Operation Transformation FAQ
So let me get this straight … The winner gets $10,000?!
Yep. That's right … We're giving $10,000 away to each winner, and we'll have a new winner every month all year long.
You’re doing this every month, too? Seriously?
Yes … seriously. We will have a winner on the 1st of every month, all year long for the entire year of 2012.
That sucks; I wish you would have done this last year. I made a ton of progress last year and I would have won.
That doesn’t suck at all, man. Congratulations on your progress … and you still can win. I’m glad that you stuck to the plan and reached your goals last year … and we still want to hear about it; even if it was last year. You can use your progress from last year now. We want to see and hear about your results, so please feel free to enter and submit your photos from your hard work last year right now for the Operation Transformation.
I see that I have to write an essay and that it makes up 60% of my overall score. Why is that?
The winners of the contest each month win $10,000, but they will become spokespeople for Supplement Superstores and will be in radio ads motivating others to get off their duff and do the work to get the same results that they got, too. Because of that, being effective at communicating how you reached your goals, what products you used and why, as well as what motivated you will all be very important.
I didn’t win this month, but my pictures and essay were great. Can I re-enter?
You certainly can. In fact, you are automatically re-entered. Just because you didn’t win, didn’t mean we didn’t like your entry. Keep in mind that we get hundreds of entries every month and it’s really tough to narrow that down to just one person … really tough. Because of this, any entries that do not win will automatically be rolled over into the next month’s contest. We think that’s the fair thing to do here.
How long does my essay need to be?
As long as you think it needs to be to effectively tell your story. You’re essay is a chance for you to share your story with us and let us know why you deserve to get the 10 grand for that month. A picture can tell a thousand words, but the essay really gives us a chance to get to know you. You know as well as us there’s a lot more that goes on in that head to drive you to reach those goals and it changes your everyday life much more that picture can show … That’s what we want to hear!
Can I enter more than once?
You most certainly can. At Supplement Superstores, we promote ongoing progress towards new goals. If you want to re-submit a new entry because you’ve made even more progress in your transformation, you are certainly welcome to do so. You can submit a brand new entry every month if you’d like to.
When do I have to have my pictures in by?
Each winner is announced on the 1st of the month. To be considered for that month’s prize, simply submit your entry by the 20th of the previous month. Entries that come in after the 20th will automatically be held over for the following month’s contest. The cut-off time is 11:59PM … so just have your stuff in by 11:59PM on the 20th so you're in the running for the next prize awarded. Anything in after that will be automatically considered for the next month.
So how exactly do these deadlines work? Can you give me an example?
I certainly can. Here's an example: If you want to win the prize being handed out on March 1st, you'll need to get your entry in by February 20th by 11:59PM. We'll review all of the entries and then announce the winner on March 1st. If your entry came in after February 20th at 11:59PM or if you did not win the prize on March 1st, your entry will automatically be considered for the next contest … Who's winner will be announced on April 1st. Make sense?
Can you help me with some advice on my diet and training … I really want to win.
Heck ya, we can. That’s what we’re here for. Drop into any location for customized advice on your diet, nutrition, supplementation and training. Every single S2 employee is required to be a NASM certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and an S2 Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist. That means not only are we committed to helping you achieve your goals, we’ll also be capable of doing whatever it takes to help you get there!
This sounds awesome
How much does it cost to enter?
It is awesome and are you kidding me? We would never dream of charging for something like this. Operation Transformation is 100% FREE and there is no purchase required to participate. We are doing this for you
we're putting our money where our mouth is. No BS, no red tape, so strings attached
This contest is all about you and your journey thru your own transformation.
Do I have to take my before and after pictures in my swimsuit or underwear?
No, you certainly don’t. You can do your fully body pictures however you want to that best showcase your new body. By showing us your transformation (both Before & After) in the best way possible youre going to up your chances of winning. Some people elect to do their before and after photos in a swimsuit, but you certainly don’t have to. There are no extra points awarded for posing down in your bikini, fellas.
How long do I have to make my transformation?
That’s up to you. This isn’t like some other crazy contests where you have to hold a newspaper in your hands in your pictures and you have a period of time to reach your goals. Use the time you need to complete the transformation you want to make and send your pictures in. Tell us in your essay how you did it and how long it took. We trust you. Heck - you can enter every month, so if you really want to increase your odds be a work in progress and send one in every month!
I didn't lose any weight in my transformation, I was a skinny guy and actually went the other way and gained some size by building muscle. Can I enter?
Absolutely you can. Operation Transformation is a transformation contest that encompasses all fitness goals and whether you've lost weight, built muscle or both, we want to see your progress and hear about your results. If you've transformed from before to after, send your stuff in! We want to see it … and others will benefit from hearing how you did it.
Are there separate categories for weight loss and muscle gain or for men and women?
No there are not. We wanted to make this as easy as possible for you. All of the entries, regardless of the goal, type of results shown, age, or gender are all considered together and there is one $10,000 prize given away each month. We deal with all sorts of fitness goals here at Supplement Superstores for both men and women and we are very skilled at helping people make progress as well as judging that progress. We do it everyday. Trust us … We'll pick the best one every month!
I read that I cannot send in a cell phone pic I took of myself in the mirror with my entry. What's up with that?
It just boils down to a quality thing
40% of your transformation is judged on the photos you submit. That means that the better you can show your transformation off in those photos (as well as in your story), the better your odds of winning. We know it's easy to grab a cell phone and snap a pic in the mirror, but unfortunately the quality of those pics usually don't do any justice to your progress. That really makes seeing your real progress pretty difficult on our end. You should be proud of your progress and let's be real: There's $10,000 at stake every month all year long
It's totally worth grabbing a friend, family member or co-worker and taking 5 minutes to have them snap a nice, quality picture of you for your entry.
I saw that one of your rules is no whining or complaining. Did you seriously have to write that in there?
Believe it or not we felt like we needed to. Sometimes when we have run contests in the past (even for things as small as a $20 gift card) there's always "that guy" who's gotten really upset when he didn't win and then verbally lashed out at others or pouted. That's not what we're about here, so we we're not going to allow it. We wanted to nip that in the butt before it ever began. The entire S2 community is about openly sharing, helping and positively motivating each other's progress to achieve each other's goals. Don't attack others results; Have some respect for them - they worked just as hard as you did to get there. Real winners don't whine or complain about losing, so we won't have it here either. Our advice: Relax … If you didn't win this month, you might win next month!
I was in pretty good shape when I started
is this contest even possible for me to win if I was never really overweight or out of shape?
Excellent question! Absolutely it is possible! It's all about making progress. We aren't going after the fake air-brushed befores and afters in your underoos; We'll leave that to the other guys! We want REAL people making REAL progress. It's not about perfection, but as you know progress can mean many different things to many different people. You don't have to lose 100 pounds to win. We know many people are already in good shape and their goals might be that they just want to be better. We also realize that a lot of people have had tremendous progress in the last 12-months and we are going to allow them to enter as well. 60% of the score is based on how well you can articulate the changes you have made, as winners will all end up being spokespeople for Supplement Superstores and used in their radio and TV ads etc. So if you make progress, but can't communicate what that means to others effectively, the chances of winning are unlikely. On the flip side of that, just because your progress isn't as dramatic photographically, but your communication is inspiring you'll still have a great chance. We just think this is a cool way to give something back to you guys who walk the walk!
I was in pretty good shape when I started
is this contest even possible for me to win if I was never really overweight or out of shape?
Excellent question! Absolutely it is possible! It's all about making progress. We aren't going after the fake air-brushed befores and afters in your underoos; We'll leave that to the other guys! We want REAL people making REAL progress. It's not about perfection, but as you know progress can mean many different things to many different people. You don't have to lose 100 pounds to win. We know many people are already in good shape and their goals might be that they just want to be better. We also realize that a lot of people have had tremendous progress in the last 12-months and we are going to allow them to enter as well. 60% of the score is based on how well you can articulate the changes you have made, as winners will all end up being spokespeople for Supplement Superstores and used in their radio and TV ads etc. So if you make progress, but can't communicate what that means to others effectively, the chances of winning are unlikely. On the flip side of that, just because your progress isn't as dramatic photographically, but your communication is inspiring you'll still have a great chance. We just think this is a cool way to give something back to you guys who walk the walk!
Is this a nationwide contest where I'll be up against millions of people?
No ... It's not like that at all. You'll be competing against others, but this is a local contest covering just the Saint Louis and Springfield areas. Instead of competing with millions of people all across the country, you'll be competing with your friends and neighbors. Not only does that make things interesting ... it also gives you tremendous odds at winning!
How will the winners be announced?
On the 1st of the following month the final winner will be announced on the Supplement Superstores Facebook page, our Twitter account and on Supplement Superstores.com.
If you have a question that you don’t see answered here, please ask us. You can e-mail them to Transformation@Supplementsuperstores.com. We’ll be glad to get back to you with an answer.