đ Introductions: Please Say Hello and Help Us Get To Know You! đ
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What do you like to be called? Beverly, or Bev
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I've been here since SparkPeople days
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? over 20 I think
What do you like to do for fun? When I have time I love to hike, bike, kayak, and make quilts.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I'm in central Alabama
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I have got to get my eating back under control.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My cat thinks I'm a warm cushion.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. A quilt for a friend of mine, we named it Grammy Hugs.
What is your favorite TV show? The Repair Shop, followed closely by Ted Lasso.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I do like winter because I hate the heat of summer.
What are your favorite winter activities? hiking and quilting
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Soups and stews of all kinds. I haven't modified any of my recipes, but have cut out the cornbread and crackers.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? love my hikes in the woods
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? build a snowman, by far my favorite
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? In winter I moisturize more, and exercise indoors.
What always cheers you up? lying in my hammock and watching the trees sway around me
2 fun things about you? I love having family game nights. I hoard fabric.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? If it tastes good, spit it out.
Anything else you would like to share? Small steps can lead to big adventures.
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What do you like to be called? Dorothy
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Sparkpeople
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? 10 plus
What do you like to do for fun? Walk my dogs
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Calgary
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose at least 10 pounds
How would your pet or friend describe you?
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Book 10 of Wheel of Time series, 4 more to go
What is your favorite TV show? Don't have one, Currently subscribed to Britbox, but don't watch a lot of tv.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? No, it's physically demanding for seniors in Canada.
What are your favorite winter activities?
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Hot Chocolate
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
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? making a genealogy discovery.
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?
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? My Fitness Pal Community posts, I was exploring.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? This will be my second
What do you like to do for fun? Read watch Christmas movies, listen to music, watch you tube.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Birmingham, Alabama. We moved to this city a little over 4 years ago to be closer to my kids and grands.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To maintain weight or lose a little, but not to gain.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Sometimes silly but can also be serious.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Christmas shopping for this season.
What is your favorite TV show? British Bake Off
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Yes its cooler and I can get outside more.
What are your favorite winter activities? Walking. Drinking coffee on the porch.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Idk
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking
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? Moisturize more, lol
What always cheers you up? Church
2 fun things about you? I like to dance with my grands, I like to laugh alot!
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Yes, drink more water and eat more veggies đđ»
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What do you like to be called? Brooke
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? It was on my homepage of MyFitnessPal
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? This is my first
What do you like to do for fun? I like to read, do photography, travel, decorate cookies
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. near Victoria, TX. Not sure that's major city so I'm on the Texas coast 2 hours from Houston 2 1/2 hours from San Antonio and Austin and 1 1/2 hours from Corpus. I live in a tiny fishing community on the coast. We have a nice beach I do like to walk along.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To lose weight. To get more in shape so I'm not winded walking up our stairs and to finally get my foot stronger from my 2 foot surgeries 2 years ago.
How would your pet or friend describe you? A happy person who is a little odd, but in a fun way.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. My bag of Salted Caramel Beaver Nuggets. D*mn you Bucee's.
What is your favorite TV show? I don't watch a lot of tv, but when I do its cooking shows.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Yes, its definitely cooler here and I love the holiday season.
What are your favorite winter activities? Traveling to see snow since we never get any and walking on the beach when its finally not 100 degrees.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Sweet Potatoes and winter squash. I roast them now.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Unfortunately, exercise is something I need to start doing.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Definitely build a snowman.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Nothing changes.
What always cheers you up? Traveling with my honey
2 fun things about you? I'm almost always in a happy mood and up for anything silly!
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Ummm. Not really.1 -
katiecondy1 wrote: »What do you like to be called ? Katie
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.
Hey, another C-Springer! *waves*1 -
What do you like to be called? Eva
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? from here on MFP
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? since summer of 2024
What do you like to do for fun? walk, read, spend time with family/friends
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Fresno, Ca love the weather except for the hot summer
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? focus on good choices for health & progress on fitness
How would your pet or friend describe you? calm, caring
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. cleaning out the walk in closet
What is your favorite TV show? mostly British shows, Endeavor, call the Midwife to name a few
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I love the California winters because I'm on the warm side & it feels good to be cooler
What are your favorite winter activities? walking, baking, trying new recipes, make soups, enjoying the weather
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? soups, stews yes I see how I can modify each recipes
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? 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? I spend a little more time with self care because there's more time in the day to spend inside
What always cheers you up? My dogs, talking to my kids, meeting up with friends
2 fun things about you? I don't know how to answer this
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? yes, I was never successful to keep weight off until I stopped following other peoples way of eating & stuck with how & what I was satisfied to eat the rest of my life with some modifications & trying new foods of course
Anything else you would like to share? glad to be here1 -
What do you like to be called? Sue
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Perusing the community challenges
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? 0
What do you like to do for fun? avid gardener, cooking and baking, Hiking
What major city do you live in or near? State? New York state, just south of the city of Rochester. I live in the Finger Lakes region in a small town called Bristol.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? to lose weight, increase flexibility and lead a healthier lifestyle.
How would your pet or friend describe you? My cat would describe me as a loving human and food dispenser.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Refinished a kitchen table, Mom's freebie.
What is your favorite TV show? Jeopardy
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I hate the cold and snow typically but I love x-country skiing and hiking in the Winter and I love that I have more free time.
What are your favorite winter activities? Hiking, x-country skiing and snow shoeing.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Casseroles and soups. I try to find healthier recipes for my favorites.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Hiking
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? build a snow man but I don't mind shoveling occasionally.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? I do more yoga, facials and relaxing.
What always cheers you up? Being in the outdoors, sunshine and nature. Talking to my neighbors horses helps too, they're great listeners.
2 fun things about you? I am a garlic farmer in my spare time and I probably have the most extensive spice collection of anyone I know.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Writing down meal plans helps keep me on track with healthy eating.
Anything else you would like to share? Small steps can lead to big adventures.1 -
What do you like to be called? Sandra
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Stumbled on it here in MFP
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? None, this is my first one.
What do you like to do for fun? Quilt, play euchre, theatre, travel and be with friends and family.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Iâm in St. Thomas Ontario Canada. đšđŠ known as âThe Railway Cityâ and home of Jumbo the elephant.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I want to become more physically active. I golf a couple times a week in the summer and have been taking a cart because I donât have the stamina to walk the course. My goal is to be able to walk 9 holes when the season opens in April and work my way into 18 holes before the season is over.
How would your pet or friend describe you? I am very transparent and I always try and find the good in people and situations. Iâve been told Iâm a very optimistic person.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. A quilt that I struggled with for a year. Last month I was determined to finish it. I did and was very happy with it in the end.
What is your favorite TV show? Survivor
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Not really. I find winters where I live are very gloomy. We donât get much snow but itâs damp. When we do get snow it doesnât stay long.
What are your favorite winter activities? None đ
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? I make an oven stew which I really enjoy as well as a real hearty soup.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Iâm not a fan of exercise but this fall I joined a beginners pickleball class once a week for 2 hrs which Iâm really enjoying.
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? Not really.
What always cheers you up? My grandkids.
2 fun things about you? My husband says I donât think inside a box because I donât know there is a box.đ I have a very creative mind.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Not really
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Hello everyone, I am really excited to join the 2025 5% Winter Challenge. I am a new member on MFP and this is my first challenge.
What do you like to be called? Kapre
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? MFP discussions group
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? None
What do you like to do for fun? Gardening, doodling/coloring, YouTube learning, planning, reading (finding a book that sticks is hard though)
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live in West Lafayette, Indiana on Purdue University campus. This is a very student-friendly town and I love it here, but I miss the abundant restaurants and weekend activities that cities have.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To be more active, build strength, lose some weight and enjoy the healthy lifestyle.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Introverted, cheerful, optimistic.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Solved a 3x3 Rubik's cube!
What is your favorite TV show? Recent favorite - Gilmore girls.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I did not like winter for a long time, but I am starting to like it since last year. I took the Zephyr Amtrak train last Christmas and fell in love with the Colorado winter - absolutely breathtaking! I wish Indiana had some mountains
What are your favorite winter activities? Nothing outdoors really. I like long drives through beautiful terrains, and seeing Christmas decorations. But I am still learning to stay active and cheerful in Jan-Feb.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? I like a cup of hot coffee, chai, and any vegetable soup.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Nothing yet.
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? Moisturize (hate it though).
What always cheers you up? Many things - music, good food, fun w. friends and family, gardens, mountains and forests!
2 fun things about you? I love commuting in not-very-crowded trains and buses. Staring out the window from a moving vehicle makes me philosophical. I can get obsessed with planning and organization.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Focus on addition (vegetables, fiber etc.) instead of elimination. I tell myself to eat healthy foods first and then eat whatever I want. I end up eating less unhealthy foods and even if it doesn't help in calorie restriction, my cravings decrease, and I feel more energized.
Anything else you would like to share? I wish you all the very best for your journey and hope we all succeed!1 -
What do you like to be called? Ronnie
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Searched through MFP
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? 3 + 2 IBC
What do you like to do for fun? Go dancing, to concerts, hang out with friends and family, go for walks, social events.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Denver Metro area, Colorado
Do you have a pet? 2 dogs, Bella (2.5 yo obnoxious girl) and Buddy (10 yo calm old man)
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To restart my exercise routine and lose another 8-10 lbs to keep my A1C and cholesterol in check.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Crazy lady who feeds us well
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Laundry?
What is your favorite TV show? The Voice
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? No. I donât like the cold and ice.
What are your favorite winter activities? Cooking
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Lasagna soup
and green chile; I use the healthier version of the recipes from Skinnytaste.com for these dishes.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Rowing machine and walking
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? None of the above đ
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? I work out indoors instead of outside; I have to give up my swimming in the winter.
What always cheers you up? My grandchildren
2 fun things about you? I love to go dancing. My husband and I were married at a nudist club in the Rocky Mountain foothills on 9/16/2006.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Healthy eating and one must include exercise â it works; slowly, but it does work.
Anything else you would like to share? Green chile is my favorite food!
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? Marilyn
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? eons ago on SparkPeople
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? bunches and bunches over the years
What do you like to do for fun? hiking, exercise, reading, spending time with my husband and pets
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Near Abilene, TX. We live in the country, very rural but still not that far from hospitals, stores, and everything we need
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Get back to better shape, I've spent a year with doctors and surgeries (two years of surgeries, actually) and now that I have had my Inspire device implanted, over time it should help me deal with my sleep apnea problems
How would your pet or friend describe you? comfort
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. A book, Hold Strong
What is your favorite TV show? Haven't watched TV in years
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Winters are okay because they are usually mild here and I like to be outside everyday
What are your favorite winter activities? Hiking, spending time with my pets and husband, same year round
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Oatmeal year round, I have oatmeal with fruit and flaxseed every morning, it's always healthy
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Same as year round, walking, indoor biking, DVDs, hiking
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? shovel snow
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Same self-care routine year round
What always cheers you up? my pets
2 fun things about you? I read 300 books this year and we've marked an entire trail system that takes me an hour to walk on our property
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Keep moving
Anything else you would like to share? I had the Inspire device implanted in Nov and am slowly having the settings increased each week to find the sweet spot to best treat my lifelong sleep apnea.1 -
What do you like to be called? pedal__power
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Found it looking for a challenge group for Jan 2025 on MFP.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Zero - this will be my first!
What do you like to do for fun? Sports and arts! I play and coach hockey in the winter and love cycling in the summer. I also play music in a community group and love musical theatre.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose 15lbs, 12.5K+ steps/day + get stronger.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal
What is the last thing you finished? A grilled cheese sandwich.
Do you like Winter? I learned to survive winter by learning how to cross country ski and play hockey. I'd appreciate it more if it weren't so long (Nov to March where I live).
What are your favorite winter activities? Aside from exercise, playing music and doing puzzles inside.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Warm foods and chocolate.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Dog walking, hockey, cross country skiing
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Shovel snow or clean the house.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Yes, I have a harder time with waking up early to exercise because of the darkness and cold.
What always cheers you up? Going to dinner with friends
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What do you like to be called? Mary
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Discovered on spark people
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Many
What do you like to do for fun? Read, play games (all types), walk
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. An hour west of NYC. Beautiful area in NJ
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose weight, use self control
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loyal,
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. A book. Project Hail Mary
What is your favorite TV show? Today show? 60 minutes? Not really sure
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Not really hard to walk and travel in ice and snow
What are your favorite winter activities? Sledding, walking. Reading?, making snowman?
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Any hearty soup
Have you modified it to make it healthier? More veggie
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? 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?less steps due to weather
What always cheers you up? Talking to a good friend
2 fun things about you? I love book challenges, I enjoy listening to 5th grade beginning band
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
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What do you like to be called?Sue
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Through MyfitnessPal.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? I have lost count.
What do you like to do for fun? Hike, travel, listen to podcasts, read, gardening.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Madison Wisconsin.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I want to lose body fat and weight, strength train, and improve my flexibility.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Regimented but fun.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Summer Challenge.
What is your favorite TV show? I have not really watched TV lately, so I do not have a Favorite show at the moment.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Yes, I do. I love how everything looks beautiful after the first snowfall, and I love the holiday season.
What are your favorite winter activities? Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified them to make them healthier? I like chili and sourdough bread. I use lean ingredients and lots of veggies in the chili. I am learning how to make sourdough bread. I try to eat in moderation.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Snowshoeing.
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, but I try to focus on rest.
What always cheers you up? A scripture that speaks to my soul and a good uplifting song.
2 fun things about you? My family is a mini UN, and English is not my first language.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? This is about a lifestyle change and a journey.
Anything else you would like to share? No.
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What do you like to be called? Patti
How did you learn about the 5% Challenge? My sister recommended my fitness pal and I saw the challenge in the Groups.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? None - this is my first
What do you like to do for fun? Read and play cozy games like Stardew Valley
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live in Cincinnati in southwestern Ohio.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I would ultimately like to get to a BMI under 40 but the 5% goal is a good start. That would put me at 236.5.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Sometimes quiet but funny.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. A piece of cheesecake? lol
What is your favorite TV show? Currently, Bobâs Burgers. All-time - Lost
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Yes. Iâm really into the cozy. I am also a Winter baby, born on December 24!
What are your favorite winter activities? Curling up with a good book and a cup of hot apple cider!
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Soup. Iâm trying to choose healthier options like lower sodium.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Iâm trying to walk more around my apartment. I have severe arthritis in both knees, so itâs a challenge.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Iâd like to move without pain before I try any of those lol
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? No not really. I try to drink more water because my skin gets dry.
What always cheers you up? Watching Chicks on the Right every weekday morning!
2 fun things about you? I love mangoes. I love to read supernatural romance.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Not yet.
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What do you like to be called? Ute or Schnootie is fine
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Sparkpeople sbd Facebook
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Quite a few witj SparkPeople and 2 with MFP
What do you like to do for fun? Playing World of warcraft, knitting, reading, cooking, geocaching, learninh Spanish on Duolingo
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Just moved to the Lower Sacony area in Germany from Upstate NY
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Just getting bsvk to a regular Yoga, strength and walking routine. Put on 15 lbs of moving stress weight on my body.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Food source, entertaining
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Application for German passport
What is your favorite TV show? New Girl
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Snow. Dont like to clean it, drive in it or freeze. So no.
What are your favorite winter activities? Cuddling up on the couch with a book or my laptop
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Sour lentil stee with egg noodles. I use water and flour instead of milk and butter to thicken the stew.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? I love ice skating but dont get many opportunities
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Probably shovel
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Lots of teas and skin care for dry skin
What always cheers you up? Finding a geocache or a treasure, pet or mount in World of Warcraft.
2 fun things about you? I have twins girls and was born and raised in Germany.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Keep your fitness equipment in plain sight and remember anything you do, will get you closer to your goal.
Anything else you would like to share? I love the color lime green.1 -
What do you like to be called?
~ My name is Lise (French name and pronounced Lees)
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
~ On Spark People and when that closed down, I simply followed the OALs to MFP.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
~ I skipped a year or so but have been active since. I did not keep track of the number.
What do you like to do for fun?
~ I love to sew, knit, crochet, play scrabble on my tablet, dance. I am never bored.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
~ I live in the outskirts of the Federal Capital Ottawa in Ontario, Canada.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
~ I just want to lose the weight I have put on since returning to Canada. After that I just want to continue on my journey.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
~ My pet and friend would say that I am affectionate and caring.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
~ an afghan. I am in the process of making a scarf right now.
What is your favorite TV show?
~ Nothing right now.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
~ I am a person who does not enjoy extreme weather. Winter can become dreary when there is too much snow and the cold!!! Spring and Autumn remain the best for me.
What are your favorite winter activities?
When I was young, I loved skating. Since I am afraid of falling now, I abstain from practicing this sport. I miss it though...
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
~ All types of soups.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
~ Walking outdoors with Mimi (my fur baby). Although she is almost 15, she still enjoys going in the snow.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house?
~ I actually enjoy spending time outdoors shoveling. We do have a company to clean the driveway but they leave a lot behind so I do the finishing touches. I also enjoy cleaning the house.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
~ No, it does not change.
What always cheers you up?
~ My dog Mimi, my meeting up with friends.
2 fun things about you?
~ At 76 years old, I still love to dance and take every opportunity to do so. Also, I am fully bilingual in French and English. Still trying to learn some Spanish.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
~ For the last couple of months I have been doing an intermittent fasting diet. I stop eating around 8 p.m. at night and do not eat anything until noon the next day. So far, I have lost 12 pounds. If one cannot fast, I recommend measuring your food. The latter I had done for over a decade but was no longer sufficient for me.
Anything else you would like to share?
This is Mimi, my fur baby of 15 years.
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What do you like to be called?...Kathryn
How did you learn about 5%Challenges?
Learned while with SparkPeople, then followed to MFP.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
Have lost count!
What do you do for fun?
Fun? I've heard of that somewhere! Back in summer I joined Senior Center. Liked some of activities. Relearning Dominoes discovering I really enjoy. Unfortunately life found me so has been a few months since there. Thus no fun.
What major city do you live in/by? State? Tell a little about it.
Cleveland about an hour away while in opposite direction is Akron in half an hour in Ohio. My town has old history. The infamous Captain Brady's Leap and John Brown in history books are here. A sad part of town history, as well as more remembered, is Kent State rioting/violence.
What are your health/fitness goals for this challenge?
To get back to focus and fight for my health. Struggled thru last challenge gaining weight due to lots of emotional eating.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Loyal, very family based, helpful
What is last thing you finished? Give it a name?
Book from a series by Christine Feehan
What is your favorite TV show?
Am not much of TV watcher. Have discovered reruns of NCIS on 2 all day times.
It just stays on that channel until those days.
Do you like winter? Why or why not!
I HATE WINTER! That's all that needs to be said.
What are your favorite winter activities?
Staying inside!
What are your favorite winters foods? Do you modify to be healthier?
I really enjoy the root crops especially winter squashes. Roasting them !
What is favorite type of winter sport?
Anything inside!
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean house?
Clean house ,hands down!!
Does your selfcare routine change in the winter? If so, what do you do?
If skin starts to become dry, will use more moisturize more often.
What always cheers you up?
Grandchildren!
2 fun things things about you.
Don't care where I am, if I hear Credence Clearwater Revival, I dance!......Even though I was told when I sing I sound like a dying mule in a hailstorm, when in the car will roll up windows and belt out to the heavens along with CD I'm playing.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
No but could use few myself. LOL
Anything else you would like to share?
Due to what has been going these last few months. I will say not to give up. Even if it's atleast one small thing you do that's positive and healthy for you, do it every day. One morecup of water, one serving of fresh freggie or leave half a cookie. Do it for YOU!
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What do you like to be called?
Deniners
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
Looking around MFP groups
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
About 6
What do you like to do for fun?
Spend time with family, watch movies, walk, run, hike, travel, exercise bike
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
New Mexico, USA
Full of crime but beautiful
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
Lose weight, get back fitness lost over the past 2 years due to weird health stuff, fit in clothes
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Nice
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
Ha ha! Work tasks
What is your favorite TV show?
right now - The Chosen
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
Yes, for staying warm & cozy inside. A rest from constant work & workouts.
No, for being a wuss as I get older and not wanting to be out in the cold (under 40 degrees đ€Ș)
What are your favorite winter activities?
Drinking hot chocolate, walking, exercise bike (but I canât find a saddle that doesnât hurt the undercarriage).
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
Real cocoa or Mexican hot chocolate - usually fat free milk or 1%
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
Walking, exercise bike
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house?
Clean or shovel
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
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What always cheers you up?
My zebra finch
2 fun things about you?
I canât dance, but I shake it anyway.
My face doesnât hide what Iâm thinking.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
It all comes down to math and muscles. Calories used more than calories consumed. Muscle building and maintained is essential.
Anything else you would like to share?1 -
What do you like to be called?
What do you like to be called? Cathy
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Was on many on Spark People.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? More than I can count
What do you like to do for fun? read, do crossword and other word puzzles, learn
What major city do you live in or near? near Rochester State? NY Tell us a bit about where you live. Located between Rochester and Buffalo in a college (now University) town
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Get rid of pounds of excess weight
How would your pet or friend describe you? loyal
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. A book about common phrases and sayings
What is your favorite TV show? NCIS
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Only because I know that Spring will be here soon after
What are your favorite winter activities? none
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? none Have you modified it to make it healthier?
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? walking outdoors when I can
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? shovel snow
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? no What do you do differently?
What always cheers you up? talking or visiting with my sister and friends
2 fun things about you? I like to laugh and I like to make zentangles
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? I am not on a diet I am on a journey to change my lifestyle and relationship with food.
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What do you like to be called?
Cammie
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
Sparkpeople
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
Several years
What do you like to do for fun?
Any time spent with my son. Hiking, playing video games, chasing trains....
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
The major city near me would be Scranton, PA. We have a lot of mountains, Pocono raceway isn't too far if you like that sort of thing, lots of areas to hike and kayak.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
To get back to the right mental path to be strong and make good choices.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Loyal, thoughtful, kindhearted
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
Crafting a pair of earrings.
What is your favorite TV show?
Currently, Outlander.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
I like to see the snow once or twice, then I'm ready for spring or fall.
What are your favorite winter activities?
Watching movies and drinking hot cocoa, and occasionally building a snowman.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
Kielbasa casserole. I use turkey kielbasa.
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?
The only change I make is to moisturize everything. I get really dry skin.
What always cheers you up?
My son showing that he understands when I might be going through something rough, riding a roller coaster and cuddling with my cat.
2 fun things about you?
I can play the clarinet, and I occasionally I like to take a day trip and just get in the car and drive as far as I can and see where I end up.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
Write down everything you eat. It's very easy to forget by the end of the day or week.
Anything else you would like to share?
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What do you like to be called? Donna
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Diane told me about them.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? All but one. Didn't complete the Fall Challenge because of the death of my daughter.
What do you like to do for fun? Read fiction.
What major city do you live in or near? State? I live on the Gulf coast of Mississippi. We're more like New Orleans and Mobile than the rest of the state. We all eat the same spicy foods, go fishing, and love the arts.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Walk 5 days/week and strength-train 2 days/week
How would your pet or friend describe you? Loveable
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Christmas shopping.
What is your favorite TV show? Suits
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? What's not to like? It's the same rainy weather we have all year.
What are your favorite winter activities? Curling up with a cup of hot tea and a book
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? A pot of chili. I made it healthier by using ground turkey instead of beef.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking indoors at the YMCA on the track.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? Build a snowman if we got any snow.
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? I use a cream moisturizer in the winter.
What always cheers you up? Talking to my mother.
2 fun things about you? My grandkids love to tease me about being so short. Me and all 3 of my children were accused of plagiarism in a college class. None of us were guilty. My son now writes for national magazines.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Find that one food that makes you gain every time and then limit yourself to just a small amount of it every few days. (For me it's peanut butter)
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What do you like to be called?
Tobi
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
From my sister, Jerber.
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
Maybe 4 or 5
What do you like to do for fun?
dh and I travel a lot. Also time with our kids and grandkids, reading, SUP boarding, music of all kinds
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
I guess the city most would know that I live close to is Green Bay WI.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
I have completely gotten out of any semblance of healthy routine and need to get back into healthy habits. I love the focus for this challenge!
How would your pet or friend describe you?
Hopefully: faithful, kind, a bit scattered at times, but always there for them.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
Nora Robertsâ newest book, âInheritanceâ.
What is your favorite TV show?
Donât really watch much TV.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
Being on the northern border of WI, you have to love winter. I enjoy it, because we do a lot of things like, snowmobile, just walking around in the snow. It can be so peaceful. Even when itâs bitter cold, it forces me stay in and have a snow day. đ
What are your favorite winter activities?
The ones above and also on those stay in days, curling up in front of the fireplace with a good book!
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
Hot chocolate, soups, anything warm. Healthy??? Well, I donât put marshmallows in my cocoa. Does that count?
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
Hmm, It would have to be just walking outdoors in the snow.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house?
If grandkids are here, definitely snowman or snow angels, but if theyâre not, then shovel. I hate cleaning house!
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently?
I donât think I change my self-care routine through the year.
What always cheers you up?
My grandkids, my sisters, hearing babies laugh.
2 fun things about you?
I use to be a clown named Harmony in my earlier life. I am absolutely crazy for Christmas!
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
Each morning we wake up is a new day to succeed at whatever we try. So, never stop trying!
Anything else you would like to share?
My favorite pic from this Christmas. Our youngest grandson watching my Nutcracker Suite theater music box. The figures dance around to about 8 of the songs from Tchaikovskyâs Nutcracker Suite. đ„°
Anything else you would like to share?2 -
What do you like to be called?
What do you like to be called? Patti
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Way back - sparkpeople
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Too many to count!
What do you like to do for fun? Read, game nights with friends, going out to dinner or a show, book club where we discuss the book for 15 minutes then just hang out like old friends for a few hours.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live on Long Island, so NYC is just an hour train ride away. I love the city at Christmas time.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose weight and feel better about myself
How would your pet or friend describe you? My cat would say I'm a lazy homebody LOL My friends would say I'm the quiet one, but I let loose every now and then.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon - I finished it this afternoon. It's my book club's December book.
What is your favorite TV show? Can't say I have a favorite!
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I LOVE winter! Why? Because it's not summer. I really dislike summer!
What are your favorite winter activities? Holidays, reading in my cozy chair in a long flannel nightgown and a pair of leggings, with a cup of hot tea.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? I love making soups and stews in my crockpot and serve with a piece of warm crusty bread.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Indoor walking videos on youtube.
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? 10% build a snowman!
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? Not really
What always cheers you up? Game nights with friends, spending time with my nieces and great-nephew (15 months old).
2 fun things about you? My favorite thing to do is decorate my Christmas tree. Every ornament holds a dear memory; I love to binge watch old TV shows - I'm talking Donna Reed or Father Knows Best kind of old!
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? I recently joined Weight Watchers so I'll be tracking that way. I'm loving the app and hopefully it will help me reach my 5% goal this time! I've come sooo close a few times but I don't think I ever actually did it.
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What do you like to be called? Kathy
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? My friend Bruni introduced me to the MFP 5% Challenge
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? More than I can count
What do you like to do for fun? Recovering from 2nd spinal surgery, fun hasn't been a priority lately.
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live in Champlin, MN a NW suburb of Minneapolis.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To get back to my pre-surgery days
How would your pet or friend describe you? Daisy (my dog) things I'm amazing and I take very good care of her.
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. A Poppy Creek book series by Rachael Bloome
What is your favorite TV show? Blue Bloods
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Not especially, too hard to get out and about
What are your favorite winter activities? Staying inside and reading books
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Beef Vegetable Soup and yes, I've made it more healthy
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? My favorite exercise is Pilates, any season
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? None of these
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? No
What always cheers you up? My dog Daisy
2 fun things about you? I have 5 grown children and 8 grandchildren
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Always drink enough water
Anything else you would like to share? I've had several surgeries in the past 4 years and I'm hoping that 2025 will be a good year for me.
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What do you like to be called? Marileigha
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Long-timer
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Many
What do you like to do for fun? Puzzles, feed and watch the birdies: Iâve a app for that
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Los Angeles. A small hamlet, that I love. Near beaches and mountains, but too far from family, whose visits are thinning.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose a few pounds; get a lot of exercise
How would your pet or friend describe you? Good sense of humour, love babies, even natured
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. Finished last Christmasâ hat for son as well as this. Christmasâ hat. He requests one a year.
What is your favorite TV show? Varies. Weâre watching Man on the Inside; canât decide if we like it, or not.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? I like winter- donât love the cold. CA doesnât get real weather.
What are your favorite winter activities? Year round: walking, hiking, beaching, week-end get-a-ways.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? Thanks for the reminder
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Walking.
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? No. More hand cream.
What always cheers you up? Music. Singing along. Maybe a bit of dancing.
2 fun things about you? I enjoy life. I can wiggle my ears.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Never give up.
Anything else youâd like to share. I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year.2 -
What do you like to be called? Alice
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? through MFP
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? 5+
What do you like to do for fun? read, be outdoors
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. Atlanta, GA
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? get stronger
How would your pet or friend describe you? steady
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. a nice mug of hot chocolate :-)
What is your favorite TV show? Tracker
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Not so much. Don't enjoy being cold, miss warm-weather activities
What are your favorite winter activities? Watching sports/movies
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? hot chocolate, chili, casseroles. i modify when i can; when i can't, i just reduce the portion
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? something inside - mostly exercise videos or yoga
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? build a snowman (i know, counterintuitive since i profess to not like the cold, but that's a fun activity)
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? not really
What always cheers you up? my family
2 fun things about you? i always know which container the leftovers will fit in. i can play four instruments (but only one with any proficiency)
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? doesn't matter what you follow (WW, IF, Atkins, calorie-counting)...just be consistent
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What do you like to be called?
DEBBIE
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
I STARTED THEM BACK ON SPARK
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
TOO MANY TO REMEMBER
What do you like to do for fun?
I LOVE TO PLAY WITH MY GRANDKIDS, READ, CROCHET, DO CROSSWORD PUZZLES AND BAKE
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
I LIVE 5 MINUTES FROM CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA IN FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
MY HEALTH GOALS ARE TO CONTINE WORKING ON FINDING ALL THE COMPONENTS TO LIVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.
MY FITNESS GOALS ARE TO REFINE MY ROUTINE AND TRY BUILDING MORE WEIGHTS INTO MY WEEK.
How would your pet or friend describe you?
MY FRIENDS WOULD DESCRIBE ME AS PASSIONATE, GIVING AND FLEXIBILE
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
THE LAST THING I FINISHED WAS WRITING AND MAILING OUT MY CHRISTMAS CARDS.
What is your favorite TV show?
I DONâT REALLY WATCH TV AND WHEN I AM MULTI-TASKING. I WOULD RATHER READ OR DO OTHER THINGS BESIDE WATCHING TV.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
I DO LIKE THE WINTER, ESPECIALLY WATCHING THE SNOW, WALKING IN IT AND TAKING IN THE BEAUTY OF HOW EVERYTHING GLISTENS.
What are your favorite winter activities?
I USED TO LOVE ICE SKATING AND SLEDDING- UNFORTUNATELY I CANâT DO THEM ANYMORE. BUT I STILL LOOK FORWARD TO WALKING IN THE SNOW, BUILDING SNOWMEN AND MAKING SNOW ANGELS. I ALSO LOVE TO BAKE IN THE WINTER.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
I LOVE TO SIP HERBAL TEA AND A MUFFIN
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
WALKING AND CARDIO
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?
MY SELF CARE ROUTINE CHANGES SLIGHTLY IN THE WINTER. MY SKIN BECOMES VERY DRY AND CRACKS EASILY SO I DO A LOT MORE BODY CREAM AND PALMERâS BODY LOTION
What always cheers you up?
MY HUSBANDâS SENSE OF HUMOR. HE CAN ALWAYS CHEER ME UP WITH HIS MADE -UP STORIES ABOUT THINGS OR PEOPLE.
2 fun things about you?
I LOVE TO READ BOOKS-NOT ON A SCREEN
I LOVE ACTING SILLY WITH MY GRANDKIDS
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
DONâT DIET, CHANGE YOUR THINKING-
MOVE EVERY DAY-EVEN IF IT IS 5 MINUTES HERE AND THERE, THERE ARE PLENTY OF SHORT EXERCISE VIDEOS AVAILABLE THAT ARE SHORT AND EASY ON YOU TUBE
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What do you like to be called?
Dinees
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges?
SparkPeople
How many 5% Challenges have you completed?
Lots
What do you like to do for fun?
Build with bricks (Lego), walk
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live.
Virginia Beach, VA.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season?
Lose weight.
Reduce cholesterol (LDL)
How would your pet or friend describe you?
kind
ADHD (always moving, forgetful)
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can.
I am building ornaments for our brick village tree. I have made 10.
What is your favorite TV show?
I don't watch TV.
Do you like Winter? Why or why not?
NOPE, nada, no way.
It is cold, it is dirty. It is cold. It gets dark too early. It is cold.
What are your favorite winter activities?
Drinking hot chocolate. Sleeping.
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier?
Chicken and vegetable soup. It is my own recipe and very healthy.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise?
Anything indoors.
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?
Not really.
What always cheers you up?
My pets.
2 fun things about you?
Whenever I build with bricks, I insist that all buildings need a bathroom. I even designed a big port a potty for our village park.
I also made a stocking tree for the park.
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?
Anything else you would like to share?
I enjoy designing with bricks (Lego generic). I don't have a pattern most of the time so if it falls, I'll have to create something new.
I will use a book or just wing it. I will find cheap knock off kits in a color that I like and then start building something.
I built a news station on top of a newspaper building. The design started with something Harry Potter like and then I added to it and changed it. I made a 3 story Santa Museum. It has a reindeer petting zoo outside.1 -
What do you like to be called? Jerri or Winterflower
How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Returning member
How many 5% Challenges have you completed? I really donât know 5-7 maybe
What do you like to do for fun? My fun activities change from season to season. Right now, I enjoy crafting-watercolor painting, paper crafting, crocheting
What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about where you live. I live near Grand Rapids, MN in a rather rural area. I have the view of a lake in the front of the house and am surrounded by woods with one neighbor on the lot next door.
What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I shouldâve joined the IBC to help me maintain some focus because, from Thanksgiving through now I havenât made healthy food choices or exercised much, and it show in POUNDS earned! So, my goals to start the year are to make healthier food choices, return to the Y, and begin using the food tracker again. Also, for my mental well-being, I will be de-junking, de-cluttering my home as time will allow.
How would your pet or friend describe you? Caring, thrifty, introvertish/self-isolating
What is the last thing you finished? Give it a name if you can. I use the Libby app and listen to audiobooks. I just finished âMerry and Brightâ by Debbie Macomber.
What is your favorite TV show? On Patrol Live
Do you like Winter? Why or why not? Yes. If you canât beat âem, join âem! Itâs cold and snowy in Northern MN.
What are your favorite winter activities? Snowshoeing/Snowbooting, crafting, gathering with the family
What are your favorite winter comfort foods? Have you modified it to make it healthier? I really try not to think of food as comforting. I try not to connect food with emotions. I do like soups in the winter and use low or no sodium broths, fat free half and half, frozen or fresh veggies when I make them.
What is your favorite type of winter exercise? Snowshoeing/Snowbooting, going to the YMCA for group fitness classes
Would you rather build a snowman, shovel snow, or clean the house? This year, clean the house
Does your self-care routine change in the winter? What do you do differently? I take more time to relax, use more lotion, have a better sleep schedule
What always cheers you up? Being with family
2 fun things about you? 1) I have acquired an enjoyment of watching football. Willa, my younger Standard Poodle, takes off to hide when I am watching a game due to my loud comments, sounds, and cheers! 2) I am a terrible backseat driver in the winter and if Willa were in the car, see above comment!
Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? A quote I learned a while back is: You have to want to change more than you want to stay the same.
Anything else you would like to share? I am still adjusting to the loss of my husband, which happened in July, and it effects every aspect of my life. I am attending a 13 session GriefShare group on Tuesdays which has been helpful. Iâm struggling with the changes and moving forward.
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