🍂🍎🌽2025 5% Fall Challenge Community🌽🍎🍂 Race Starts 10/12, 12:00 AM, Ends 12/6, 11:59 PM

Join

👋 Introductions: Please Say Hello and Help Us Get To Know You! 👋

2»

Replies

  • cormierannie
    cormierannie Posts: 6,857 Member

    • What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Annie
    • If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? i am not new to the challenge.
    • If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? mommy445
    • If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? I maintained my weight loss and got back into doing yoga once a week.
    • What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Continue to maintain my weight loss and to vary the exercise i do .
    • How do the seasonal changes affect you? i find my allergies flare up during the seasonal changes.
    • What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? fall activities include going for long walks outdoors, trying out different programs and activities in my building and in my area.
    • What always cheers you up? My daughter.
    • Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Do what you enjoy doing and do not be afraid to try something new.
    • Please share two fun things about you. I love to dance and i love to watch sports.
    • Is there anything else you would like to share? I enjoy doing arts and crafts and reading a good book.

    

    There was an error displaying this embed.

    There was an error displaying this embed.
  • catnurse1
    catnurse1 Posts: 4,235 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Kat
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? not new (a Spark crossover)
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? catnurse1
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? no What inspired you to return? someday I will achieve my goal. Until then, I keep trying.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? Wasilla, 50 miles north of Anchorage State? Alaska Could you tell us a bit about where you live? City is known for Sarah Palin of which we’re still trying to disassociate with. Light half the year, dark the other half. Tons of wildlife which are much better than the people here. Definitely feeling global warming and climate change with shorter winters, less snow, and warmer summers.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Keep on getting back to “normal” after to major hospital stays in ’23 and ’24. Was luck to get to go on a real vacation this summer instead of to my second home (the hospital)
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. I’ve been in Alaska for nineteen years now and I’m used to the changes. My friends and family are still awed by where I live and how I can manage. One of the first questions asked of me when I told everyone I was moving to Alaska was a colleague asking me where I would buy groceries.
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? yardwork, cleaning out all the old foliage and getting ready to winter over and prep for spring. Plenty of exercising with snow shoveling and just trying to walk through the stuff.
    9. What always cheers you up? my pets (two dogs, Sophie and Cindy, and fourteen cats, Tiger, Tank, Trudy, Linus, Rys, Raven, Magpie, Sebastian, Ciel, Garrett, Balloon, Bubbles, Wallace, and LJ). Watching the young foxes playing and sleeping in the clearing
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? I have my indulgence of the day. It will be something small like a couple M&M’s or strawberry cream cheese and pretzels or a fancy latte or Italian soda. I find that if I don’t deprive myself completely, then I won’t binge or gorge on foods I shouldn’t eat.
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I have a very good memory and can remember details. I’ll ask Hubby, “Do you remember back when we met…..” and he’ll say no. He likes hearing the good times, but he said what he fears most are the bad and ugly that I remember. I also am a big flamingo fan and have five Featherstore (original) plastic lawn flamingoes in my atrium (along with lots of others in various shapes and forms).
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? PICTURES!

    Rys, my polydactyl Siberian Forest Cat. He showed up at my garage door one October night – no collar, no microchip, and no one claimed him. Fine by me!

    image.png

    Ravens in the aspens at the side of the lot. We call them the Magnificent Seven. We assume it’s the same seven that show up every morning. They are some of the ones that stay during the summer (most of them leave).

    image.png

    Magpie near the bird feeders. I assume as well that this is the same guy that talks to me every morning when I go out to put the peanuts at the birdfeeders. We have long conversations.

    image.png

    Eagle, again, a frequent guest. This is near the tree that the ravens stay in. He does nothing but sit for a few hours, then takes off. We believe he’s there (mostly in the winter) sitting in the sun to warm up before he continues his flight. Sometimes he has another adult and a juvenile that has gotten bigger.

    image.png

    Red fox we call Lady. This was taken in June at two in the afternoon. She is about five feet from the side of our garage. She napped for about three hours, then left until I went out at night with Sebastian. None of the foxes bother the cats and vice versa. The foxes are timid around the cats, even hissing and running away from them.

    image.png

    House at midnight. This was taken in April at 12:05am. No altering of the picture was done. From late March until mid August (give or take) the sky never fully goes black. You will hear kids playing outside until the wee hours of the morning.

    image.png
  • Patti241
    Patti241 Posts: 6,362 Member
    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Patti
      2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? I am not new the challenge.
      3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? Patti241
      4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? Yeah I achieved my goal. I enjoy the support.
      5. What major city do you live in or near? Fredericksburg, VA
      6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season?to drink more water and get my exercise in
      7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? The seasonal changes do not affect me.
      8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? walking in the morning.
      9.What always cheers you up? My family and friends
      10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? nope
      11. Please share two fun things about you. I like to shop and crochet.
      12. Is there anything else you would like to share? Nope
  • gardenergal24
    gardenergal24 Posts: 817 Member
    edited September 10

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Joni
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Not new
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? gardenergal
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? I took the summer off due to busy schedule, but paid for it by packing on a few more pounds.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Pownal, a small town in southern Vermont. Green mountains, winter snow & ski activities, my "forever home".
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Daily walking, plus strength training, spin classes, silver sneakers.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. I'm actually looking forward to the fall, a really beautiful season here.
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Walking & hiking in the woods with my pup, late season gardening.
    9. What always cheers you up? My sweet dog Cori (Coriander)
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Don't give up!
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I play mandolin in a bluegrass band. Also have a master gardener certification, although I don't feel at all worthy or competent… just have fun messing around in the dirt.
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? We just bought a new camper & look forward to going to a big music/camping party in October. I think it's the first week of the fall challenge, will need to think that through a bit.
      IMG_8585.jpg

    Here's Cori by the pond.

  • churchtown67
    churchtown67 Posts: 44 Member

    What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as?

    Jo

    If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it?

    newbie . Returned to MFP after a very long time . A gave ADHD so bee a framework and riles abs a challenge so Judy looked at the challenges in community

    If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name?

    nope not one of those

    If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return?

    newbie

    What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live?

    live in England in Northampton . Near enough by train Birmingham and London , far enough tk muss the business . Too far from the sea .

    What are your health/fitness goals for this season

    I am currently off Work with Stress and high BP need to resolve that , think about myself for a little while

    How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc.

    I love Autumn in principal however working from makes it feel like ibexes see daylight . I need to change that.

    What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises?

    Walking and cold water swimming . Although dad from the sea . Lakes reservoirs and rivers are around .

    What always cheers you up?
    An outdoor swim


    Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?No. But I am hoping to gain loads

    Please share two fun things about you.
    I won muss modern hotels June 1980
    I flew to NY on Concorde for my brothers wedding

    1. Is there anything else you would like to share?
      Fall Final.png
  • Dpecora653
    Dpecora653 Posts: 5,677 Member

    Please copy these questions to your post in the comments. Fall 2025

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as?

                                 DEBBIE

    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it?

          NOT A NEWBIE BEEN HERE SINCE SPARK

     3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name?

                           DPECORA653

     4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return?

       I DID MEET MY GOAL.  I ALWAYS RETURN BECAUSE I ENJOY THE OTHERS ON THE CHALLENGE

     5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live?

               I LIVE IN TEG CAY, SC WHICH IS 4 MILES FROM CHARLOTTE, NC. IT IS A NICE COMMUNITY WITH WALKING TRAILS, SHOPPING, AND 20 MINUTES FROM UPTOWN CHARLOTTE FOR THEATRE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season?

                  I AM WORKING ON MY OVERALL GUT HEALTH.  I HAVE CONQUERED MY BLOOD PRESSURE, THYROID AND WEIGHT – GUT ISSUES ARE MY NEXT CHALLENGE.

    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc.

    SEASONAL CHANGES ARE NOT AS BIG OF A PROBLEM AS SCHEDULE CHANGES.  I FIND IT HARD TO ADJUST MY HEALTH CHOICES WHEN MY SCHEDULE IS NOT FACTORED INTO MY DAY OR WEEK.  

    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises?

    I LOVE THE FALL AND BEING OUTSIDE WALKING AND ENJOYING THE CRISP AIR.  I ALSO LOVE GOING TO THE BEACH IN THE FALL.  WALKING ON THE BEACH IN COOLER WEATHER IS SO INVIGORATING.  I ALSO DURING THE FALL LIKE TO SEARCH FOR NEW EXERCISE VIDEOS. 

    9. What always cheers you up?

    MY HUSBAND AND GRANDKIDS ALWAYS MAKE ME LAUGH AND FEEL SO HAPPY.

    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?

    MY FITNESS TIP IS ALWAYS LOOK FOR DIFFERENT WAYS TO KEEP MOVING.  IT IS AMAZING HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS YOU CAN BUILD MOVEMENT INTO ANY THING YOU ARE DOING.

     11. Please share two fun things about you.

       I LOVE BEING SILLY AND GOOFY WITH MY GRANDKIDS – WHICH IS A TOTAL OPPOSITE OF MY PERSONALITY

    12. Is there anything else you would like to share?
    I REALLY ENJOY READING EVERYONE’S COMMENTS ON THE CHAT.  IT IS INTERESTING TO READ ALL THE THINGS THAT WE ALL HAVE IN COMMON YET HAVE NEVER MET. 

     

     

  • missloisteacher
    missloisteacher Posts: 3 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Lois but most people call me Nana Lois
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Yes and No used to on Sparks but first time here.
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? I don't remember
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return?No
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Grand Junction Co, the city got its name becuace the Colorado river and the Grand river join here. The town of near GJ is world known for Peaches.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Weight loss and increased strenght.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. Time change is the worst.
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Love sitting outside watching the hummingbirds
    9. What always cheers you up? Family and friends
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? I heard a comment about looking at weight loss differently.Look to the weight you want to live your life instead of looking at how much weightyou need to lose to reach a goal.
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I am only 4' 8" tall but tell people that dynamite comes in small packages. I have hundred of people that call me Nana or Nana Lois
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? I am so glad to see this challenge happening
  • francescopelandlucas
    francescopelandlucas Posts: 1,556 Member
    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Frances
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Not new…very old
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? Don't remember
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? No, gained 5 pounds, back for more accountability
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Birmingham, AL where I live on a lake…very relaxing
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Walk 3 days a week, lose 8 pounds
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. Fall is my favorite time of year…not too fond of the time change or the shorter hours.
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Love to walk, the colors outside.
    9. What always cheers you up? Blue sky and crisp air.
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Drink water
    11. Please share two fun things about you. My grands call me Sugar Pie. I just had #10 two weeks ago. I have 6 granddaughters and 4 grandsons. I love writing devotionals and have a few books published.
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? I retired last year and am working now as a coach to help others in their career and with leadership skills.
  • AmyBreaux1
    AmyBreaux1 Posts: 356 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Amy
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? I did the 5% challege on spark people and maybe at the beginning on MFP. I learned of it again through the SparkPeople Facebook group.
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? Suntoot
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return?
    5. What major city do you live in or near? New Orleans, Louisiana ( about 45 minutes Southwest) Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I live in a small town named Mathews( we have less than 2000 population)
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? My healthy/fitness goals are to continue tracking my nutrition and staying in range, Exercise daily and get in my water.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. I hate it when they change the time and it gets dark at 5:30 pm. I love the daylight! We don't get much of a winter here but it did snow this past January and it was so much fun.

    8.What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Hiking is great in the fall and Fall is my favorite season.

    9.What always cheers you up? My grandson Jaxson and my Yorkie named Pippi. Also, my grown kids.

    10.Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Exercise 1st thing in the morning so no excuses come up during the day.

    11.Please share two fun things about you. I workout at 5am with a ftness group at the gym. We have fun and cut up and workout a sweat. I seem to blurt out things that come to mind before thinking about it.

    12.Is there anything else you would like to share? I am a single mother of two grown children, daughter 24 and son 22. Daugher is married and has a 1 year old son. I adopted my children. They were my nephews children. I also adopted my 7 year old Yorkie named Pippi.

  • jeanrichter320
    jeanrichter320 Posts: 1,324 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Jean
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Not new, probably heard about it from a message on SparkPeople.
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? cyberqueer
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? I had a decent weight loss in the last challenge (although mostly due to illness). I am a team leader and that inspires me to return for multiple challenges.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I live across the estuary from Oakland, California, in the San Francisco Bay area. My hometown of Alameda is technically an island in San Francisco Bay, although in many places you can throw a rock and hit Oakland.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Get generally more healthy - I'm coming off my first COVID infection and it's been tough. Trying to get back to at least 150 minutes of fitness activities per week.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. Fall is actually the hottest time of the year in my area. By the end of the challenge the weather will cool down though and more typical fall weather happens.
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? The winter resident birds arrive so it's nice to watch them appear. There are many gardening tasks in the fall so that takes up much of my exercise time.
    9. What always cheers you up? Petting one of my cats.
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? If you slip up, tomorrow is another day and a chance to get back on track.
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I've been a musician most of my life. I once played a gig where my band had to go on after Melissa Etheridge - talk about a hard act to follow! Also, I'm a professional harpsichord tuner (though it's not my day job).
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? Don't take your health for granted!
  • pontond
    pontond Posts: 2,292 Member
    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as?

    Dinees

    1. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Not new
    2. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? necdo
    3. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? NO What inspired you to return? I join the 5% challenges to keep myself accountable. I log in daily to log my steps and my LTGL. I also make sure to track my food. It helps me to watch what I eat and what I drink .
    4. What major city do you live in or near?Virginia Beach State? Virginia Could you tell us a bit about where you live? There are a lot of hiking trails. We have 3 parks in our neighborhood. They are good size and maintained by the city.
    5. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I am still trying to lose weight. I am also still working on decreasing stress though since my job has changed and my hours have decreased, that has gone down a lot.
    6. How do the seasonal changes affect you? I don’t mind Spring, Summer, and Fall. I am not a fan of winter. I hate the cold. I do prefer longer days so that I may go out for walks and it is light out in the evening.
    7. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? I like hikes and walks. I don’t get to go on as many hikes as I would like.
    8. What always cheers you up? My pets and my hubby. Also, a surprise call from one of my grandkids. Most of the time, they are too busy.
    9. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Nothing changes until something changes.
    10. Please share two fun things about you. I like to design and build with bricks (Lego). I have designed many different types of buildings.
    11. Is there anything else you would like to share? Always stay positive. It makes you happier and therefore more interesting.
  • mary6137
    mary6137 Posts: 3 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Mary
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? I saw it on Facebook
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? mary6137
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? First Challenge
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Near Orlando. Beautiful weather except for hurricanes
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Want to develop consistency. Spent the last year being treated for cancer and still receiving immunotherapy. I'm back to 10K steps/day but not strength training consistently. Also, want to support positive outlook.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Dislike earlier darkness with time change
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Walking
    9. What always cheers you up? My dogs
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Make it a priority
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I love life and I love my family
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? I miss sparkpeople and was so glad to see this challenge. I'm not great with technology so worry a little about figuring it out.
  • littlegumnut
    littlegumnut Posts: 107 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Emma
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? This will be my 2nd go. I saw it originally in another post on MFP.
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? n/a
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? I almost hit my goal, I still need to lose a bit more.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? West Sussex in the UK.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Primarily, gain muscle and shift fat.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. I prefer the fall to be fair; the summer is just too hot to !
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Cycling mainly, and when it's too wet, I use the indoor rower and do weights. I do set up rollers in my greenhouse for my handcyle, once the toms are out of the way.
    9. What always cheers you up? My animals and the veg garden.
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Do what works for you, but keep at it!
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I love canning… and it's that time of year right now, I think it's fun creating all the meals for the coming months! We're looking for our new puppy at the moment, which has been fun!
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? I'm typing this out, waiting for my last canner load of French onion soup to de-pressureize.. lol It's 01:30.. and I'm sat here catching up with a few things! can't wait for the next challenge round! :)
  • Kurtize
    Kurtize Posts: 9,548 Member

    Please copy these questions to your post in the comments.

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Joyce
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it?
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? Kurtzie or Kurtzie 1998
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? Not this time
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? We live on the Oregon Coast in Florence, we are about 10 minutes from the Pacific Ocean. We are an hour out of Eugene and 3 hours from Portland.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Get in more exercise and stay lower in calories
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. The only thing that bugs me is the time change. I think it is unnecessary, whether we change the time or not the earth moves around the sun the same .
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Walking all seasons
    9. What always cheers you up? Music
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? No special diet or tips
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I love people therefore always happy and positive when with others. I have a tendency to laugh at upsetting situations which aggravates people but when I get scared or see something terrible my body responds with laughter. I really try to work on controlling myself when these situations arise.
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? No
  • Grannysue91
    Grannysue91 Posts: 7,509 Member
    edited September 17

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? My real is Susan, but I go by Sue here on the team.
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Been here a long time.
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? Grannysue9
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? I came close to reaching my 5% weight loss. I did lose 6.5 lbs and a total of 8 inches so it was a victory to me. What inspired you to return? I love the team and the team members. It is a very caring and supportive team. It just makes me want to keep coming back and get the rest of my weight off.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? Memphis, TN. I live about 35 miles north of Memphis. When we first moved here it was such a small and great place to be. It has grown so much and the town is full of restaurants and shops. Of course, when a town gets bigger there is always the chance that crime happens more often. If we were younger we would move. We have 3 of our children that live here and most of our grandkids and great grandkids live here. Our oldest lives in MD and she really wants to move here.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I want to keep losing weight and keep doing my exercises to reach my final goal. I will remain on the pre-diabetic diet and do my 120 minutes of exercise every day.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. We live in TN but I swear we are still in FL. I don't like the time change. We should stay on one and not do this back and forth stuff. I don't like it when it is dark by 5:30 or 6 in the evenings. I go to sleep earlier. The temps here are hot and muggy and we don't see much change in the seasons. I'd rather be in the mountains.
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? I love to go on walks in the Fall especially if we have a Fall season. We usually don't get much of Fall and go straight to Winter and we don't get much of that either.
    9. What always cheers you up? My grandkids and my great grandkids. We have 12 grands and 3 great grands. It can get very noisy around here.
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? When you find what works best for you, keep doing it and Never Give Up.
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I have a crazy sense of humor and I love to play computer games.
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? I am 73 years old and I have been in remission for 10 and 1/2 years. i had breast cancer. I thank God for the time he has allowed me to stay here and be with my family. I am also a caregiver for my husband Steve. He was injured badly on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier when he was 27. All of his broken bones and other injuries have gotten worse over the years. He will be 74 in December. I will care for him for as long as I am able.

    This is me. Hope it doesn't scare you too bad.

    thumbnail (1).jpg
  • walkintofit
    walkintofit Posts: 5,931 Member

    What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Debbie

    If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? returning member

    1. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? walkintofit
    2. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? I did meet the 5%,
    3. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Southern Idaho, near Twin Falls
    4. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? maintain the 5% loss
    5. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. I dislike getting up in the dark, it makes me very tired for a few weeks.
    6. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? walking in the leaves, using the firepit
    7. What always cheers you up? spending time with the son's and grandkids
    8. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? I cut some carbs, added more veggies,
    9. Please share two fun things about you. I can slide my hand into most jars, and whistle really loud
    10. Is there anything else you would like to share? get out there and try something new, even if its scary
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,686 Member

    What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? cory17 (Linda)
    If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? not new
    If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name?
    If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? no change last challenge, that's why I'm back
    What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? suburb of Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley
    What are your health/fitness goals for this season? lose weight, especially in abdomen area
    How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. shorter daylight - wish it would rain
    What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? cooling off so getting outside more is possible
    What always cheers you up? music and dance
    Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? prep, prep, prep
    Please share two fun things about you. Went ziplining during the summer and alot less fear during it (very scared of heights), retired now and still trying to sort out my days, want to order an inflatable kayak

  • 130StrongerEachYear
    130StrongerEachYear Posts: 750 Member
    edited September 22

    copy these questions to your post in the comments.

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Gretl
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Repeat
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? I did not join until MFP
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? I was a member last challenge but due to my husband's health challenges I was not successful. I need to get focused so I am returning.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? We moved to Gainesville Florida 9/14 and we are still learning our way around. We moved to be close to the best teaching hospital in the state…plus one of our daughters has worked for the hospital for 25 years. Gainesville is a college town with more than 100,000 students that pour in each fall and leave in the spring. Sports are big here…so need to stay away from the sports venues when the games are being played…big traffic jams.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I want to get refocused on a daily rhythm of exercise and healthy eating using an 18/6 IF eating pattern. This rhythm has been missing for 7 weeks now and I need to get it back into my life.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. Fall brings shorter days…maybe better for longer sleep. Cooler days will make it better to get outside each day. It rarely gets very cold here in Gainesville, FL…but it does get cooler, especially in the mornings.
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Walking outside. Also, I have ordered some raised beds for my new home. I plan to use up a lot of the moving boxes to fill the raised beds…maybe half way…saves money and trash. There are also some trees to be trimmed in the back yard so I plan to use some of the smaller branches and the leaves that have started falling to help fill the beds at no additional cost. I have never done this before so I will be learning as I go. The first planting will likely not happen until early spring.
    9. What always cheers you up? Seeing my grandkids, meeting new people, getting my nails done, inspiring stories of strength and courage.
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? - Consistency and rhythm. The less I have to think or worry about deciding what to do, what to eat - the better things go. Schedule exercise, have a cycle of meal plans. One Protein and 2 different Freggies (heavy towards Veggies) at each meal.
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I love to read…fiction and non-fiction. My office in my new house has a whole wall of windows with a view of large oak trees filled with moss and lots of green plants…it is like being outside even when I am working.
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? The 5% Challenge helps keep me focused so that I make some time to take care of me and my health…so that I can care for my husband and others around me.

    Have a Great and Healthy Day!!!

  • Uptoit59
    Uptoit59 Posts: 1,637 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Carolyn
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Not new :)
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? Uptoit59
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? I love the challenges - it keeps me on track!
    5. What major city do you live in or near? Moving during Challenge to Raleigh State? NC Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Not yet :)
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To get back to a more comfortable weight
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Not too much lately
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Cooler walks outside!
    9. What always cheers you up? A good joke or a cup of tea and a book
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Track, track, track your food consumption - been doing it for 35 years or more
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I love dogs and cats and have two of each.
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? I am always grateful to the people who run these challenges
  • dmsl977
    dmsl977 Posts: 244 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Deanna
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Not new, but it has been a while
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? Not on SP
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? I was not a member of the last challenge. It has been quite a while. I am coming back for accountability. I have gained a fair amount of weight in the last few months, and I'm going to put that in reverse.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? Oklahoma City State? Oklahoma Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I've lived here about 3 years now, and I'm still exploring like a tourist. There is a lot to do within a reasonably short drive.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I want to get the weight I've gained back off. I was incredibly consistent with diet and exercise for a year, and then I've really fallen off for the last 3 or 4 months. The scale has reflected that.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. I absolutely love this time of year. September through December is my favorite time of year. I get seasonal depression in January.
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? I love to walk outside when it's cooler. I take zumba and Barre classes at the gym. I work out with a trainer once per week.
    9. What always cheers you up? Being on or around water. I try to take a cruise at least twice per year.
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Consistency is key. Maintaining is harder than losing in the first place.
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I graduated with my Bachelors degree at 19. I won the daily "American Idol" competition at Hollywood Studios in Florida several years ago.
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? Good luck everyone!
  • FrickinFae
    FrickinFae Posts: 5 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? My real name is Fae
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? I am new and I found it by just browsing around on MyFitnesspal.
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? No clue what Spark People is
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? Was not a member during last challenge
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I live in a little town called Ephrata, PA aka Amish Country. The closest major city that I am sure most people have heard of is Harrisburg, PA (PA's state capital) and also near Hershey, PA.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I am trying to lose weight that I gained back after an accident last year around this time that left me not able to exercise for months and I just want to feel good in my body again.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. I get depressed a bit right around January of every year and I hate it. I think it's because I am not a fan of cold weather and hate the getting dark so early in the day and by January, I am just so over it!
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? My favorite fall activities are going hiking with my dogs and friends and see all the leaves changing color this time of year. I also love riding my horses this time of year because the weather is usually cool and very pleasant for me and the horses :)
    9. What always cheers you up? Going out the to farm where I board my horses
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Not that I can think of at the moment
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I have 2 cats, 3 dogs, 2 guinea pigs and 2 horses…needless to say I am an animal lover 😂 I am also a Navy Veteran, a wife and a mom of 3 wonderful boys (2 of whom also served in the military).
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? I am very competitive and I find that is what motivates me most to do something such as exercising when I really am not feeling it. If I know others are depending on my participation, I don't like to disappoint :)
  • Ceriusly1
    Ceriusly1 Posts: 8,131 Member

    ⬆Moving this to the top

  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 4,858 Member

    What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Mica
    If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Not new; I migrated with the team from SparkPeople
    If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? Micaroo4 (same as here)
    If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? My goal is maintenance, so yes I did achieve my goal I stay with the 5% challenge for accountability and support. Reporting a weekly weigh-in the best way to stay on track!
    What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I'm in NH. I don't think we have major cities … about 1-1/2 hour drive from Boston (where I almost never go)
    What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Maintain in my goal range, and improve my fitness, especially flexibility
    How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. I'm not a fan of the longer nights and shorter days, but I'm from NH where the shortest amount of daylight is 9 hours, and 15 hours of darkness. The change from Daylight Savings back to Standard time doesn't bother me, but it's a nuisance. I'm not a great fan of the cold winter temps, but I'll bundle up and still get outdoors as much as possible.
    What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Because the daylight is shrinking and temps are falling, I tend to do more indoor exercising. Walking outdoors is a year round favorite exercise, as long as the road conditions are safe for walking. I'll still be riding my bicycle in October, but probably not into November.
    What always cheers you up? A hot mug of tea, a good book, and my cat in my lap.
    Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? There's no perfect formula, and even when you find your "ideal" plan, life will blind-side you and force a change. Be prepared to adapt, adapt, adapt!
    Please share two fun things about you. I love to crochet, and I love puzzles (of all kinds)
    Is there anything else you would like to share? October is a busy month for me. We're going to the Freeport Fall Festival (Oct 3-5), going to "Night at the Museum" Oct 11, heading to Cape Cod for a vacation Oct 12-16 (Rich's birthday is also that week), doing "Fright Night Light" at Haunted Overload on the 16th, going to the York Festival on the 18th, going to the Witches Fair on the 19th along with a corn maze on that same day, and back to Haunted Overload on the 26th for a daylight haunt.

  • kayhryngc
    kayhryngc Posts: 2,628 Member

    1. What is your real name or what would you like to be known as: Kathryn

    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how dis you learn about it?:……Not new.

    3. If you were with us in SparkPeople, what was your Spark name?: kathryngc (I think but do remember there was a wrong letter)

    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return?……Didn't reach weight goal but did HH even though not recommended amount. 8 glasses water but my goal was 5 which was a true challenge for me. I returned cause some days the daily steps was all I was able to accomplish.

    5. What major city do you live near? State? Could you tell us about were to live?….. Hour drive to Akron one direction, about 1 1/2 hrs from Cleveland in other. Kent State University'University's chimneys can be seen from my house just outside city limits.

    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season?….To return to healthy habits I was doing a year ago.

    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you?… Am in room for day by dark tired. Think due to shorter daylight so trying to get as much work done possible during daylight.

    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises?….. Walking, I guess, since cooler. However, now walking is done only in driveway, unless with Senior group.

    9. What always cheers you up?….Seeing my grandkids. Always hearing a child's laughter!

    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share?…. I'm a strong believer in organics and using food ( teas and herbs) for health. Was really low a wee bit back so didn't follow that very well. Body is finally showing it needs to get effects out of me.

    11. Please, share two fun things about you?… Love playing with games with grandkids. Sisters of my heart tell me I have a spontaneous sense of humor.

    12. Is there anyone else you would like to share?……Most you know I care for my 92 yr old stepdad since Mommy passed away. It really consumes my time due to health issues. Last December, my son and girlfriend came to live in the family room (nice size due to orginal garage converted) due to leaving NC night before Hurricane Helen hit Black Mountain. Whatever fit in car while she held cat was all they had. No jobs. It has been trying times, believe me! I do pray…..sometimes a lot!

  • WinterflowerSP
    WinterflowerSP Posts: 1,248 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Jerri
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Returning participant
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? Winterflower
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? NA
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Northern MN Rural setting with lake view
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I would like to improve my eating habits and increase my activity, lose some weight
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. Last year it lead the winter was a factor leading to depression
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? I like to walk outside, enjoy the fall colors
    9. What always cheers you up? My grandchildren
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? One step at a time
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I like to listen books via Libby app and I am learning to use Procreate on my iPad
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? I’ve been going through a time of depression and am trying to form healthy routines once again. I’m hoping the challenge helps with this.
  • MOUNTAINMERMAIDCO
    MOUNTAINMERMAIDCO Posts: 959 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? BARBARA JO BBJ FOR SHORT
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? NOT NEW I WAS A "RAIN DANCER" BEFORE SEVERAL TIMES
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? THINMISS
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? MISSED OUT LAST TIME
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live?
      A SMALL FARMING COMMUNITY IN NORTHERN COLORADO
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? LOSE WEIGHT FOR GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc.
      LOVE THE COOLER WEATHER, EAT MORE SOUPS
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? WALK ,WALK & WALK
    9. What always cheers you up? NATURE, EXERCISE
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    11. Please share two fun things about you. ??????????
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share?
  • Betty_Boopxoxo
    Betty_Boopxoxo Posts: 31 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Betty
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? I found it while browsing the community feature.
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? I don't remember…it was a long time ago. :(
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? I was not a member during the last challenge.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I live in Ontario, Canada.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? I want to continue with my exercise and working out at least 5 days a week and incorporating weights/body weight exercises.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc.
      I don't think it affects me too much.
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? I like going outside for walks.
    9. What always cheers you up? Spending time with my niece.
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Intermittent fasting was the best thing I have done so far. I would advise everyone who wants to lose weight to start the fast.
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I like to play video games and I like to knit/crochet.
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? I am just excited to start this challenge and meet people with similar goals and get motivated by everyone!
  • davisps552
    davisps552 Posts: 37 Member

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Shirley
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? I finished one challenge before, quite a while back. I forget the year.
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name?
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? Not here.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? Fort Wayne, IN a lovely city
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? i want to get back into strength training and walking. Also, I live with my sister who is having her second heart catherization Oct 14 and needs to begin a Mediterranean Diet. This is a major change for both of us.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. I love the changing seasons. Cooler temperatures and lovely colored leaves work for me.
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Walking, feeding the birds, snapping pics outdoors to share (my flip phone won't share here).
    9. What always cheers you up? Jigsaw Planet, visiting out of town friend, my morning coffee especially with pumpkin spice creamer.
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? You'll be glad you did.
    11. Please share two fun things about you. 1) I'm an early bird. I love everything about mornings. Quiet house. Sun gradually coming up. Birds finding their morning snack. Reading Jonathan Cahn's daily devotional. Planning my meals. and 2) I have grown 3 spruce trees from cones. I am hoping to start another this year.
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? I turned 81 in August.
      Fall Final.png
  • marg750me
    marg750me Posts: 4,530 Member

    What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Cherry
    If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? returnee
    If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? marg750me
    If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? no
    What major city do you live in or near? Sharon Hill State? PA Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I grew up 2 streets over. The area is small and very quiet. I’m 8mins from Philly airport.
    What are your health/fitness goals for this season? Lose 10lbs/do more strength and stretching exercises
    How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. I love the cold weather others no problem
    What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Walking
    What always cheers you up? Talking to certain friends, family and watching a comedy movie
    Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Do not compare yourself to others they are NOT YOU!!!
    Please share two fun things about you. I’ve listened to the same radio station since I was 8yrs old I’m 74yrs now. I like the outdoors
    Is there anything else you would like to share? I semi-retired in 2015 to watch my then 4yr old grandson (14 now). I work part-time EVERY fri & sat 3rd shift since 2005 and when they need me to fill in during the week. Take friends and neighbors to where they need a ride to or pick up things for them. I’m dyslexia, ADD/HD

  • ittybitty456
    ittybitty456 Posts: 567 Member

    Please copy these questions to your post in the comments.

    1. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Amy
    2. If you are new to the 5% Challenge, how did you learn about it? Former Sparkperson
    3. If you were with us on Spark People, what was your Spark Name? Amywillsucceed
    4. If you were a member during our last challenge, did you achieve a goal? What inspired you to return? I didn't do very well and hope to do better this time.
    5. What major city do you live in or near? State? Could you tell us a bit about where you live? I live in Salem, Oregon and have lived in Oregon my whole life.
    6. What are your health/fitness goals for this season? To cut down on sugar and also find some recipes I will like.
    7. How do the seasonal changes affect you? Time change, shorter daylight hours, temperature, etc. I would much rather stay on daylight savings time and it's going to change pretty soon.
    8. What are your favorite Fall activities and exercises? Not sure I really have a favorite. I stick mostly to the same routine year round.
    9. What always cheers you up? Spending time with friends but I like ME time too.
    10. Do you have a diet or fitness tip to share? Everything in moderation. Be kind to yourself!
    11. Please share two fun things about you. I love playing my piano and Duo Lingo. Love to learn new things.
    12. Is there anything else you would like to share? Wishing everyone a good round and best of luck to each of you. Together we can do this!!!!

    14. Fall Final.png

Categories