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Ceriusly1
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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? 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 Spring Challenge!2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Since Jan 2011 ,, I am not sure how many that is but A LOT!
What do you like to do for fun? I build 3D models for the FUN of it.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Greater Portland Maine area
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?
Since I was told during the Winter 5% Challenge along with congestive heart failure, I also am a diabetic who's now also dealing with kidney disease. When I was told this 2ish weeks ago I at once started to be serious about losing again and it's working!! I'd like to hit 75% of my 5% Weigh loss goal for the Spring.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Listens well, big hearted, but a strange sense of humor, when you hang around with Diane, you never know what to expect, so always expect the unexpected! They aren't disappointed!
2 fun things about you? I'll happily drop things I NEED to do to play cribbage!! I LOVE to make people laugh.
Anything else you would like to share? Soon to be Great Grandma (I am in my 60s) to 2 little boys ,, the older one is 5 awww his brother will be born between April and May, not due until May the 2nd week, but he's a high risk. He'll be okay if he is, he's dong well so far.2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I have no idea LOL I know it is quite a few but no where near as many as Ceriusly up there has.
What do you like to do for fun? crafting and making badges. Oh! and
What major city do you live in or near? State? No major city but I live next to University of Arkansas
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? To slowly increase the amount I am doing. Since learning I have CHF and A Fib I understand a lot more of why I get worn out so quick and lose my breath easy.
How would your pet or friend describe you? That I like to laugh and make others laugh and I hope they would say I am kind and caring.
2 fun things about you? I enjoy making people happy. Just don't let me try to tell a joke LOL.
and I can throw the best tailgate party you have ever seen. Does anyone have a tailgate?
Anything else you would like to share? I love these challenges!! Go Shape Shifters! LOL1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I have been on challenges since July 2011 (lost count).
What do you like to do for fun? I spend time with family and friends, read, play Sudoku, watch TV
What major city do you live in or near? State? I'm from Florida- a small city called Deland and it is north of Orlando and south of Daytona Beach.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? I want to continue my strengthen exercises and water aerobics. I have not been as consistent due to various issues but need to get back to basics.
How would your pet or friend describe you? We have a dog that belongs to my son but he loves his grandma (me). He would describe me as reliable, trustworthy, good listener and giving.
2 fun things about you? I am the oldest of 7 siblings and I have lived in over 7 states.
Anything else you would like to share? I am a retired teacher, have 2 adult sons and I will be a first time grandmother in May.
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? I think I am a seasoned flyer now - more then 5 lol
What do you like to do for fun? I play 1 online game in my spare time, and I go for treasure walks when the weather is nice and I love to take pictures and share them.
What major city do you live in or near? State? VANCOUVER BC CANADA PST
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? to avoid being further obease and to get my weight down and under control and to control my snacking I am a snackaholic!
How would your pet or friend describe you? Dependable, kind, easy to give treats but will NOT put up with nonsense lol
2 fun things about you? What is fun ? um... I like Iphones but am stuck with an annoying droid phone but it is better then none at all, I love to see the pictures of outter space from the JWST ( James Webb Space Telscope) and am amazed and humbled that our Creator knows all these planets and such by name and destination, but do not want to live there, earth is ok for me; I also love archeaology pictures too !!
Anything else you would like to share? I remind myself that I am NOT too old to learn something new and to not take things for granted. I am a pretty serious person, but have my moments !
AND these guys just crack me up every time I see them !
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How many 5% Challenges have you done?
All of them since Diane conned my into joining, January 2021. 9 Challenges and 10 In-Betweens so far. Glad she talked me into it. The 5% challenges have kept me accountable and within a proper weight range. Without them I surely would have regained all the weight I lost and probably would have added a few extra just for fun.
What do you like to do for fun? Watch my grands play sports and EAT!! LOL! Cooking healthy foods and trying new recipes... so I can eat more.
What major city do you live in or near? State?
Tampa, FL
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To maintain 135-140lbs and build muscle through FUNctional Fitness.💪🏻
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Friends and my girls (cats) say I'm Honest, Loving, Attentive and Extremely Loyal. My team and friends say I'm funny, but hubs says I have no sense of humor.🤷♀️
2 fun things about you? I carry my cats around the house in their carriers and use them as weights. I love making silly badges and memes on Canva.
Anything else you would like to share?
You Have To Fail Your Way To Success
Don't Diet... Nothing is off limits
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? Joined the 1st one in 2021 Fall 5% Challenge Community and also the IBC.
What do you like to do for fun? Don't really have time to have fun. Work 7 days a week with hubby in our little cafe. When I have some time, I try to get some exercises using youtube.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Adelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Trying to get down to 127-129lbs. Stuck at 130 for a long time.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Never give up attitude & hard working.
2 fun things about you? I love baking & reading
Anything else you would like to share? Hubby & I have been operating a small cafe for nearly 10 years2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?
Too many to remember! Joined in 2011 on SP.
What do you like to do for fun?
Read/listen to books, play with the 2 granddaughters, cook, do yoga.
What major city do you live in or near? State?
Just moved to Charlotte, NC after 38 years in southern California!
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
Slowly getting back to the weight I was before this cross-country move. Another 8 pounds and a lot more exercise.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
My geriatric 15 year old German Shepherd would say I am the best mom on the planet. Devoted, caring, and now sleep deprived...
2 fun things about you?
1) Born and raised in NY and still sound like a New Yorker, even after leaving in 1984!
2) love learning about wholistic lifestyle, organic food, veganism, etc (well, I think it's fun!!)
Anything else you would like to share?
Still unpacking and fixing up the new house, while very consumed with my dog's fragile health. It makes sleep unpredictable and I am spending much less time online.2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Started Fall 2013.
What do you like to do for fun?
Swimming, biking, boating, happy hour with family.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Eastern Oregon along the Columbia River, 3 hours from Portland, Oregon.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Get stronger. Lose five pounds.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Best pooper scooper in the west.
Lots of energy, loyal, and kind.
2 fun things about you?
Hubby and I coined a new phrase to describe our current time of life. Started with learning of the blue zones this winter. We are transitioning to 'snow birds', which sounded dated. We call ourselves "Zoners". We happily follow the sun for fun around the west.
Anything else you would like to share?
Love these challenges. Thank you to all our dedicated crew. Bring spring!2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?
This will be my 4th challenge.
What do you like to do for fun?
Play games Games (card, board, online), Listen to Audio books, Go Shopping
What major city do you live in or near? State?
Near Chicago
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
- Water - 64 to 96 daily
- Staying on Plan, including the weekends!
- Exercise - Finding other ways to exercise.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
- Reliable
- Organized
- Dedicated
2 fun things about you?
- I love to travel.
- I'm a game show addict.
Anything else you would like to share?2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?]
too many to remember]
What do you like to do for fun? play computer games, read, watch tv
What major city do you live in or near? State? Lindale TX
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? lose 5 lbs. Exercise 10-15 min 5 days a week
How would your pet or friend describe you? loyal
2 fun things about you? I love to socialize. Enjoy having my coffee outside on patio weather permitting.
Anything else you would like to share? No2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? More than I can remember.
What do you like to do for fun? Play with grands and computer games.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Live near birmingham, alabama
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? continue to eat wheat-free
How would your pet or friend describe you? quiet but reliable
2 fun things about you? traveling to Italy in two days, grands call me Sugar Pie
Anything else you would like to share? no2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?
Started in Winter 2021. I think I missed one in the transition from SparkPeople.
What do you like to do for fun?
Ride my bikes - pegs and pedals. I also enjoy hiking and camping.
What major city do you live in or near? State?
I'm in SoCal. The closest major city is LA - fortunately 80 miles away.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?
Steady progress on my 2500-mile annual cycling goal and consistent strength training.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Cranky.
2 fun things about you?
I completed the SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge last year - summited six if the tallest peaks in the area. I'm registered for the BMW MOA Coddiwomple for 2023 - a good excuse to get out and ride my motorcycle.
Anything else you would like to share?
I appreciate all the work that goes into keeping this challenge going. The accountability makes a huge difference for me.2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?
Since I am not a detail person, I have no idea🙈
What do you like to do for fun? Walks with Billie, my dog; computer games; reading; photography; being out in nature
What major city do you live in or near? State? Near St. Louis, Missouri
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? I want to get back down to maintenance (about 7 pounds)
How would your pet or friend describe you? Billie would say, "She's too busy and not taking me for long enough walks; generous with treats; very understanding of my stubbornness; doesn't understand why I get sprayed by skunks." My two cats would say, "Billie is her favorite. We have to work hard for her attention though she is very good about feeding us and giving us toys. So glad she let's us sleep with her and sit on her lap."
2 fun things about you? Weird sense of humor; I love solitude
Anything else you would like to share? I do enjoy finding a word for the day that is usually inspirational.1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?
I am not sure. Done these for 4-5 years? Really like them but trying for a new team to about boredom.
What do you like to do for fun? Read, meet book challenges, play games, walk
What major city do you live in or near? State? 50 minutes west of NYC. We are in NJ.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? To get back to 173! I hit 174 and then see sawed up. To get back to jogging once weather allows.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Loyal, focused, Caring
2 fun things about you?
I enjoy helping my 9th grade daughter study-tonight memorizing polyatomic ions
I love to chat about books
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? A lot.
What do you like to do for fun? Lots of stuff. Knit, embroider, garden.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Pennsylvania
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Lose weight consistently.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loving
2 fun things about you? I sing, dance and act. I have a homestead.
Anything else you would like to share? Just can’t wait to join the PS4L for another round!1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Several
What do you like to do for fun? Walk, sing, play with grandkids, read, work Sudoku
What major city do you live in or near? State? Los Angeles, CA
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Keep up my 90 min goal walking routine
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loving, funny, reliable
2 fun things about you? I am trying to teach the crows I feed how to whistle. I can wiggle my ears
Anything else you would like to share? I’ve 5 children, 4 of whom live on the opposite coast. Whenever the distant kids visit with their families, dd brings her family here to visit her sibling. Sometimes she just visits when no one else is here…it’s a good thing. (She & her fam just left, and her bro will be here through the end of the month). I am stoked. 😎1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I began in the spring of 2016 and have only missed one so I've completed 27 - this spring will be #28
What do you like to do for fun? Sing with as well as direct a small choir that visits a couple of retirement homes each month to present a program of seasonal music, read, play computer word games, and spend time with friends and family.
What major city do you live in or near? State? I live in a small city about an hour north of Toronto Ontario, CANADA 🍁
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Get back to my happy place which is tantalizingly close (about another 3 lb) but keeps stepping out of reach. Maybe work on losing another 5 pounds.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Organized, helpful, friendly, good sense of humour - at least I hope that's what they'd say.
2 fun things about you? I'm a big CFL fan - favourite team is the Hamilton Tiger Cats. My hubby and I recently purchased season's seats to attend all the games this year and also the Grey Cup (league championship game) which will be held in November.
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? One here, several on SP
What do you like to do for fun?
Crafts, NMJL mahjong
What major city do you live in or near? State?
Originally from NW Indiana by Indiana Dunes, Lake Michigan.
Now by Phoenix, AZ
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
Bring all my numbers down, blood work, blood pressure and weight!
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Bennie my dog who thinks he’s a little boy would say the best Mom, loving and cuddly.
2 fun things about you?
1) I say silly one liners. Ie It’s a treat, not a treatment. I have more time than money!
2) easy to get along.
Anything else you would like to share?
Very happy to find this group here after SP abruptly ended. 💕1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I have done at least 15 but probably more.
What do you like to do for fun? Listen to music. Build puzzles and read.
What major city do you live in or near? State?
I live just south of Pittsburgh PA.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Eat better and get fit. I want to stop using my walker without surgery.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Kind and loyal.
2 fun things about you? I can't think of anything right now.
Anything else you would like to share?1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I have done at least 10
What do you like to do for fun? I like to go hiking and nature walking with my fiance
What major city do you live in or near? State? I live in Battle Creek, Michigan
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? I am looking to get down to 140 by my wedding in June and to maintain after that.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My pets probably think I am annoying with all the things I try to make them do. For a friend to describe me they would probably say I am hard working, determined, and caring.
2 fun things about you? I never thought I would like fitness but I am a fitness junkie and I love it. I have ran 3 5k's in the last year and will continue to do more.
Anything else you would like to share? I get married June 24, 2023
Tabatha1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Maybe 3?
What do you like to do for fun? Puzzles (sudokus, nerdle, etc.), read, travel, be outside in beautiful nature, get together with good friends, date nights with dh, eat good food - part of the problem LOL!
What major city do you live in or near? State? Ann Arbor, MI
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Lose a little weight, exercise more consistently, keep up with jogging - start to extend distance, maybe start some weight training
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal, good sense of humor, unpretentious, generally kind
2 fun things about you? 1. Peanut butter is my Achille's heel. 2. I enjoy watching K dramas, the sweet silly ones.
Anything else you would like to share?1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Three 5% and some IBCs scattered in
What do you like to do for fun? spend time with our 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and our kids, read/listen to books, music in any form, travel…a lot (hubby doesn’t sit still very well 🙃), paddle board!
What major city do you live in or near? State? Northern Wisconsin - “The Northwoods”
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? to become stronger and lose at least the 5% weight during this challenge and to become healthier
How would your pet or friend describe you? kind heart, giving spirit, spends too much time volunteering for hospice, church, library…oh, that’s my hubby’s description. 😂
2 fun things about you? I love hiking anywhere; hubby is officiating a wedding in a castle in Scotland in May and is wearing a kilt. 😉 Am so looking fwd to it, it will be so fun!
Anything else you would like to share? I teach a weight training class for ages 55+ called Strong Bodies and love it, but struggle to get my aerobic in. I love to sit too much! 😆1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?
**Found an old blog from January 16, 2014 - “hope to be sitting on a "Shooting Star" come Saturday!” This was the first one! Many many since.
What do you like to do for fun?
**oil painting, craft projects (knit, quilt, crochet etc.)
What major city do you live in or near? State?
**State, Indiana— no major city but the town on the Wabash River where George Rogers Clark captured the Northwest Territory.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?
**To get a new pedometer and “walk the block” with my neighbors.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
**My best friend thinks I’m just great..I think she is perfect. LOL
2 fun things about you?
**I love to travel; I love the beach (any beach will do).
Anything else you would like to share?
**I’ve been married 62 years; hubby now has dementia; l find great comfort in sharing with my teammates as I face our changing life.2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I think this makes my 19th or 20th 5% challenge
What do you like to do for fun?hang out with my grandbabies, read, play games, embroidery
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tulsa Oklahoma
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? to get more exercise and to get my Cholesterol down
How would your pet or friend describe you? loving and caring
2 fun things about you? I have a husband of 30 years. And a grand mother of 4 1/2 grandkids (1/2 because they are pregnant with baby 5.)
Anything else you would like to share?1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?
***To many to count lol
What do you like to do for fun?
****I like to play games, crochet, plastic canvas, read, walk and hang out with friends
What major city do you live in or near? State?
****I live in Windsor Ontario Canada. Across the Detroit River from Detroit
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?
****My health and fitness goals for this season is to do my workouts each day, go for walks when it's warm enough and stick to my calorie range.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
****Funny, caring, bossy, and determined
2 fun things about you?
****I am studying fitness and nutrition and the weekend of my birthday in June I will be going to my first PRD (provincial recognition days) with my TOPS group.
Anything else you would like to share?
****I live with my Hubby and rottweiler Trigger. I have a Son who is 22 and lives with my sister and her boyfriend. I have a couple side jobs that will keep me busy and moving in the summer.1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I have lost count, but I started doing them in 2011 or 2012 when I joined Spark People and I have been with the same team here on MFP. For me, joining the 5% challenges have been one of the best things I have ever done.
What do you like to do for fun? I like to play games on the computer and hanging out with my family.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Memphis, TN
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? I am working on losing more weight and get my body back in shape. I need to tone and build more muscle.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My pet would say I am the best mom he could have. He is loved a lot and he knows it. My friends would say that I am crazy and funny. My husband thinks that too. I just like to have a good time.
2 fun things about you? I have been married for 51 years, soon to be 52) and my DH is a retired NAVY MAN and I have been to many different places.
Anything else you would like to share? I have 2 dogs, Chico and Paco, who are the silliest two dogs I have ever seen. I have 4 grown children, 12 grandkids and 3 great grandchildren.1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Several since joining Spark in 2011 and then more after joining MFP.
What do you like to do for fun? Love golf, computer games, Canasta and most card games with family. Playing with my youngest grandson who is just beginning to walk and talk is my current favorite fun time. I love to read books at bedtime to slow down and sometimes fall sleep as I do this.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Winston Salem , NC
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? My goal is to keep walking and using recumbent bike every day. I have lots of chores inside and out since my Hubby is no longer able to help. I also work a couple of short days at a ladies fashion store near home while a caregiver stays with hubby. My goal is to stay healthy enough to continue to be a help to my family and community.
How would your pet or friend describe you? We don't currently have a pet but in years past we have and I think they would say I loved and was consistent in caring for them.
2 fun things about you? Like having goals and enjoy challenging myself to keep up as best I can. Was always encouraged by parents to participate in fun things especially sports.
Anything else you would like to share? My husband and I have celebrated our 60 th anniversary. We have a son and daughter who are married to wonderful people and 3 grandsons who bring such joy and love and make us a happy family.1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I began in the Fall of 2010, making this my 52nd 5% Challenge.
What do you like to do for fun? I have a love for nature, the waterfront, dinner theatres, cultural and learning events at my alma mater, and small group ministries.
Home by Wisconsin's Lake Superior and Florida's SW Gulf Coast, experiencing Hurricane Wilma (2005), Irma (2018) and Ian (2022).
Health and fitness goals: Contribute 30 minutes daily minimum of fitness and a more focused attainment of the healthy living challenges.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal and loving ...much nicer than self declared. Smile, smile!
Two fun things about you? I was a founding member of two legacy small group ministries in the 1980's: 1) I was one of thirteen people learning the art of stained glass windows; one or four designers drawing up patterns for four of the thirteen church windows; and created one of the windows myself. 2) I was one of a group of about a half dozen women meeting to learn about racism, sexism and classism through our book club and bringing forth suggestions to our church councils on how our churches might expand action and awareness. I was thrilled to design a group logo and brochure. Both were exceptionally fun projects. To this day, I profess the great value of small groups.
Anything else you would like to share? Too much of a love for cooking and eating and likely too much television, while working jigsaw puzzles or knitting prayer shawls.1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? 2 and 1 IBC
What do you like to do for fun? Walking, crafts, Gardening
What major city do you live in or near? State? Nearest Edinburgh 100 mile round trip
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? continue to lose weight, improve fitness.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My dog thinks I could follow his instructions better!!
2 fun things about you? Like puzzles, Competitive.
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