Pound for Pound Free HealthyWage Charity Challenge FAQ
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Rules
To see the rules for the Pound for Pound Free Charity Challenge, go here.
Why should I join?
It works—and it's a lot of fun...plus it's 100% FREE to join and participate in! Not only will you be doing something good for your health, but for every pound lost, HealthyWage will donate one pound of food to those in need (up to $10,000 with one pound of food equating to $1.67). Why not have fun losing weight while supporting a great cause? Sign up now!
Who can join?
Anyone! The charity challenge is a fun way to lose weight with your friends and family while helping a great cause.
Just invite your family, friends, and acquaintances to play and tell them them to join the Pound for Pound Charity Challenge you are signing up for so that they know which one to enter.
Must be at least 18 years old can join.
How does it work?
Sign up and participate for free and see how many pounds you can lose in the 12-week challenge. Throughout the 12 weeks, you'll get healthy tips from HealthyWage on nutrition and fitness that will help guide and motivate you. Once the challenge has completed, HealthyWage will calculate the total valid pounds lost (must submit a verified starting and ending weight to be counted), and then donate one pound of food to those in need for every pound lost (up to $10,000 with one pound of food equating to $1.67).
What can I win?
In addition to HealthyWage donating up to 6,000 pounds of food to a Food Bank (one pound of food for every pound lost), one lucky participant will be selected to win $500! Want to win $500 for participating in the challenge? After you sign up, go here to be entered into the drawing and find out more!
When is it happening?
The challenge starts April 5, 2021 and ends June 28, 2021. Plus, we have more challenges starting all the time! Check out our upcoming challenges.
How much does it cost?
$0 -- it's completely free to join and participate in! So, you have nothing to lose...except the weight!
How do you help me stay on track during the twelve week contest?
The challenge is based on social support and motivation, which provides accountability and success. To make it lots of fun, each week, we provide you with tips and tricks to help you and your team stay on track. We also have fun games every 2 weeks!
Do I need a team?
No, this is an individual challenge. But you're not in it alone -- you have your HealthyWage Coach and participants at your side; cheering you on throughout the 12 weeks!
Can I participate if I am located outside of the U.S?
HealthyWage is available to residents of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Latin America (including Mexico), Australia, and most of Europe and Asia. If you are participating through an employer, such as Halliburton, you are generally allowed to participate regardless of your location in the world. Unless you are participating through your employer, you may not participate if you are a resident of North Korea, Iran, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Burma, Yemen, Afghanistan, Libya and Sudan.
Is there a deadline for registering and weighing-in at the beginning of the contest?
No, but the longer you wait after the contest starts, the less time you'll have to lose weight!
Can I participate in more than one challenge at once?
Absolutely. You can participate in up to 10 challenges at once! So double-up, even triple-up to maximize your winnings for the same weight loss!
Do I need to have my weight verified?
Yes—twice: once at the beginning of the challenge (anytime on or after the start date) and once at the end (within two weeks before, or on, the end date).
NOTE - Final weigh-in verifications must be measured by 11:50 PM PT on the last day of your challenge.
How do I get my weight verified?
It's super easy -- you have two options:
- Download our mobile app (after you register) and follow the simple, on-screen instructions to let one of our referees remotely witness your weigh-in [takes about two minutes];
OR - Print the "Verify Me!" form and have a qualified witness sign the form after watching you step on the scale -- any doctor, nurse, health club staff member or WW employee is qualified to be a witness. Then take a photo of the signed form and upload it to your HealthyWage account [you need about 10 seconds of your witness's time].
Ribbons: What Are They and How Do I Get Them?
Ribbons are a fun way to keep track of your effort and achievement, and research shows that you're more likely to lose weight if you divide your goals into bite-size mini-goals. The ribbons take this concept to another level by making the mini-goals social (people can see when you earn a ribbon) and fun. You can earn ribbons for taking certain actions and for achieving certain milestones throughout the challenge. Ribbons are not required, but they are important because they improve your odds of success.
Can I participate if I am pregnant?
No. But you can sign up if you've recently had your baby, if your doctor says it's okay.
What if I get pregnant?
Contact our support team at info@healthywage.com and let them know.
Can I participate if I am on weight loss pills or if I have had or am planning to have bariatric surgery?
Only with advanced doctor approval. Contact us to discuss this before signing up.
Will others see my weight information?
No. No one else will see your actual weight. Only your percentage weight loss will be visible to other users.
March 1, 2021
