BrianB
Posted: Sep. 11 2006, 17:20 ET
If you look above my avatar at the left (the chili pepper) you'll see it now says "Site Founder". That's new and I added it just so I could reference it in this idea/question.
I was thinking that for people like Tabi who have "made it" and are now on maintenance maybe we should have some sort of "extra" little recognition by giving them a special title above their avatar. I was also thinking we could have different titles for milestones along the way. For example, I've seen people who have lost more than 100 pounds called "Centurions" which I thought was kinda neat (but maybe there's something even better). And then you have folks like Jeff (whose enthusiasm is truly inspiring) who need to lose more than 100 pounds that certainly should get a special (and different) title after each 100 pounds.
I think it might serve as a little extra motivation for some to try to get that title added on.
If you all think it is a good idea, then let's try to come up with a list of titles to use. I think about 18 characters would be the max. I'll propose some here, but this is just a mindless first stab:Reached Goal Supreme Loser!
Lost > 100 lbs. Centurion
Lost > 200 lbs. ?
Over 25% to goal ?
Over 50% to goal ?
Over 75% to goal ?
I'm sure we need more categories and I'm sure you guys can come up with more clever titles. I'm not very creative sometimes.
Debby
Posted: Sep. 11 2006, 17:43 ET
Great idea Brian. I'll have to think about it tonight though. I work at a University and today is the first day of classes. My brain is a little fried at the moment.
But I'll put my thinking cap on tonight. 
BrianB
Posted: Sep. 11 2006, 17:49 ET
I'm sure all you creative people will come up with good stuff. Maybe those folks that reach their goal and go on maintenance should just get to make their title whatever they want (within reason of course). That would be the ultimate prize.
Bailey
Posted: Dec. 16 2006, 00:19 ET
Some ideas ... 
Reached Goal Slims
Lost > 100 lbs. Centurians
Lost > 200 lbs. Dos-turians
Lost > 300 lbs. Tri-turians
Over 25% to goal Quarters
Over 50% to goal Halfies
committed
Posted: Mar. 13 2007, 15:52 ET
I think this is a GREAT idea! Last time I was on the diet, my significant other called me a "big fat loser" every time I had a great weigh in because I lost more fat! ~ it was a term of endearment believe it or not 
(This was around the time that the show the Biggest Loser aired on TV). Some may not like it though!
Reached Goal = Big Fat Loser / Ultimate Loser / Top Dog
Lost > 100 lbs. = Centurian
Lost > 200 lbs. = Di-Centurian
Lost > 300 lbs. = Tri-Centurian / Trillionator / Triple Threat
Over 25% to goal = Quarter Horse / Quarter Pounder
Over 50% to goal = Half Nelson / Better Half
Over 75% to goal = Three Quarter Queen (or King)
BrianB
Posted: Mar. 14 2007, 01:24 ET
I like all of those Committed. We've got too many people for me to notice all those milestones, but if anyone has hit one of those milestones and wants their account tagged, send me a PM and I'll do it. I tend to notice the Centurions because there are so few of 'em, but a lot of the other accomplishments may make it past me.
Thanks for the suggestions!