Yes Please INTRODUCE YOURSELF Here! Let's Get to Know You!
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? I have done LOTS on Spark--wish I had found sooner than I did. They help me!
What do you like to do for fun? Reading is the best! But I walk/exercise as well.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Live near NYC but don't like to go there. Also live near "the shore" but am not a beach person.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? I fell in Feb while skiing so I'd like to just get back to 100%.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal, organized.
2 fun things about you? I love history and 18th century reenacting. I have 3 adult daughters who I love to spend time with.
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? No idea. Maybe 20???
What do you like to do for fun? Decorate, bird watch, read, write, watch movies with DH, spend time with my kids!
What major city do you live in or near? State? Nearest city is Houston, TX.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Lose the 25 pounds I gained last year due to illness and gain more energy.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Faithful, loving
2 fun things about you? I love to entertain in my home, and I bake really pretty cakes/cookies/etc.
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? 24 regular challenges plus all the in-between challenges. With others, I go all the way back to SparkPeople.
What do you like to do for fun? Sing in the community chorus, write, read, my orchids, travel
What major city do you live in or near? State? I live in Hawaii and the nearest city (Honolulu) is on another island
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Firm up my flab. I'm at maintenance weight, but need to firm up.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Reliable and interesting
2 fun things about you? I'm an author and I only retired as a professor a year ago (age 88)
Anything else you would like to share? Nothing except to welcome all the new challengers!1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? 4 (I think)
What do you like to do for fun? Cook, read
What major city do you live in or near? State? Arlington, VA
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Increase exercise
How would your pet or friend describe you? Our lab, "Peanut" would say I like to walk and play catch.
2 fun things about you? Okay, I am not good at these question! Fun things? I have good sense of humor and like a good dad joke
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? So many
What do you like to do for fun? Camping and traveling when we can
What major city do you live in or near? State?
About 40 minutes from Williamsport, PA
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To continue with my exercise and build stamina and strength
How would your pet or friend describe you? Outgoing and I get along well with others
2 fun things about you? I'm a twin and I'm originally from Florida. I love to swim and walk on the beach when I visit.
Anything else you would like to share? I've been married to my husband for over 33 years now.1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I have done just one.
What do you like to do for fun? I like to go on walks and hang out with my kids and husband
What major city do you live in or near? State? I live in Chesapeake, VA
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? I want to get consistent on watching my eating and consistent on exercising.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Lol probably that I am super easily distracted.
2 fun things about you? I was a nuclear engineer in the Navy, and I have a degree in history with a minor in anthropology
Anything else you would like to share? I really need to lose weight, but every time I start I fall off and then gain it all back 😔1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? all of them since moving from Sp, SP since 2014-2015
What do you like to do for fun? Reading, rowing, gardening, walking/hiking, kayaking
What major city do you live in or near? State? near Twin Falls, Idaho
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? maintain not gain
How would your pet or friend describe you? reliable, comfortable to hang out with
2 fun things about you? have issues with right and left, have lots of shoes
Anything else you would like to share? love spring time1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?
Many, but not lately.
What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy being with family and friends and outside. Gardening is always fun, walking, cooking, reading, bird watching. I hope to get back to biking, swimming, travelling.
What major city do you live in or near? State?
I'm a Canadian living in the province of BC, between Prince George and Prince Rupert.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?
I hope to be more active and lose some weight. If I lose 15 pounds, I would be in a good place, but not all in this challenge. Losing weight at a reasonable rate would be sensible and easier to maintain. 5% loss in 6 weeks would be great.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Hopefully, caring and fun.
2 fun things about you?
I love purple, my 2 year old granddaughter's favorite color, too. And we both love dancing to "Abba" and many other kinds of music.
Anything else you would like to share? Spring is my favorite season.1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I started with Sparkpeople; so, to many to remember.
What do you like to do for fun? I like to read, watch Youtube videos on gardening and raising chickens. I have a few regulars I watch who raise all types of farm animals. My favorite is hanging out with my Rhode Island Reds.. who knew a chicken could make a good pet?
Meet Goldilocks..
What major city do you live in or near? State? Montana, nearest town would be Great Falls.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To get my weight & blood sugar back under control.. to stop gaining weight!!!
How would your pet or friend describe you? A friend: as the crazy chicken lady for sure! My chickens: over attentive, spoils us, is our Momma.. Goldilocks would say, I'm her best friend because she lets me sit or roost on her lap! Friend's would say: she gives free eggs!
2 fun things about you? I like to laugh and encourage people, hang out with my neighbors 6 year old daughter teaching her all about raising chickens [I gave her one of my babies] as we're learning together! I like to isolate so I can stay peaceful.. drawing, doing Bible studies, reading.. spending time with my husband who is retired.. and text messengering my friends and brother & sister all day [sometimes into the night!😂🤣
Anything else you would like to share? No, that's pretty much it! Oh, I have a very old cat.. who is losing her sight and making messes for us to clean up... 🤐😝1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I would have to guess 4. I did some on Sparkpeople and I think 2 here on MFP.
What do you like to do for fun? Enjoy the great outdoors, hiking, camping, water activities. I also like to do crafts.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Rochester, NY
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? I really need to get my weight down. I was 10 lbs lighter last year during the 2022 Winter Challenge.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Positive thinker, Cheerful, kind.
2 fun things about you? I love to laugh and travel.
Anything else you would like to share? I'm looking forward to connecting with everyone again.1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Zero. This would be my first challenge, so I am not sure what to expect.
What do you like to do for fun? I love to garden and explore new places. My husband and I like to take drives and see new places. We love antique shops.
What major city do you live in or near? State? I live near Greenville, South Carolina
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? My goal this season is to build new healthy habits. I want to have a daily routine of doing some sort of movement that requires effort on my part. It has to be a minimum of fifteen minutes of movement though. In order to change I have to take it back to a very basic concept of just being willing to get up and move.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My pets would describe me as the food truck and lounge chair. That is pretty much what I do when I get home from work.
2 fun things about you? I have a little homestead and love every minute of it. I also work in the vitamin industry so you would think I was a lot healthier. Ha.
Anything else you would like to share? I look forward to getting to know people here and hope we all have a great time together.5 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? A few, but I don't remember exactly.
What do you like to do for fun? I prefer to be outside and whatever can be done outside is fine by me!
What major city do you live in or near? State? France
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Drop about 10 pounds and get back into shape. Winter was tough.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Always overbooked and always on the go! But I'm sensitive with a big heart, and very trustworthy and put others before myself (hence my weight problem!).
2 fun things about you?
I can remember names and faces of people very easily, but can't remember a joke to save my life.
I detest shopping of any sort with a passion! I always have: food, clothing, shoes, and as my car has died, I now need to shop for one of those too. UGH!!! (it's been 4 months and I haven't begun looking because I'd rather do anything but so I squat cars when I can, bus it if I cannot, and with warmer weather will be able to cycle I hope!)
Anything else you would like to share? I admire all the leaders who guide us during these challenges. They are an incredible crew!1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? 2 so far (and not very well; looking to change that!)
What do you like to do for fun? read fiction, play tennis
What major city do you live in or near? State? live in the Atlanta, GA suburbs
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? to get more consistent with exercise & healthy eating
How would your pet or friend describe you? loyal, steady
2 fun things about you? i can always select the correct size tupperware for the leftovers; i'm stronger than i look
Anything else you would like to share? grateful to have this community for motivation!1 -
How many 5% challenges? This is my first!
What do you like to do for fun? Hiking, fishing, gardening
Major city- not far from Asheville, NC
Health/fitness goals for this season? Maintain my 3x a week hiking schedule
How would your pet describe you? A warm lap but a stingy pour when it comes to cat food
Two fun things about me: I used to be a wilderness ranger in CO and I have 6 kayaks.2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I don't know, I've never kept track! A lot, though!
What do you like to do for fun? Go walking, read a book, go for a drive
What major city do you live in or near? State? I'm between two major cities: New Orleans and Mobile. I'm in Mississippi.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Walking a lot and strength training.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My friends say I'm quiet.
2 fun things about you? 1) I can't catch a ball! I close my eyes every time! 2) I love to sing - in the car with the radio, in church
Anything else you would like to share? I used to be an elementary school teacher and every one of those kids were like my own. That's a lot of kids over 26 years!2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I have lost count! Many at SP and I think 3 here. Maybe 4.
What do you like to do for fun? Play word games and puzzles.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Near Atlanta, GA
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? To lose a few more inches off my waist. Need to lose at least 5 but hope for more.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loving and caring, as well as a having a quirky sense of humor.
2 fun things about you? I have Morton's toe on both feet (second toe longer than the big toe). My eyes were brown-green hazel when I was younger. They were mostly brown and looked a little greener when I wore brown, a color that didn't flatter my complexion, I prayed fervently for green eyes for many years. As I have aged, my eyes have gradually changed and now are as green as they can be. Thank you Father.
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? On SparkPeople I did more than I can count. Here this will be my second.
What do you like to do for fun? Color, paint, draw and write
What major city do you live in or near? State? Pittsburgh Pa.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? To lose my 5% and to become better at Tai Chi
How would your pet or friend describe you? My cats (3) would call me a cuddler as they roll their eyes. My friends would call funny and loyal
2 fun things about you? I love to collect Santa Clauses to decorate for Christmas. I also like to collect pretty journals to write in.
Anything else you would like to share? My husband has type2 diabetes and has been told his A1C is 9 and that sugar is in his urine and can cause kidney damage. I have been fighting with him for over 10 years to keep this from happening . Needless to say he didn't listen. Now he is on a high protein diet, I am doing it with him to support him. The reason I am telling you this is because I want you all to know if
I start typing nonsense I am going into carb withdrawal. LOL
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? A lot, I can't remember how many.
What do you like to do for fun? Photography, hiking with my dog.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Los Angeles, California. (about 65 miles north).
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Lost about 8 pds.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal, loaner, major animal lover.
2 fun things about you? I'm spontaneous and love to garden.
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? I think this is #4
What do you like to do for fun? Hang out with my family and friends, quilt, ride my bike.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Im about halfway between Huntsville, AL and Nashville, TN. Back in my running days, i used to run to Alabama daily.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Rehab my hip, get a knee replacement, lose 25-30 pounds.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Most people think I’m sweet. Probably because they see me as School Nurse Sheila instead of Housewife Honey, LOL.
2 fun things about you? We have a flock of 75 chickens. The white leghorns are all named Matilda and the Rhode Island Reds are all named RubyMae
Anything else you would like to share? My 42 year old daughter is having her first baby in June. This will be my first grand baby. We’re all pretty excited!3 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?
A lot..from SP, over to here ..and not giving up~
What do you like to do for fun?ahh..walk with dogs and horses, ride horses, train horses, a lil stuck on horses, then there's dogs to train and love too. It sounds like work to many but to me, it is fun.
What major city do you live in or near? State?Colorado Springs-Colorado
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?Continue to lose poundage, get a knee replacement and get thru rehab..have an awesome garden!!
How would your pet or friend describe you? Friend-honest and loyal/ Pet-useful,,brings food, does rub downs and baths, gives treats and oh yeah...loves us !
2 fun things about you?To make people laugh is a goal , I can join in even if they are laughing at me,,just do that healthy heart thing of laughter!! I love to try new recipes..have kids and neighbors that are usually willing taste testers.
Anything else you would like to share?Thankful for this group..supportive none judgemental and enthusiastic folks that help keep us all focused on the fact that -Life is Good and sharing is beautiful.
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? This would be my first on My Fitness Pal, however, I did many while on SparkPeople.
What do you like to do for fun? I enjoy my time at the gym, playing with my grandchildren, and reading
What major city do you live in or near? State? I live in Champlin, Minnesota - a northern suburb of Minneapolis
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? I had 5 surgeries in 2022 and have gained about 10 pounds. I would like to lose those 10 and eventually an additional 25. I also need to build up my strength. In June I had spinal fusion surgery and was unable to exercise at all for several months.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My dog Daisy loves me all the time but is frustrated with me because we haven't been able to go on our walks for a long time. My friends would say I'm a kind and compassionate person and a really great mom.
2 fun things about you? This time of year I am busy doing income taxes for my friends and family. In my younger years I was a professional dancer.
Anything else you would like to share? I am a mom of 3 girls and twin boys, a step mom of 1 boy, have 2 daughters-in-law and one really great son-in-law. These children have blessed me with 8 grandchildren - the first a girl, all the others boys!1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? No idea...years worth!
What do you like to do for fun? jigsaw puzzles, cross-stitch
What major city do you live in or near? State? near Boise, ID
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? To get a consistent fitness time back in place.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal, caring
2 fun things about you? NFL fan - Just Win Baby (Raiders) and Steel City (Steelers) are my two favorites
Anything else you would like to share? Happy Spring!2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I think 4 or 5
What do you like to do for fun? Walk and ride my Bike
What major city do you live in or near? State? live in Kansas but work in Missouri so that puts me in Kansas City
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? to Lose my 5% or more!
How would your pet or friend describe you? My cat would say that I rule the house but give a lot of massages that my cat loves.
2 fun things about you? I like Christian music and can't sing a lick to any songs they sing.
Anything else you would like to share? I am dreaming of planting my garden.2 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I have lost count. Started with Spark People
What do you like to do for fun? Fitness, Running, Gardening, Meet up with friends.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Raleigh, NC
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Continue Maintaining Weight loss
How would your pet or friend describe you? Cockatoo Snuggles and on top of the World. She loves my shoulder.
2 fun things about you?
Anything else you would like to share?1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I have lost count. Started with Spark People
What do you like to do for fun? Gardening, puzzles, walks/hikes
What major city do you live in or near? State? Boston, MA
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Lose the weight I've gained lately. Keep up my daily exercise.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Best Mom and caregiver ever.
2 fun things about you? I live on the same street I grew up on. I once participated in a Lucy Ball (I Love Lucy) dress up event to set the Guiness Book record for most people dressed as Lucy Ricardo.
Anything else you would like to share? Looking forward to getting going on the challenge.1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Been doing them for 10+ years.
What do you like to do for fun? Love spending time with my hubby. Enjoy wandering through gift shops & nurseries. Love the beach & doing things with my family. Enjoy sewing, being creative, decorating my home & painting Barn quilts.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Seattle Washington
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Walk outside with hubby, eat low carb & low calorie, get my weight below 180 & heading toward goal of 170.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Fun, encouraging & a good listener. My Grandpuppy thinks I make yummy treats 🐾💙
2 fun things about you? I enjoy finding the perfect gift for others & jumping in the waves at the ocean.
Anything else you would like to share? My 87 yo Mom lives with us & I am her caregiver. I am a retired RN.
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How many 5% Challenges have you done? Bunches and bunches!
What do you like to do for fun? Read, walk, hike, spend time with my husband and pets.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Near Abilene, TX
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? I would love to lose weight but it is work hard just to not to gain weight so I'll keep on working at healthy eating and exercise, moving everyday and every waking hour. Still trying to lose weight.
How would your pet or friend describe you? They love me, they think I'm great for food, playing, and cuddling.
2 fun things about you? Our emu, Sammy, is 27 years old now. BTW, I pet him everyday, he loves to be petted and to hang around with me. Also, I read a lot of books, like 300 books last year but usually closer to 200 a year (these numbers do include short stories).
Anything else you would like to share? Since Dec 15, I'm down two eye operations and have two more to go, on March 29 and April 12.3 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? I have done a lot on Spark and everyone we have had here since we moved over.
What do you like to do for fun? I love playing with my grandkids, baking, cooking, reading, doing crossword puzzles and walking outside in all kinds of weather.
What major city do you live in or near? State? live in Tega Cay, South Carolina. (a small city 15 minutes out of Charlotte, North Carolina.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? Since moving down here a year ago, my entire structure and schedule have been non-existent. I want to get back to really planning and putting more structure into my exercise routines and meals.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My friends would describe me as passionate, kind, and having the patience of a saint.
2 fun things about you? I am a fitness junkie, and I'm addicted to reading psychological and true crime books.[/b]
Anything else you would like to share? Strangers always stop me to tell me they love the color of my hair and if it is natural- YES, I have never done anything to my hair (even when I was young) to change the texture, or color. All I have done is cut.1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done? Not sure - started with the 1st fall challenge here on MFP. Have been slacking on the last few. Time to get back in gear and focus.
What do you like to do for fun? Reading, walking/hiking, crocheting
What major city do you live in or near? State? Phoenix, AZ(fun to see one of the stops on the trip is in my home state)
What are you health/fitness goals for this season? weight loss and reestablishing healthy habits
How would your pet or friend describe you? My dog Lola would describe me as finder of lost toys, keeper of dog treats, snuggler, and above all mama.
2 fun things about you? Love the color purple, walking in nature.
Anything else you would like to share? Looking forward to this challenge.1 -
How many 5% Challenges have you done?
~ I started around the year 2010 and probably skipped a couple of them, but once I rejoined, I never left.
What do you like to do for fun?
~ I love dancing and its my go-to when I feel a bit down. I also enjoy sewing, reading, walking my dog Mimi, and love the outdoors. For any reason I can go outdoors, I am there.
What major city do you live in or near? State?
~ I live close to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada which is the federal capital.
What are you health/fitness goals for this season?
~ Just lose weight...
How would your pet or friend describe you?
~ Mimi would say that I am loving, dedicated and attentive to her needs.
2 fun things about you?
~ I am fully bilingual in French and English (read, write, oral) and working on Spanish. I love languages!
~ I enjoy the outdoors (as mentioned above) and find any excuse to be outside.
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