Lose Weight and you might even win a $Million

[RobinN]

http://doctoroz.sharecare.com/

It's time, America. We're on a mission to change the shape of the country, so we’ve created Dr. Oz's Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You, a life-changing plan that will literally transform your health! Ready to get started? Sign in with your Sharecare account. If you don't have an account yet, click on "join today" to create it.

You’ll 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. The new, healthier you could even be eligible to win a $1 million prize!

Kick off the program with our Ultimate Health Quiz, where you'll get an overview of your health. Next, conquer the seven steps:

Tell a Friend
Official Weigh-in/Calculate Your BMI
Connect with Your Doctor
Learn Your Family's Health History
Get More Sleep
Assess Your Stress
Start New Fitness Habits

Then show off your knowledge with the Final Health IQ Quiz. The public will vote for the participant it finds the most transformed and inspirational. The winner will receive $1 million and appear on The Dr. Oz Show. See Official Rules.

Free

 

[Aicila]

Too bad I couldn't join before I started Topamax...

 

[epileric]

I think that making a contest out of losing weight gives people incentive to do that too quickly in an unhealthy manner

Fast weight loss is unhealthy for a number of reasons:

The pounds that you shed are mainly water weight and not from fat, which can cause you to easily dehydrate and then rapidly regain the weight.
Fasting or using detox diets can cause diarrhea; the resulting dehydration can cause constipation.
Rapid weight loss leads straight to fatigue, draining your energy levels and stamina.
Restricting your calories means risking malnutrition, or not receiving the right amount of vitamins and minerals.
Your sodium and potassium levels will drop, contributing to a greater chance of cramping and a feeling of illness.
Losing weight quickly takes it toll on your appearance, causing your skin to dry out, your hair to lack luster and your complexion to appear gaunt.

http://www.pinkfridge.com/hab_weightloss/fast-weight-loss.htm
Also remember that Dr. Oz is a known to usually be a quack in scientific circles

Here on SBM we have frequently had cause to criticize the media for poor science reporting and for spreading misinformation. Among many other individual offenders, we have criticized Dr. Oz for promoting alternative medicine on his TV show and gullibly promoting guests who pretend to talk to the dead and pretend to heal people with carnival sideshow tricks.

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/time-magazine-dr-oz-what-to-eat-and-supplements/

 

[Cint]

Too bad I couldn't join before I started Topamax...

Me too, and after I started insulin shots!

 

[RobinN]

Dr OZ is doing this challenge along with Weight Watchers - which has a well known track record. I do believe people are smart enough to make the right choices when signing on for this type of support. No one forces them to do anything. Yet doing a challenge can be fun when others are supporting you.

Keeping too much weight on, is also unhealthy.
For every extra pound of excess weight on your body, you add 3 times that amount of pressure on your knees.

Go for it... Trust your gut... Have fun!