New Mexico Jackpot Weight-Loss Challenge

Because it works, it's a lot of fun, and you can win big! Team weight-loss is exciting and effective because it harnesses the power of positive peer pressure, the excitement of achieving goals with teammates, and the thrill of competition with big cash prizes. Participants in these contests have lost hundreds of thousands of pounds!

The Jackpot Challenge is a 12-week weight-loss challenge where teams of 3-5 compete to win cash prizes. Every team that enters puts money in the pot. Teams that lose an average of 6% body weight over the 12-week period win the challenge and split the pot evenly (minus HealthyWage’s 25% administration fee). As a winner, you can expect to win more than you’ve paid in!

The entrance fee is $20.00/month (or $60) per person.

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.

Yes, it's a team-based weight-loss challenge. You can have your family, friends, or coworkers on your team. If you don't have a complete team, don't worry – we will match you up with new friends when the contest starts (we make sure everyone is on a team).

Yes, twice: once at the beginning (anytime on or after the start date) and once at the end (within two weeks before, or on the end date) of the program. To get your weight verified, you have two options: (1) it's easy to get verified at home by making a private weight verification video following these instructions or (2) you can get your weight verified by any fitness professional (e.g., your health club, doctor, or as part of your normal Weight Watchers weigh-in). If you do not belong to Weight Watchers or a health club, many health clubs are willing to help out – be sure to call ahead. Note: if you are a corporate participant, please stand by; we will automatically send you a list of weigh-in centers the week of the contest start date.

We take the average of each team member's weight-loss percentage, rounded to the nearest tenth (for example 5.1743% would be rounded to 5.2%). To calculate your individual weight-loss percentage, take the number of pounds you have lost divided by your starting weight.

No. But you can sign up if you've recently had your baby, if your doctor says it's okay.

You may not participate if you are having surgery during the challenge or one year prior. For weight-loss pills consult a physician; you can only participate with advanced doctor approval.

No! You and your teammates can live in different parts of the country, and get weighed-in at different locations.

No. You are under no obligation to any health club weigh-in station. While we encourage you to support our sponsors and partners, the weigh-ins are free and without obligation.

No. No one else will see your actual weight (including your employer). Only your percentage weight loss will be visible to other users.