FREE $5,000 Jackpot Challenge FAQ
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Rules
To see the rules for the FREE $5,000 Jackpot Challenge, go here.
Why should I join?
It works—and it's a lot of fun! Losing weight with other participants 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 you achieve a 6% weight loss, you get an equal cut of the pot! Not to mention the health benefits! Participants in HealthyWage's contests have lost hundreds of thousands of pounds in the last few years. Get started now!
Who can join?
Anyone! The FREE $5,000 Jackpot Challenge is the best way to lose weight with a supporting community. Lose weight and make a few bucks at the same time! Plus, it's the more the merrier in the Jackpot: more participants means a bigger pot!
Just invite your friends and family to play and tell them the Challenge name so they know which Jackpot Challenge to enter.
Must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
How does it work?
The Free Jackpot Challenge is all about participants striving to lose 6% of their body weight. Every participant who hits the 6% weight loss goal, will evenly split the $5,000 prize pot funded by HealthyWage.
How does the pot get split?
The $5,000 prize pot funded by HealthyWage is evenly split amongst winners.
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 community support and motivation, which provides accountability and success. To make it lots of fun, we provide you with tips and tricks to help you stay on track. We also have fun games every 2 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].
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.
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.
How do I get paid?
Please see the Payouts and Points FAQs here.
