to find my scale... it's in storage still... I think!

[Pryanka]

Yayy thank you @Meowish

I'm very excited too...have to put fresh batteries in my scale and weigh in, and then I'll be good to go.

Are you going to follow a particular program? I have the Kayla Itsines and Anna Victoria ones if those interest you ~

 

Tagging those who expressed interest on the earlier fitness challenge thread ~

@Coops @Outsider @Ladida @Alexiel @talbs @Jess @FelisNoctua @Adam

Edited by Pryanka, 25 August 2016 - 06:13 PM.

[Jozie]

I have P90X that I will use! I have cut down on my snacks too already. Mostly I will be focusing on my arms tho, because those are dis-proportionally large. And lots of cardio if P90X turns out to be too much for me!

[Ladida]

YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

 

Do we get to pick our own 4 digit number? I also don't have an electronic scale, just the regular mechanical one, so I hope it isn't too difficult to read! I'll get around to sending my pm in a few hours

Are there any FitBit users here? I got mine two years ago, but haven't been putting it to good use.

[Pryanka]

YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

 

Do we get to pick our own 4 digit number? I also don't have an electronic scale, just the regular mechanical one, so I hope it isn't too difficult to read! I'll get around to sending my pm in a few hours

 

Yayyy <3 

Yep, pick your own! If enough people sign up that there is somebody who picks a duplicate, I'll just let them know and they can pick a new one. 

Don't worry so much about me being able to read the scale as long as you can read it. Just write out the number you see in the PM along with the picture when you do your weekly weigh in!

[Susie]

Does it have to be a real scale, or can it be the scale with Wii Fit?

[Rauul]

dont have a scale, No biggest loser competition for me  

if i find one cheap, or if a friend have one, will enter 

[Pryanka]

@Amarillo you can keep track with just measurements, which are often more telling than weight anyway. I think I'd have to let all the other entrants discuss if you could still get the 1st place prize...But you could definitely get the participation that way!

@Susie can you PM me with what that looks like? I've never used the Wii fit before...But provided it can weigh you and you stick to using the same method to weigh in every week, that should be fine.

[Rauul]

if i can participate with just measurements im in  

[NapisaurusRex]

Yayy thank you @Meowish

I'm very excited too...have to put fresh batteries in my scale and weigh in, and then I'll be good to go.

Are you going to follow a particular program? I have the Kayla Itsines and Anna Victoria ones if those interest you ~

 

Tagging those who expressed interest on the earlier fitness challenge thread ~

@Coops @Outsider @Ladida @Alexiel @talbs @Jess @FelisNoctua @Adam

I need to gain 20ish more instead of lose any, but I'm happy to encourage people!

 

YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

 

Do we get to pick our own 4 digit number? I also don't have an electronic scale, just the regular mechanical one, so I hope it isn't too difficult to read! I'll get around to sending my pm in a few hours

Are there any FitBit users here? I got mine two years ago, but haven't been putting it to good use.

I use FitBit. 

[Susie]

I will send this in tonight! If I remember and don't fall asleep lol

[Jozie]

@Jess you are such a good supporter! My mother-in-law needs to gain weight as well. she just completed Chemo and radiation and before that all started she weighed 95 pounds, now she weighs 74 (she gained 4 pounds recently). She still has to use a feeding tube because they had to remove her teeth do to the radiation. So, it is much harder for her to gain weight than it normally is for her to gain weight. She wants to be 110 pounds at her 5' height.

[Ladida]

It's the 29th! Woo!

[KaibaSama]

Did I miss the signup time, or can I still participate?

[blue]

Did I miss the signup time, or can I still participate?

Whoopsies, got caught up with my pup. Me too?

[Coops]

Finally remembered to enter.

Also, I will donate 10.00 Amazon card.

[talbs]

If not too late, I will sign up too. Why not?

[NapisaurusRex]

@Jess you are such a good supporter! My mother-in-law needs to gain weight as well. she just completed Chemo and radiation and before that all started she weighed 95 pounds, now she weighs 74 (she gained 4 pounds recently). She still has to use a feeding tube because they had to remove her teeth do to the radiation. So, it is much harder for her to gain weight than it normally is for her to gain weight. She wants to be 110 pounds at her 5' height.

Sounds like she needs supporting too. I'm sure y'all are doing that. My weight gain is easy so far, but it gets hard the further along I get. I don't have any health reasons for it, I'm just attempting to grow above average babies.

[Pryanka]

Hey, you can all still enter - I meant to say 11:59 PM - (so you still have like ~9 hours left to enter)

[Jozie]

Sounds like she needs supporting too. I'm sure y'all are doing that. My weight gain is easy so far, but it gets hard the further along I get. I don't have any health reasons for it, I'm just attempting to grow above average babies.

Oh yeah, we are helping her as much as we can! And once she gets her new teeth, we are taking her out for some prime rib at a steak house of her choice.

[Pryanka]

@blue @talbs enter guys  

[Jozie]

@Pryanka did I enter correctly lol, I have a tendency to get too excited about things and do something wrong.

[Pryanka]

You are all set! 

I'll update this in the morning once I'm sure everybody who wants to enter has sent in their pictures ^.^

 

^ TBL Summer Sixteen begins with these brave souls and their starting weigh-ins.

Feel free to share workout routines, meal prep ideas, and general fitness inspiration throughout the weeks. You can remain as anonymous as you want, or you can share progress pictures throughout. It's entirely up to you!

 

AND REMEMBER - YOU CAN STILL ENTER!!! There is no penalty for joining in late. As I receive entrants, I will update the spreadsheet accordingly in the first post. But if you want to have a shot at winning and enter in Week #7...you're going to be working pretty hard to catch up  As long as you participate for 4 weeks (not necessarily consecutive), you will get the participation award. 

SO TODAY....I drank 6 glasses of water. I'm working towards 8 but I hate having to pee so constantly  

Ate healthy Oatmeal for breakfast, salad for lunch, snack of watermelon/honeydew/cantaloupe, and then a thai chicken curry for dinner. But with brown rice instead of my usual white rice. No coffee today, just loads of water.

[Coops]

You are all set! 

I'll update this in the morning once I'm sure everybody who wants to enter has sent in their pictures ^.^

 

^ TBL Summer Sixteen begins with these brave souls and their starting weigh-ins.

Feel free to share workout routines, meal prep ideas, and general fitness inspiration throughout the weeks. You can remain as anonymous as you want, or you can share progress pictures throughout. It's entirely up to you!

 

AND REMEMBER - YOU CAN STILL ENTER!!! There is no penalty for joining in late. As I receive entrants, I will update the spreadsheet accordingly in the first post. But if you want to have a shot at winning and enter in Week #7...you're going to be working pretty hard to catch up  As long as you participate for 4 weeks (not necessarily consecutive), you will get the participation award. 

SO TODAY....I drank 6 glasses of water. I'm working towards 8 but I hate having to pee so constantly

Ate healthy Oatmeal for breakfast, salad for lunch, snack of watermelon/honeydew/cantaloupe, and then a thai chicken curry for dinner. But with brown rice instead of my usual white rice. No coffee today, just loads of water.

Yay! That chart looks so fancy, well done. x3
 

I walked so much today on campus. I hurt so much lol. I hope I can manage this with my health. 

I need low-impact exercise ideas because I have a health restrictions (permanently) for high impact exercise. I have a decent routine with leg exercise. But my upper body shit is seriously lacking. I guess it's time to read up on upper body low-impact stuff.