I realize that we have individuals as well as teams in this weight loss challenge, but I believe this can be applicable to anyone who is in the position to be supportive to another in their health goals. 

I've been on winning teams, losing teams and rock bottom losing teams.  Consequently, I've noticed a few patterns over the past 5 years as to what contributes to a truly successful team.  I want to be clear.  I am using the term "successful team", not  "winning team".  I define a successful team as a team that continues to work together and celebrate successes along with building each other up despite struggles no matter their overall ranking in the competition.  Granted, I haven't run any scientific research to back up these "patterns", but to me, life experience and personal observation are valuable.  So, I'm going to share my little gems of wisdom on how to have a great weight loss challenge team so you can build a "successful team" if not a "winning team".