My company's wellness program holds a contest every year called Weigh to Win. It's an incentive for employee's to take better care of their overall health, to promote healthier eating, encourage physical activity and create a supportive work environment.. It's loosely based on the Biggest Loser idea I think though having not watched that program I can't really say much about it.

I know in the past that there has been some major success stories with this contest, and our wellness department is top notch. They will send out motivational and helpful e-mails along the way, and our very own Dr. B will over see the entire event.

That said, these are the guidelines:

Guidelines: Weight loss should be the result of healthier eating and exercise habits. Employees are on the honor system and should participate in a healthy and fair manner.

My question is does being a banded person give an unfair advantage in a contest such as this?

What do you think?

I joined one at my work and had similar reservations. I won the first round and didn't place (1st, 2nd, 3rd) in the second round! I think it would be fine to participate!