FREE $5,000 It Takes Two Team Jackpot Challenge FAQ
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Rules
To see the rules for the FREE $5,000 It Takes Two Team Jackpot 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! Losing weight as a team (of two) means you keep on-track and encourage each other to reach your weight loss goals! There’s also the excitement of cash prizes for reaching achievable goals. If your team (of two) achieves 6% weight loss, you get an equal cut of the $5,000 prize pot funded by HealthyWage! Not to mention the health benefits! Participants in HealthyWage's contests have lost hundreds of thousands of pounds in the last few years. Teams are forming now!
Who can join?
Anyone! Jackpot is the best way to lose weight with your friends. Lose weight together and make a few bucks at the same time! Plus, it's the more the merrier in the Jackpot: more teams means a bigger pot!
Just invite your family, friends, and acquaintances to play and tell them the name of the Jackpot Challenge you are signing up for so that they know which one to enter.
Children under 18 years old can join with parental and doctor's consent.
How does it work?
Teams are in two. Team up with your significant other, a friend, family member, or coworker! If your team achieves a 6% weight loss (or more), your team will win an equal share of the $5,000 prize pot! 6% is the average weight loss for you and your teammate. If you or your teammate achieves less than 6%, the other can make up the deficit by losing more than 6%.
How does the pot get split?
The pot is split evenly between all teammates of winning teams.
When is it happening?
The challenge starts February 14, 2022 and ends May 9, 2022. 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 Jackpot Challenge is based on team 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?
Yes, it's teams of two only—we've found that having a team is a great way to stay motivated. You can have your significant other, a family member, friend, or coworker as your teammate. If you don't have a complete teammate, don't worry—we will match you up with new friends when the contest starts (we make sure everyone is on a team).
If you'd prefer to compete on your own, you might want to check out HealthyWager, our personal game, our keep an eye on our Challenge Directory for the next Personal Jackpot Challenge.
I formed a team; how do my friends and family join my team?
Ask them to visit the Jackpot sign up page. They'll need to use this link to take part. After they register, they will then choose your team from a list.
Do I need to send my friends and family an invitation through your website?
You can, but you don't need to. Just let them know that they need to register online at the Jackpot sign up page. After they register, they will arrive at the page with a list of teams and will be able to choose your team from the list.
What if I can't find a teammate?
Don't worry, we've got a guy for that! Our Chief Fun Officer will work with you to make sure you are on a complete team of two. Once you're signed up, email info@healthywage.com and just ask for assistance. Teams will be locked and no changes will be allowed two weeks after the challenge start date (if you sign up later than that, your team will remain unlocked for a week), so make sure you let us know right away if you need help!
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, adding teammates 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!
How long into the competition can I change my team?
A team can be changed within the first two weeks of the challenge. After two weeks, teams are locked and your team can not be changed (exception: if you sign up later than two weeks into the challenge, your team will remain unlocked for a week).
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].
How do you calculate a team's percentage weight loss?
We take the average of each team member's weight loss percentage. To calculate your individual weight loss percentage, take the number of pounds you have lost divided by your starting weight.
What happens if my teammate doesn't get a final weigh-out?
If your teammate doesn't get a weigh-out, that's okay—we will count their weight loss as 0% for purposes of computing your team's average weight loss. But note that all members must get an initial weigh-in.
Do you have any rules to prevent excessive, unhealthy weight loss?
Yes. In order to encourage healthy weight loss, we only count weight loss up to 16.6% per person. Any individual weight loss beyond 16.59% does not count for the challenge. Note: it is OKAY to lose more than 16.6% (you won't be disqualified), but any extra weight you lose above 16.6% will not be counted toward your team's weight loss average for the challenge.
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.
"Team" ribbons will also be awarded for teams achieving certain weight loss and challenge milestones together. For the purposes of team aggregate ribbon counts, team ribbons will only count one time toward the team total, even though they are awarded to each individual on the team. For example, a team of 5 may be awarded the 4% Weight Loss ribbon. Each individual on the team (5) will receive this ribbon and it will count toward their personal ribbon total, however only 1 ribbon will be counted in the team ribbon count (not 5).
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. Your teammate can continue with the challenge as a solo participant!
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.
Do I have to live in the same city as my teammate?
No. this is an online challenge! You and your teammate can live in different parts of the country or even the world! Do I have to get a membership or a personal trainer at the gym where I weigh-in?
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.
How do I get paid?
Please see the Payouts and Points FAQs here.
