How to Start an Office Weight Loss Competition

A weight loss group can provide you with support and motivation as you try to work off unwanted pounds. Your coworkers could be ideal partners in helping you achieve this goal. Chances are there is a group of coworkers who are struggling to maintain their ideal weights as well. Start a support group to bring these people together and add a competitive element to jump start weight loss.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Group leader
• Dietician
• Entry fee

1. Send an office-wide email regarding your intention or post a notice on an office message board.

2. Host an initial meeting with interested individuals to determine the scope of the competition, a time frame, rules and a standard meeting time.

3. Determine whether the competition winner will be based on pounds lost, percentage of weight lost or the decrease of body mass index (BMI).

4. Collect a small entry fee from participants to ensure they are serious about the weight loss goal. The money collected can be used as prize money for the weight loss competition.

5. Nominate a group leader who will send out meeting reminders and contest updates.

6. Ask a dietician to meet with the group. Some members may be unfamiliar with what it means to eat healthy. Make sure everyone is educated with the proper tools to be successful with the diet.

7. Talk to your supervisor about company-offered incentives for weight loss. Some organizations will give group members time off during the day to exercise. This would be a perfect time for a group walk or an organized yoga session.

8. Gather with the group members frequently to keep everyone motivated and accountable. A great meeting time for an office weight loss group is over the lunch hour. Attendees can urge each other to make healthy lunch choices.

9. Encourage group members to bring healthy entrees to office gatherings. This will ensure there is a variety of options available.

Tips & Warnings

• Inform other office members about the group and its goals. Ask them to be supportive and to refrain from offering tempting treats to those trying to lose weight.
• Start a group walk after work to help members stay active and give them an alternative to the traditional happy hour filled with sugary drinks and fatty foods.
• Do not approach a colleague with an invitation to join a weight loss group. This can result in an embarrassing situation if he does not consider himself overweight. Post information and wait for interested individuals to take the initiative and contact you.

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