Where do I weigh in?
On Pounds for Pounds you weigh in each month during your plan to establish your official weight. Many pharmacies and gyms have professional scales and all doctor's surgeries should have one. Simply explain the Weight Wins concept to the certifier and ask them to sign the certificate to show that you did indeed weigh-in with them. If you cannot find someone nearby, let us know; we can advise you where to weigh in conveniently and reliably.
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How exactly do I earn my rewards?
When you have selected your weight loss goal and time period, we provide you with a personal incentive plan. This spells out in detail how you earn your rewards month by month. All plans have the same structure: half of your potential reward is made up of your target monthly earnings and the other half is a bonus if you are at your goal weight at the end of your plan. You earn your monthly rewards at a set rate for every pound you lose or keep off from your beginning weight, up to a safe maximum. Every month, upon receiving your weight certificate, we calculate your earnings for that month and credit your account, and send you a statement. We pay you your accumulated earnings at the end of your plan provided you are still active in the programme.
Sample weight loss incentive plan – lose 50 lbs over 7 months and maintain the weight loss for 5 months
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What kind of vouchers can I choose?
You decide whether to take your reward in cash or vouchers for a wide selection of high street retailers, leisure experiences or holidays including:
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What does it cost to join?
There are three different plan levels on offer with different fees and rewards. The higher the fee level, the greater the rewards.
Plan Level A has a joining fee of £35 and then £10 a month for the life of your plan.
Plan Level B has a joining fee of £65 and then £20 a month for the life of your plan.
Plan Level C has a joining fee of £95 and then £30 a month for the life of your plan.
Your monthly fees are charged upon starting your plan and then on or around the 15th of each month. The fees are paid by credit or debit card and include VAT.
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What’s the catch? How do you make money?
There's no catch – you just need to lose weight and finish your plan to collect your reward. Weight Wins makes money from fees, sponsorships, and business partnerships. We are able to offer generous incentives thanks to our rewards partners and health organisations, employers, and insurance companies interested in their members' health.
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What do I get for my fee?
- Welcome Pack including our popular weight loss guide and gift
- Personal page online to track your progress and rewards
- Support throughout your weight loss journey, including regular email reminders and tips, newsletters, and phone chats
- Free prize draws every month for fantastic prizes (you must weigh in to be eligible)
- Weight loss resources including our unbiased guide to weight loss products and services
- Membership in the Weight Wins community – share the journey
- Certificate of Completion – AND an invitation to continue your success with a second plan if you’re eligible!
You pay the fee just as you would to join a gym or slimming club. Think of it as an investment in your health and weight loss success – and your chances of success are considerably higher than with traditional weight loss methods. Finally, the programme pays for itself as you succeed!
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Will you give me a diet and fitness plan?
We will give you general weight loss advice and daily tick sheets. Over half of participants make progress simply through sensible eating and exercise. However, our programme works with any specific diet or fitness plan, including commercial plans.
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What plan is best for me?
You may choose any amount of weight loss target provided it would not cause you to fall below a healthy, normal weight. You may also choose a plan to maintain your weight loss for a given time period. The more challenging the plan, the larger your incentive.
Long-term weight loss is not easy. In deciding your plan, you should be realistic and consider:
- What are your objectives? A 'tune-up' for a holiday or wedding, or a permanent change of lifestyle?
- How confident are you of success? Consider your experience, your strategy and your degree of motivation. If you have not successfully dieted before, you should consider starting with an easier, short-term plan. You can always follow it up with a second plan to lose more weight over a longer period.
- How much are you motivated by money? A more ambitious plan with larger rewards may make you more successful.
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Is it safe?
We have designed our programme to be as safe as possible. Our plans set a target amount and rate of weight loss that is safe and achievable through sensible eating and moderate exercise. You will not be rewarded for losing more weight than specified in your plan.
If you are pregnant or have an eating disorder, you are regrettably not eligible. If you are under 21 or over 65, nursing a baby, or have certain medical conditions such as diabetes, you must obtain your doctor's permission.
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What happens if I drop out?
If you cancel your plan without a valid medical or eligibility reason, or if we cancel your plan because you miss three consecutive monthly weigh-ins, you will not receive your accumulated earnings and you will be charged your remaining fees. This is to encourage you to complete your plan.
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What if I become pregnant?
You will not be eligible to continue the programme if you become pregnant, but will receive your accumulated earnings or a partial refund of fees, whichever is the greater amount. You will not be charged the remaining monthly fees.
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What happens if I miss a monthly weigh-in?
If you miss a weigh-in, you will remain in the programme but will not receive earnings for the month. However, if you miss three consecutive monthly weigh-ins we will assume you do not wish to remain in the programme and will cancel your plan; you will not receive your accumulated earnings and will be charged your remaining fees.
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If I do not meet my targets, does it mean I am off the programme?
No, you simply will not qualify for your full potential earnings for that month. However, you will still earn for every pound that you have lost, so it is important to continue to weigh in. Don’t worry if you are struggling to reach the monthly targets: you can still catch up in your maintenance period.
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If I put weight on, do I lose my earnings?
Once you have earned an incentive, you keep it (provided you complete your plan). Going forward, you will still earn for every pound you have lost from your beginning weight.
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Do I have to weigh in during my maintenance period?
Yes, you need to submit certificates in your maintenance period in order to continue earning rewards.
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Do I have to book an appointment with my doctor/practice nurse every month?
No, you can have your certificate completed by any health professional such as a pharmacist, gym manager or slimming club leader.
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Do I have to weigh in with the same person and at the same place each month?
No, but we recommend you do so for your convenience and to ensure consistent readings.
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