Introductions HERE ONLY PLEASE!

What is your name or nickname? Shani
What do you like to do for fun? Read, knit, watch tv, spend time with family and friends

What diet are you following? Spark People.

What is your favorite exercise? Running, yoga, body pump

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
Tracking calories and water
If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I did spark years ago...I may have done one then
2 random fun facts about you? I have two kids one in college, one in high school.

What is your name or nickname? Liz
What do you like to do for fun? Read, watch TV walk the dog

What diet are you following? points based Counting calories, logging food in Spark People.

What is your favorite exercise? walking, HASFIT app

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
TOOO MMUUUCCCHHH SUGAR!!
If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I have participated in many challenges and I enjoy the encouragement and the teams!!
2 random fun facts about you? I used to run every day and I am slowly recovering from an injury

What is your name or nickname? Gail

What do you like to do for fun? Reading and hiking; I live in the beautiful NW

What diet are you following? Trying for low carb

What is your favorite exercise? Running and I try and workout with Blogilotes videos on
You Tube.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Being consistent about working out

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I did it with the Casual Travelers. it was fun and I enjoyed the team encouragement

2 random fun facts about you? I ran my first marathon at age 49. I daytrade for a living.

Anything else you would like to share?

We're all here to help motivate and support our teams.

What is your name or nickname? Susan

What do you like to do for fun? Read, watch TV some crafts

What diet are you following? points based Counting calories, logging food in Spark People.

What is your favorite exercise? walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
I like to eat.
If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I have participated in many challenges and I enjoy the encouragement and the teams!!
2 random fun facts about you? I am into nature and being outside. I like studying about
History!



Anything else you would like to share?
I do not care for winter. I can not get outside like I like to!!

What is your name or nickname? Susan

What do you like to do for fun? Exercise, sew, read, watch movies, politics

What diet are you following? SparkPeople recommendations

What is your favorite exercise? Power Walking, cardio kickboxing, pickleball (all favorites!)

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Recovering from shoulder surgery. 2 months since surgery, 2-4 more months of physical therapy.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. No first time

2 random fun facts about you? I was born on the island of Cyprus. I am a recently retired Human Resources executive (emphasis on the "retired". Yay!)

Anything else you would like to share?
I have two adult sons who are my pride and joy -- both musicians.

I just did this whole thing and now it's missing. grrrr. will have to do again another time.

What is your name or nickname? Sandy name Sandra

What do you like to do for fun? Read, collect old horror movies, and sew

What diet are you following? trying to follow the spark recommendations

What is your favorite exercise? Walking videos

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? No

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. No first time

2 random fun facts about you? I love dancing to old school music, and collecting cook books. Anything else you would like to share? No

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What is your name or nickname? Pam

What do you like to do for fun? Watch movies, read, walk, play games on tablet

What diet are you following? Trying to eat healthier

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. No first time

2 random fun facts about you? I am 57, married to high school sweetheart 40 years.mother of twin boys and 7 grandkids

Anything else you would like to share?
I am a CNA, and have 2 one year old miniature schnauzers

What is your name or nickname? Patti

What do you like to do for fun? Read, play games, visit family and friends (before Covid), Walk, Bike, Hike

What diet are you following? watching portions

What is your favorite exercise? walking, dancing

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? working from home and being home all the time with Covid

This is my first 5% Challenge.

Two random facts: I have been married for 46 years, I work as a high risk maternity case manager but hoping to retire in the next few months

Anything else you would like to share? Looking forward to the challenge!

What’s your name/nickname: Ashley

What do you like to do for fun: reading, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, arts/crafts, knitting

What diet are you following: portion control and logging via Spark app (future plans to get more strict on food choices... baby steps are key for me!)

What is your favorite exercise: I would love to be able to get up and dance/play volleyball again... I get inspired watching both. I’m most successful with yoga right now, dabbled in weightlifting before C19 ruined my gym membership.

Personal challenge: lack of space at home for workouts, husband not committed to same goals, work makes eating on a schedule difficult, quitting smoking

This is my first 5%!

2 random/fun facts: I live with my husband of 10 years this July, son, hubby’s parents, and hubby’s brother. My son is 5 and has an autism diagnosis- he couldn’t care less and is the happiest kid on the planet!

Anything else? I love the colors purple and green, I wish I had a big fat bulldog, I’m a pharmacist, and I really look forward to getting myself put back together 😊

What is your name or nickname? Debbie or Deb

What do you like to do for fun? Cycling and camping

What diet are you following? Neither one at the moment - just starting to track using Spark People tools.

What is your favorite exercise? Cycling!

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Not really - just tired of the limitations of COVID.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. This is my first

2 random fun facts about you? Hmmm good question. I tried mountain biking (easy trails) this past summer for the first time and I will be a step grandmother in July. Exciting times ahead.

What is your name or nickname? Phoo or Sherry

What do you like to do for fun? lots of things but with Covid only stay home and take care of my father who is 94.

What diet are you following? just watching my calories and macros

What is your favorite exercise? Walk outdoors, which I don't like to do in the winter: Strength train. I would like to get back into running once it gets warm in Wisconsin again.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Overcoming some issues with fibroid tumor pain in my abdomen makes exercise challenging.

This is my first 5% Challenge.

Two random facts: I'm a FRIENDS fanatic; I have a waterbed

Anything else you would like to share? Looking forward to the challenge!

My name is Ruth - no real nickname

For fun I like walking, hiking (but at the moment I'm dealing with a sore knee and foot), I like taking photos (mainly nature), and pre-covid spending time with my grandkids.

Not really following a specific diet but focusing on more fruit and veggies, less sugar and carbs.

My favourite exercise before plantar fasciitis was walking but now it's the exercise bike (less stress on foot and knee).

My personal challenge this season is to increase my water intake and healthier eating.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. - I did the previous challenge and nothing earth shattering but it helps to keep me on track to have the daily discipline and accountability.

Some random facts:
1. The year I retired we took 4 months to travel across Canada and back visiting friends/family and sightseeing.
2. We have two terrier-mix dogs who like to travel with us. As long as they are with us, they are happy and so are we.

One other thing:
One of the things I've been doing since COVID-19 has us all staying closer to home is virtual walks. I've done the Camino walk, Appalachin Trail, across NS, NB, the Cabot Trail, Hadrian's Wall, and now Iceland. Some of these I did solo but some I did as a team. There are 4 of us doing the Iceland one now. Really been enjoying these - we get emails when we reach milestones that tell us about the area and we get to plant trees at certain spots so it is good environmentally plus it keeps us active.




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What is your name or nickname? My name is Jennifer, but I prefer Jenn

What do you like to do for fun? I love to read, hang out with my grandkids, and spend time with my husband

What diet are you following? Nothing specific. More fruits and vegetables, fewer simple carbs, stay under calorie limit.

What is your favorite exercise? - I love walking (not on a treadmill) and I'm just now remembering how much I loved ballet as a kid by doing Xtend Barre

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Just to find some kind of exercise a day no matter what (I suffer from migraines so some days are harder than others)

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. - Nope, first time

2 random fun facts about you? - I rescued my first raccoon in 2020. She's now happily living in a friend's yard, but I still miss her. I love college football and softball. Oklahoma State is my favorite team.

Anything else you would like to share? When I have to use a treadmill because of bad weather or time, I pick a tv show on Netflix that I can only watch when I'm working out. Last year was Orange is the New Black until stupid COVID hit and made me stay home.

What is your nickname? None. Prefer to be called by my full first name Danette.
What do you like to do for fun? I crochet, read, and watch sports.
What diet are you following? SP's recommended caloric intake per day.
What is your favorite exercise? Don't really have a favorite exercise. However, because I've been so sedentary for more years than I care to count, I'm starting with walking on my treadmill and riding my converted stationery bike.
Personal challenge: Giving up with the onset of knee pain. Stretching and warming up may diminish the pain. Need to learn to push through and not be so discouraged when I struggle.
This is my first 5% challenge.
Two random fun facts: 1) Blended family where all of the girls' names start with a D and the boys' names start with a S. 2) Finally embracing the "empty nest" lifestyle - and loving it!

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What is your name or nickname? Deb

What do you like to do for fun? Reading, playing MMORPG game Lord Of The Rings

What diet are you following? Mostly gluten free low starch

What is your favorite exercise? Elliptical and hiking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? No

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've been doing it for several years

2 random fun facts about you? I refuse to watch the news and haven't in over 20 years, I don't even have cable so no one can come here and switch to news. Used to do landscape paintings which I want to get back in to now that I am retired

Anything else you would like to share? My elderly mother lives in apt next to me and I take care of her

What is your nickname? Laura
What do you like to do for fun? Write, draw, use Photoshop
What diet are you following? My own...about 1900 calories/day
What is your favorite exercise? Walking (I love step aerobics, but I'm not in shape to do it)
Personal challenge: portion control and getting into a habit of exercising
This is my first 5% challenge.
Two random fun facts: I love dogs and people, and I really hate kale
Anything else? I work full-time & take care of my 83-year-old mom. I'm married to a wonderful hubby of 28 years and have 2 pugs.

What is your name of nickname? Dawn
What do you like to do for fun? Looking through cookbooks and Pinterest and other apps for recipes I want to try, play games on my tablet and phone, reading, camping and fishing in the summer time and I like travelling.
What diet are you following? my own
What is your favourite exercise? don't really have one
Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing during his season? not eating or drinking anything after 8 pm except water or tea
If you did a previous 5% challenge tell us about it. this is my first one
Two random fun facts about you? I hate cleaning, I love animals
Anything else you'd like to share? I work full time and find it hard to keep organized.

What is your name or nickname? Cherry

What do you like to do for fun? Making recipes healthy, play games on computer, going back to reading

What diet are you following? mine

What is your favorite exercise? walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Stop eating so many chips

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. This is my 4th year doing the challenge I keep coming back for the accountability

2 random fun facts about you? I watch Disney and Pixar cartoon movies

Anything else you would like to share? I help the downtrodden. I volunteer 3-4 days a week at a food bank giving out, delivering and putting new supplies away.

What is your name or nickname? Barbara

What do you like to do for fun? puzzles, reading, Bible studies, zoom with friends, walk, movies

What diet are you following? None - higher protein, lower carb, nothing too drastic

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? multiple sclerosis continues to be a bit out of control, more migraines than usual

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've done several and have always been pleased with the support and the results

2 random fun facts about you? I love to make gingerbread decorations for Christmas....I dread destroying them, however. We have five grandchildren - I wrote personal letters to each one as part of a Christmas gift of a journal and a rock that had one of their very special traits etched into them.

Anything else you would like to share? I am so happy to be back for another challenge!

What is your name or nickname? Nava

What do you like to do for fun? Word puzzles, reading, swimming, bowling.

What diet are you following? None, Learning to make gradual changes to my diet.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? No

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. No, first time here.

2 random fun facts about you? I have 2 sets of girl/boy twin grandchildren and they are all 12 years old; I have a great sense of humor because I love to laugh!

Anything else you would like to share? I am determined and excited about joining my first challenge!

What is your name or nickname? Joyce

What do you like to do for fun? Lately watch TV, Zoom and talk on the phone.

What diet are you following? Spark People

What is your favorite exercise? walking, but I really do not like to exercise.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Yes. I fell in October, had surgery to put in a plate and screws in ring finger and a pin in middle finger of left hand. Currently going to Physical therapy twice a week to get back use of hand.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Summer 2020. I enjoyed being with the team.
I missed sign up for fall, gained back 15 lbs. Looking forward to Winter Challenge.

2 random fun facts about you? I hunted rattlesnakes as a child. I like to snorkel.

Anything else you would like to share? Good luck to everyone on the challenge.

What is your name or nickname? Harriet

What do you like to do for fun? Lately watch TV, Zoom and talk on the phone.

What diet are you following? I'm not on any however I stay within the calories allotted for me.

What is your favorite exercise? Lay on my back on my bed and lift my feet as if riding a bike.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Yes.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. The challenges keeps me on target most of the time. I do slip now and then. I enjoy being with the team.


2 random fun facts about you? I like to make people laugh.

Anything else you would like to share? Looking forward to our trip.

What is your name or nickname? Annie or Anneboo

What do you like to do for fun? Watch movies and criminal shows

What diet are you following? Counting calories

What is your favorite exercise? Used to be walking, trying to find my way back to that

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Yes, to keep focus on me while caring for others in my life.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I did a few and loved them, had great results too! but last year I struggled with injuries and was not able to keep focus on my own health.

2 random fun facts about you? I have no clue

Anything else you would like to share? Living with my daughter who just received the diagnose Borderline personalities ( made sense to many years of struggle) and also have a father with Alzheimer’s. Both of them Take a lot of energy yet it is so rewarding at the same time.

What is your name or nickname? Tricia

What do you like to do for fun? Go on walks with my dog. Swim when my pool is open (May-September).

What diet are you following? Sparkpeople

What is your favorite exercise? walking or swimming

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? no

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. N/A

2 random fun facts about you? My dog's name is Hot Coco Chanel No. 2; we just call her Coco. My current obsession is decluttering through panning.

Anything else you would like to share? My favorite inspirational messages: Progress not perfection. Just keep swimming from Dori.

What is your name or nickname?
Deb or Gracie

What do you like to do for fun?
Read, camp, hike, video games

What diet are you following?
Whole food plant-based

What is your favorite exercise?
Dancing, strength training

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
This season and every season: trying not to sabotage myself.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
This is the first one!


2 random fun facts about you? I took up belly dancing when I was 45, and belonged to a semi-professional dance troupe for about 7 years. I adore herding dogs and have had an Australian shepherd or a border collie(or both!) for over 20 years. I would love to have a Corgi!

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nickname? My name is Cathy, but I like Cate

What do you like to do for fun? I enjoy walking although I've been sidelined due to knee pain since the beginning of October. Thankfully, my knee is finally doing better and I am walking 1 mile a day as I build back up to a pain-free knee. I also like to read, do puzzles, play games, watch football, and cook. In the summer I enjoy working in my garden. I love traveling but that's not happening for a while.

What diet are you following? I use the SP tracker and try to stay in the 1200-1500 calorie range most days.

What is your favorite exercise? It was walking, but with rehab, we have gotten a stationary bike and I'm trying to work up to enjoying the bike.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Just trying to rehab my knee. I had arthroscopy and have been doing PT for 7 weeks now. Things are finally getting better.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done many 5% challenges but sat out the fall challenge and am returning. I have always been on the Teddy Bear team but will be on the Starfish this time.

2 random fun facts about you?
I am a retired middle school math teacher but I am spacially challenged. It made me have to focus and it also helped me to empathize with my students.

I am one of 7 sisters. Our names all begin with C and we were nicknamed the "7 C's"

What is your name or nickname?
Wyndy go by Wyn

What do you like to do for fun?
Read books, play mahjong on pogo

What diet are you following?
Diabetic

What is your favorite exercise?
Sitting oh you mean actual movement well then walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
Yes but it's of the mind

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
About 2 years ago I was on the casual team which I really liked, met some nice women and didn't get overwhelmed and stressed by competition. Lost most weeks but not the complete 5%.


2 random fun facts about you?
I sold Avon for 35 years and was in the top 10 in the region many years - even won a trip to Bahama. I always bought a failed Corgi show dog for my companion.

Anything else you would like to share?
I had a stroke and sometimes don't make sense; but since I have a weird sense of humour I say that you misunderstood my joke.

What is your name or nickname?
Dawna

What do you like to do for fun?
Paint, read, watch movies

What diet are you following?
weight watchers (old smart point plan)

What is your favorite exercise?
Dancing

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
A lingering back injury which limits the duration and types of exercises I can do

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
This is my first one

2 random fun facts about you?
I have a three legged cat and I adore shrimp scampi

Anything else you would like to share?
Looking forward to getting to know everyone here

What is your name or nickname? Chey

What do you like to do for fun? Read, sew, hike

What diet are you following? CICO

What is your favorite exercise? Weight lifting

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Just trying to overcome gaining back all the weight I lost.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I did the summer challenge in 2019 and loved it + hit my goal weight for the challenge!

2 random fun facts about you? I love trash TV and I'm a BhSC student

Anything else you would like to share? I don't think so. I can't wait to meet my team and get going!

What is your name or nickname? Debbe

What do you like to do for fun? Walk, read, play video games, craft

What diet are you following? low carb and tracking

What is your favorite exercise? walking and also PahlaB, Fabulous50s and Leslie Sansone videos

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Winter is always tough. I tend to gain weight during the holidays and then fight to get it off. Gaining the weight plus seasonal darkness causes me to get somewhat depressed. I know this so I focus on positive things and try to get the extra few pounds off.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I love the challenge. I need to be accountable. I haven't lost 5% during a challenge but I've hit 5% shortly after a couple of times.

2 random fun facts about you? I love metal, prog, punk and goth music. We go to concerts a lot and you will see me head banging. One regret...I've never been in a mosh pit.

Anything else you would like to share? I hope we all have a successful challenge and I appreciate all of the leaders and the work they put in to help us! Thank you!!

What is your name or nickname? Nessa

What do you like to do for fun? Hike, puzzles, video games

What diet are you following? mix of Spark and Dr recommendations

What is your favorite exercise? hiking or circuit training

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Getting -- and staying -- ahead of my mental situation. Have to stay more grounded

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I love them all, various degrees of success, but I always have a good time

2 random fun facts about you? I used to be a gymnast and I have a 3 octave singing range

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nickname? Cathy or Cat

What do you like to do for fun? Work in the yard and enjoy the sunshine

What diet are you following? Don't Diet anymore... Living a healthy Lifestyle

What is your favorite exercise? Gazelle or Yardwork

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? More sleep... getting into bed earlier

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. This is my first 5% Challenge.

2 random fun facts about you? I've lost almost 70lbs with SparkPeople/Maintained for 5 months now and I Love Cats!

Anything else you would like to share? This is Not a Diet... Nothing is Off Limits... Plan it, Track It, Enjoy It

What is your name or nickname? Pam

What do you like to do for fun? Ride my bike, play in a volunteer orchestra, golfing (started in March 2020) and bake.

What diet are you following? Spark Diet and following the ranges

What is your favorite exercise? biking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? I want to get up to 25 miles on my bike.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. This is my first 5% Challenge.

2 random fun facts about you?

I was one of 8 women pole vaulters in the late 70's.
I play the oboe.

Anything else you would like to share? I have been married for 40 years/

What is your name or nickname? Deb or Doobs.

What do you like to do for fun? Read, thrift/antique/junk shop, rv camp, hike.

What diet are you following? Tracking in spark, staying within carb, fat and protein ranges.

What is your favorite exercise? Run/walking, hiking and Les Mills body pump.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Family health issues/stress.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. First time!

2 random fun facts about you? I have 20 year old twins. Married 30 years to my high school sweetheart. 💕

Anything else you would like to share? Looking forward to connections! Its been a rough 2020!

What is your name or nickname? My name is Stephanie. nickname Steph or Stephie
What do you like to do for fun? Reading, listening to music, watching movies, sewing quilting, cooking, baking.
What diet are you following? I'm just doing Sparks people.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? My challenge is keeping a positive attitude about my self, and getting healthy for me and no one else.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. First timer here.

2 random fun facts about you? (1) (2)

Anything else you would like to share? I am looking forward to doing this.

What is your name or nickname? My name is Regina and for nicknames, I use Gina and Regi.

What do you like to do for fun? crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, reading, online gaming, spending time with family, cooking new recipes, spending time outside in the yard/garden.

What diet are you following? We are slowly swapping to a form of the Meditteranean Diet.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? I want to reduce my sugar intake.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. First timer here.

2 random fun facts about you? (1) I am a new Mimi, my grandson was born two months ago and he lives just down the hill. Yay! (2) We just moved to our new home in late August so I will be getting my gardens all planned out and getting my supplies so we can have chickens this spring. I am so excited.

Anything else you would like to share? I am looking forward to being on a team and hopefully making new friends.

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What is your name or nickname? Angela

What do you like to do for fun? Playing with my kids, reading, writing, photography, exploring the woods around our property, crafts, crocheting, gardening, taking care of our pets, watching movies, and just relaxing with my family

What diet are you following? No particular diet, just trying to exercise more regularly and eat healthier

What is your favorite exercise? Walking although it's hard this time of year because it's soo cold

Do you have a personal challenge? To cut back on sweets, and get back below 200lbs

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it? This is my first time

2 random fun facts about you? I'm taking a photography and a creative writing course online and finished my dilopma in Child Psychology this year.
I'm a homeschool mum and love it

Anything else you would like to share? Thanks so much for adding me. I really look forward to getting to know some of you and use this group as motivation to reach my fitness goals

What is your name or nickname?
Elisa

What do you like to do for fun?
travel, cycling, camping, hiking

What diet are you following?
Zone 40-30-30 with calorie cycling

What is your favorite exercise?
Cycling

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
yep....

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I've met the 5% goal with Weight Watchers (more than once). SparkPeople is way more fun.

2 random fun facts about you?
I "won" NaNoWriMo in 2013.
I cycled over 1500 miles in 2020.

Anything else you would like to share?
I'm looking forward to this challenge!

What is your name or nickname?
Barb

What do you like to do for fun?
Walking, sudoku, crocheting, adult coloring books and going to craft shows.

What diet are you following?
I am using the Sparkpeople nutritional guidelines using foods with ingredient lists that look like a recipe I could make in my kitchen (avoiding processed foods). I am also trying to cut back on my sugar intake

What is your favorite exercise?
Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
- I got totally off track over the holidays and need to get my focus back on my daily goals.
- Still adjusting to the impacts to my activity level from working from home

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. first one for me, learning as I go
No, I believe my first 5% Challenge was the 2017 Summer 5% Challenge and I have participated in all of the challenges since.

2 random fun facts about you?
- I have always wanted to go for a hot air balloon ride.
- I grew up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nickname? name is Kathy

What do you like to do for fun? watch movies on TV

What diet are you following? usually the 80/20 but might try something new

What is your favorite exercise? water aerobics but haven't done in a while because of pandemic but once gyms are safe hope to go back, I got an exercise bike to use for now.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? I regained most of my weight, so feel like I'm starting over again (4th time lost 50-100# and gained most back)

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. this is my first

2 random fun facts about you? Kissed the Blarney Stone in 1985 and Pet some Wallaby's at zoo in Perth in 1975.

Anything else you would like to share? Adopted two boys. They were each 9 when I adopted them and are now 21 and 19.

What is your name or nickname? Heather

What do you like to do for fun?.play ukulele, kayak, swim, walk in the woods with my dog.

What diet are you following? No particular diet, just trying to eat healthy

What is your favorite exercise? Walking preferably in the woods.

Do you have a personal challenge. - break the sugar habit.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it., haven't done one.

2 random fun facts about you?** I'm learning to play the Ukulele, I have waterfalls in my yard.

Anything else you would like to share?* Thanks for the invite.

What is your name or nickname? My name is Lori

What do you like to do for fun? Go to the beach

What diet are you following? Monitoring my calorie intake and exercise

What is your favorite exercise? walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? trying to stay away from sweets and alcoholic drinks

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. N/A

2 random fun facts about you? I like to ride motorcycles and I love my cats :)

Anything else you would like to share? I am looking for ways to stay consistent and not revert back to bad eating habits.

What is your name or nickname? Kylie

What do you like to do for fun? #1 teach/watch/be around little kids. ( I used to teach the 2-3 and 4-6 classes at the taekwondo studio we went to and helped with the afterschool program before we went belly up due to covid, and used to teach children's church at our church, also gone but only temporarily, I hope. # 2 watch tv #3 play with my own kids #4 play video games. ( these are not in order btw)

What diet are you following? low carb kinda keto but not really

What is your favorite exercise? squats

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? moving, well maybe soonish. working with Habitat for Humanity, everything is crazy with covid restrictions we arent' even allowed on site right now but have been told things are moving forward. closing process may start as soon as mid Jan. but that's if they can get to all the things the inspector found when he was out the week before Christmas. I think it''s a lot to ask one person but guess they know more than me. add to that just being a wife and mother of a teen girl and son with special needs. life is always a challenge.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. new to this whole site so no challenges yet. but excited to try it.

2 random fun facts about you? I have a black belt in taekwondo and play (theoretically I still can) trombone

Anything else you would like to share?

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What is your name or nickname? Kari

What do you like to do for fun? Paper crafting, crocheting, hiking, spending time for family

What diet are you following? Nothing specific

What is your favorite exercise? Walking, dancing

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Managing work stress and exercise with sedentary job.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. This is my first!

2 random fun facts about you? Love to search for waterfalls, Sing in the car.

What is your name or nickname? My name is Maria

What do you like to do for fun? Right now I am knitting scrubbies for my kitchen and for my sister. I am also planning to start to crochet a backpack for my youngest granddaughter.

What diet are you following? I am not on any specific diet. I had major surgery in November and have lost 20 lbs. Right now I am making sure I get enough protein and balanced meals.

What is your favorite exercise? walking. .It's the only one I can do now. Hopefully I will be able to do some yoga

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Just recovering from surgery. Learning that I am not 100% and that I need to cut back at times.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have been doing these challenges since at least 2012

2 random fun facts about you? I love to sing. I miss singing with my choir.

Anything else you would like to share? I love these challenges and meeting new friends and catching up with others.

What is your name or nickname?
Dee
What do you like to do for fun?
Walk, read, bake, pottery, photography ...
What diet are you following?
SP 1200-1500 calories and Intermittent Fasting (2 meals a day)
What is your favorite exercise?
I love my new recumbent elliptical - so quiet, gets my HR up, and I can read/watch TV
Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
I’d like to lose that last 5 lbs. get into the 140s, and stay there!
If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I’ve done the last two. Didn’t understand the travel bit on the first one. Got the hang of it now.
2 random fun facts about you?
I love puzzles, manage a few websites and speak computer. I’m a lifelong learner.
Anything else you would like to share?
I am out of the obese and overweight BMI range, after 40 years. It feels great!

Edited by: PRIMEOFMYLIFE at: 12/29/2020 (20:06)

Me!

What is your name or nickname? Dee

What do you like to do for fun? Avid reader (James Patterson is a favorite, as well as Kristen Hannah and Ann Rice) - I also love going to concerts (hopefully 2021!!)

What diet are you following? Noom

What is your favorite exercise? Stationery Bike

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Tending to my Mom - she's 86, but seems to have given up ... so trying to get her motivated again! My husband is also disabled with head trauma, heart issues, and COPD.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Been a CLOVER since I began. I love working towards a goal, and the support is awesome!

2 random fun facts about you? I am the youngest of 8. I am the proud Mama of Dr. Stephanie, PhD - environmental scientist / epidemiologist

Anything else you would like to share? I have an adorable cat named Hattie:

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nickname? Cindi

What do you like to do for fun? Fun? What is that? I like to shop, spend time with family, read, cook, walk.

What diet are you following? WW Blue.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? My challenge started with a new job that started in November. I work long hours and don't have time during the day for activity. It is very sedentary. Right now, things are very busy.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've been doing these for years. I think I started these either in 2015 or 2016. I love the challenges. They keep me on track and focused. I struggled with the last challenge, keeping up with my posting and exercise minutes. I'm going to be working on getting back on track.

2 random fun facts about you? I don't own a TV and my son works as a news producer. Nothing against TV except I don't have time to watch it and there are other things I want to be doing with my time. So, I watch Youtube videos of things I am interested in. I love minimalist/declutter videos. I watch one and then go clean or declutter something.

Anything else you would like to share?

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Edited by: CINDILP at: 12/27/2020 (20:11)

What is your name or nickname? Connie

What do you like to do for fun? Reading

What diet are you following? Calorie counting

What is your favorite exercise? Aerobics and walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Work stress

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. This is my first one!

2 random fun facts about you? I like to participate in the Nebraska Passport challenge every year. I love geocaching!

Anything else you would like to share? My daughter, mermaidsherbet, is also participating in the 5% Challenge!

What is your name or nickname?**Kris

What do you like to do for fun?**Go to the zoo, a movie or out to eat.

What diet are you following?**Spark people life style change.

What is your favorite exercise?**walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?**Reducing calories in.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.**Yes, I have been in all the 5% Challenges for 2020. It has helped me stay focused and motivated. I have continued to do ST exercises weekly (something I usually end up quitting). I enjoy the encouragement and connecting to others with similar concerns.

2 random fun facts about you?**I love to color and do sudoku puzzles.

Anything else you would like to share?**After dealing with Covid this last year I want to get in better shape and lose this added weight, just so that I am healthier in order to deal better with anything that may come along.


Edited by: KRISKAY1962 at: 12/26/2020 (12:27)

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nickname? babs

What do you like to do for fun? walking, gardening, puzzles

What diet are you following? portion control, lower carbs due to diabetic

What is your favorite exercise? walking, chair yoga

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? stress- nurse during COVID

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I find it is a good motivator, more successful during this fall challenge slow and steady

2 random fun facts about you? I love spending time with my grandchildren, live on small farm

Anything else you would like to share? looking forward to winter challenge

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Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nickname? Carla

What do you like to do for fun? Paper crafting, baking, cake decorating, bakery blitz & kitchen scramble facebook games, township & frontier games with my husband, board games, reading.

What diet are you following? I’m not following anything in particular, I’m really going to work on eating more fruits and veggies and more water instead of the sugary drinks that I have been drinking way too much of.

What is your favorite exercise? Deep water aerobics classes, swimming or bike riding (leisurely).

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? I’ve been struggling with severe back pain, I am doing my physical therapy exercises. I may also have surgery on my hand for carpal tunnel, but not sure when.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I like the accountability and the challenges

2 random fun facts about you? I collect old Disney comic books such as mickey, goofy, dumbo, and such. I tap danced on stage until 2009, would have in 2010, but had a medical issue that made me stop. I loved to tap dance, and wish I could get back into it.

Anything else you would like to share? I like to make my crafts to give to others.

What is your name or nickname? I'm Julie. Don't really use a nickname any more except with my husband.

What do you like to do for fun? Camping, cooking and journaling

What diet are you following? No longer believe in "diets" but trying very hard to make good choices.

What is your favorite exercise? I love my recumbent bike but I'm struggling health issues with my legs.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? I am in physical therapy for chronic Achilles Tendonosis.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done not done a 5% Challenge, but have been a part of one other team challenge.

2 random fun facts about you? I am very distantly related to Larry King and my husband is related to Lawrence Welk.

Anything else you would like to share? My husband and I are Salvation Army Officers. I love helping people.


Edited by: CURIOUS2020 at: 12/25/2020 (12:06)

What is your name or nickname? Jill is my given name but for some reason many call me Jillian.

What do you like to do for fun? Walking, reading, being with my family and friends (when allowed), being with my dogs.

What diet are you following? Just trying to keep up on my tracking. I am horrible at that.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking my German Shepherd, dancing, or water aerobics

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? I am now walking on my treadmill instead of outside. I like outside so much better. Also the tracking thing.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done several previous 5% challenges. This will be my 3rd 5% challenge. I am on the Spirited Under Dawgs team and truly enjoy that group.

2 random fun facts about you? I enjoy trying new recipes but getting my daughter on board can be tough. I really do learning about health and wellness.

Anything else you would like to share? I enjoy a good chat session with friends.

What is your name or nickname? Don't really have one, but my DH calls me A

What do you like to do for fun? Walking, hiking, yoga, reading,, quilting, puzzles

What diet are you following? Just keeping healthy with healthy whole grain breads and pastas, usually have a salad every night or just something green.

What is your favorite exercise? walking and doing exercises but my fitness club is closed down.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Maintaining my low weight. and staying healthy in this pandemic

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done several previous 5% challenges. I enjoy the camaraderie and have taken on leadership roles many times but I joined when I was already maintaining

2 random fun facts about you? I love to cook and my DH always compliments what I make. I have 4 grandchildren. We live in the SF Bay Area and so do my two sons, daughter-in laws and all of my grandchildren

Anything else you would like to share? I love Sparkpeople

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What is your name or nickname? Barbara aka Barbie

What do you like to do for fun? Walking, hiking, yoga, knitting, reading, card making, scrapbooking, sewing, being creative

What diet are you following? whole food, plant based

What is your favorite exercise? walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? getting into strength workouts and finding whole foot, plant based recipes that I can make and enjoy eating

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done several previous 5% challenges. I have never achieved the 5% loss but I have succeeded in keeping many healthy habits.

2 random fun facts about you? My husband died 11/12/13; I have a great granddaughter, Harley

Anything else you would like to share? My faithful walking companion is Marv, my dog.

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Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nickname? Sheri

What do you like to do for fun? Cardmaking, quilting, games

What diet are you following? IF and Healthy Keto

What is your favorite exercise? Spin

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Keeping focused

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I love the accountability and contributing to the teams progress which helps me also.

2 random fun facts about you?
My puppy thinks I’m his mommy! We do have the same hair/fur color! Haha
I think I’m still In my 40’s until I look in the mirror. My solution, no more mirrors! Haha

Anything else you would like to share? Just a suggestion... I Would like to see small teams within our designated team or a team partner. Someone to connect with other than just posting stats.

We're all here to help motivate and support our teams.

Edited by: 1SHERILEEAZ at: 12/19/2020 (15:12)

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Come and tell us a little about you! I am a newly widow,

What is your name or nickname? Linda

What do you like to do for fun? I like to make card and scrapbooking.

What diet are you following? I am trying to find one right for me.

What is your favorite exercise? Biking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? My husbands death.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.

2 random fun facts about you?

Anything else you would like to share?

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Kia ora koutou katoa (hello to you all) I'm Toria from New Zealand..

I was active on spark many many years ago (about 10+ years actually) and created/ran a few groups and several challenges - but life got in the way and lots of excuses and bad lifestyle choices led me to put my weight back on - aaaaaand here I find myself back here again!..

I'm motivated and excited to see where the next few months takes me!!..

GROUP QUESTIONS :

What is your name or nickname? Vic, Tori, Lady-V

What do you like to do for fun? Does sleep count?

What diet are you following? I was Paleo for years and had good results, but I'd say I'm a mix of Keto and Paleo these days..

What is your favorite exercise? I like walking.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? I've just had treatment for cervical cancer so it's been a mental struggle..

2 random fun facts about you? In what seems like a lifetime ago I was an early childhood educator and a hair stylist.



Edited by: MY_ATAAHUA_LIFE at: 12/18/2020 (02:12)

What is your name or nickname? Paula-Mae I don't mind if you call me Paula or Mae.
Paula-Mae is my full name which I do prefer if possible.

What do you like to do for fun? Read, Knit, Watch films, Gardening, Listening to Music.

What diet are you following? 9 inch plate

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Only the usual things, like the things life throws in from time to time.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Not Applicable

2 random fun facts about you?
I listen to audio books as I walk. I enjoy mystery and adventure films.

Anything else you would like to share?
I am married and care for my husband who has many health issues. I am a glass half full person and determined to make the best of things. I have some health issues myself which is why I want to lose weight and get fit so I have a better quality of life and can care for my husband easier.

We're all here to help motivate and support our teams.


Edited by: PAULA-MAE at: 12/19/2020 (05:32)

What is your name or nickname? Joyce

What do you like to do for fun? Play computer games, Farmtown, read, listen to music

What diet are you following? My own, just doing every thing in moderation

What is your favorite exercise? Walking and beginning to like ST

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? No

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Did a number of them, this last one I think I did my best.

2 random fun facts about you? I am a red hatter, and in my younger days (way younger) was on a TV dance show in our area. Not American Bandstand

Anything else you would like to share? We have 10 grandchildren and 6-1/2 great grandchildren, and a fur baby Kayla, an African gray named Robbie and a Caique named Candy

We're all here to help motivate and support our teams.

We are so glad that you have joined. You are now part of a supportive high energy team dedicated to starting and FINISHING this challenge. This is the challenge to make you proud and your reward will be fun, better health and weight. We will encourage, cheer, and rally around one another and make this the best Challenge ever!

Because we renew our teams each season, you are surrounded by active teammates. emoticon

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nickname? Mary

What do you like to do for fun? Read, exercise, play games

What diet are you following? Ww blue

What is your favorite exercise? Spinning

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Same as everyone else. Trying to avoid emotional eating due to covid

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done a bunch. On cloverleafs for awhile then I switched awesome a’s! We’ll see where I am this time

2 random fun facts about you? I love to read and be outside

Anything else you would like to share? No

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11/19/20 3:33

What is your name or nickname? Dee

What do you like to do for fun? walking, community service

What diet are you following? healthy heart?? none

What is your favorite exercise? walking, Zumba

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? low motivation

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
Was a Rowdy Rebel before...still is!

2 random fun facts about you? I love cartoons still...I hate eggs

Anything else you would like to share? Looking forward to some steady accountability

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What is your name or nickname? Ally

What do you like to do for fun? Game, sew, read, walk

What diet are you following? Portion control

What is your favorite exercise? Walking and adding ST.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Wanting to eat my stress away.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done challenges in years past.

2 random fun facts about you? I run a facebook group and go live often! I love it! I gained weight over the past 3 years. Menopause is part of the issue :)

We are so glad that you have joined. You are now part of a supportive high energy team dedicated to starting and FINISHING this challenge. This is the challenge to make you proud and your reward will be fun, better health and weight. We will encourage, cheer, and rally around one another and make this the best Challenge ever!

Because we renew our teams each season, you are surrounded by active teammates.

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nickname? Katie

What do you like to do for fun? walk, woodworking , gardening

What diet are you following? healthy heart?? kinda..moving towards plant based.

What is your favorite exercise? horseback riding..but I no longer have a horse..so ..walking!

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? recovering from Covid

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
Been a Spirited UnderDawg for a while now..found a home in that kennel.

2 random fun facts about you? I love to laugh even at myself..and love to make people laugh even more

Anything else you would like to share? Looking forward to achieving my 5% goal.

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What is your name or nickname?
Necdo (Dinees)
What do you like to do for fun?
Walk, hike, read, crochet, build with Lego
What diet are you following?
Counting calories, logging food in Spark People. No real diet. I have been trying to get an appointment with a Nutritionist.
What is your favorite exercise?
I have a lot of favorites. It depends on what I need. Walking, dancing, lifting weights, stretching
Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
I like to eat. I can even over eat veggies with no toppings.
If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I have participated in many challenges and I enjoy the encouragement and the teams.
2 random fun facts about you?
We have a Lego Christmas tree. Hubby built the tree out of wood. It has shelves and I build something to put on the tree. My grandson helps
I love the lights at Christmas. I love the kindness. I don't like the stress of the gifts.

Anything else you would like to share?
I hate cold weather. Anything below 60 is too cold.


Edited by: NECDOO at: 12/6/2020 (10:02)

What is your name or nickname? Mary Ann

What do you like to do for fun? Exercise, hiking, camping, dancing

What diet are you following? My own, healthy, lower carbs, portion control, no sweets

What is your favorite exercise? Zumba

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? My mom moved into assisted living this year due to dementia and I'm her caregiver/POW.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I was on the Rowdy Rebels a few different times. It keeps me accountable.

2 random fun facts about you? My cat is named Tigger and he is such a sweetie. My 10 year anniversary is coming up in February.

Anything else you would like to share? I started back with SP this month and I'm committed to not eating sweets at all in December.

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nickname?
Brandi

What do you like to do for fun?
Read, write, photography, cross-stitch, crochet, sleep.

What diet are you following?
I am pescatarain working toward a more plant-based way of eating. But I do love my dairy and fish, so...

What is your favorite exercise?
Running, yoga, weights, HIIT, and I'm going to start pole after the holidays!

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
I have 5 kids home all the time now. Homeschooling three of them. Oldest goes to a charter (which the boys will go to next year) and about the time this challenge starts, the youngest will be around 6 months old. Finding time to work out at home or leave to the gym has been a challenge.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I did the Spring 2020 challenge while I was nearing the end of my pregnancy. It was a fun way to keep motivated to keep active while pregnant, something I'd never really done in my previous pregnancies.

2 random fun facts about you?
I've actually always wanted to homeschool my kids and this shut down was somewhat of a Godsend in that aspect. I have always sucked at math, but numbers and analytics are comforting to me.

Anything else you would like to share?
Nope!

Come and tell us a little about you! My name is Ellen I am 65 and in good health

What is your name or nickname? Ellen

What do you like to do for fun? I love to walk and jog. I also make crochet animals and toys.

What diet are you following? None just trying to cut down on sweets and lose my covid pounds.

What is your favorite exercise? walking= jogging

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? taking care of 3 people. My sister -Fibro--My husband Heart issues & my mother in law who is 97 and in great health but lonely.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. yes, and I love doing them they keep me trying to exercise and lose weight.

2 random fun facts about you? I am usually a happy person .--I pet every dog I see while outside in the summer jogging. I know all there names lol

Anything else you would like to share? no

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My name: Joy
What do I like to do for fun?. Walking, dancing and crocheting.
What diet am I following: 1200-1600 calorie diet
What is my favorite exercise?. Walking and dancing
Do I have a personal challenge I am dealing with this season? Yes, Covid19, my mom and sister, and getting my thyroid medication under control.
Have I done a previous 5% challenge before?. No
2 random facts about myself: I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. I have a cat named Frankie.

What is your name or nickname?
Nan

What do you like to do for fun?
Struggling to find fun things these days with all the restrictions

What diet are you following?
SEE food but working to change that

What is your favorite exercise?
Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
My friend who just finished chemo when Covid kicked in and who stays 80 miles away across county borders when they decide to put us all in different restriction tiers has been staying with mum and me since March 2020. I love her to bits but it’s hard balancing her needs and frustrations with mum’s (90 at Christmas) needs and still find a space for me time with just me. My current challenge is not to blow up at 5 times a day. As I never married or had children I never learned how to say no nicely.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I’ve done several but in the past but with different spark names

2 random fun facts about you?
Like to crossstitch
Would love to get back to a proper church service

Anything else you would like to share?
I’m trying not too successfully to stop comfort guzzling

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What is your name or nickname?
I'm Barb. Here on Spark a lot of people shorten my username to OKM.

What do you like to do for fun?
I am a bit of a sports fan, but 2020 has done a number on that... also a book-worm (reader for fun), fond of good TV / movie writing.

What diet are you following?
I would describe it as my son once did: "the guy diet". He explained to me that when women dieted they went to extremes of planning and it took a lot of energy, but when GUYS would diet, they just "cut down a little" and worked out more.

What is your favorite exercise?
Walking, at the moment.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
Heck, we have a National and Global challenge this season! The pandemic. Just trying to stay safe and healthy, physically and mentally.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
This will be only my second. I didn't do so great on the scale with the 2020 Fall Challenge (I think I was the worst on my team)... some of the LTGL items kicked up a rebellion in me. So... trying again, to prove to myself that I CAN do better.

2 random fun facts about you?
Left handed, which as most lefties will tell you is a mix: write leftie, cut right-handed... play tennis right-handed... and love that this makes me "sinister", because I was always a "goodie two shoes" kind of kid.

I'm a fan-girl of Triathlon... and still count meeting Leada Cave and Sister Madonna Buder (who likely have NO CLUE who I am) among my fondest memories. If you have no clue who they are, it's ok. Leanda was World Champ at two distances in the same year (70.3 and 140.6 miles). Sister Madonna is "The Iron Num" who was doing full Ironman distance races (140.6 miles) into her 80's.

Anything else you would like to share?

Oh, I probably do WAY TOO MUCH sharing as a blogger...!

Come and tell us a little about you! My name is Tracy

What is your name or nickname? Dani

What do you like to do for fun? reading crocheting, learning new things, spending time with my grandbabies

What diet are you following? none yet

What is your favorite exercise? walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? eat better

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. yes, but could not do much with having knee surgery

2 random fun facts about you? learning to have fun again

Anything else you would like to share? no

We're all here to help motivate and support our teams.

What is your name or nickname? My name is Sheryl.

What do you like to do for fun? Read play on my computer and connect with people.

What diet are you following? None at this moment and that is a big problem.

What is your favorite exercise? Swimming but I have no access to a pool so I am lookiing at exercise machines. I welcome any suggestions but I need something that will not be too hard on my knees.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Getting my mobility back.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have been doing these challenges for a while now and I have been losing some weight but I have never hit my 5%.

2 random fun facts about you?

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nickname? Lesley

What do you like to do for fun? Read, walk, calligraphy, travel

What diet are you following? Portion Control, moving towards more plant based

What is your favorite exercise? Walking and just started riding a Peloton

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? time management

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Did the 5% Fall challenge. I was not as active as I should have been.

2 random fun facts about you? 1. I collect elephants from every place I travel to. Have about 100. 2. I started calligraphy as a hobby during the pandemic so that I can help my event planner son in the future.

What is your name or nickname?
Traci

What do you like to do for fun?
Read, watch movies

What diet are you following?
N/A

What is your favorite exercise?
Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
N/A

Two random facts:
I love working from home
Fall is my favorite season


Anything else you would like to share?
Go Tar Heels! :)

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nickname?

My name is P.R.

What do you like to do for fun? I love to spend time in my kitchen. I love to cook and bake and teach my daughter how to do the same. My fam calls it my "Laboratory" LOL!

What diet are you following?

I follow Spark People calories count but not macros or anything strenuous like that!

What is your favorite exercise?

I was introduced to the Leslie Sansone walk away the pounds about 2 years ago. I love doing her workouts and interspersing Zumba Gold, chair exercises and other dance exercises for variety.

Personal challenge:


I personally have been in quarantine for almost the whole time since March and have not had the Covid affect me or my close fam personally. My sister, on the other hand, has refused to wear a mask or social distance climing they didn't want to "Stop living their lives." (she lives in a different state where the Covid restrictions are more lax) So she and her husband and 5 members of her family are stricken with Covid right now. She is 74, her husband is 78 and her son is 49. Her DH and her son are in the hospital. This is very hard on me emotionally and I am an emotional eater. Will need lots of support through this. Thanks!

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.

My first 5% challenge was this last Fall challenge. I really enjoyed it. I didn't lose 5% but I lost more than I think I would have on my own. I was on the last traveler standing 'til the end and I am excited to be back for more! Especially during the Holiday season!

2 random fun facts about you?

I lived in Australia for a couple of years in my 20's, my initials are carved on the Sydney harbor bridge...

I went to NYC as a teenager for the Bicentennial celebration and my name at the time was written in pencil inside the Statue of Liberty along with all my classmates. I know, BAD DOG!!! (I'm sure it has been painted over by now over 40 years later LOL!)

Anything else you would like to share?

I'm excited to start my next 5% challenge. Stop by my page and say Hi! And I will do the same!


Edited by: PRSPLACE at: 12/2/2020 (20:47)

My nickname: In real life, I don't have one

What do I like to do for fun? Dancing, yoga, weaving, quilting. Picking up knitting again. Computer games.

Favorite exercise: dance, especially body groove and zumba

What diet am I following? Calorie restriction, but I also need to cut all kinds of foods because of my thyroid

Personal challenge: Downsizing.

Previous challenges. I've done the last two and enjoyed them. The challenge is a gentle accountability tool for me. Having the final weigh in right after Thanksgiving was a little brutal, though. I did consider doing it on Thursday morning. Oh well...

2 random facts about me. I bought an old rv to live in when I retire. I'm kinda learning Navajo.

Edited by: DZANII at: 11/28/2020 (10:13)

What is your name or nickname? fluffy

What do you like to do for fun? arts

What diet are you following? low carb/keto

What is your favorite exercise? sparks & watp videos

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? lock down

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done a lot of them - fabulous inspiration to help with health

2 random fun facts about you? have 4 rescues cats .. 15, 6 ,5 & new one turns 1 this week dec.......... addicted to spinning, sock knitting & others ,crochet, drawing, sewing , painting , etc- ADHD..LOL

What is your name or nickname?
Alison

What do you like to do for fun?
Karaoke, bowling, puzzles, dancing

What diet are you following?
Paleo

What is your favorite exercise?
Walking, Dancing

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
Back injury, & bad knee

Two random facts:
I play three musical instruments
This is my first challenge

Anything else you would like to share?
I look forward to the challenge

What is your name or nickname? Liz

What do you like to do for fun? Visit with friends, hike, downhill ski, walk outdoors

What diet are you following? Keto

What is your favorite exercise? Karate or skiing

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Overcoming some pain in my right hip that makes exercise challenging.

This is my first 5% Challenge.

Two random facts: I speak four languages and have travelled to over 50 countries.

Anything else you would like to share? Looking forward to the challenge!

What is your name or nickname? Dorina

What do you like to do for fun? Exercise, sauna, listening music, learning about nutrition.

What diet are you following? Nothing specific. I'm tracking every nutrient.

What is your favorite exercise? Dumbbells.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season? Yes, to follow my good eating and moving habits in order to be out of pills for diabetes 2 by 01 March 2021l

It is my first 5% Challenge.

2 random fun facts about you?

- I am living in a medieval house in Sibiu, a medieval Transylvanian city located in the center of Romania.
- I have been travelling 14 years on bicycle in 39 countries.

Anything else you would like to share? I am excited to start this challenge with everyone!