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  • k9kiddie
    k9kiddie Posts: 257 Member

    1. What is your MFP name? k9kiddie
    2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Cammie
    3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? On Sparkpeople
    4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. I've lost count
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Biggest city near me would be Scranton
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I need to stick with my journaling
    7. Do you like Summer? Why or why not? No. Too hot
    8. What are your favorite Summer activities? Going to the drive in and hiking
    9. What is your favorite type of Summer exercise? Workout videos in the air conditioning
    10. Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the house? Garden
    11. What always cheers you up? My cats and my son's passion for trains
    12. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Just keep trying
    13. Please share two fun things about you. I love to ride roller coasters and horror movies
    14. Is there anything else you would like to share? Not at this time
  • ohnogoldens
    ohnogoldens Posts: 552 Member

    1. What is your MFP name? ohnogoldens
    2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Serena
    3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I started with them with SP a very long time ago
    4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. I have no idea how many total. They have always given me something to work towards and having a team is important in the fitness world
    5. What major city do you live in or near? Frankfort, State? Kentucky. Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I just moved her last fall from Helena, Mt where I was for 2 years. This is a beautiful area and I hope to explore more of it.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose 10 lbs. Start really working out again and getting back in shape.
    7. Do you like Summer? I don't know if I like summer. I am not fond of the humidity here with the heat. Why or why not? Even the horses are being kept in the barn due to the heat!
    8. What are your favorite Summer activities? Used to be hiking which I did every day until I moved to Montana and got sick
    9. What is your favorite type of Summer exercise? hiking
    10. Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the house? garden
    11. What always cheers you up? finishing a good days work on a project.
    12. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? strength training is more important as you get older!
    13. Please share two fun things about you. I am a retired naval officer. I have hiked in many European countries and the next one is Greece next June.
    14. Is there anything else you would like to share? 3 years ago I was pretty active on these teams. I got pulmonary emboli in both lungs when I moved to Montana and my activity was just the farm work. I gained 20 lbs and I want them all gone because I did not buy new clothes!!!
  • catnurse1
    catnurse1 Posts: 4,138 Member

    Please copy these questions to your post in the comments.

    What is your MFP name?

    catnurse1

    What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as?

    Kat

    How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?

    SparkPeople

    How many 5% Challenges have you completed?

    Years’ worth, have never made the 5% goal, but would be worse off if I wasn’t on here.

    What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live?

    Wasilla, Alaska It is 50 miles from Anchorage, was a lot smaller when we moved up here in 2006. We’re not normal in the sense that we went North instead of South when Hubby retired.

    What are your health/fitness goals for this season?

    Stay out of the hospital! I was in March 2023 and August 2024. I want to take the year off from my “second home”.

    Do you like Summer? Why or why not?

    Yes and no. I like the warmer weather and being able to garden, even though our season is very short. I don’t like the extra people (no offense to tourists, but eight out of twelve months of the year, it’s pretty quiet).

    What are your favorite Summer activities?

    Gardening and spending more time outdoors with the animals.

    What is your favorite type of Summer exercise?

    Yardwork – three acres makes for a lot of it!

    Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the house?

    Walk, but because of my last two hospital stays, I’m limited to what I can do. Gardening is a close second.

    What always cheers you up?

    My pets and my family, usually in that order. I know my blood pressure would be a lot higher without my cats.

    Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?

    Not really. I do what’s right for me, even if it’s not the “norm”. If I’m not healthy, my family suffers.

    Please share two fun things about you.

    I have a memory that annoys my husband – I forget NOTHING! He wishes I would. And no matter what goes on, I will read at least 50 pages of a book a day. My youngest inherited that trait from me, but in her case, she usually reads a book in two days.

    Is there anything else you would like to share?

    Here’s hoping for a good summer! I will be gone for a week, but will be posting numbers on my phone every day. And I will be getting on a place for the first time since I moved up here July 2006. Needless to say, I’m a bit nervous, but I’ll have my seasoned traveler daughter with me, so I should be okay.

    Happy Challenge, everyone!

  • Scousie
    Scousie Posts: 516 Member
    edited July 4

    1. What is your MFP name? Scousie
    2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Holly
    3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? In 2023 I came across the 5% challenge that was just about to start when I was looking to lose weight - so I joined!
    4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. I think this will be number 4 - I have found the structure really helpful and lost almost 50lb. Its also raised my awareness of more healthy eating habits and pushed me to move more. I work full time and I find finding the time for exercising challenging.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I live just outside Liverpool in the UK.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To get back into the better habits I had established. I had to move from my house while I had some renovations done for about 6 months and that was long enough for me to lose control. I'm not back to square one, but its a reminder of how quickly the weight can creep back on when you are not paying attention.
    7. Do you like Summer? Why or why not? I prefer Autumn - I don't like too much heat!
    8. What are your favorite Summer activities? Pottering in the garden
    9. What is your favorite type of Summer exercise? Coastal walks
    10. Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the house? Garden
    11. What always cheers you up? Seeing wildlife in the garden, or a plant blooming
    12. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Be honest and log everything
    13. Please share two fun things about you. I've been vegan since 2017. I support LFC and am a volunteer dog walker for two dachshunds called Buttons and Freddie who don't particularly like being walked!
    14. Is there anything else you would like to share?
  • dottiedj
    dottiedj Posts: 61 Member

    1. What is your MFP name? dottiedj
    2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Dottie
    3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Just scrolling around…
    4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. This is my first.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I live in Memphis, TN, birthplace of the Blues and home to Graceland. :-)
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose a couple of pounds and maintain.
    7. Do you like Summer? Why or why not? It's too hot in Memphis…
    8. What are your favorite Summer activities? Love to read, stay cool, travel.
    9. What is your favorite type of Summer exercise? Anything indoors!!!
    10. Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the house? Sounds strange, but I like to clean the house.
    11. What always cheers you up? My wife's smile.
    12. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Nope.
    13. Please share two fun things about you. I have an RV. I have the cutest dog in the world.
    14. Is there anything else you would like to share? Nope.
  • marg750me
    marg750me Posts: 4,165 Member

    1. What is your MFP name? marg750me
    2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Cherry
    3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I came from SP
    4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Since 2014 all Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. The friendship, help
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Sharon Hill, near Philly PA Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I grew up 2 streets over. The area is small and very quiet. I’m 8mins from Philly airport.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose 10lbs/do more strength and stretching exercises
    7. Do you like Summer? Mind wise yes body NOPE!!! Why or why not? Extreme allergies with a touch of asthma
    8. What are your favorite Summer activities? Walking early morning
    9. What is your favorite type of Summer exercise? walking
    10. Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the house? gardening
    11. What always cheers you up? Talking to certain friends, family and watching a comedy movie
    12. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Do not compare yourself to others they are NOT YOU!!!
    13. Please share two fun things about you. I’ve listened to the same radio station since I was 8yrs old I’m 74yrs now. I like the outdoors
    14. Is there anything else you would like to share?I semi-retired in 2015 to watch my then 4yr old grandson (14 now). I work part-time EVERY fri & sat 3rd shift since 2005 and when they need me to fill in during the week. Take friends and neighbors to where they need a ride to or pick up things for them

    FYI: If my posting sometimes confuses anyone this is why: I try my best to go over what I write to add words I leave out. I'm dyslexia, found out a few years ago I’m ADD slight HD. I spell phonically, and I even confuse Word with my spelling sometimes when typing.

  • chocolatemint
    chocolatemint Posts: 110 Member

    1. What is your MFP name? Chocolatemint

    2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Anne

    3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I needed accountability and was looking motivation in the community.

    4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. This is my second one!

    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Omaha

    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Get my weight down past what is was when I relocated here.

    7. Do you like Summer? Why or why not? Yes. It gets hot but I enjoy coming out at night and taking a walk in the cool.

    8. What are your favorite Summer activities? Cook outs. Walks and spending time outside.

    9. What is your favorite type of Summer exercise? Walking

    10. Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the house? Clean the house. I like to organize and like the fresh smell of clean.

    11. What always cheers you up? Worship music or talkibg with family/frends.

    12. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Enjoy the process. A workout you like or new recipe every once on awhile.

    13. Please share two fun things about you. I like to create things- make oils, lotions, jams and wreaths.

    Is there anything else you would like to share? I bought an Echelon bike. I am excited to start this next part of my fitness journey.

  • dcarmody2
    dcarmody2 Posts: 109 Member

    1. What is your MFP name? dcarmody2
    2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Dawn
    3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? On Sparkpeople
    4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. I’m not exactly sure. I did at least 5-7 when first transferring over to MFP with my last one being in 2022. I also did many in SparkPeople. So I’d guess this is approximately my 12th-ish 5% challenge. Summer 2025 will be first challenge back in a while. Some of my “Wins” in past challenges have been learning the Healthy Habits and being part of this positive community who is motivating and encouraging. I believe that I’ve only lost the full 5% once or twice, but I have definitely lost some weight and inches, plus felt a lot healthier after past challenges and am looking forward to that again.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Lansing, Michigan– Lansing is the capitol of Michigan, and near the campus of Michigan State University (East Lansing). If you’ve ever met anyone from Michigan, we tend to use our hands as a map reference. Lansing is close to the middle of the "mitten", right under the middle finger knuckle. It has a great combination of a small city/downtown area as well as many parks/natural areas and country farms. Because we are in the center of the state you can get to many different areas with a 90 minute car ride like the Great Lakes, “Up North", Detroit & Grand Rapids and even Ohio,Indiana and Canada. 
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Healthy Eating Habits, Consistent Exercise, & Stress Management
    7. Do you like Summer? Why or why not? Summer is nice for the long days and family events, but I don’t tend to like the heat & humidity much. So far, this summer has been too hot for my liking. I’d much prefer 70 degree days. I love fall best!
    8. What are your favorite Summer activities? Spending time with family & friends at BBQs, on hikes, and bonfires
    9. What is your favorite type of Summer exercise? I do like to swim, but I don’t do it often. I also like to go for walks and/or hikes, but only when it’s not too hot. 
    10. Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the house? Oddly, I think I like to clean the house. I find it generally therapeutic and feel success getting something accomplished. With that said, I don’t like dishes or laundry too much, probably because they are never ending with a family of 4. 
    11. What always cheers you up? Dinner and hanging out with friends
    12. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Portion size is everything. A swear a number of years ago during a summer, when I lost the most weight (~50 lbs) as an adult that I ever had, I ate ice cream every night. BUT, what I made sure I did was buy a low calorie ice cream and only filled a small teacup instead of a large bowl. So portion size and a balanced diet (along with exercise) has worked great for me instead of “cutting out” certain foods. 
    13. Please share two fun things about you. (1) I have visited 20 states + DC so far and plan to visit all at some point in my life, and (2) I have been an educator for over 20 years. 
    14. Is there anything else you would like to share? Nothing else at this time.
  • chansen_2000
    chansen_2000 Posts: 418 Member

    1. What is your MFP name? Chansen_2000
    2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Carol
    3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? SparkPeople
    4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. Several, the last one was my most successful.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live?
      St. Petersburg
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To lose some weight. I gained some the past few weeks due to a health issue.
    8. Do you like Summer? Why or why not?Yes, I like to go swimming
    9. What are your favorite Summer activities? Riding my bike and swimming
    10. What is your favorite type of Summer exercise? Walking & bike riding & swimming
    11. Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the house? Walk
    12. What always cheers you up? Seeing the ocean
    13. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Log your food!!
    14. Please share two fun things about you. I love to sail, and play in a rock & roll band
    15. Is there anything else you would like to share? I'm horrible about posting, I'll do better!
  • luv2dns2
    luv2dns2 Posts: 918 Member

    1. What is your MFP name? luv2dns2
    2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Kay
    3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I was in the "Spark" community before. I have been doing this for a long time now.
    4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. I have done many and enjoy the friends and the format that helps me work on my goals. I am at a healthier weight than before.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live?I live in north central BC, Canada, in a rural area.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I'd like to gain strength, flexibility and fitness.I would like to imrove my overall fitnes and lose some weight.
    7. Do you like Summer? Why or why not? I love summer, the activities and visiting family.
    8. What are your favorite Summer activities? Swimming, jogging, gardening.
    9. What is your favorite type of Summer exercise? swimming.
    10. Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the ho use?Take a walk.
    11. What always cheers you up? My husband.
    12. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Only eat when hungry.
    13. Please share two fun things about you. I just got back from a trip to Germany and had to get help from my grandson when I was working on this questionaire. I am jet lagged today.
    14. Is there anything else you would like to share? I am very fortunate to live in a beautiful place and have a close family.
  • Melissa6107
    Melissa6107 Posts: 19 Member
    edited July 20

    1. What is your MFP name? Melissa6107
    2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Melissa
    3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Came across it in the forums.
    4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. 0
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? South Carolina
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I want to get back into tracking and start losing. I've reached rock bottom.
    7. Do you like Summer? Why or why not? Not really. It's too hot and humid to be outside. Mosquitoes love me.
    8. What are your favorite Summer activities? Staying indoors.
    9. What is your favorite type of Summer exercise? Walking.
    10. Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the house? Walk.
    11. What always cheers you up? My kids.
    12. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
    13. Please share two fun things about you. I breed and show rabbits and I'm writing a book.
    14. Is there anything else you would like to share?
  • kfordlibrarian
    kfordlibrarian Posts: 7 Member

    1. What is your MFP name? - kfordlibrarian
    2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? - Katrina
    3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? - Through a form search.
    4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. - This will be my first time participating.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? - Augusta, Georgia. I live in semi-rural environment.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? - To sleep better, feel better in my body, and have more energy (the weight loss will be an added benefit).
    7. Do you like Summer? Why or why not? - Yes and no. Summer in the southeast is brutal. It is way too hot to do anything outside for my taste.
    8. What are your favorite Summer activities? - Going to the beach
    9. What is your favorite type of Summer exercise? - I don't know. Before I moved from So Cal, it was walking outside in the evening… since moving out here, I have yet to find one.
    10. Would you rather take a walk, garden, or clean the house? - During the summer, I would say clean the house. Normally, I enjoy gardening.
    11. What always cheers you up? - Watching the antics of my nieces playing with my dog.
    12. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? - Small choices add up to large wins.
    13. Please share two fun things about you. - I am an author. I love to collect fossils.
    14. Is there anything else you would like to share? - I am currently going through a lot of external life circumstances that keep impacting my life. I am learning (and mostly failing xD) to not overly worry or stress about things and instead lean back and enjoy the ride.
  • bhoskins85
    bhoskins85 Posts: 96 Member

    Hi Melissa and Katrina! Welcome! Please add me as a friend if you’d like. 🌸

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