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kaliswalker
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How many 5% Challenges have you done?
What do you like to do for fun?
What major city do you live in or near? State?
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?
How would your pet or friend describe you?
2 fun things about you?
Anything else you would like to share?
What do you like to do for fun?
What major city do you live in or near? State?
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?
How would your pet or friend describe you?
2 fun things about you?
Anything else you would like to share?
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? I started the Challenges in 2010. This is 54 for me.
What do you like to do for fun? Dance to live bands, listen to audiobooks, Happy Color app, Octordle, play cards especially canasta and 10 card crib, RV travel, try new recipes, meet new people, read online news, weekly hikes, explore new places, have dinner parties, watch 90 Day Fiance, plan trips, travel.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Vancouver Canada
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? I had Covid and need to regain my strength and endurance. Get back hiking. I lost 90 pounds and regained 30. I want that 30 pounds gone!
How would your pet or friend describe you? Friend - Adventurer Lynn, Dog 'where are we going?'
2 fun things about you? I am always looking for my reading glasses and phone. Often the glasses are on top of my head and the phone is in my back pocket. Why don't I look there first? Since I had Covid I don't remember names very well, so it can be awkward and funny.
Anything else you would like to share?
I am taking beginner swimming lessons and planning a winter travels.
Set small goals and build on your successes.2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? MANY so many, since the start of 2011 Winter 5% Challenge, and not missed a 1. Became a leader that very next challenge 2011 Spring 5% Challenge. WOOHOO LOVING IT STILL!!
What do you like to do for fun? Cribbage (2 time champion), walk though it's not as easy it's still fun, hang around with my friends, and or family.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Greater Portland, Maine area
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? To get stronger with strengthening exercises!! I'd been seeing a PT person for this reason. It's WORKING TOO! To do 30 or more mins of exercise a day.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Izzy "CALL THE ASPCA!! I'M SEVERELY ABUSED!!" LOLOL she thinks I should NEVER Leave the house so it's abusive. Doesn't she look so "mistreated" Well she SAYS she is "MIS TREATED" cause she'd like treats ALL DAY long. LOL
LOL Friends, "A lot of fun to be around, but can be serious too. Keeps a secret well." WELL YEAH I forget what they say!! LOL
2 fun things about you? A strange sense of humor just cause hey it's fun seeing someone burst out a half later saying "OH I GET IT NOW!" A LOT Of our teammates to do too!! So it's just that much more fun!! I LOVE to read different types of books.
Anything else you would like to share?
I am a Great Grandmother of 1 next year it'll be 2 if all stays well. I have MANY health issues, but they do NOT DEFINE me, they are a part of me, but Ohhhhh there's so much more.
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? The first challenge was Spring of 2010. This is the 54th
5% Seasonal Challenge. I missed the Winter 2020 challenge so this will be 53.
What do you like to do for fun? This challenge is my main free time activity. I like to read and watch some TV. I play 1 online game. I enjoy cards and board games. I like to socialize with friends and family.
What major city do you live in or near? State? The closest major city is Philadelphia, PA but I am actually 3 hours northwest.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I am concentrating on getting 10 minutes a day of fitness and adding strength training. So far so good! 1 day down. I'd like to lose a pound or two but ST hopefully will build some muscle.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My cats love me but they would likely say I can be annoying. I actually asked some friends to describe me once for a project. I was humbled by their answers. I heard words like kind, considerate and caring.
2 fun things about you? 1. I died and came back in February 2016. 2. I died and came back in September 2017
Fun no, but definitely strange.
Anything else you would like to share? Prayers to all for a successful Winter Challenge to start the New Year off on a good plan.5 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? This will be my 3rd round.
What do you like to do for fun? Spending time with my grandsons, gardening, reading, exercising, word games/puzzles.
What major city do you live in or near? State? 10 miles west of Albany, NY
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? To continue losing weight, improve my A1C and cholesterol levels, and exercise daily.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal, honest, loving, organized
2 fun things about you? My husband calls me “Sheldon” sometimes, after the character on the Big Bang Theory. I think it drive him a little crazy when my touch of OCD kicks in.
Most of my structured exercise takes place in my living room, in front of the TV, in the form of low impact aerobics or walking. I think I spend more time than I should perusing exercise videos on YouTube to find ones that I like. The ones with terrible music or too much chatter make me nuts. I have made multiple libraries of the ones that I like.
Anything else you would like to share? I wish for everyone to have nothing but success with this round of the challenge.4 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? This will be my 6th
What do you like to do for fun? Spending time with my hubby and kids, dancing, reading, etc
What major city do you live in or near? State? Adelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Am going to try to reach my GW and then maintain it forever
How would your pet or friend describe you? Dependable, Quiet, Good Listener, etc
2 fun things about you?Have 2 kids who are in their teens and they are both taller than me & am running a small cafe with hubby
Anything else you would like to share?
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How many 5% Challenges have you done?
More than I can remember. I’ve changed my spark name several times
What do you like to do for fun?
Walk, watch films from disc, church, garden
What major city do you live in or near? State?
Near Edinburgh Scotland
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?
Get a grip on stress management and then lose excess baggage
How would your pet or friend describe you?
OCD and a panicker
2 fun things about you?
I’ve walked with penguins
I’ve a fear of heights but have abseiled from the forth railway bridge
Anything else you would like to share?
I’m grateful for these challenges to keep me focused6 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I would say around 50 (+/-). I found the Challenges after they had launched and joined. I was part of a team that was on a 'waitlist' while the Challenge was in full swing. The group that was waitlisted became known as the 'Overflow Campers' and we all worked so well together and got along, we became known as the Firecrackers. We joined the Challenges as an official team right around 'Independence Day' (celebrated on 7/4 in the USA). Except for a few Challenges where I sat out, I've done them all since. If Lynn (kaliswalker) has done 54 and Ceri has done 53, I'm at 50 for sure.
What do you like to do for fun? In my spare time, I volunteer in our town with our local Women's Club which joins together for a sense of community, friendship, helping one another and the surrounding communities. Additionally, I perform, whenever I can, with 2 local theatre groups. I'm currently not doing a show which is fine because I'm helping my brother to help our mom navigate her 'new normal' since my dad passed away in August. They were married for 63 years.
What major city do you live in or near? State? NJ ~ the western part ... a small town near Clinton, NJ & Flemington, NJ. We are also very close to PA.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? My usual ~ to be the best that I can be, to be healthy & strong. This year, I was told that my cholesterol is creeping up, so I guess I'm additionally motivated because I don't want to have health issues. Since my father got really sick and then passed, I've thrown all caution to the wind and have been careless when it comes to eating, etc. I feel it; my clothes feel it and now the bloodwork confirms it; I need to get back on track. I'll be looking for plans where I can eat to lower my cholesterol and the 'bad cholesterol' numbers.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Raven (our dog) LOVES me ~ I'm def. **her** human. When we had to put our last dog down, I didn't want another but my DD and DH wanted to 'look'. They brought Raven home with them (her name at the shelter was Corona). Two days after she came home, DD went off to work at Disney. Because of the 'Disney' connection, her full name is really: 'Raven Maleficent' (that comes from the fact that Sleeping Beauty/Aurora is my favorite Disney princess). I think that Raven (and my friends) would describe me as loyal and caring ~ outgoing and friendly with a hint of 'ok to be alone' every now and again.
2 fun things about you? One of my first jobs when I graduated from Business School was as a travel agent. One time I traveled to Greece for a weekend (yes, Friday - - > Sunday). Another time, I took a 3 day cruise out of Miami ~ the flight and cruise were both free (except for taxes ... at that time, I think I paid about $10-$15 total.
Anything else you would like to share? I'm a proud leader of the Seasonal Challenges and a Captain (previously CL) of the Red Hot Chili Steppers. I wish each and every one of you (that celebrate) a VERY happy holiday season filled with family and friends. I wish you many special times to make memories and to remember and embrace your traditions, whatever they may be. Finally, wishes for many, MANY blessings for a Happy and Healthy 2023!!Heidi (hicim705), Captain
2022 Fall 5% Challenge ~ 🌶️Red Hot Chili Steppers (RHCS) Team🌶️
Overall Co-Leader, Seasonal 5% Challenges hosted on MFP5 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Too many to count I just missed one since moving over to MFP from Spark.
What do you like to do for fun? Reading and listening to interesting and educational podcasts.
What major city do you live in or near? State? I'm in Kansas the very South East corner of the state near Pittsburg.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Get down in the upper 140's by the end of 2022.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Dependable always on time or early for work or an appointment and will stay late at work if needed or come in on my day off.
2 fun things about you? I love posting motivational quotes and love to blog every night.
Anything else you would like to share? I was a leader of the seasonal challenges before stepping down before the IBC back in the Spring to Summer (I think). I decided for the fall challenge to come back and love being a member while I did enjoy being a leader I think it took a toll on my own journey. For the moment I'm doing at home workouts written by my former coach since I hit a deer almost 2 weeks ago I'm OK was just shaken up but my car is totaled and waiting for the insurance company to make the decision so I can either get a new car or have mine fixed.4 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? hmmm a few now
What do you like to do for fun? play games, read, dance in the livingroom to good music, eat good food, enjoy walks at the river and sunsets and landing planes. And I really like to read about the many courageous spiritual women in the Bible and I love reading about them, Abigail, Deborah, Ruth, but especially Hannah and her beautiful prayer as well as Mary the mother of Jesus and her dedication. And there are many more to learn from.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Vancouver BC Canada
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Work on my Fiber and protein intakes and to keep doing 120 minutes of fitness a day and perhaps add in some resistance training this round.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Sadly Amigo, the cat, would not like me right now as he is very sick and needs meds and has to take them, so I am the giver of the yuk ... otherwise, it's I am the treat person. My friends describe me as dependable, loving and kind, but also serious.
2 fun things about you? I am too serious most of the time to be funny. I can't think of a thing really.
Anything else you would like to share? Have a healthy life style plan of action and action the plan. YOU are successful even when you try to follow the plan.3 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Absolutely clueless. I have enjoyed being on different groups.
What do you like to do for fun? I love my retirement ministry. Enjoy doing groundwork and preparing cottages for folks who just want to get away and spend time with their God.
What major city do you live in or near? State? I live about an hour from St. Louis, MO.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? As much as I would love to get down to 140; as soon as I hit 145.5--to keep to that calorie is too difficult. I will keep working to see what the problem is. I think aerobic exercise would be good.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Indecisive. I'll start going out the door to take Billie for a walk and the have to go in to get my phone, or something else I've forgotten. She would also call me "cool", since I am not a very disciplined mom who let's her get by with murder (bunnies, armadillos, moles, etc.). My cats love me because I feed them and let them drink out of the faucet. The other pets on the property would say I'm gentle and loving.
2 fun things about you? Love to share photography photos/word of the day; love to laugh
Anything else you would like to share? Thanks to all who participate and make this such a great place!5 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Many, from SPARK to MFP
What do you like to do for fun?
Pilates, Hiking, Gardening, Cooking
What major city do you live in or near? Albuquerque State? New Mexico
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?
How would your pet or friend describe you? A loving Dog Mom
2 fun things about you? Young at heart, rascal, and enjoying making new friends as an Adult.
Anything else you would like to share? Thanks to all the Leaders who continue to professionally run these challenges! This community is a integral part of my healthy journey!4 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?
Quite a few.
What do you like to do for fun?
Garden, Hike, Swim, Beach
What major city do you live in or near? State?
Delaware
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?
Track all my food and exercise.
Cut Carbs. Cardio and ST Daily.
How would your pet describe you?
The one who wakes up early for breakfast and makes room in the bed at night.
Also a pretty soft touch for treats.
2 fun things about you?
1- I like to spend an hour every day transitioning from Work me to Home me in the backyard
In the Summer, it's at the pool. Not Summer? It's at the firepit in the yard.
2- I am a writer
Anything else you would like to share?
Wishing you all a successful challenge ahead!2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?A lot? I don't know. been on mfp since spark people went down. Was on spark people for a few years.
What do you like to do for fun? read, plan for year-long and monthly book challenges, play disney emoji blitz, magic kingdoms, sudoku, and pokemon go.
What major city do you live in or near? State? We are in NJ-we live an hour west of NYC.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? get back to 160s! Stay in range calorie wise
How would your pet or friend describe you? Chewie (the dog) would describe me as nice (I let her sniff on walks) and with a good memory (I feed her twice a day) but mean (when I make her go outside in the rain to use the bathroom). Friends would call me loyal, book lover, quiet around strangers, chatty about friends I hope
2 fun things about you? I love to tell people about books that I am currently enjoying. I love to encourage my "reader friends" about book challenges.
Anything else you would like to share? No2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Too many to remember exactly
What do you like to do for fun? Play computer and regular games, go to lunch with friends, watch old movies
What major city do you live in or near? State? Lindale TX
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? To continue work on Physical therapy exercises, increase steps. Get back to self after back problems, which are still there but not like it was.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal, friendly, trustworthy
2 fun things about you? Was on TV dance show when 16, been in red hats, (would still but no groups are here). Love to have fun and socialize.
I have led ecumenical Bible studies. Active in church activities but right now still looking for a church in our new area.
Looking forward to the challenge.
My name is Joyce and my fitness pal name is Kurtize.
Anything else you would like to share?3 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Lots, I've done all here with the Fit Force team and several years on SP. I used to be the CL of the Cloverleafs team.
What do you like to do for fun? read, knit, crochet but most of all spending time with my Grandson. I'm happiest when I'm sat around a dinner table with the family and we are all chatting and having fun.
What major city do you live in or near? State? I live outside Perth in Western Australia
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To lose weight, to maintain healthy habits, not to put on weight over Christmas and holiday season. To keep my BP down. To continue with my walking and strength classes.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal, a bit fussy, tired and worn out at the moment. It's coming up for end of my work year (3 more weeks but its not like I'm counting or anything
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2 fun things about you? I'm a big fan of English detective series especially Midsomer Murders and I have a variety of Australian birds.
Anything else you would like to share? My name is Kaye. I am Peppikaye here but on SP I was Kayelene.3 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? A lot since I started on Spark
What do you like to do for fun? Spending time with my grandchildren, reading, exercising, word games/puzzles, baking and playing games.
What major city do you live in or near? State? I live in Tega Cay, South Caroling but am 5 minutes outside Charlotte, North Carolina.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? To maintain my weight, continue to try and lower my blood pressure and exercise daily.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal, honest, great listener, organized and reliable
2 fun things about you?
I am very disciplined and function best by starting my day with 2 hours of exercise
I am a romantic at heart
Anything else you would like to share?
I wish for everyone success with the challenge and enjoys themselves.2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Started on Spark around 2011, as I recall, and haven't missed any.
What do you like to do for fun? road trips, garden
What major city do you live in or near? State? Rochester, New York
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? maintain the goal weight I finally reached earlier this year AND continue with PT so I can continue hiking
How would your pet or friend describe you? a bit geeky, diligent
2 fun things about you? I've kept a journal for over 20 years and, among many other details, I can tell you what we had for dinner on just about every night during that time.
Anything else you would like to share?2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Every, since 2019
What do you like to do for fun? Any kind of 'outing' & I like to bargain shop
What major city do you live in or near? State? Mid Michigan, nearest major city is Detroit
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Get myself unstuck!
How would your pet or friend describe you? Dependable
2 fun things about you? Never to old to play!
Anything else you would like to share? Nope!2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Have not missed a one since Sept. 2019!
What do you like to do for fun? watch squirrels playing in the yard
What major city do you live in or near? New Orleans / State? South Mississippi
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Exercise at least 30 min./5 days/week
How would your pet or friend describe you? quiet
2 fun things about you? 1) I once had a pet squirrel that my husband rescued after a hurricane. I had to feed it with a syringe for a while at first because it couldn't eat yet. 2) I'm shorter than everyone in my family except for the youngest grandchild, but she'll bypass me in a couple of years. That includes my parents and siblings.
Anything else you would like to share? I need motivation!
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? Just one, I joined the Fall 2022 half way through!
What do you like to do for fun? Read, play games (computer and board games), go on rollercoasters...
What major city do you live in or near? State? London, UK. I live in Surrey.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and a fatty liver on 15 November, so short term is to be accountable for better choices in my diet and build in some regular exercise. Longer term, I have a total of 110lbs to lose.
How would your pet or friend describe you? I hope they would say I am loving, loyal, firm but fair, and very definitely more than a little eccentric. Rather introverted, but a friend who would help you hide the body once the relationship has been established
2 fun things about you? I have 5 tattoos, would love more! And have a fascination for bladed weaponry (swords, daggers, poignards, etc.)
Anything else you would like to share?2
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