Yes, it’s the ONLY registration option as it helps ensure the accuracy of your information. 

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YES! Only those of us who directly organize and promote the Challenge are unable to compete for prize money.  

No. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer this option due to legal constraints. 

Yes.

No. Unfortunately, due to health and safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed to participate for prize money.  

We encourage you to gather friends, family and colleagues to create a team for social support! However, there is no additional prize money for a team category. 

Please read all the requirements and rules of the Challenge prior to registering, as all registrations are NON-REFUNDABLE and non-transferable to next year’s event, NO exceptions. 

This policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected business or family emergency, pregnancy, etc. There are NO exceptions.  

You need to schedule your first OFFICIAL WEIGH-In and we encourage you to download the Carium app!  Please visit the weigh-in sites links to check days/times they are open to schedule your initial weigh-in. 

No, you don’t - BUT – we highly suggest that you do! We will be pushing out all of our information several times a week directly to your phone and the quarterly challenges will only be logged via the CARIUM App.  It’s a great way to stay engaged AND win prizes! 

To get started download the app from Google Play or the Apple App store. Install and open Carium. Tap “Join Carium” at the bottom and enter code WLC-F22. 

Check your email for a message from [email protected] and click “verify email” to confirm your account. We suggest using your personal email NOT your slhs.org email when registering for Carium. 

If you need further assistance, please email us or watch our Carium App 101 webinar.  

 

Winners are determined by the percent of body weight lost – NOT the number of pounds lost. 

Here’s how you figure it out: 

• Take the number of pounds lost (ex. 12 lbs) from initial weigh-in
• Divide by the STARTING WEIGHT (ex. 12 lbs divided by 200 = .06) 
• Multiply by 100 (ex. .06 x 100 = 6%) 

NEW PARTICIPANTS who lose a minimum of 6% of their total body weight and KEEP IT OFF CASH participants whose final weight is the SAME or LOWER than their starting weight, will win an equal share of the $10,000 prize money to be split among the other eligible participants.

There are TWO weigh-ins during each six-month period of the program

• Initial: October 24-October 28, 2022
  • NOTE - If you attended a final weigh-in for the 2021/2022 Challenge we can use it as your initial weight for the 2022,23 challenge (first six-month session only)
• Final: April 24-28, 2023 (6% body weight lost by final weigh-in/roughly 1% loss each month)

In order to compete for prize money, you must attend EACH weigh-in at one of the official weigh-in sites.

You won’t be able to win a part of the prize money BUT you will still receive the weekly health tips, you can attend “Ask the Expert” webinars, participate in Carium challenges and win perseverance prizes.  

Please wear a t-shirt and shorts/capris/sweats. 

Jeans/heavy clothing are discouraged. It will be marked on your weigh-in form and you will be expected to wear similar clothing at your final weigh-in.  

Treasure Valley weigh-in sites

Magic Valley weigh-in sites

YES!

• Individuals who participated in the 2021/2022 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE who attended each weigh-in and whose final weights were equal to or lower than their starting weight (i.e. maintain don’t gain) are eligible to compete for KEEP IT OFF PRIZES in the 2022-2023 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE during the first six month program (November 1, 2022-April 28, 2023) NOT the duration of the year
• Must have starting weights (Oct/Nov 2022) equal to (or lower) than their final weights from the WLC in September 2022
• Must attend each required 2022/23 weigh-ins; weight CAN be equal to (maintain don’t gain) OR lower than starting weight to remain prize money eligible
• Those whose final weights are the SAME or LOWER than their starting weights will win an equal share of the $10,000 prize money to be split among the other eligible participants
• First time participants of the program who meet the 6% weight-loss goal are then eligible to re-enroll in the program for the next six months and compete as a Keep it Off Cash participant

Participants may only compete to win prize money in the Weight Loss Challenge for a total of 18 months i.e., once as a first-time participant and then twice as a Keep it Off Cash participant – You may enroll again in the future and will receive all of the benefits of participating in the program, minus eligibility to receive cash earnings or perseverance prizes.

Please Note: Keep It Off Cash participants who have fulfilled their 18-month window of eligibility can continue to enroll and, in lieu of a prize payout, compete to win their registration payment back.

Those whose final weights are the SAME or LOWER than their starting weights will win an equal share of the $10,000 prize money to be split among the other eligible participants.

Any valuation of the prize(s) received is based on available information provided to St. Luke's, and the value of any prize awarded may be reported for tax purposes as required by law. 

Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes related to the prize. 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any prize received by an employee of St. Luke's, with a value in excess of $25.00, will be reported to St. Luke's Payroll Department so appropriate taxes can be deducted and reporting can be completed.

What does this mean? 

If you are St. Luke's employee, the St. Luke's Weight Loss Challenge will report the value of any prizes awarded to you to the St. Luke's payroll department so appropriate taxes can be deducted on your behalf.  

If you are not a St. Luke's employee, it is your responsibility to report and pay any and all applicable taxes on any prizes awarded to you.

Did you meet your weight loss goal of 6%?

• YES: You will then be designated as a Keep it Off Cash participant and your goal will be to maintain don’t gain. Your final weight must then be EQUAL to or LOWER than your final April weight
• NO: You will not receive any allocation of prize money and can choose to register for the next available Weight Loss Challenge program. You must attend the initial weigh-in for the new program and the weight loss goal remains the same (i.e., must lose 6% of your total body weight based on new measurements) in order to remain eligible for prize money

This is an exciting new component of the Weight Loss Challenge! We are SO excited to offer this course to you. Nutrition is a key component of successful and lasting weight loss. This course has been designed by Clinical Dieticians on the Lifestyle Medicine team to help participants grow their knowledge base through engaging coursework, recipe ideas, tips, tricks, and more!

No. We recommend consulting with your healthcare provider prior to engaging with and participating in this program. This has been designed as a fun and motivating way to lose weight. However, we have structured the program based on research and evidence-based weight loss guidelines. The ReFresh Nutrition Program has been developed and is managed by Clinical Dieticians. Additionally, Lifestyle Medicine team Health Coaches are available to SL employees to schedule sessions with for further support.

No, but we sure do appreciate it if you would! Completing the pre and post survey is important because we use the collected data to plan for the next iteration the Challenge and use your feedback to steer our progress forward. 

Thanks in advance!