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Join Dr. Oz, Weight Watchers, Sharecare and a powerful team of health professionals to tackle the seven key steps to weight loss and healthy living. Not only does Dr. Oz's challenge help you achieve a slimmer, healthier you but you could also enter for the chance to win a MILLION bucks!
To participate in this contest you MUST:
-visit: http://sharecare.doctoroz.com/ and follow the instructions to register
-Complete the Ultimate Health Quiz to assess your starting point;
-Tell a Friend by sending messages through email, Facebook, or Twitter using the appropriate link provided on the Contest Website;
-Calculate Your Body Mass Index (“BMI”) by entering your weight data on the Contest Website and verifying your weight at a participating Weight Watchers location through an initial weigh-in (“Initial Weigh-In”) during the Initial Weigh-In Period and a final weigh-in (“Final Weigh-In”) during the Final Weigh-In Period;
-Connect With Your Doctor or health professional during the Contest Period, or within at least one year prior to the start date for the Contest, to obtain your annual checkup health information and enter such information on the Contest Website;
-Learn Your Family’s Health History by completing an family history information sheet on the Contest Website; Get More Sleep by completing a sleep quiz on the Contest Website;
-Assess Your Stress by completing a stress quiz on the Contest Website;
-Start New Fitness Habits by completing a fitness quiz on the Contest Website; and
-Test Your Knowledge by completing a knowledge quiz on the Contest Website.
To be eligible for the first round of judging you must have completed Initial Contest Requirements prior to the Entry Deadline.
You must record an Initial Weigh-In and a Final Weigh-In and you must also have, as of the date of your Final Weigh-In:
(i) achieved a ten percent (10 percent) loss in body weight as entered by you on the Contest Website and verified on your Official Weigh-In Form during your Initial Weigh-In and Final Weigh-In;
or
ii) achieved or maintained a healthy final BMI as entered by you on the Contest Website based on your weight verified on your Official Weigh-In Form during your Final Weigh-In.
For purposes of judging the Contest and eligibility to win a prize, a healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. For additional information on BMI and to calculate your BMI, visit http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/.
For Frequently Asked Questions, please visit:
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/transformation-nation-frequently-asked-questions
If you choose to Enter this contest, please remember to do so with your Physician's guidance and always, always, always lose weight at a steady 2 lb per week pace. Good Luck and may the most transformed win!
Edited by Jody Smith
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Hi Anonymous new, So sorry you're having such a tough time.I, myself have cannot afford to join weight watchers or have any medical benefits.I am losing weight on my own trying to lose 8lbs for now.If you want to please check out my group Losing Weight The EmpowerHer Way.It is a weight lose support group.We can be there for each other,just message me if you want and I will be more then happy to hear from you.It would be great to have that extra encouragement from a buddy lets do it together.
September 30, 2011 - 7:14pmThis Comment
I really wanted to join the challenge but have been unable to. After being out of work for quit some time and finally taking on a job less than 40hrs a week at min. wage with no medical benefits I cannot afford to go to weight watchers or even visit a Dr for a check up. This is unfair I am not so much thinking I can with the million as much as I would like to participate. Were does that leave the rest of us?!
September 30, 2011 - 3:53pmThis Comment
Hi Anon,
You do not have to join weight watchers in order to participate in the challenge. Weight Watchers is sponsoring the challenge so naturally you'll see a lot of advertising to join but it is definitely NOT a requirement. You do, however, have to get a physical exam done and this can be done at a clinic or pharmacy--it does not have to be at the doctors' office. If you cannot afford to pay a doctor's visit, community clinics and pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid all have a health screening that is either free or very inexpensive in cost. Simply print out the form and take it with you. Once you get the form printed just log back in to your account and log it in for your personalized recommendations. Please don't let the WW marketing throw you off-- you do not have to join and they will do your initial and final weigh-ins free of charge--regardless of whether you decide to join or not.
-Rosa
October 1, 2011 - 11:57amThis Comment
I seen the show today and thought what a brillant idea to help people lose weight to keep healthy and feel good about themselves.I am from Canada,Ontario in the Toronto area. I hope people take this seriously and join Dr Oz's Transformation Nation, weight watchers have come a long way and seem to be on the right track on a sensable approach to managing weight loss. Unfortunately I will continue my 8lb challenge alone I am doing good and eating healthy. I cannot afford to join any weight clinic but finding out how to get proper excerise as I challenge myself.It is an interesting way for me to see how different everyday has been for me since Sept 9/2011.
September 26, 2011 - 4:32pmThis Comment
Hi Willalee,
I agree-- it is a great approach to get our nation to a healthier weight. It's also a great marketing campaign for weight watchers although you do not have to join to be part of the challenge and they do share many success stories.
Good luck on your 8lb weight loss journey and please do keep us posted when you reach it!
Rosa
September 27, 2011 - 7:57amThis Comment