The friendly competition is this simple, lose the greatest percentage of weight by Wednesday, December 19, 2007 and you win the prize money. The competition begins on October 24, 2007. You are free to use any type of exercise or diet program, personal trainer, etc.

The entry fee is $100 per person and must be paid in advance to be eligible.

The more people involved the better (and the bigger the prize); we hope to have 10 competitors, which is $1,000 in prize money.

For tracking purposes, weigh-ins will occur every second Wednesday and must be submitted by email by 12:00 pm EST. Results will be emailed to competitors and posted here.

Determining the winner: On Wednesday, December 19, 2007, you will send an “after” picture and your current weight by 12:00 pm EST. Winners will be announced the following day via email.

Half Way Payout: There will be a $100 payout at the half way point, Wednesday, November 21, 2007 to the person with the greatest percentage of weight loss to date. This is the day before Thanksgiving so you can splurge a little on turkey day.

Final Payout: The winner of this challenge will take home 80% of the remaining prize money and the second place winner will win 20%.

The competition begins on Wednesday, October 24, 2007.

game on people!