10% Less Human
Starting March 1st, 2024, we will compete in a weight loss challenge. The first one to lose 10% of their initial body weight will win the glory, bragging rights, and a fancy new belt. There is no cost to anyone to join, but this is by invitation only.
Definitions
Wake Up Weight (WUW)
“Wake Up Weight” (WUW) is the weight taken first thing in the morning, after a bowel movement, before consuming anything, and with as little clothing as possible. Proof of the wake-up Weight can be submitted as a picture of the scale, with the feet on the scale and the weight apparent within the frame of the pic.
“Starting Weight” (SW)
The “Starting Weight” (SW) is a Wake Up Weight taken and submitted by 10 AM on March 1st, 2024.
“Weekly Wake Up Weight” (WWUW)
A Weekly Wake Up Weight (WWUW) will be expected every Monday to keep everyone motivated.
“End Goal Weight” (EGW)
End Goal Weight” (EGW) is 10% of the Starting Weight.
“Progress Image” (PI)
The Progress Image (PI) is a picture of your feet on the scale displaying an unobstructed view of your weight.
Rules
To start, join our Discord channel.
The Discord channel for this event is how we communicate our progress, interact (talk shit), and share what works for us. Even though we are working against each other, we also inspire each other and we do that via the Discord channel. Join the channel.
Submit your SW via our Discord channel on March 1st by 11 AM.
On March 1st, 2024, you must send your Starting Weight (SW) by 11 AM Central. Your start weight will consist of a picture of your feet on the scale, and with your weight openly visible. This will be your first Progress Image (PI), and you will have to submit it on a 10% Discord channel. It will then be determined what your EGW will be for everyone to see on the Discord channel.
Submit your PI of your WUW by 10 AM every Monday via Discord.
Part of the race is participation in the Discord server. You must submit your progress using a PI every Monday by 10 AM. Repeatedly failing to comply with this part of the competition will result in disqualification.
The winner gets the belt.
The winner will be presented with a belt at a party after completing the competition. That event will be held as close as possible to the end of the competition and will be decided when we have a winner. That party will be announced via the Discord channel.
How long will this take? As long as it takes.
There is no time limit. The last time we did this it took two and half months. It might take less it might take more. This is a bit of a marathon.
Employ any weight loss strategy that works for you.
Vegan, Carnivore, Keto, Paleo, we don’t care how you do it; just drop the weight. There is one stipulation: please don’t hurt yourself. Edgar Otra, the Flow Roll, LLC, and all the participants are not responsible for any damage you do to yourself during this competition.
The winner is anyone who achieves their goal weight and keeps it off for one week (7days).
When you hit your goal weight, you must send in your WUW for 7 consecutive days by 10 AM. If you fail to submit on one day or fail to maintain your 7-day streak, you will have to start over again should you make weight again. There is no carryover from previous attempts. To be declared the winner, you have to have 7 consecutive days under the EGW.
My friend is interested. Can he join?
This is a competition amongst friends. Every one of us knows at least one of the other people involved. Anyone can be considered, but you would have to be obese. To be considered, you need to know someone in the group, be heavy enough to lose 10% of your weight without endangering yourself, and be all in on the competition (within reason). This is not for the person who wants to lose 5 lbs.
Ultimately, I (Edgar OtraVez) reserve the right to turn away interested parties (a.k.a. say “no”).
No more applicants will be taken after February 28, 2024.
No new people will be considered after noon Central on February 28, 2024.
Mental warfare is allowed.
You are allowed to employ any form of mental warfare you wish. It’s all in fun. If it gets too serious or is taken too far, you will be asked to pull back on using such strategies. We’ve never had to ask anyone to leave, but we do get passionate about this competition. The strategy usually used is food porn, which is an acceptable form of mental warfare. Fat shaming is allowed and expected. If you are thin-skinned, this won’t be the challenge for you. Straight-out malicious bullying won’t be tolerated.
I lost 20 pounds, the competition, my job, my house, and my mind.
At least you’re not a fatass anymore. All jokes aside, I, Edgar OtraVez, the Flow Roll, LLC, or anyone participating in this event are NOT responsible for how you conduct yourself outside the competition. If you blow up your whole life to win this, that’s not anyone’s fault but your own. I won’t lie; this has become a huge focal point for all the competitors, but please remember this is for fun and our health. Please keep your enthusiasm at a healthy level for your life. Remember, all the participants work for a living. You have as good a chance to win as everyone else. This is about discipline.
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