If you want to work with others on losing weight, consider forming a team to participate in Lighten ME!, a statewide team wellness competition beginning in the new year.

The competition begins in January and runs through April, according to a news release from Maine Games executive director, Jeff Scully.

Lighten ME! has been offered by the Maine Games since 2004. The Maine Games is a non-profit organization and a member of the National Congress of State Games which is part of the U.S. Olympic Committee.

"When people team up to tackle a hefty problem, such as overweight, obesity, or inactivity, it's much easier than trying to go it alone," Scully said in the release. "Team work, team support and even a little peer pressure go along way to helping people change their eating habits and get them more activity into their daily lives."

Team registration for Lighten ME! begins Dec. 1. Early registrants get a discount on the regular $15 fee.

Information about Lighten ME! is available on the Web at www.lightenme.org.