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1. What is your MFP name? Chocolatemint 2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Anne 3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I needed accountability and was looking motivation in the community. 4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you…

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My exercise routine is basis for now. I work out 3-4 times a week/ every other day. I work out about 45 minutes. It is low impact, some cardio, toning moves. I bought an Echelon bike. Once I lose another 10-15 pounds, I will start the bike workouts. I am looking for a workout app or program for strength training (maybe…

Diet: 1. Keep with my current eating plan of low carbs / eventually incorporate "safe" carbs. 2. Stay within my calorie range 3. Start to account for my macros and see what that looks like for my goals. 4. Become consistent with my fasting protocols. 5. Continue to experiment with foods that keep me satisfied Exercise: 1.…

My meal plan so far has been working for me and keeping me satisfied. I haven't been eating carbs, including fruit or lots of processed foods. I stay within my calorie range set by MFP (mostly under). I want to get more acquainted with macros. I will introduce carbs back into my diet within the next month or so and I need…

This would be my first challenge, and I am super excited! I need the accountability and a true sense of community. I have been overweight my whole adult life, sometimes less than other times but never a "healthy" weight. This year my focused changed and I sincerely want a lifestyle change. I have been eating right and…

If a team becomes available, I would like to be placed. Thank you!

1. What is your MFP name? Chocolatemint 2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Anne 3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I was looking through the message boards for a challenge. 4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? This is my first one! 5. What major city do you live in or…

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Hi all! It was a slow go for me but I stuck with it. Thanks to the challenge I really paid attention to my progress. In the past I would have been disappointed because I didn't lose 30 total. But I am happy with what I have done. I am excited for what's next. I even started eating cucumber salads, zoodles and experimenting…

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Hello everyone, It has been awhile since I checked in. I am not exactly sure what's up with me. I am blah right now. My process hasn't been what I wanted and I lost a little steam but now I am mentally back. I hope to lose an additional 13 pounds in the remaining time. I am in a 5 week fitness challenge with my Mom that…

Hello, I am just checking in. I thought I would have lost more but I am still going the course. I am going to start moving my body more. I feel good about myself and I feel more in tune with body and health. So that’s progress! My progress: January 5: 278 January 12: 271 January 19: 269 January 26: 268 January total loss:…

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Hello everyone, I lost weight but didn't really hit the number I wanted. Shy 1 pound. I am glad to have lost sonething and I am very much making a lifestyle change. I feel it on all aspects of my life...mentally I am in a ready space for change. My thyroid is realy bad. The meds I am taking didnt change my lab results so…

Hello everyone, I lost weight. I have not been eating all my calories. I didn't do it on purpose. Now that I am mindful of what I eat and when ( I stop eating by a certain time) I have surplus calories - about 500-600. I am not hungry, the calories are more than I need appetite wise. I am going to be more mindful and…

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