In a word, no. The program has been designed so that you can pick and choose the components that work for you. So, if you feel that competitions hold you accountable, then you can choose to go after one or more of the 3 prize categories. On the flipside, if you find that contests can feel like unnecessary pressure, then we suggest absorbing and incorporating the program’s content and recommendations minus the need to focus on “winning.”

Absolutely. Whether you choose to make this a competition or not, the health screening (which also include a blood pressure reading) are totally optional. To that end, having those numbers taken also does not mean you are entering the running for the Biggest Loser prize. You can simply look at the measurements as a piece of important data.

This will be specifically addressed in the kick-off workshop, but know that body fat percentage is a much more accurate gauge of your overall health as opposed to what the scale says.

For this call, it is recommended that you come armed with what you feel is your biggest hurdle to taking care of your wellbeing (i.e. not enough hours in the day, lacking motivation, an existing health condition, etc.). Our Health Coaches will then help you strategize so you can leverage the next 6 weeks to your advantage. And, rest assured that if you’re not clear on what tends to get in your way, our Health Coaches have a knack for sussing that out, too.😉

For the premise of the competition, only workouts completed in The U’s Virtual Gym count for the Biggest Mover prize. These include both live and On Demand options (including our 15-, 30- and 45-minute sessions), all of which are tracked and quantifiable through The U’s app.

You sure can and that is fully encouraged. Suzanne will be providing some framework on how best to utilize the platform in the kick-off workshop, so be sure to listen/attend!

Good for you! We encourage you to move however works best for you. Just know that due to the fact that they cannot be properly verified, workouts outside of The U will not count towards the Biggest Mover prize.

Because there is such a thing as overtraining. While movement is an inherent part of any healthy lifestyle, The U does not endorse excessive exercising, as it can lead to unhealthy habits and repercussions in the body, such as inflammation.

Great question! So these will focus on lifestyle tweaks (i.e. nutrition and stress management) and will be sent out at the beginning of each week with a clear set of directions. You will be asked to submit a specific form of proof of your efforts with the assignment to The U by the end of each week. To be clear, these are in no way meant to be overly time consuming or something that you need to ace. Quite the contrary, we’re just looking for proof that you’ve at least tried and explored the recommendations we are making.

Your results will be directly dependent to the effort you put into your reset. So, at the very least, if you absorb all the content, try some new things and show up for yourself in the ways that are requested, you can expect to emerge refreshed and energized with a new set of healthy habits.