🧮 Countdown & Pre-Challenge Activity #1: INFORMATION and YOUR INPUT! 🧮
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Hi, Selene here in Michigan (have been 3moons & sparknb from sparkpeople); have lost and regained same 50 pounds (need to lose 200) since I don't stick with it. 5% loss would be great kick-off for 2025. I have no real health problems yet other than hypothyroidism from my 20's which was severe enough to cause premature menopause then (now 61). So hot flashes for 4 decades
I've lost 100 pounds twice before 45 but then regained. I used to blame the thyroid deficiency, which I'm sure contributes; in the last decade I've realized/ accepted it's more about bad habits of compulsive over-eating and binge-ing.
I'm using several strategies...my own motivation to move (daily minimum 10 minutes, & 5 days a week up to 2 hours) which waxes & wanes; 90in90 OA for focus, & mfp to track & gen'l support; I've also done accountability on reddit before, but that might be for next year. I was just struck on Autumnal Equinox to start moving again (I spend most of my time sitting with my almost 90yo dad with Parkinsons). I've been going on walks, with little bits of jogging; I've had the 'good soreness' of my body being in use lately.
I'd also like to cook more...and try some of the volumetric and healthier options. My diet is pretty healthy; I was a vegetarian for a quarter century but I usually had issues with both portion control and sweets. Have a great autumn : 
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Pre-Challenge Activity 1: Welcome
I need to focus more on food and restart daily morning walks. For some reason I’ve lost my GUNG HO it has gone bye-bye. I like the challenge because it keeps me accountable. Start going to the Y for silver sneakers classes, classes at the senior center, do more strength1 -
I'm Eva & live in California USA I started the challenge last summer & I keep coming back because being with like minded people & forming friendships is important to me, to know others who have struggled with weight & know what it's like & how it effects every part of your life, physical & self image, emotional. I have no one personally who is like minded about weight so I've been alone in this particular journey. I've lost 50lbs in 2017 & have kept it off. I've formed new habits that need to stay because I never want to gain it back & want to support others & be supported1
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Where YOU would like to go on YOUR Seasonal 5% Journey?
I’m Erin from Philadelphia, PA, and was accepted as a member in Thinner Winners!
Love the group title!!
I’m new to the challenge but was a member back with Spark People. How I LOVED the site and the support and friends made there!
Excited to begin the challenge but have to learn the rules again!
Looking to move more!! Work long days but don’t want that to be an excuse anymore!
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Pre Activityi No.1
I need accountability to be motivated. Unfortunately, I stress eat. Being a caregiver to a stubborn 91 yr old stepdad doesn't help. LOL Going up/down over time has been the result. Rejoining the challenges gets me back back on track as well as the support of our wonderful teams. It seems harder as getting older but still need to be addressed. Healthy Habits are lifelong.
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Activity #1: INFORMATION and YOUR INPUT!
I'm Kathy. I live in Minnesota where the seasons can change in a heartbeat. Currently I am recovering from my second spinal fusion surgery, which I have learned isn't as unusual as I would have thought. 7 weeks today and I had physical therapy for the first time since my surgery. It was awesome to be able to use muscles that have been just hanging out for the past 7 weeks.
I'm here in the challenge to keep myself accountable. It will be another 6 weeks before I can do any real exercise but I hope to increase my step count each day as well as focus on the physical therapy exercises that I am able to do. I need to get stronger and this is the place where I can see that happen!
If I lose some weight along the way, well that would be a blessing! But for now that's not my main goal!
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I haven't done these pre-challenge activities for several seasons, but I'm reminded that the last time I did them, I wrote at least this first one on my blog. (pg.4 of my blog discussion if you care to read it.)
Re-reading that blog, I realized after a difficult Spring/Summer season, I haven't progressed very far.
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🗬🤔 Now that you have been provided with a bit of a background of the 5% Challenge, please think about what YOU need and how YOU are going to be approaching the 2024 Fall 5% Challenge. Will you continue to practice healthy habits that you have already learned and are working for you? Are you looking to begin something entirely new? Are you still trying to identify where you are right now and what you would like to get out of the next 8 weeks? There are no right or wrong answers here as everyone’s healthy lifestyle goals/journey are unique - like we all are. 🤔ðŸ—
1. I will continue with my reduced-calorie, low-fat, no junk food, clean diet.
2. I will continue with my 18/6 intermittent fasting... I also do a 500-calorie fast on Tuesday and/or Fridays, depending on how I feel.
3. I will continue my 2-hours a day cycling indoors for cardio.
4. I need to start upping and tracking my daily protein.
5. I need to assemble my new rower, and start rowing on it!!!
6. I need to start a small strength-training habit... and then grow it over time!
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i havent done any of these pre-challenge activities so here goes.
1. I need to continue to stop late night eating
2. Exercise to do strength training daily
3. Get enough sleep each night
4. Drink more water
5. Have more fuit in the week.1
