Our HOW TO documents include step by step instructions for performing some of the more frequently used tasks on the With-U Members section. These are PDF documents and require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat.

Registration

How do I register on the With-U site?

Go to the registration page, enter the requested information and register. You will receive an email from info@withu.org with your username and temporary password. Once you receive your registration email you can login - please change your password the first time you log in.

What if I already have an account on the system?

If you have already completed one of the challenges you should have an account on the With-U members section. You do not need to register again. You can use your same username and password to log in for the next challenge.

The Challenges

How many challenges are there?

There are three challenges for 2011. We welcome and encourage you to join all three stages. For information on each challenge, visit the challenges page.

When and where will the weigh-ins take place for the Holiday Health Challenge?

Please see the "Logging Results" section.

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Teams/Groups

How many people should be in a team?

Teams should have 4-6 people

What if I don't have a team?

Individuals can sign up and either post on the With-U discussion board or our Facebook page to find other individuals needing teammates. If you do not wish to take part in the program you can also do it as an individual.

Why should I opt for a team-based competition?

Our past incentive programs have proven that the path to weight loss is more successful when you have the support of your friends, family, and coworkers. This competition gives you the opportunity to work out with your team and tokeep one another accountable.

Training programs (Miles of Smiles)

What kind of training programs can I pick from for Miles of Smiles?

You will have the option to pick a beginner (novice), intermediate or advanced training program for either a 5k, 10k or half marathon. We will also have a walking program.

What if I'm not a runner?

You don't have to be a runner. We offer programs for all levels including walkers and beginners.

Can I select my own end date for my training program?

No, not for Miles of Smiles. Until we have started Miles of Smiles you will not have the ability to load a training program using your own date. In order for us to correctly calculate winners we need everyone's training programs to run and end on the same dates.

Logging results / progress and weigh-ins

How do I report my progress?

Every individual participant must log their weight on the website after each weigh-in. If you are doing your own weigh-in you must also load a picture with a date stamp of your weigh-in showing the numbers on the scale (please also read instructions for uploading photo's below).

We will only use the weight logged online for prizes and drawings. Weight results and corresponding photo's can be logged under My Progress.

Each individual participant must also evaluate their assigned online POG's every week.

When and where will the weigh-ins take place?

You will need to do your own bi-weekly weigh-ins. See “How do I report my progress”.

How do I log my mileage?

Once you have selected your training program you will see your daily mileage goal on your training calendar. Enter your actual mileage in the area under your goal mileage and save.

POG's (Plan of Goals)

What is a POG?

A POG is a plan of goals – it’s a weekly goal that is designed to help you make better choices.

Do I have to enter my own POG's?

Apart from the POG's that we will enter for you during each challenge, you are also welcome to enter your own. These personal POG's will not be counted as part of the challenge results though.

What is an example of a POG?

An example of an exercise POG would be to increase your current daily activity by 5 minutes. An example of a lifestyle POG would be to eat at least 3 veggies daily 5 days a week.

What is a Group POG versus an individual POG?

A Group POG is the POG (goals) that we enter for you each week. An individual POG is a POG that you enter for yourself. If you look at your POG's in the calendar view you will see a column for Type of POG.

E = Exercise (this is what you'll see next to your own individual POG's)
L = Lifestyle
GE = Group Exercise (this is a group POG that we entered for the challenge)
GL = Group Lifestyle (a Lifestyle POG that we entered for the challenge)

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