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Ceriusly1
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What do you like to be called?
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
What do you like to do for fun?
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
How would your pet or friend describe you?
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
What is your favorite TV show?
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
What are your favorite winter activities?
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house?
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
What always cheers you up?
2 fun things about you?
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
Anything else you would like to share?
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What do you like to be called? I am Ceri, and it is pronounced like that imposter on the iPhone.
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? On Spark People in the Spring of 2010, I started with the very first challenge
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? I missed one challenge in all those years, so I think this is 61. In the early days, when we were still a small group, we had 5 challenges a year.
What do you like to do for fun? Read, watch some TV and Movies, play games on my phone, I love to study the Bible and do research. I love to learn new things.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live 20 miles South of South Williamsport, PA, home of the LL World Series. Nope, I never go there. It's crazy! When I was still working in Williamsport, the traffic was so heavy that it doubled my commute time.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I hope to get back to basics
How would your pet or friend describe you? Kind, loving, loyal, generous
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. I finished setting up the 2025 Winter Community Page.
What is your favorite TV show? At this time, I am binge-watching Cold Case.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I do NOT LIKE winter! I hate being cold, and once the beauty of freshly fallen snow fades, it's dreary and ugly.
What are your favorite Winter activities? I love leading a Bible Study at my Church and staying in my soft, warm PJs.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified them to make them healthier? I like hot chocolate with marshmallow cream or whipped cream and any kind of homemade soup. I always use water as a soup base.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking and hand weights
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? I'm weird. I enjoy shoveling snow. I live on the same block I grew up on, so as a child, I shoveled the walk in front of my current home for the people who lived here then. I loved shoveling as a child. Shoveling brings back good memories.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? I use the tub instead of the shower and more moisturizer. I also mani and pedicure at home instead of the salon.
What always cheers you up? Singing Praise songs
2 fun things about you? I died twice. My Granddaughters were born the same day, 3 years apart. The oldest was a month early, and the youngest was a week late
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Be consistent! If you miss something for a day, do it the next day and keep going.
Is there anything else you would like to share? Prayers for everyone to have a safe and successful Winter Challenge!
Would you like to share a picture of you or whatever you would like?
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What do you like to be called? Diane though on Positively Strong 4 Life I go by Diane1 since we have 2 leaders named Diane,,, I think we need more!!
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Back in 2010 on Sparkpeople (now closed) from another member who had blogged about it. I have NO REGRETS on joining.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? All of them since the Winter of 2011. On the 2nd one I became a motivational leader, from there HERE I AM!!
What do you like to do for fun? Cryptogram , cribbage and other games, meet with friends, vaca with friends, or even family. Just enjoying life.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
Greater Portland ME on the harbor. Saw this the other day out of my living room windows!
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
To slowly see if I can increase my steps, but I need to be careful.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Cats: She spoils us, loves us, but we often call the ASPCA because we want MORE TREATS!!!
Friends loving and kind but has a weird sense of humor.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
See the banner up above? LOL THAT!!
What is your favorite TV show?
Happy Place (With Reba McIntire)
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
YES!! YES!!! It's cold, and cold and snowy (usually) and I just feel so at peace. When we lose electricity, I am even more relaxed. It's quieter. Look how PRETTY IT IS!
What are your favorite winter activities?
A friend and I have started to do sculpture on trees of characters in full with each tree after missing more and more of the character until it's a tail (etc.) and GONE!! LOL it's fun to do.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
I'm new to making soups. I do not like watery ones, but I do the thick ones. I am on a low sodium diet; I skip any added salt and use low sodium ingredients as I can or even no sodium ones.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
Walking in the snow!! I WISH it was still snowing like it did 20 years ago, up to my knee or higher!! That's so much fun to walk in and a great workout.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house?
Build a snowman ANY TIME, ANY WHERE!
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
Drinking water. I increase it more so. I moisture way more and different types than in the other times of the year. I no longer do a hot bath or hot shower; it takes to much out of my skin.
What always cheers you up?
Coming home to the 2 furbabies, talking to my GD and the 2 boys (Awww be still my heart!) At once being grateful for 3 things, they can be small or big.
2 fun things about you?
Humor its dry and I do it without any sign of it being such by cracking a smile etc. It's fun to see when/if others catch things. Awwww I am a great grandma, and I just love them 2 boys!! Ages 1 1/2 and age 7.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Please do not go on any fad diet, make gradual changes if it's one you do not like that makes you mad, it's not for you, at this time.
Anything else you would like to share?
SO HAPPY TO HAVE YOU ALL HERE WITH US!! As the members come in, we get so excited!!1 -
What do you like to be called? Heidi
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Right after the FIRST 5% Challenge started on SP, I was invited to join the 'waitlist' group. That entire group joined in the Summer of 2010 and became the newest team of the Challenges at that time ~ our name: FIRECRACKERS (so that 2nd Challenge started in 2010 around the July 4th holiday).
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? If Ceri completed 61, I've likely completed 58 as I joined after the very first Challenge and then missed one or two rounds through the years.
What do you like to do for fun? Theatre ~ I love to go to the theatre (I share that passion with my DD). I also like to perform on-stage and/or help out backstage with any local productions.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I guess I might consider my area between PHL and NYC. I live in the Western part of NJ, close to PA. The town that is close to us that some of you might know if Flemington (has anyone ever heard of Flemington Furs ~ used to be pretty popular). We also live near Clinton, NJ ~ one of the most photographed places in NJ:The Red Mill
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I've gotten so far from consistently practicing anything health/fitness related and making any kind of progress ~ I NEED TO GET BACK TO BASICS AND HOPE THAT 2025 IS THE YEAR THAT I WILL ACCOMPLISH THAT!
How would your pet or friend describe you? Raven, our dog - is **my** dog; I'm her person!! When I at work, she is my husband's dog - but as soon as she hears my car come up the street and pull into the driveway, she is thrilled to see me (I'm the one that gives her the most treats ~ so it is a 'food' thing, LOL). Whenever I am home, she HAS to be near me ~ when I work from home, she even comes into the room that I work in and sleeps on the floor next to my chair.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Helping to plan/execute a Board Meeting that happens this evening (Weds ~ 12/4/24).
What is your favorite TV show? I currently love the shows on MeTV (they bring back memories of years ago when I watched them on network TV ~ and have been watching/rewatching M*A*S*H. I'm also a HUGE fan of 'Outlander' on STARZ.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I do not like winter. I don't care for the cold/snow/ice. I hate driving in snowstorms. HOWEVER, on the flip-side, I am not the biggest fan of the hottest days of summer, either. My favorite season(s): Spring and Fall.
What are your favorite winter activities? Staying inside; however, in the last few years I have bundled up and gone outside for a daily walk which I do enjoy.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? I like food in general ~ haha - hence, the reason that I come back season after season. My husband is retired so he does most of the cooking so I'm usually fine having a home cooked meal ready for me whenever I walk in the door.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? NONE - I actually have always hated to exercise, however, through the years - walking has become my exercise of choice. I need to get back to the basics and get more consistent about that once again.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Haha - is there another choice? If I HAD to choose one of these, I would say build a snowman.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? More moisturizer and I actually have to force myself to keep hydrated (I told you I got away from the basics!)
What always cheers you up? Spending time with my DD
2 fun things about you? I already mentioned that I'm a theatre lover. Recently, DD and I saw the new 'WICKED' movie on it's opening day. Looking forward to retiring (at least semi-retiring) in 2025 ~ hoping that I can realize that dream.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? I need to get back to basics, I know what to do, however, because of twists and turns in my life in the past few years, I've gotten lost and need to get back to putting me first and making sure that I take care of myself. At my last physical, my doctor called and stated that my cholesterol is creeping up to an area where he will consider putting me on medication to control that ... my motivation for 2025 and beyond is to try to manage that without the need for medication ~ I'm researching the Mediterranean Diet and want to get back to moving EVERY DAY without fail...
Anything else you would like to share? I'm Heidi (hicim705) and one of the Overall Leaders of the Seasonal 5% Challenges and also one of the leaders instrumental in bringing the 5% Challenges to MFP when SP closed. A lot of work goes into these Challenges. Ceri (Ceriusly1), Barb (ladyluk1), Diane (Dianedoessmiles1) and I have done a lot of 'behind the scenes' planning/work to continue to bring us all together and to make these Challenges meaningful. I truly hope that you will join me in making the most of the 8 weeks that we are together in the 2025 Winter 5% Challenge.
Finally, I wish all of my fellow Challengers a HEALTHY and HAPPY New Year **2025** ~ together we can help one another achieve our goals!!3 -
What do you like to be called? Anna
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I was in the fall challenge for a short time.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? None
What do you like to do for fun? Crochet, read and spoil my dog.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live about an hour from Seattle, WA. It's a ferry ride away and I love going over to hang out for a show or concert or whatever. We are known for the Space Needle and the Pike Place Market.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I want to get some sort of routine or something happening.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My dog would tell you I am the best friend anyone could have.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. A reversible afghan for my mom.
What is your favorite TV sMom. Dateline, 48 hours, true crime, etc.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Yes, because I like to be cozy and warm inside of the house.
What are your favorite winter activities? I don't really have any.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Casseroles, my husband would be so mad if I modified them to make them healthier. Soups & stews. I have tried to add more veggies them.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking Workout videos, treadmill. Dancing when I can turn the music on.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Build a snowman.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Not really.
What always cheers you up? Turning on music and dancing.
2 fun things about you? I like to crochet and read. I'm sort of a homebody type of person. I don't go out very much.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Start small and build up. One day at a time. It's ok to go at your own pace. It is your journey.
Anything else you would like to share? I'm happy to be restarting.1 -
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What do you like to be called? Sarah
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? On Spark
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Too many to remember
What do you like to do for fun? Listen to podcasts, read and workout
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live near Pittsburg Kansas
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Maintain my momentum and keep building healthy habits
How would your pet or friend describe you? Always on time or early
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Just finished reading The Magic of Thinking BIG
What is your favorite TV show? Any Dick Wolfe show on NBC
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I like to look at the snow but hate driving on the ice and snow
What are your favorite winter activities? Don't have one
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Soups made healthy by adding lots of veggies
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking and strength training
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Clean the house
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Not really
What always cheers you up? Watching IG stories with people's kiddos and pets
2 fun things about you? I love to read and listen to motivational podcasts
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Progress over Perfection. Take it one meal at a time. One workout at a time and one day at a time. It's a marathon not a sprint. It's not about a diet it's a lifestyle.
Anything else you would like to share? We are all on this journey together some may be just starting while others are further along with their journey.2 -
What do you like to be called? Suzy or Susan - don't really care that much
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? From SparkPeople
How many 5% Challenges have you done? No idea - probably at least 30 or 40 counting the ones on Sparkpeople
What do you like to do for fun? Read, watch movies/TV, play hidden object games on my PC
What major city do you live in or near? State? Little Rock, Arkansas - Arkansas is called the Natural State so lots of beautiful nature areas here - also home of the Little Rock Marathon, with probably the absolute best finisher's medals in the country 🙂
Do you have a pet? Yes, three dogs and two cats
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Get back into a walking program (start training for the Little Rock Marathon 10K next year)
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal, loving
What is the last thing you finished? Filling the suet cake feeder so I can watch the birds enjoy eating
What is your favorite TV show? No one favorite, but I do love "The Great British Baking Show"
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I like it sometimes - when we get ice that makes it unsafe to leave the house, I am not fond of that
What are your favorite winter activities? Decorating for Christmas, snuggling under a blanket and watching TV or reading a book
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? I love those butter cookies in a tin, but they are not friendly to a diabetic - I found a lower-carb version that tastes very similar to the ones I love
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Build a snowman
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? More snuggly clothes
What always cheers you up? Chocolate, ice cream, petting our dogs and cats
2 fun things about you?
I don't like odd numbers, except for 5.
I was a published author during my college years - a poem and a few articles in various publications.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Every day is a new day - you always have a chance to make healthy choices today no matter what you did yesterday.3 -
What do you like to be called? Annie
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? originally through sparkpeople, then mfp.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? several
What do you like to do for fun? dance, arts and crafts, read
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. i live near Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I want to continue to do a variety of exercises and get more into doing yoga once again.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My friend would describe me as kind, caring and helpful.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. a hand decorated xmas ornament.
What is your favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Yes, because I like to be cozy and warm inside of the house.
What are your favorite winter activities? Ice skating indoors and outdoors.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? macaroni and cheese. i now add veggies to it and use skim milk instead of regular milk.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
ice skating, walking and dancing.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Build a snowman.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? use more moisturizing lotions.
What always cheers you up? Turning on music and dancing.
2 fun things about you? I like to play tennis in the nice weather and i like to go to the movies.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? find something you like to do, like walking, for example and start at, say, a 15 minute walk for three days a week. then build up from there at your own pace.2 -
What do you like to be called? Lucy
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I've been taking part since the early years on SparkPeople.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? I think this makes 32, plus IBCs
What do you like to do for fun? Write, read, sing, work with my orchids
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live on the Big Island of Hawai in the state of Hawaii - Kona side. Perfect climate!
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Stay healthy and keep working out at the gym, work on my food plan.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Reliable with a comfy lap
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Writing the last chapter on my latest memoir.
What is your favorite TV show? I don't watch TV, but I do like the British mysteries on Acorn and Britbox.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Winter?? What's that?
What are your favorite winter activities? If I visit a cold climate, I like to sit by the fire.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Winter is the same here as any other time of year, so I don't look for comfort foods specifically
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Same as the rest of the year. I walk with my walker and I go to the gym several times a week.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? I guess I'm going to clean the house since I don't have snow.
What do you do differently? No, it doesn't change. I try to upgrade my routines periodically, but not with the seasons.
What always cheers you up? Chatting with my four adult kids.
2 fun things about you? I'm 90 years old, still exercising, and still actively engaged in life. I only retired as a college prof about 3 years ago.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Make sure you eat because not eating can lead to problems just as much as over-eating.
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What do you like to be called?
Diane
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
When I first joined SparkPeople, Ceri sent me an invite.
What do you like to do for fun?
Swim, Hike, Beach, Travel, Sports, Garden, Fishing
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
Delaware. It's between Philadelphia and Washington DC. But it's pretty rural where I live, a combination of beaches and farms. We have a lot of good neighbors and and we all watch out for each other, doing BBQs and Pool parties and Bonfires and fireworks shows together, depending on the season.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
I want to lose a couple inches in my belly and tone my arms a little more.
And love to see my thigh gap get a little bigger.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Always busy, always planning, always looking to give the best.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
The same bright stars by Ethan Joella (a local author)
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
I like all the seasons, though Winter is probably my least favorite.
I like the crisp air and I like firepits and bonfires.
What are your favorite winter activities?
Hiking, Fires, Sports
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
Soups, soups, soups. In fact, I just found a restaurant that has "Soup Flights" on the menu.
How cool is that?
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
Same as any other season.
I take 6-8 classes a week at the gym (Pilates, Circuit ST, Kickboxing, Yoga, etc)
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
Hubs and I usually unwind together between work and dinner - In the Summer and Fall, it's in the Pool. And in the Spring and Winter, it's in the hottub. Other than that, self-care stays pretty much the same.
What always cheers you up?
My pets, my family, my friends.
2 fun things about you?
Planning to retire in 2025, but Hubs and I will still keep teaching our 6th grade Sunday School class.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
Start now, not Monday, not the first of the month.
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What do you like to be called?
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Been doing them since Sparkpeople
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Loads
What do you like to do for fun? Walk by the seaside
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
Edinburgh
My town was made famous by The Proclaimers song where they sang Methil no more
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
My goals are
To take weight loss seriously and actually loose some
To eat planned meals as much as possible.
To follow Jessica Smith walk strong 2 and walk on schedules over the year as my minimum daily exercise content
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Determined, over intense about finishing a job in a day even when my body is screaming for me to stop
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
My exercise schedule on my diary so it flags up each day
What is your favorite TV show?
Don’t watch much tv. I’m a crafter
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
I like to see the snow from my comfy chair
What are your favorite winter activities?
Knitting, gardening, walking, church
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
My foods don’t change by season
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
Walking over crisp, crunchy ground
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house?
Build a snowman
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
I reschedule my walking to after lunch because it’s too dark when I get up
What always cheers you up?
A job well done
2 fun things about you?
I’ve abseiled from the Forth Rail Bridge for charity ( once was enough)
I’ve walked with penguins in Antarctica and been eye to eye with a polar bear in Churchill ( from the safety of a tundra buggy)
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
No
Anything else you would like to share?
Anne and I at my nieces’ wedding
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What do you like to be called? Sable or Debra
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I received an invite from a Sparkfriend and did my first challenge in the winter of 2012, I think.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Don’t know. I sat out maybe two.
What do you like to do for fun? I read voraciously. In addition, I love to spend time with my friends.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Clearwater Fl in the Tampa Bay area. I’ve lived in Florida all my life, but this year’s hurricanes were really scary. We had no hurricane damage, but just afterwords, we’ve had a bad plumbing leak, and now the hot water heater broke down. Most of the area’s piers look like this or worse.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? LOSE and stick with exercise and eating in moderation.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Dedicated
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Lunch!
What is your favorite TV show? I don’t have one; not a TV watcher.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Yes, best time to be outdoors in Florida
What are your favorite winter activities?
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking in our many beautiful parks
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Well…#1 and #2 aren’t options here, so I’m stuck with #3 although I must say a clean house is very satisfying.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Swap the pool for walks
What always cheers you up? Listening to favorite classical music on YouTube
2 fun things about you? I have twice accidentally welcomed strangers into my house at midnight. What else do you do when an older lady who doesn’t speak English or Spanish turns up at your door in the rain carrying her pillow?? The other involved a plumber who wasn’t the one I thought I called.
I do encounter some odd situations. A young man rode right into the side of my car at an intersection where he clearly didn’t expect anyone else to be there. Wouldn’t you know, he was seriously a stunt rider who threw himself off his bike just before it hit my side door. He was fine, I was fine, my car had only a tire mark, but his bike was somewhat worse for wear. I loaded up his bike, took him to his badly needed job, and wrote him a check for repairs. He was very young, but was a soon to be father trying his best to take care of his girlfriend and coming son. Something about him was so appealing. His boss at his job must have felt the same because she was very protective of him when I dropped off him and his damaged bike. I sometimes think of him and hope things have gone well for him and his family.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Tell that bag of chips, cookies, or whatever that eating them won’t improve anything and will solve nothing. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
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What do you like to be called?
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? scrolling around mfp
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? several
What do you like to do for fun? travel, read, anything involving getting on or in the water, gym, music
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. suburb of Los Angeles, (San Fernando Valley), Calif. very urban
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? getting back on track in the gym, seeing an actual drop in weight
How would your pet or friend describe you? wonderful, kind,
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
What is your favorite TV show? naked and afraid
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Yes, but not really a winter here, I do wear the same thing practically year round.
What are your favorite winter activities? outside anything
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? no changes
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? walking
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? snowman
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? more moisture and need to push to get enough fluid
What always cheers you up? peppy music and lots of time in a comfy bed
2 fun things about you? trying to choose between a sit upon paddleboard or a kayak
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? fill up with water, fiber, protein so not searching to eat
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What do you like to be called? Patti
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? By a friend
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? several
What do you like to do for fun? read, crochet and play computer games
What major city do you live in or near? State. Virginia
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? getting back on track in the gym, and watching what I eat
How would your pet or friend describe you? kind and bighearted
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
What is your favorite TV show? Judge Judy
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? A little bit. Cold
What are your favorite winter activities?
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? no changes
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? exercises inside
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? build a snowman
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? nope it is about the same
What always cheers you up? music
2 fun things about you? Like to shop and have fun
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? nope2 -
What do you like to be called?
Jules or Julie
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
I've been with these challenges for awhile.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
I'm not sure
What do you like to do for fun?
Crafts
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
Lexington, KY- we moved here this year after having to sell our house in Missouri. It's been hard getting used to the differences.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
Focus on losing
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Slow and sluggish.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
This form.
What is your favorite TV show?
I really don't have a favorite.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
NO! It's too cold!
What are your favorite winter activities?
Staying indoors.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
Soups. I try to use as little sodium as possible.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
Exercise bike.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house?
Clean the house.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
Try to focus on moisturizing.
What always cheers you up?
Funny stories or funny movies
2 fun things about you?
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
Anything else you would like to share?
I've been dealing with a lot since the move and not getting as much exercise as I'd like. Plus having some extra health issues come up to deal with.1 -
What do you like to be called?
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Spark People
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Several for 12 yrs.
What do you like to do for fun? Read, games online, anything with family
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live in NC and enjoy trips to the East coast and to the mountains which are easy trips from where I live.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Keep my weight from going higher and staying as healthy as seniors can.
How would your pet or friend describe you? No pet at this time. Friends would say I can be dependable.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. A book, Christmas decorations.
What is your favorite TV show? The Voice
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Not my favorite because I like being outside when the weather is warmer.
What are your favorite winter activities? Card games, Reading
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Anything with coffee. I have modified for healthier snacks.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Recumbent bike and walking videos
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Clean house
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
What always cheers you up? Time with family especially grandsons.
2 fun things about you? Need to think about that one!
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Drink water , water, water!
Anything else you would like to share?1 -
What do you like to be called? Joy
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? SparkPeople
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Too many to count
What do you like to do for fun? Walk, read, listen to music
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Orange California
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose weight
How would your pet or friend describe you? Overly happy
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Reading a book
What is your favorite TV show? The Masked Singer
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? No, too cold
What are your favorite winter activities? Recumbent bike, walking
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Soup, more vegetables
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walk,
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Build a snowman ⛄️
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Yes, moisturizing
What always cheers you up? Listening to music
2 fun things about you? I was born in New Orleans Louisiana, I have a Portuguese Water dog 🐶
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? No
Anything else you would like to share?2 -
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What do you like to be called?
Colleen
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
Saw the Fall Challenge when checking out MFP after I joined.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
One
What do you like to do for fun?
Hike, Garden, bake, square dance and play with the grandkids
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
San Jose. It is in Bay Area about 40 miles south of San Francisco.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose weight, increase muscle, decrease sugar intake
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Dependable and patient
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. A 770 page biography of Jimmy Carter
What is your favorite TV show? Van der Valk on Masterpiece
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I like to visit the snow, not deal with it on a daily basis. Winter here just means rain (hopefully). I prefer spring or fall.
What are your favorite winter activities? I love to snow shoe when we go to the snow.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Mashed potatoes. Mashed cauliflower with laughing cow cheese is a good, healthy substitute.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
Don’t really have one.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Snowman!
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Not really.
What always cheers you up? Fast music, America’s Funniest Home Videos
2 fun things about you? I grew up on a ranch in South Dakota and used to be a pastry chef.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Don’t let a slip so derail you that you lose sight of your goal.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
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What do you like to be called? Dory
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Randomly found it on MFP
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? This is my first one
What do you like to do for fun? Reading, hiking, board games
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Port Elizabeth South Africa! So I'm actually in summer now, not winter but keen for a challenge to get my routines back in place.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Get my healthy routines back in place so I can get back to a healthy weight and fitness level
How would your pet or friend describe you? Adventurous and logical
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Nora Roberts Dragon heart trilogy (book series)
What is your favorite TV show? Not sure I have a favourite. Currently watching a couple of older series I never got around to watching when they came out, Downton Abbey and Prison Break
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I'm solar powered so much prefer summer, but we have pretty mild winters here with plenty of sunny days.
What are your favorite winter activities? Swimming in the ocean (I do this year round but winter cold plunges are fun!)
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? I do enjoy making soups in winter, otherwise I mostly eat similar things despite the season
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? I generally do the same kind of exercise all year round, and my favourite is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (a grappling martial art)
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? I hate cleaning house and as we don't get snow here, obviously would choose building a snowman if the opportunity presented itself
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Not really. Winter is pretty mild here
What always cheers you up? Good coffee!
2 fun things about you? I get paid to play with animals all day long. I'm always planning my next adventure.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? The biggest impact for me was finding an activity that I enjoy.
Anything else you would like to share?1 -
What do you like to be called? On MFP I like lulabelbo, otherwise Carol.
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I‘ve been in previous challenges.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? First one was Jan 2024. I did all 4 in 2024.
What do you like to do for fun? I like exercising with seniorshape fitness videos, attending plays and concerts, reading, attending adult ed classes at UT, training our new doggo.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Austin, Texas. It‘s weird with live music, great restaurants and food trucks and horrendous traffic.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Weight loss is a slow process. I want to continue to get down to a healthy BMI. Exercise is the magic prescription for health so I want tocontinue and increase my fitness routine.
How would your pet or friend describe you? A push over
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. I finished 30 days of bottoms down chair yoga.
What is your favorite TV show? I like britbox crime programs.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I moved to Texas to escape the Ohio winters so no, I do not like the snow, ice below temps associated with northern winters. I like Texas winters as long as rhe grid holds.
What are your favorite winter activities? Not much difference between summer and winter activities.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Soup.potatoes,pasta.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? None of those mentioned.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? More moisturizer.
What always cheers you up? Sharing a good meal with family and friends.
2 fun things about you? Just finished a river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. I‘m not crazy about cruises.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Never give up
Anything else you would like to share?
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What do you like to be called? Christine
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? - On Spark People
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? I think 3 or 4
What do you like to do for fun? Walk my dog at the park, go camping, visit the grandkids.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live in a rural areal of Alabama halfway between Huntsville, AL and Birmingham, AL.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Continue with my Fitness & Exercise, while eating a healthy diet.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My dog thinks I’m the best thing ever (I adopted him from our local shelter). My friends would say I can be counted on if they need any help,
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Jigsaw puzzle.
What is your favorite TV show? Bluebloods, or collegiate football.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? No. The cold weather and short days don’t agree with me!
What are your favorite winter activities? Staying indoors a reading a good book!
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? I do like homemade stews and soups. I modify them by only using lean red meat or chicken breasts and adding fresh veggies and very little salt.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking in the park with my dog.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Well we don’t get hardly any snow in Alabama, but if we did I would build a snowman.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Lots of lip balm when outside.
What always cheers you up? That first hot cup of coffee in the morning and talking to my grandkids on the phone!
2 fun things about you? I am a veteran of the US Air Force, I love needlepoint crafts.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Always keep a log of everything you eat in a day as well as your exercise activity.
Anything else you would like to share? I’m glad to be in this program.1 -
What do you like to be called? Joyce or my screen name Kurtize
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Knew about it for years
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Too many to remember
What do you like to do for fun? Read, play computer games, go to lunch with friends, anything social
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. We live in Amarillo TX, in the pan-handle.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Gain strength and balance, lose about 5 - 6 lbs.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal, trustworthy, fun
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Wrapping Christmas presents and finishing up cards
What is your favorite TV show? I have too many to mention, mostly older ones
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I like winter because of Christmas holiday, and it does snow a little here
What are your favorite winter activities? None
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Warm soup and bread
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Still like walking
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? clean house
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Nope
What always cheers you up? When down in dumps read a joke on the 12 days of Christmas and when I imagine it happening in starts me laughing
2 fun things about you? like being around people and I don't mind crowds.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Just don't get discouraged
Anything else you would like to share? Don and I will be married 61 years in Feb. We have 3 adult children, 10 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 12 great grands, and 3 step great grands and a wonderful fur baby, Kayla a King Charles Spaniel.
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What do you like to be called?
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? On the challenge board
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? This will be number2
What do you like to do for fun? Stretch class
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Outside of Buffalo NY. I'm in the snow belt.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Hopefully loose 5 more lbs and get fit
How would your pet or friend describe you? Push over. I can't say no to the cat.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Xmas cookies
What is your favorite TV show? PBS mystery shows
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Winter is my least favorite season. Snow is the reason. We always get it in feet and not inches.
What are your favorite winter activities? Not sure if I have one.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?comfort foods are sweets. I'm trying to limit them.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Swimming
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Shovel but only if its light snow not the heavy stuff.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?more moisturizer
What always cheers you up? Kitty snuggles and DIY projects
2 fun things about you? I like taking trips by myself.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Every day is a new day. Don't get discouraged.
Anything else you would like to share? Life is hard ,being over weight is hard. Losing weight is hard. Pick your hard. Life is a choice.1 -
What do you like to be called?
Kay
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
I belonged to the Spark Community first.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
Many!
What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy being with my family, enjoying life with my husband, my children and grandchildren. We enjoy our friends and community, the outdoors, being active, our home. Cooking, reading, gardening, and entertaining are a part of our life. Our pets, a very big dog and three cats keep us busy, too.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
We live in British Columbia in Canada. We live in a rural area, the largest cities closest to us being Prince George and Prince Rupert and they are at least 4 hours away from us to the west and east. We are in a valley, near a lake and mountains that we see from our living room windows.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
I'd like to strengthen my muscles, keep my flexibilty and increase my stamina. Losing a little weight would probably be good.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Caring and fun loving.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
Organizing my recipes
What is your favorite TV show?
Romantic comedies taking place in other countries, Hallmark movies are fun. Travel shows are interesting. I am listening to the news now and enjoy comedians who talk about politics. Mysteries are great, too.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
When I am dressed for winter and can be outside, I enjoy it and sitting in front of a fire in the fireplace is a comfort. There is no gardening to do so I hope to enjoy doing something creative, maybe working on a craft. I look forward to decorating and baking for Christmas.
What are your favorite winter activities?
I enjoy snowshoeing, skiing and hope to use the swimming pool.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
We enjoy soups, oven dinners with meat or fish and veggies. I like to bake, but don't do it that often, which makes it healthier.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
I enjoy dancing to music in our home, doing aerobic, or zumba type exercises when I am not doing something outside. Otherwise, walking, or snowshoeing are fun.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house?
Build a snowman!!
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
We need to be outside earlier in the day since the sun goes down around 4:30 pm. Winter or summer, I like an afternoon rest.
What always cheers you up?
My family and pets and music.
2 fun things about you?
I love bright colors, purples, blues and fuchsia. I love movies and books with happy endings.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
I try to exercise early in the day and eat only when I am still hungry.
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What do you like to be called? Nancy AnnE (< There's an "e" on the end of that!
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How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I did one on Spark People and Retired Sue mentions it in another group we both post in regularly.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? One
What do you like to do for fun? Sing, make sourdough bread, bake, go to movies, sew, play with grandkids!
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live in a little rural neighborhood about 1 1/2 hours south of Indianapolis, Indiana. It's a beautiful area with rolling hills, fields, and trees.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I was recently diagnosed with leukemia, so my goals have changed. I want to maintain my weight, fast one day a week, and eat healthy, avoiding as many chemicals in my diet as possible.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Strong in my faith, loyal, responsible, and routined with a sarcastic sense of humor.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Editing a sourdough scoring video.
What is your favorite TV show? High Potential and Crime Scene Kitchen
Do you like Winter? Not particularly.
Why or why not? Shorter days, less sun, cold!!
What are your favorite winter activities? Baking..... Geez! I can't think of anything else!
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Bean soups w/ biscuits!
Have you modified it to make it healthier? Yes- I'm an avid sourdough baker, which we sub for the biscuits almost always.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Weight lifting inside!
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Clean! (Cold hurts!)
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? I walk less outside, which makes me sad and kinda depressed.
What always cheers you up? A visit with my 2-year old granddaughter, the only of grandchildren who lives nearby.
2 fun things about you? I have a YouTube channel where I post scoring sourdough bread, and I have been licensed to drive a motorcycle since I was 19..... 39 years now!
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Don't consider if you are in the mood to exercise- That makes no more sense than considering if you are in the mood to shower. Just get 'er done!
Anything else you would like to share? I'm 58, married with 7 kids and 7 grands, one more on the way! I live in Indiana now but have lived all over the US and am originally from the SF Bay Area.1 -
What do you like to be called? Lauren
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? From another group I'm in
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? This will be my first
What do you like to do for fun? Read, crochet, puzzles
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
Middle of NC.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Consistency with staying in my calorie range, daily steps, and sleep
How would your pet or friend describe you? Friendly, giving, great listener
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Mini stockings I crochetes for coworkers
What is your favorite TV show? I love game shows, hard to name my favorite, but I would probably say price is right
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? No - it's cold and dark
What are your favorite winter activities? Sitting by a warm fire
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Spaghetti, stew
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Body pump inside at the ymca
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Build a snowman - who likes shoveling snow?
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? No
What always cheers you up? Silly jokes or memes
2 fun things about you?
1. I like to run 5k's. I am working towards getting faster. I should say I like to walk/jog 5k's
2. I love to travel
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Not currently. I would love to hear other's tips on consistency
Anything else you would like to share? I am married to my wonderful husband for 6 years. I have been trying to lose weight off and on for years with varied success and then regain.0 -
What do you like to be called? Lori
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I don't remember.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Several
What do you like to do for fun? Watch TV, hang out with my friends.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live in a small town approximately 90 minutes from Chicago.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose 15 pounds. Exercise 6 times a week. Eat 5 fruits/vegetables a day.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Goofy
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. The fall challenge
What is your favorite TV show? Brilliant Minds and Tracker
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Yes. No bugs.
What are your favorite winter activities? Sledding
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Italian beef sandwich. No.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking on my treadmill and strength training
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Build a snowman
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Yes. Moisturize more. Make more of an effort to stay in touch with friends.
2 fun things about you? I have three senior dogs, Lilo, Zed, and Korg. I love to play Pokemon Go.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? If you indulge in unhealthy eating early in the day, don't use it as an excuse to overindulge in junk food throughout the rest of the day. If your car gets a flat tire, you don't let the air out of the other three.
Anything else you would like to share? I need to put more effort into these challenges, especially when it comes to exercise.0 -
What do you like to be called?
Mike (the "M" of nossmf)
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
Scrolling through the Challenges forum
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
First time joining
What do you like to do for fun?
Read scifi/fantasy, play "Clash of Clans" on my phone, watch NFL, sing bass in church choir
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
South of Denver, Colorado. (My hometown, Colorado Springs, has almost a million people by itself, but ask anybody who lives outside of Colorado, the only city they know is Denver.)
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
I'm a bodybuilder in a cut phase, meaning I'm wanting to lose the fat without losing any of the muscle underneath
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Source of food...I'm the only one who feeds our 6 cats, 2 dogs and 3 parakeets, and as the family chef I'm also the one who feeds our family of 7+ (wife, 4 kids and DDIL, plus any given day we may have as many as 4-5 extra mouths to feed at meal time)
What is the last thing you finished?
The Marvel movie, "Captain America: Winter Soldier"...watching movies while on the treadmill is the only way to survive cardio
What is your favorite TV show?
NFL games
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
I would be ok with winter were it not for snowy/icy roads. I already have an hour+ commute plus traffic, I do not appreciate being slowed further by hazardous road conditions!
What are your favorite winter activities?
Baking cookies
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
All-day chili, where you assemble the ingredients early in the morning and then it percolates at a low simmer for the next 12 hours before dinnertime.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
No different than any other season: weightlifting
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house?
Shovel snow! Gets the heart pumping like cardio, requires working the muscles like lifting.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
Shower before bed, instead of in the morning, so I don't walk out into the cold fresh from a shower.
What always cheers you up?
Cooking dinner for my family
The smell of cinnamon
2 fun things about you?
I'm ambidextrous
I self-published a fantasy novel (and am finishing edits for the prequel)
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
Thomas Edison said about the light bulb that he didn't fail a thousand times; he merely eliminated a thousand possible answers until he found the one that worked. If a meal plan doesn't work for you, or a specific exercise is boring/impossible, you did not fail at fitness; you just eliminated one possible answer. Pick another and try again; eventually you will find the one which works.
Anything else you would like to share?
My favorite quote is, "If you WILL do today what others WON'T, then you CAN do tomorrow what others CAN'T." The world is full of people who wish things were different; be the person who puts forth the effort to MAKE it different.1 -
What do you like to be called?
Sarah
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
I have been doing them since Spark People.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
Too many.
What do you like to do for fun?
Read and write in my journal. Watch some TV.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
I live near Syracuse, NY.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
Just to keep doing what I have been doing.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Kind and intelligent.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
I finished a book called When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago.
What is your favorite TV show?
General Hospital
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
No, I hate snow and the darkness.
What are your favorite winter activities?
I don't have any.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
Lasagna. I will have this on Christmas.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
Walking in place watching a TV show.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house?
Build a snowman.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
No.
What always cheers you up?
My daughters.
2 fun things about you?
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
Anything else you would like to share?1 -
What do you like to be called ? Katie
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Oh ..in the days of Spark People
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Lost track
What do you like to do for fun? hike, crochet, read and wood work
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Colorado Springs..
lots of military bases, on the edge of the prairie and foot of the mountains. Close enough to the mountains to get there with a short drive and be able to get out in nature often.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? working towards improving my health
How would your pet or friend describe you? source of comfort and security
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Afghan for new baby GGD
What is your favorite TV show? movies and follow a series on Netflix
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? yes cause it is pretty and we need the moisture/No cause when the snow melts my roads turn to Mudville and are close to impassable .
What are your favorite winter activities? Used to be hiking and ice skating, now ..walking and trying out new recipes.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? soups and chili
Have you modified it to make it healthier? for chili yes, for soups already did AMAP to be healthy.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking when I can get out.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Easy..Snowman!!!
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? yes
What do you do differently? more lotion, more hot liquids and more inside exercises
What always cheers you up? music and puppy kisses
2 fun things about you? I love to make people laugh . I try to give away as many smiles as possible each and every day.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? focus and consistency equal success
Anything else you would like to share? wishing each and every one success on their journey .what ever your goal is..believe and you will achieve.1 -
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What do you like to be called? Amy
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I was on the 5% challenge two years ago but left because I was having two knee replacements.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Several
What do you like to do for fun? Love playing games on my phone, listening to music, and being with friends.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live in Oregon and have lived here my whole life.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To lose the weight that I put back on and to be with a very supportive team.
How would your pet or friend describe you? As a very nice person
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. I finished making a needlepoint kleenex box.
What is your favorite TV show? I like Tracker and Matlock
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? No I hate the Winter because I hate being cold.
What are your favorite winter activities? I like being in the hot tub at the Gym.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? I love soups in the winter like Potato Soup and Navy Bean and Ham.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Pretty much the same as summer. Silver Sneakers and I like my spinning class too.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? clean house
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? No it stays the same
What always cheers you up? Playing my piano and listening to music.
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Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Be Kind to yourself
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