New BBB diet bet starting! (X-post)

[knaidel]

Cross Posting from Mommy Fit:

We are starting a new DIET BET! Begins next monday, 4/22.

How it works:

go to dietbet.com for more info.

Everyone will put $15 in the pot. Each of us will aim to lose 4% of our body weight by May 19 (28 days). The pot will be split by whoever meets their goal (minus a small fee taken out by dietbet.com)

An easy percentage calculator is here: http://www.math.com/students/calculators/source/3percent.htm

If you are interested in participating, please send me a PM. Include your first name and email address. I will send you an invite.

I like this model, as there are no limits to the number of winners. Theoretically, everyone who participates can win.

[lovin2shop]

I just PM'd you. This will be my 3rd Dietbet, and I just won on the second one with a weigh in today. I'm waiting to see what the payout is, yay! I've lost 10 pounds so far, and have another 5 to maybe 10 to go. This one crosses over a vacation and a house move, so I'm not sure how realistic it is that I can lose more over this month, but I'm willing to put up some profits to give it a go!

[sunshine873]

Love this! $15 is a reasonable buy in, but enough for added motivation over a short time-period too. Exactly what I've been looking for! Sending my PM now...

[knaidel]

Thats what I was thinking....$15 is reasonable: enough that you don't want to lose, but small enough that it won't make a major dent if you do! :)

I have sent out 6 invites so far.

[lcarlson90]

I sent you a PM. I am so excited to participate.

[YouAreTheFocus]

Sounds great! I just started one today (my first), but it says you can be in up to 5 at a time. I will PM you!

[cchavez]

Count me in! thanks.

[knaidel]

make sure to send me a PM with your first name and email address if you want to participate!

So far, I've sent 10 invites, and there are 4 of us in.

[knaidel]

We are at a pot of $90! About 6 pending invites! Go team! :)

[boogiemom]

I would love to do this but I am having my tummy tuck on May 9th. :-) :-) :-) I'll definitely participate after my surgery! Good luck to all!

[bigpassport]

I'm in! The pot is over $200 now:)

[amm40]

I have a question about these... Since I'm starting at upwards of 200 lbs the 4% in 4 weeks would have me loosing more than 2 lbs a week, more than I have read is safe.

I guess I'm not sure what my question is! I'd like to participate but I'm not sure...

[bigpassport]

I have a question about these... Since I'm starting at upwards of 200 lbs the 4% in 4 weeks would have me loosing more than 2 lbs a week, more than I have read is safe.

I guess I'm not sure what my question is! I'd like to participate but I'm not sure...

I am not an expert. I'm not in the medical field in any way. But IMHO a loss of 2-3 lbs a week is not unsafe. I have known many people who have done it and been fine. You do need to watch your nutrition and definitely use vitamins. Drink lots of water. You can do it:cheerleader1:

[knaidel]

I just sent out a bunch of invites. Check your email. Also, if you didn't send me your first name, I'll need that! :)

[Jacksmommy2b]

Oooh, I would love to join, but considering my allergy baby diet I would be cheating! Good luck to all the `contestants`!

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[melrose7]

Sent you a pm. I am excited to get started.