Are you the department’s Biggest Loser?
What is the Biggest Loser?
Biggest Loser activity is a weight loss competition for __________ Employees. It's that extra push to set your weight loss goals in
motion. It's a fun, healthy way to improve your diet and start exercising. It's your chance to be named The Biggest Loser and win great
prizes. Best of all, it's your chance to get healthier. Employees can compete as an individual or with a team (up to 4 team members).
The competition kicks off the week of _________ with initial weigh ins. Final weigh ins will be the week of _______.
Why should I join?
Losing weight can be a challenge, but you don't have to do it alone. Join Biggest Loser and increase your odds of success. You'll
have the support and tools you need to lose big. You will receive:
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Weight management journal
Weekly support and weight management information
 Recipes and healthy menus
 Tips from the official “Biggest Loser” program
Prize for all participants that complete the program
Plus there will be some great PRIZES to win. Some of the prizes may include: Personal training sessions, 1-3 month membership
at a fitness facility, fitness gear, massage gift certificates, and possible cash prizes too. Prizes will be awarded to:
 Top individual competitors
 Top teams
 Top department with greatest percentage of weight loss will receive healthy lunch for up to 25 of its employees, an award,
and of course bragging rights. (so the more employees that participate—the greater chance for your department to win.)
The winners will be determined based on the greatest percentage of weight lost (NOT total pounds lost!).
What do I have to do?
 Participate in confidential weigh ins (times and locations of weigh ins to be determined by number of employees
participating. At the very least we will have a weigh in at the beginning and end, and probably at least 2 weigh ins
throughout program))
 Log your progress in your weight management journal.
 Develop and work on an exercise routine the fits your individual needs
 Develop and work on nutrition goals for better eating.
How do I sign up?
Contact _________ by e-mail to get signed up or for more information. Please include your name, department, and if you will be
participating as an individual or a team. Then you will receive a registration form to be filled out and returned at the first
weigh in. Deadline to sign up ___________.
Please note: The purpose of this challenge is to support employee’s efforts to follow a healthy weight loss nutrition and exercise
program, and to establish patterns that you can continue long after the challenge is over. It is not intended to promote rapid
weight loss. A healthy weight loss goal is typically 1-2 pounds per week. You should consult your physician before beginning
any weight loss or exercise program.
The Biggest Loser Challenge
Strategies and Tips for your “Biggest Losers”
 My biggest help was just flat out exercise…Walked to work- walked around work- walked over
lunch- went to the gym 4-5 + times a week- sometimes walking to the gym- sometimes walking my
dog after the gym. I also got an exercise ball and DVD workout video for when I couldn’t leave the
house.
 Cut back on eating out to once a week or so. No regular pop, and diet pop 1/week if that. Drank
Crystal light (to give water a little flavor), and water only!! I only really eat fruit for breakfast, a good
lunch- and a small dinner.
 Limit the number of calories you eat and stick to it. I eat between 1400 and 1500 per day, but, I
allow myself to eat whatever I want within those calories.
 I work out 5 or 6 days per week for about an hour.
 Eat more consciously (Think about what you are doing when you are eating. Avoid outside
distractions, TV, radio, act.) I concentrated on eating slow and putting my silver ware down
between each bite.
 I cut out caffeine and sweets from my daily diet but would treat myself weekly with a moderate
portion.
 I avoided eating after 7 p.m.
 Drink water when you feel like snacking. Often times I was just thirsty, not hungry.
 I never let myself feel like I am starving. If I got hungry I eat something. I eat several times a day
usually something small every 3 hours.
 Portion control, portion control, portion control. Don’t deprive yourself—but watch your portions.
 I increased my daily activity. I really don't like to exercise so I just started walking more. Instead
of driving around the parking lot for ten minutes looking for a spot close to the store, I park as far
out in the lot so I can get more steps in. I quit taking elevators and used stairs even at the court
house where I often have to go up to the 6th and 7th floors.
 My main plan - I didn't completely neglect myself from eating things I enjoy to eat, but I tried to
restrain myself to eat morehealthy over all. I did that by learning how to moderate my intake of
fattening food. I believe the only way I can maintain this for the rest of my life is not to deprive
myself but to just be more conscious of what I am eating.