Introductions HERE ONLY PLEASE!

1. My first name or preferred Nickname:: Joyce aka Jojo, aka Jo

2. My Birthday: 2/23/1948

3. My Spark Anniversary: Jan.14, 2009 ( I think)

4. My Wedding Anniversary: none

5. My Home, State, or Country is: Maine USA

6. My Time Zone is ( This is a must) EST:

7. Are you in MAINTENANCE: No

8. Are you new to the 5 % Challenges or been here before: Been here before

9. What do you consider your worst trigger food? Something sweet

10, What eating plan are you following? Moderation / counting calories

11. What is your favorite exercise/workout? walking which I have not been able to do since I have had hip issues but I also love swimming but the winter months - that is difficult.

12. Are YOU ready to have some fun as you journey to a healthier lifestyle? YES I am!

Hi, My name is Kathy

What do you like to do for fun? Exercise, travel, cook, read

What diet are you following? Plant based, limited meat and dairy, portion control

What is your favorite exercise? Walking, swimming and body weight exercises.

If you did a previous Challenge tell us about it. I've done previous challenges, some more successful than others.

2 random fun facts about you? I am a young retiree. I love trying new recipes.

Anything else you would like to share? I was obese when I joined SP in April 2011. I lost 55 lbs and reached a normal BMI. Fast forward and due to a combination of menopause, thyroid issues and loss of motivation, I have regained 15 lbs. I now feel fat and flabby and I miss being fit and toned.

Kathy
0ttawa, Canada
Birthdate February 11

Eastern Standard Time

Edited by: CD9900916 at: 1/5/2017 (23:08)

Hello, My name is Sarah.

I love playing video games and going out with my boyfriend. I also like knitting and visiting my parents and granny-dogs as often as possible.

I don't follow a diet plan per se, I'm just trying to eat as unprocessed as possible to cut extra sugar out and make naturally present nutrients work for me.

I adore yoga. That would have to be my favorite exercise, followed closely by kayaking. I'm excited to start exercising for this challenge, as it is my first.

Two random facts about me:

I love to bake. All the time. I have left over milk or eggs and goodies just start appearing in my kitchen....Feeding people makes me happy. I also really like crocheting tiny key chain animals. Like so:



As an aside, I'm a graphic designer in training. My career is destined to be in front of a computer screen so I'm trying to prepare for taking care of my body for the rest of my life. I lost 20lb a year ago, but then I stopped trying and gained it all back. Here's to getting back on the boat!

Edited by: SUGARPLANK at: 1/5/2017 (22:54)

Hi, My name is Verna.

What do you like to do for fun? Crochet, knit, read

What diet are you following? Calorie counting, low carb

What is your favorite exercise? Walking, gardening

If you did a previous Challenge tell us about it. I've done other challenges but this is my first 5% Challenge

2 random fun facts about you? I love all animals. Interested in nutrition.

Anything else you would like to share? I joined SP in June 2015 and quickly reached my goal weight but had difficulty with maintaining that weight. So, in the last 15 months I have gained 15 lbs and am determined to get those pounds off and successfully maintain.

What is your name or nick name? Sheila

What do you like to do for fun? Garden

What diet are you following? Low calorie

What is your favorite exercise? Anything I am able to do

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

2 random fun facts about you? I love animals and helping people

I live in California

Edited by: SHEILAC520 at: 1/3/2017 (20:33)

1. Is this your first 5% challenge? Yes, and it's going to be great!

2. What do you like to do for fun? I read, watch the Red Wings play hockey, crochet, Spark, and now exercise.

3. What diet are you following? Low carb and low calorie and hunger diet. I'm getting ready to switch to a very low carb, no sugar, healthy fats and intermittent fasting.

4. What is your favorite exercise? Biking

5. What is your occupation? I was a Registered Nurse, now disabled. Now my title is Domestic Goddess.

6. Where do you live? Maine.

7. What are the areas you struggle with in this journey? My mobility issues.

8. Do you have a birthday, anniversary, sparkversary or other special occasion that will happen during this challenge? No.

9. Tell us 2 random fun facts about you.
*My ears kind of point, and when I was a kid I thought I must be related to Eddie Munster.
*I own a Harley Davidson and rode it to Sturgis, SD for Bike Week.

Hi, all. My name is Angie, I grew up in southern Indiana, but I have lived in Tennessee for 26 years with my husband. I am 48 years old with no children –however, we have two kitty cats (Bubba and Dora) and seven nieces/nephews. I teach mathematics at Middle Tennessee State University. I have been there almost 10 years and during the school semester I have 2 hour round-trip commute. In the coming year I am looking forward to renewed energy to be active with my husband (biking, hiking and maybe racquetball) and I look forward to continuing harp lessons. I have enjoyed swimmining the past.

I don't have any particular diet that i follow. I try to incorporate healthy habits that are supported by SP coaches and long time members.

What is your name or nick name? Kate

What do you like to do for fun? bowling, softball, karate, playing guitar, photography, reading

What diet are you following? just trying to stay within my spark ranges

What is your favorite exercise? karate and walking

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done a few 5% challenges in the past, but none since I broke my ankle June 2015 and being pregnant 2016!

2 random fun facts about you? My ankle has 2 plates and 9 screws total. I have a 5 month old (tomorrow), hubby and pup that make me smile every day!

Anything else you would like to share? My ankle is still giving me daily trouble ... I have to go back to the surgeon at some point to see if hardware removal will help ... in the meantime, I have been doing what I can for exercise (but definitely need to ramp it up to get the scale moving)

Hi all! I have been success at slowly losing weight for the past year and hope to continue that through 2017. I'm looking for motivation to keep me on track and exercising. I hope to return some motivation too!

Hi all! This is my first challenge. Love to run but have Achilles tendonitis which has me limited to non impact exercise.

Biggest downfall is tremendous appetite.

58 yr old w 2 sons and 1 grandson.

Wishing much success to all. Let's do this thing.

Long time WW, coming up only 6 yr anniversary next week. Have lost and kept off 60 pounds, too bad I need to lose 80, LOL. I attend weekly meetings and will use their WI weights to report here.

I am a recent widow and retiree.
I hate exercise and love to travel. My 5 GK's keep me busy.

This is my 1st challenge on Spark, which I started using at the end of August when WW shut down their blogging community.

Hi everyone! I am hoping to be back on the WRJ&G team. I have done many challenges. My goal weight was 168 and I am now below it. I have been maintaining this and I am very proud of myself. My name is Terry and I live in Rumford, Maine. I love to exercise and keep healthy.

Hi Everyone -
I am now in ---- Determined Daisies -

Nickname - Ei (or Irish Ei)

Fun - Love to read, enjoy cards + games with family + friends, enjoy Silver sneakers

Diet plan - Weight watchers smart points plan

Prev. challenge - yes ---"Find 10 Challenge"

favorite exercise - silver sneaker classes + spinning, also walking

random facts - I'm retired. Have 3 grandchildren, enjoy easy + healthy recipes


Edited by: IRISHEI at: 1/2/2017 (07:28)

Hi everyone..


what is your nick name? Tanya

What do you like to do for fun? Read books, organize

What dies are you following? Healthy eating and i post my exercise and nutrition everyday

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I completed the Fall with the Determined Daisies and i was about 1 to 2 pounds off my goal.

What is your favorite exercise? HIIT, walking and weight lifting

If you did a previouss 5% challenge tell us about it. I started my first time in the Fall and had a great time. Very supportive and i really had a blast. I lost almost my 5% of total body weight which was great. I was frustrated about my lack of weight loss but i am learning to focus on the journey instead. I look forward to the next challenge. I hope to stay with the Determined Daisies but any group is perfect!

2 random fun facts about you? I love make up and I love to organize.

Anything else you would like to share? I have 2 kids, married 21 years, love clothes, shoes, purses and I love salty foods!

Hi everyone........

What is your name or nick name? Charlene

What do you like to do for fun? Probably have some nice quiet time to myself for whatever I choose to do

What diet are you following? Weight Watchers (& I post my food everyday on Spark to get my caloric count for the day)

What is your favorite exercise? Strength training……

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I had started doing the Fall Challenge but had to drop out because of illness

2 random fun facts about you? I like playing computer games and also like playing mah jongg

Anything else you would like to share? I’m a retired 68 year old – I watch my grandchildren 3 days a week

Happy New Year


What is your name or nick name? Cynthia

What do you like to do for fun? Gardening, walking, playing with my dog, reading, spending time and having fun with family

What diet are you following? Just staying within calorie range per SP - it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle

What is your favorite exercise? Aerobic dance classes, walking, biking, free weights

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I'm a first-timer - Rookie

2 random fun facts about you? I'm good at general trivia and I'm really shy but have a job that requires me to be extroverted

Anything else you would like to share? I'm a marketing rep for an insurance company and moonlight as a performance attendant at a local world-class garden destination

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nick name? Jennifer

What do you like to do for fun? go to theme parks, swim & all water activities, wine and dine

What diet are you following? Tracking via SP, so basically trimming the calories

What is your favorite exercise? Strength training

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I joined my first 5% challenge in the fall of 2016 and I was impressed with the the momentum a community could build up. I felt dedicated to my team and was encouraged to exercise by not wanting to let my team down. I was successful during the time and met my goal weight!! :-)

2 random fun facts about you? I can always measure out leftovers into the accommodating sized Tupperware/container just by eyeballing it. Perfect every time. And - I'm really quiet and seem to "sneak up" on people and they get frightened. My husband calls me a ninja.

Anything else you would like to share? I'm totally excited about the challenge and looking forward to losing 4 kgs / about 10 more lbs.

Name or Nickname: Patti
Do for fun: online brain games, read online, cook
Diet I am following: Changing my lifestyle and trying to get healthy which includes weight loss
Favorite exercise: Indoor Walking Workouts (right now)
Previous 5% Challenge: None. I am a first timer.

2 random fun facts: I like school and learning. I love physical activity!

Patti EST

Edited by: HEALTHYANDFIT27 at: 1/1/2017 (07:43)

What is your name or nick name? Marla

What do you like to do for fun? Hike, walk on the beach, dance, read.

What diet are you following? Smaller portions, organic food, healthy carbs.

What is your favorite exercise? Hiking or dancing.

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

2 random fun facts about you? Won a cooking contest many years ago in large company for making Baklava. Took 4 hours to make, I was only 21. Hiked to top of Half Dome when I was 40!

Anything else you would like to share? Looking forward to meeting you all...

Name - Karen or KP
Fun - Camping, quilting, walking
Diet - SparkDiet
Exercise - Leslie Sansone DVDs
1st 5% Challenge
I have a Senior Citizen dachshund
Happily married to the same man for 43 years!

Ready to get started!

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a super healthy, joyous, peaceful 2017!

What is your name or nick name? Vicki

What do you like to do for fun? Spending time with the family, especially the grandkids, going to the movies and bookstore with my sis

What diet are you following? Nutritionally dense one, whole foods, lean proteins, lots of fruits & veggies, minimal starches, and tackling my worse problem: snacking.

What is your favorite exercise? walking; zumba

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Many. First challenge was super successful; my other challenges results were mixed.

2 random fun facts about you? I love impromptu; I love new adventures

Anything else you would like to share? After I retired from my career, I started a part time bookkeeping financial business that has turned into full time and has me much too busy....especially during tax season! I try to balance all this with making time for the family, especially my grandchildren. When the days are too short, I chop off the sleep I need, a very, very unhealthy habit!

I am excited about 2017 and with the Winter 2017 Challenge want to repeat the success of my very first Challenge I did! I am looking forward to our journey toward greater health and fitness together!

Hi everyone and Happy New Year 2017

Here goes:

What is your name or nick name? Estela

What do you like to do for fun? I like going to the movies, reading, walking, play golf, playing with my grandchildren.

What diet are you following? I recently started the 21 Day Fix

What is your favorite exercise? Spinning, aqua aerobics, hiking

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

2 random fun facts about you? I'm in my mid-fifties with 8 beautiful grandchildren and I have a great sense of humor.

Anything else you would like to share? I'm an executive assistant at a small university for the past 27 years.

Thanks and looking forward to the challenge and to 2017.

Edited by: STELABELA61 at: 12/31/2016 (13:28)

What is your name or nick name? Stephani- nick name tat

What do you like to do for fun? I like to travel, hike, sing. dance and play the organ..

What diet are you following? I use the spark tracker to keep me honest about what goes in y mouth and try to make healthy food choices ( most of the time).

What is your favorite exercise? I like Zumba, Jessica Smith, Tracy Campoli and the spark exercise site.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I only lost 3 % but I was thrilled with that. What was so appealing to me was the challenge helped me to remember to put me in as things that are important to my life. I have gotten stronger and some of the daisies kept it up during the off period and it has really helped me with my focus and strength.

2 random fun facts about you? I love to laugh and be silly. Although I am older than dirt as my children and grandchildren say, I have a young mind.

Anything else you would like to share? I am a retired nurse and am still in recovery from knee surgery 2 years ago and have found that although I have to modify many of the exercises they still work and I get better every time. I have found that as long as you keep trying you are not failing.

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nick name? Helen

What do you like to do for fun? Raise chickens, feed my family, sing in 3 choirs, help run the choirs.

What diet are you following? Rosemary Conley

What is your favorite exercise? Walking at the beach.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I haven't done 5% before. I have been on two other BL teams in the past where I had a lot of fun and made some good cyber friends with whom I'm still in touch almost daily.

2 random fun facts about you? I live in the UK. I love to travel.

Anything else you would like to share? I have been married almost 35 years and I have 3 grown-up children, 1 of whom still lives at home, with 1 grandson and another on the way. I love animals, mine are now reduced to 1 dog and 1 cat as well as about 35 hens.


Edited by: HELENTORTOISE at: 12/30/2016 (11:27)

Come and tell us a little about you!

I am a young at heart 66 year old transplant from Manhattan, New York City who moved to Miami, Florida in 1974. I lived there until one month ago when I retired to Calamba, Philippines. For 30 years I practiced pediatric nursing. When my health turned not so good I changed careers and now I am a Red Cross swimming instructor and Lifeguard. I have two grown children, one grandson and one grandchild on the way. I started Spark People in order to improve my health through good eating and exercise about 4 years ago. SP is now my second home. I do love this site and work hard for myself and to support others on their journey towards a better and happier lifestyle.

What is your name or nick name?
My name is Elona. It's hard enough to remember my name, no nickname for me.Lol..

What do you like to do for fun?
I have broad interests. I like swimming a lot. One day I want to compete in the Senior Olympics. I'm close to competition speed, but not quite enough for my liking. I like to walk and I hike sometimes. I like to explore and find adventures. I enjoy non-fiction books about people and science discoveries and love a good end of the world book, but no walking dead people please. Lol. I like to surf the net. I am on Facebook so I can share my photos and chat with family and friends. I'm in love with my new Sony Experian XZ 23 megapixel android phone. I'm obsessed with photography, I like editing and being creative. I never got beyond the 60's rock craze. I still listen to the Beatles and the Stones, Led Zeppline and Pink Floyd with a smattering of Tina Turner.

What diet are you following?
Sparrk People Healthy Heart (low fat).

What is your favorite exercise?
Swimming and walking/hiking.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I was a member here about two years ago. I was new and lacked confidence. Everyone seemed to be losing weight and I wasn't, but I stuck with it anyway. I left not losing weight and a little disappointed. I am ready now for a challenge My confidence is much better and so are my computer skills. Lol.

Anything else you would like to share?
Like many members here, I have health challenges. I have rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain. I'm on medicines that have arrested the disease and I feel better than I have in years. Since RA is an inflammatory disease I have difficulty losing weight. I have to exercise a lot because my basal metabolism rate is only 900. I am on a 1200-1500 calorie meal plan. I don't find it hard to do. I just have to be extra vigilant to exercise one hour daily aerobically.
I am very grateful Spark People is here for me. It has helped me a lot. It also has given me the opportunity to give back.

Edited by: MIAMIRN at: 12/30/2016 (15:24)

What is your name or nick name? My name is Diane aka Fit4hzglory (Fit) SP name

What do you like to do for fun? I like singing and being around my family.

What diet are you following? I am following a salt restrictive plan.

What is your favorite exercise? I was pretty active for a senior until October, 2016. I started having excruciating pain shooting down my left leg. I found out that it was a sciatic nerve problem. Now I only do stretches to help minimize the pain. Hopefully in the future I will be able to do more activity.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've not done any 5% challenges before.

2 random fun facts about you? (1) I love to be around people and to talk, (2) I like playing games.

Anything else you would like to share? I really enjoy encouraging others. I have been happily married for 42 years to the love of my life. Just had a wedding anniversary on December 28. We had 3 children, 2 daughters and 1 son. The son is with the Lord. We have one grandson, whose 9 years old and one son-in-law.

Edited by: FIT4HZGLORY at: 12/30/2016 (10:13)

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nick name? My name is Kathy.

What do you like to do for fun? I ride my bike and I read. I like to cook and I like to eat.

What diet are you following? Always Hungry type with no refined carbs and 3 healthy carbs max per day.

What is your favorite exercise? bicycling. I reluctantly do spin classes and other exercise in the gym in the winter.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Never

Anything else you would like to share? I have never been active on Spark people or other social media and find the site overwhelming. I may need some handholding on the rookie team.

What is your name or nick name? Kelly and Aunt KK
What do you like to do for fun? Hang with my girlfriend
What diet are you following? none- going to the gym, will add more great habits later
What is your favorite exercise? Walking
If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I went on vacation the week it started and just didn't participate (big regret)
2 random fun facts about you? I have 2 purrrfect cats, I'm Aunt KK to 7 nieces and nephews
Anything else you would like to share? I have a lot of weight to lose, and it feels overwhelming.

What is your name or nick name? Ashley

What do you like to do for fun? Play board games

What diet are you following? Nothing specific, just started tracking calories and exercise

What is your favorite exercise? Hiking

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

2 random fun facts about you? I'm a homeschooler and my rabbit is probably bigger than your dog.

Anything else you would like to share? I'm trying to get in shape for a scientific trip to the rainforest this summer.

What is your name or nick name? Patty
What do you like to do for fun? Family time and shopping!
What diet are you following? Lots of complex carbs,lean proteins,some dairy.trying not to do processed foods,like chips sugar and pop.
What is your favorite exercise? Zumba
If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. First one
2 random fun facts about you? Cat lover and Jesus Freak
Anything else you would like to share? I am a mom of four girls, 6 grandkids and I am happily married.

What is your name or nick name? Julie

What do you like to do for fun? Pool, dancing

What diet are you following? Try to mostly eat natural non processed foods. Fruits, veggies, meat.

What is your favorite exercise? Hiking

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

2 random fun facts about you? I collect rocks and like office supplies. Yes I am weird.

Anything else you would like to share? Have 2 adult children & a dog. Been married to my best friend for 3 years.

What is your name or nick name? Cheryl

What do you like to do for fun? Read, sew, crafts, nature walks

What diet are you following? Balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and healthy fats.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking with our dog.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. My first 5% Challenge was the Fall 2016 Challenge. I really enjoyed the support and encouragement of my team members and met my 5% goal.

2 random fun facts about you? I have a collection of vintage children's mugs and I enjoy Sci -Fi movies

Anything else you would like to share? I have been married for 43 years and have three grown children, a daughter and two sons. We moved to central Florida 11 years ago from New Jersey.

Hi everyone
What is your name or nick name? Minnie

What do you like to do for fun? Love watching Football & Baseball and traveling

What diet are you following? Try to follow the Diabetic meal plan

What is your favorite exercise? Cardio and dancing

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

2 random fun facts about you? Love to be around water and play board games

Anything else you would like to share? Married have 4 children (1 girl 3 boys) & 3 Grandchildren (1 boy 10 yrs 2 girls 10,7 yrs)



Edited by: ERICALEAHA at: 1/3/2017 (17:21)

Hello

What is your name or nick name? I go by Tricia

What do you like to do for fun? I read, cook, and watch football and baseball.

What diet are you following? I am doing pre-diabetic

What is your favorite exercise? none, but I am starting to do sparks dvds

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. -I am a Rookie

2 random fun facts about you? I am a night owl. I work on computers all day.

Anything else you would like to share?

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

Thanks for doing all introductions on this thread so we can all follow each other here.

East coast time

name - Eileen ( Ei)
fun - love to read- mostly fiction, computer -daily tracking,etc.+emails, time with my family
diet - WW smart points (also love whole food plans,etc.)
exercise - silver sneaker classes and Leslie Sansone- dvd's, walking,etc.
previous challenge - yes, few years in a row
2-random- retired, 3 grandchildren
share - I want a healthy lifestyle plan to become a habit in my choices of eating + activity.
Want to reach maintenance and be strong enough to stay at that weight for life.(-:
and----- I live in Northeast OH.


Edited by: IRISHEI at: 12/28/2016 (08:42)

What is your name or nick name? Margie

What do you like to do for fun? Computer games, listen to music, spend time with my extended family.

What diet are you following? Haven't been doing so well on that front lately. For the challenge, I'll go back to a modified Mediterranean diet, with input from my nutritionist.

What is your favorite exercise? Swimming, but don't have a gym here yet, so walking is the second favorite.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I think my first 5% Challenge was in 2010 shortly after I joined Spark People. I have done several since, then. They are always a great motivator to stay on track, and I love the LTGL challenge portion!

2 random fun facts about you? Fun?? Crazy maybe, we just sold our house on the central coast of CA and moved to Idaho the end of September. This is my first real winter in over 25 years :-) Moving wasn't so painful, that right after we got here, we signed a contract to have a house built so my free time has been taken up with building details.

Anything else you would like to share? I have been away from Spark for months, so happy to find this team on my first day back! I'm looking forward to a successful challenge, and wishing you all much success on your teams!

Hi, I thought I'd done this so if I did, hello, again. I'm Rita. I started with Sparks this fall. So this is my first 5% Challenge. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time.
I've been on my weight loss journey since the spring of 2015. I was put on a limited carb diet. No more than 30gm/meals and no more than 15gm/snacks. Daily limit of 120gms. It worked well for the first 50 pounds. The last 10 have been slow going.

I'm looking at a different meal plan that makes more sense to me. I think it is the answer I've been looking for.

My mobility is limited due to injuries and several surgeries. SO...now that you know my weight loss is slow and my mobility is limited, everyone eager to be on the same Rookie team as me...please form the line here.

What is your name or nick name? Nan (planan)

What do you like to do for fun? Travel

What diet are you following? Portion control

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I've done several challenges before and last year managed to lose a stone. Half of it has managed to find me again

2 random fun facts about you?
I am verbose and a close friend had the audacity to ask another close friend if they'd found the off switch.
I like to see the bright side

Anything else you would like to share?
I am an active member of my local church

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

Hello All!

What is your name or nick name? Haiden

What do you like to do for fun? Visit with friends over coffee

What diet are you following? South Beach, more or less

What is your favorite exercise? None. that is the problem!

I have a recumbent exercise bike that I can peddle while watching TV so that is my go-to exercise. Am going to try to follow Spark People exercise videos and get some variety going.

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

I did these 5% challenges 4 years ago to lose weight for a trip to Africa. (which I have since gained back! argh!) I like the comradery and the competition it makes it fun and helped keep me going... thus I sought it out to do it again!

2 random fun facts about you?

I went to Swaziland, Africa in 2013. (It is a tiny, poor country between South Africa and Mozambique.)
I like to joke around... just warning ya!

Hi I'm Alie, the Challenge Leader for the Awesome A team since....summer 2013. I've been with the A's since Winter 2013.

What do you like to do for fun? Hiking, fishing, bowling

What diet are you following? Spark diet, no restrictions

What is your favorite exercise? Running, anything outdoors

If you did a previous Challenge tell us about it. In 2013, I made my 5% in all 4 challenges, reaching goal weight at the end of the Fall challenge.

2 random fun facts about you? I love cats and have 3 grandsons.

Anything else you would like to share? I have let some weight creep back on and need to focus to lose 5% again this challenge.

What is your name or nick name? Jan

What do you like to do for fun? ride bike, read

What diet are you following? Metabolic Effect

What is your favorite exercise? strength training

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. It's a process that cannot be rushed

2 random fun facts about you? have done dog and cat rescue; enjoy a very quiet life.

Anything else you would like to share? Need to get back on track and need a kick in the butt every once in a while.

What is your name or nickname?
- Selina (nickname)

What do you like to do for fun?
- watching films and TV shows
- spending time with my family

What diet are you following?
- none, trying to eat almost everything in moderation, less carbs

What is your favorite exercise?
- walking, indoor walking (like Walk Away the Pounds)

If you did a previous Challenge tell us about it.
- I did many of them (Cats, Underdogs, WRJ&G for a few years now)
- Last round I was a CL for the first time

2 random fun facts about you?
- I love learning new languages and world history
- I'm from Croatia, Europe.

Anything else you would like to share?
- 5% challenges give an extra motivation to push myself further
- I can't wait for the Winter Challenge to start!

What is your name or nick name? June

What do you like to do for fun? I like hiking and being outdoors, working on our family dairy farm, spending time with my family, sparking, surfing the internet, learning more trivia

What diet are you following? Nutrient-dense, minimal processed food, low complex carb, fruits, veggies and beans, fibre, quality lean meat, quality fat, coconut oil and kombucha every day and I have a daily calorie limit I try not to go over

What is your favorite exercise? hiking - in general all cardio like biking, running, swimming

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done about 8 and I like that these challenges are steps with breaks between the steps, so we can set reachable goals and achieve them. And the leaders are awesomely awesome in so many good ways.

2 random fun facts about you? I like frogs and I want to be a rock climber when I reach goal weight.

Anything else you would like to share? I am happy with my life and grateful for all the good things I enjoy.

Edited by: JUNEPA at: 12/27/2016 (00:42)

What is your name or nick name? Jeannie My granddaughter gave me the name Awmma when she was a baby.

What do you like to do for fun? I like to knit, go to the gym, run walk or jog, I enjoy board games and putting puzzles together; my family is convinced that cleaning the house is my way of having fun so I am never at a loss for something "fun" to do.

What diet are you following? cut the bread and sugar down, and portion sizes.

What is your favorite exercise? running, step, dancing, warrior workout at the gym

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I like the support, accountability, and reading how others are doing. I find the weekly challenges helpful.

2 random fun facts about you? I love the ocean, and I love the snow, sunshine rain and wind in equal amounts.

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nick name?
My name is Amber Nickname is ber .

What do you like to do for fun?
I love to dance and sing even though I can't do both.

What diet you following? I let my older brother make one for me to follow.

What is your favorite exercise?
I love doing sweating to the oldies and running around at work(I work in produce at a store).



If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I've never done a challenge before.

Two random fun facts about you?
I love to read and watch movies.

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nick name? Audrey

What do you like to do for fun? read, write, calligraphy, drawing

What diet are you following? my own, watching calories

What is your favorite exercise? walking

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I do remember doing a challenge like this. I lost more than 5%. I like the concept and I'm looking forward to it.

2 random fun facts about you? I write screenplays and I enjoy drawing and calligraphy

Anything else you would like to share? I am 58 and happily married to my high-school sweetheart.

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



Edited by: CD17324181 at: 12/27/2016 (07:23)

Hmmmm, thought I had done this a while ago! Oh, well, better late than never!

What is your name or nick name? My name is Betty

What do you like to do for fun? I like to read, am learning to like to walk, am learning to quilt

What diet are you following? Basically moderation for everything. Stay within appropriate calorie range, learning to pay attention to nutrient details, being mindful about eating my "comfort" foods

What is your favorite exercise? Walking, beginning to enjoy strength training

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

2 random fun facts about you? Excited to be getting a DIL in April, once upon a time raised Golden Retriever pups

Anything else you would like to share? I'm trying to learn not to live under the "tyranny of the urgent", this is a constant state of life for procrastinators! I've decided I don't like living that way:)

Come and tell us a little about you!

What do you like to do for fun? the Hubs & I love movies, we can binge (& plan to all Xmas weekend lol.. somehow I gotta move a little though..right???) & I love to drive and see places! I could go on drives every day if I could!

What diet are you following? High Fat/Low Carb, closest to Ketogenic

What is your favorite exercise? The kick box/boxing part of my Tae Kwan Do class

How long have you been Sparking? since 2009 but only recently have I actually been involved

What are your proudest Spark achievements? taking on the Motivational Leader roll after being active 1 challenge my entire spark life!

If you did a previous Challenge tell us about it. I did the 5% Fall Challenge, this was my first social involvement with Sparkpeople since I joined. I always did things on my own & talked to no one. I started my new program & the challenge at the same time determined to make this time different. I definitely succeed because here I am!! (not knowing a thing of what to do or what to expect haha)

2 random fun facts about you? I LOVE The Rocky Horror Picture Show and I was born & raised in CA.. moved to Indiana at 21 left at 34 & moved to a different part of Indiana at 38 lol

Anything else you would like to share? I have always been shy, until people know me, Weight has been an issue my entire life (at least until it was no longer cute to be chubby & fat so by what.. 6??? haha). Beginning my program became an all or nothing situation with me to the point that I threw myself into it full force, including utilizing SP the right way. I have 200 lbs minimum to lose and am finally truly determined to see that happen!! I have an amazing supportive husband that keeps me going & pushes me. I finally feel like I can see this as attainable.

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nick name?
Karen

What do you like to do for fun?
I love to do anything outdoors. But, I'm a 3-season person, I don't like winter! I can crochet but haven't done much of it lately.

What diet are you following?
Common sense - calories in must be less than calories out. I do try and limit carbs too.

What is your favorite exercise?
I'm a walker. Not a huge fan of strength exercises mainly because I have a very physical job.

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

2 random fun facts about you?
I work in a foundry, yep pouring iron and all that stuff.
I live near the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, most don't know there's one!

Anything else you would like to share?
My profile pic is one I found when I searched Google for "perfect body" I just love looking at him. ;)
My son's getting married in July this year. I'd love to be 20 pounds lighter for it.


Edited by: KOBER9999 at: 12/26/2016 (08:36)

Merry Christmas to all of you

My name is Melanie and most of the people call me Mel. But only one calls me Ms. Marple. I don't know why. LOL.

For fun I like reading, watching TV, meeting people, learning new things, dining out

What diet are you following? I have followed many. My friend recommended Herbal Life Shakes to me lately, but I can't swallow that stuff. And I know the only diet, which will help me to achieve my goals, is eating healthy and eating as clean as possible.

What is your favorite exercise? At the moment I am trying to get into "exercising", but didn't find the right stuff for me yet. Outdoor or gym will not be one of them. I feel ashamed and I don't like the looks. So any indoor exercise have to meet my needs.

2 random fun facts about you? I can laugh about my silly self. I love to laugh, therefore I make the best out of any situation.

Anything else you would like to share? Unfortunately I am a procrastinator, as I want to do everything perfect. At least I am trying to. I have so many thoughts in my head. Good ones, how I could change everything etc., but then I am blocking myself. Only under pressure I can finally make it work. Just to find out that half of the stuff would have been enough.

I need a kick in the butt. Or two, or three I have to get myself together, and face the issue now!!!

I think those are the main facts about me.

I would like to face that challenge and make it work the best I can!!

I want to be the healthiest, happiest and sexiest woman I can be. We all have to have some kind of goals

I wish you an awesome day!!

Best wishes
Mel