Introduce Yourself to Team Forum

What is your name or nick name?
Gracie


What do you like to do for fun?
Out to festivals


What diet are you following?
None; eating more fruits/veggies, less carbs


What is your favorite exercise?
Walking!


Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season?
Maintain an Exercise program,
Had a cortisone shot in one of my feet for stretched tendon about 2 weeks ago, this has decreased my tolerance for doing the walking I need to do.



If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
Did the Spring 5% Challenge, lost some weight
Started the 5 % Summer Challenge, had difficulty finding the correct posts to document, the initial weight and week 1 challenge info.


2 random fun facts about you?
1. I don’t have pets, enjoy seeing farm animals on local car drives.
2. Like to go to Board Game meet-ups.


Anything else you would like to share?

Edited by: LUVSCLASSICS at: 9/8/2019 (06:45)

What is your name or nick name? Tiffany

What do you like to do for fun? Playing games, walking, hanging out with my son and grandson

What diet are you following? Low carb

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Trying to loose weight so that I can lower my A1C's back to normal.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. None

2 random fun facts about you? I love my hair short and long natural nails.

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nick name? Name is Karri, nick name is Flea

What do you like to do for fun? Sew (I'm learning), crochet, read, bake with my kiddos, and (once I get in shape enough) hiking.

What diet are you following? Mostly Paleo, but the Protein shakes my doctor has me on (I need more protein) is whey protein isolate (made from milk) so not exactly Paleo

What is your favorite exercise? Treadmill. I love the elliptical, but the one I bought the gait is totally wrong and hurt my knee. I love working with medicine balls, and pilates.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? My dad died in April and I have had family (sibling) problems. I tend to emotionally eat. I had lost 100 pounds and over the Summer I gained 20 of it back.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. This would be my first one! I have heard awesome things about it and am looking forward to it

2 random fun facts about you? I am 5' 1" tall, and used to being the shortest person around except for my (teen and tween) girls. I was in the Air Force for 8 years.

Anything else you would like to share? I have insomnia bad, and am trying (with the help of my doc) to get it under control again, so I tend to eat a lot for 'breakfast' from like midnight to my post workout shake. Must stop that, but I get super hungry at night!

What is your name or nick name? Marni

What do you like to do for fun? Reading, playing games, watching movies and walking

What diet are you following? Not a precise one in particular just trying to eat healthy an loose weight

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Binge eating at night after work and low energy

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. None

2 random fun facts about you? A Harry Potter fan and cartoons in general

Anything else you would like to share? Need support ppl I just can’t stop myself anymore

What is your name or nick name? MaryAnn

What do you like to do for fun? Spend time in the great outdoors

What diet are you following? tracking calories

What is your favorite exercise? walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Summer is too hectic.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Did great in 2019 Winter challenge, not as great in 2019 Spring challenge.

2 random fun facts about you? Only 5' 1" tall, 3 grown children

Anything else you would like to share? I need to track, track, track. I put the weight back on when I don't.

What is your name or nick name?
Becky


What do you like to do for fun?
Read, walk, hike, yoga


What diet are you following?
Phit-n-phat


What is your favorite exercise?
Walking


Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season?
Was just diagnosed with dupuytren's disease.


If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I lost weight but nothing near 5%


2 random fun facts about you?
I am a Montessori teacher.
I live in Costa Rica.


Anything else you would like to share?
I am grateful for all the hard work our leaders put into these challenges!!

What is your name or nick name?
Allyssa


What do you like to do for fun?
Read, Spend time with my son


What diet are you following?
None; generally eating more fruits/veggies, less carbs


What is your favorite exercise?
Walking!


Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season?
Depression, Financial strain


If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
N/A - this is my first time!


2 random fun facts about you?
I am a Registered Nurse
I have a 13 month old son!


Anything else you would like to share?
I have battled with weight issues my entire life. I lost 100+ pounds before I met my husband, and over the last 7 years I've gained it all back.

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nick name?
Kat

What do you like to do for fun?
spend time with my animals and kids

What diet are you following?
none -- mainly low sodium and low fat

What is your favorite exercise?
walking with my dogs

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season?
menopause in the making

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I've done several and have never made the 5%. But that's not stopping me from trying!

2 random fun facts about you?
I have four dogs and thirteen cats.
I read at least one book a week.

Anything else you would like to share?
Thank you, Dawgies, for letting me stay!

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nick name? tracy or dani

What do you like to do for fun? read crochet learn new things

What diet are you following? none

What is your favorite exercise? walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? stop being lazy and depressed. finally get ssi started.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. did a lot of them and fell off the wagon.

2 random fun facts about you? learning to love myself again and enjoying life

Anything else you would like to share? my daughter has a service dog

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What is your name or nick name? Kaye

What do you like to do for fun? Read, write, travel

What diet are you following? Tracking/calorie limit

What is your favorite exercise? Zumba

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

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. It's my first

2 random fun facts about you? I LOVE purple Sweetarts and I'm extremely happy but a rare smiler

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

What is your name or nick name? Hubby calls me CINCMAC -- for Commander in Chief MacLellan.

What do you like to do for fun? travel, read, hike

What diet are you following? WFPB

What is your favorite exercise? walking, hiking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? to not give in to snacking whgile watching tv

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done a few but have not yet managed to hit my 5% goal -- maybe this will be THE ONE?

2 random fun facts about you? Today is my 7th Veganniversary. I enjoy doing virtual races to compete against myself.

oops! somehow copied entire thread and posted whole thing. I'll be back later to do this task!

Edited by: PEGGY-BEE at: 7/1/2019 (09:51)

What is your name or nick name? Lindsey

What do you like to do for fun? Read, draw, exercise.

What diet are you following? Only eat when hungry no nighttime snacking.

What is your favorite exercise? I enjoy strength training walking and dancing

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? My biggest challenge will be when the kids finish school and my routine goes out of the window.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've done a couple met my goals in first one failed miserably in the second

2 random fun facts about you? I've got a caravan where I spend most of my weekends. I have two children.

Anything else you would like to share? Nope good luck everyone.

What is your name or nick name? Susanne

What do you like to do for fun? Walk, read, puzzle and play with grand-kids

What diet are you following? Low-carb

What is your favorite exercise? walk and anything in water

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

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've done many - still looking to lose that elusive 5%

2 random fun facts about you? Born in Canada and live in Switzerland. I grew up on a tomato farm.

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nick name? Kim, Lynxmynx

What do you like to do for fun? I like to read, bike ride, hang with my son or friends, volunteer, debate politics

What diet are you following? modified Weight Watchers

What is your favorite exercise? hiking, bicycling, swimming

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? to get firmly in onederland (185-189 would be great!)

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. This is my 4th-5th (?) 5% challenge. I learn something new each time and get a little healthier.

2 random fun facts about you? I love working with kids. I love to help people.

Anything else you would like to share? I have a wonderful young adult son who has Asperger’s and ADHD. I’m helping guide him into adulthood and self sufficiency.

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.

Take a moment and read the introductions thread and visit members' Spark pages and leave a message that you stopped by. Introduce yourself to prospective new team mates.

We will have the most successful Spark teams ever!


Edited by: LYNXMYNX at: 6/30/2019 (22:11)

What is your name or nick name? rapunzel

What do you like to do for fun? read

What diet are you following? vegetarian

What is your favorite exercise? walking, hiking, swimming

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

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

2 random fun facts about you? going to have a grandchild

Anything else you would like to share?

Edited by: RAPUNZEL53 at: 6/29/2019 (12:41)

What is your name or nick name? Claudia

Team? Casual Travelers
Time Zone? Eastern

What do you like to do for fun? Time with family or friends,books or movies with happy endings, computer games, theater shows, travel, TV, researching ancestry

What diet are you following? increasing protein and decreasing refined carbs

What is your favorite exercise? Water walking outside

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Being consistent, grazing, finding other exercises that I can motivate myself to do; getting into and staying in the 100 s.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Summer 2017. I lost but less than 5%, I was on the Firecrackers and found them very supportive

2 random fun facts about you?
I am the mother of one, with 6 grandchildren - the oldest just turned 9, no twins

Anything else you would like to share? I am grateful to be here and for the challenge, its leaders and participants.

What is your name or nick name? Angela

What do you like to do for fun? I like walking, it keeps me calm, play with the dogs, spend time with family

What diet are you following? No diet, just sensible eating and exercise

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? lose weight

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've done several, I will do really great and then bounce back up again, these challenges are the only thing that keeps me somewhat in line

2 random fun facts about you? I'm very boring...I can't think of anything right now.

Anything else you would like to share? Good luck to everyone on this challenge!

What is your name or nick name? Christine

What do you like to do for fun? anything in or on the water, crochet, making quilts, traveling.

What diet are you following? keto

What is your favorite exercise? swimming and walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? lose weight

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I too have done several challenges and like any good yo-yo I go up and down.

2 random fun facts about you? I like to write, read and sew and if I could do all three while while floating on the water I would be in heaven.

Anything else you would like to share? I wish good health and tons of Joy for us all on this challenge.


Edited by: CHRISOFTEXAS at: 6/27/2019 (12:42)

What is your name or nick name? Barb

What do you like to do for fun? travel, play cards, visit with family & friends

What diet are you following? nothing with a name; just trying to eat a healthy, balanced diet

What is your favorite exercise? none. I hate to exercise.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? My husband has been ill with cancer. We recently moved but are still in the process of clearing out our old house and sorting boxes at our new.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done a few and always make progress.

2 random fun facts about you? I love being a grandmother. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary this year.

Anything else you would like to share? I;m looking forward to being on track with the challenge.

What is your name or nick name? Marianne

What do you like to do for fun? We travel frequently in our RV and love exploring new places. I enjoy sewing, reading, and working with stained glass.

What diet are you following? Using the Spark Nutrition tracker, I eat mostly Whole Foods and attempt to stay in calorie range. Since I really don’t enjoy cooking like I used to, I stick to grilled veggies, chicken, fish, and salads.

What is your favorite exercise? Swimming and walking. My Fitbit logs 10,000 steps a day usually. We live in a retirement community with an outdoor pool open May through October.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Still recovering from hip bursitis but after a year, it’s much improved and I’m trying to resume regular exercise.

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

2 random fun facts about you? Recently I stopped coloring my hair, ready to embrace the gray. We also just adopted 2 small mixed breed puppies after our 17 year old chihuahua died. Lots of fun!

Anything else you would like to share? My husband and I have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. We’re retired high school history teachers and travel as much as possible to stay in touch with a far-flung family. I first joined SparkPeople in 2010 and lost 57 pounds. Maintenance only lasted a couple of years — now I fight losing and re-gaining the same 10-15 pounds.

Edited by: GLASSART43 at: 6/26/2019 (14:27)

What is your name or nickname? Jennifer or Jen

What do you like to do for fun?
Cake decorating, photo taking, hiking, just hanging out with my family.

What diet are you following?
80/20 diet

What is your favorite exercise?
walking and running

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
Finding time to exercise with my full schedule, also trying to train for my first run in August.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
Yes, I was part of the Awesome A's on the last challenge. In the past I've also been part of the Spirited Underdawgs and Shooting stars. I absolutely love these challenges.

2 Random fun facts about you?
Honestly I hate baking, but I love decorating cakes. I also am an apprentice carpenter, and find loads of fun it. And hope to one day teach my kids those skills.

Anything else you would like to share?
I actually find myself rather boring, and more of a keep to myself sort of person. But I love to cheer on others.

What is your name or nickname? Cindy

What do you like to do for fun?
I am on a journey of self-discovery right now to discover a more active me. I do enjoy puzzles, word games, crafting, and being outdoors fishing, gardening, and wildlife watching. I am exploring hiking, tubing, canoeing, and eventually biking.

What diet are you following?
I am following the plan that was set by my SparkPeople account. I do my best to stay within my ranges and to meet my macros. I am choosing not to restrict foods, just eat less healthy food less often.

What is your favorite exercise?
I enjoy walking when my feet and legs allow it. Water walking is awesome and water aerobics. I also enjoy using a recumbent step machine. Dancing is my newest fave. I am branching out to resistance training this week.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing with this season?
I have plantar fasciitis so at times I struggle with pain in my feet. I will be a full-time student and working part-time during part of this challenge. So it will be stressful and busy.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
This is my first ever challenge. I am nervous and excited. I am having trouble deciding on a team. I think I will leave it to chance and see where I end up.

2 Random fun facts about you?
I moved 890 miles to start my life over with the man I dated in high school. I went back to school to get 2 associate degrees when I turned 45 and I will complete them both in December.

Anything else you would like to share?
I enjoy encouraging others and being a part of a supportive group.

What is your name or nick name? Brandi

What do you like to do for fun? Knit, read, spend time with my family

What diet are you following? Try to stay low carb and close to Whole30

What is your favorite exercise? Walking, swimming, elliptical, yoga

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? My daughter had heart surgery yesterday and as of July 31 my husband doesn’t have a job. My blood sugar is high right now and I have a lot of body pain

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I’ve done many over the years and love it. I do better when we do the buddy system. I’ve never met 5% but have gotten close.

2 random fun facts about you? I’ve been on MTV. My daughter has Down syndrome and I have two cousins who have daughters with Down syndrome.

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nick name? Phyllis

What do you like to do for fun? Paint, knit, quilt or read

What diet are you following? Modified lower carb

What is your favorite exercise? Walking or bicycle

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Not really

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I’ve done several 5% challenges, looking forward to summer.

2 random fun facts about you? Retired & live in the country with hubby of 58 years.

My name is: Nancy aka NancyPat

I love reading, swimming, sudoku, and Candy Crush, care games and visiting with friends and family - especially the kids

I don't follow a diet but try to stick with mostly unprocessed foods, avoiding transfats, additives, and artificial sweeteners or added sugars. I also have a couple of "Rules of thumb" that guide my choices. The first is: Is this better than I would have eaten in the past - smaller portions, fewer servings, fruit instead of baked goods, etc. The second is a hierarchy of healthiness - the closer it is to its natural state, the more of it I choose to eat and the more frequently, the as it becomes more processed or altered, the less often and smaller the portions. (My cousin called this as his , " Would God recognize this as food?" rule). Nothing is forbidden and in moderation I will enjoy ANYTHING I like, but will fit it into my eating plans.

My favorite exercise is swimming and water aerobics.

I hope I will be dealing with bilateral knee replacements and numerous close friends from church and in my family having major health issues and as there are 9 of them who are at least 80 and 3 in their 90s who are getting prepared to return home to the outstretched arms of their loved ones who have already left us behind.

I have been doing the 5% Challenges since fall of 2017. I am a leader and I create the Questions of the Day for the Shooting Stars team. I have had mixed results during the challenges and sometimes lost more than my 5% and other times not losing much of even gaining some.

Two random fun facts are that I lived in Nigeria for 3 years and ran my own school there, and I have traveled to 3 continents, a dozen countries, and 47 of the 50 contiguous United States.

What is your name or nick name? Linda but you can call me gramaSpeedy

What do you like to do for fun? Spend time with family. We love to camp. All 7 of our grands are busy with sports and both Girl & Boy Scouting as well as extracurricular school & church activities so we are busy grandparents.

What diet are you following? I use SP's nutrition tracker and follow the guidelines for a 71 year old woman by staying between 1200-1400 calories a day... with lots of freggies/water/wholegrains/organic foods. Moderation is key so I enjoy full fat, dark chocolate, the occasional glass of wine and a strong margarita.

What is your favorite exercise? Swimming and playing outdoors with our grandchildren.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Yes, I'm struggling with AFib... can't walk like I use to... just don't have the stamina. Praying that will change and I'll be feeling better. I also have had arthritis since my mid-twenties so I have a lot of joint and pain issues. Had hoped to start riding a bike again but balance issues (lost the hearing in my left ear) along with bad knees and painful bursitis/sciatica has limited my love of walking. Maybe it’s time for an adult tricycle.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've done so many I've lost count... I've never reached the 5% loss but that doesn't keep me from participating and enjoying all the benefits of the challenge.

2 random fun facts about you? I joined SP the day before my 64th birthday, nine years ago this June 22nd. I weighed 333 pounds and lost 73 pounds the first 9 months. I have mostly kept it off and learned to eat to live not live to eat. My intention is to lose more and be more active. My health is very important since we take care of our youngest grandsons (4 & 6) a couple times a week and my 91 year old mother lives with us so I have to take care of myself.

Anything else you would like to share? NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER QUIT!!!

What is your name or nick
Larry

What do you like to do for fun? Garden, Woodworking

What diet are you following?

Low carb less than 135 per day and avoid sugar

What is your favorite exercise?

Cycling

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

Trying to meet the 5% challenge for the first time.

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

I have never met the 5% challenge. Daily exercise no problem. I generally get in 120 minutes or more.

2 random fun facts about you?

My daughter, granddaughter and I took weekly bike rides which are typically 15-20 miles.
My wife and I have a weekly date day to enjoy a movie.


Anything else you would like to share?




Edited by: DRC2009 at: 6/19/2019 (15:09)

What is your name or nick name?

Bobbi Anne

What do you like to do for fun?

Arrange all the beautiful new items that come into our consignment gallery. This is FUN for me..not work. I love to work on my jewelry creating new designs. I love to read and go to the movies.

What diet are you following?

I am using common sense eating mixed with Intermittent Fasting. I try to eat a balanced lower on the carbs diet.

What is your favorite exercise?

I HATE exercise...I really do...but I do enjoy walking. It's hotter than heck right now in FL so I use my trusty treadmill...I named her Slim...she calls me Fluffy!

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

I am DEFINITELY time deprived now that my dear hubby of 41 years is fighting Sarcoma Cancer. We are using Hospice Care right now and they are wonderful..but I'm very, very sad seeing my hubby in such pain. I HAVE to work so it's definitely stressful to me and riddles me with guilt.

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

Over the years I've done many, many challenges. I think I actually hit my 5% two or three times so that was very gratifying!

2 random fun facts about you?

I sing to our cat and he runs away!
I love to make my girlfriends laugh doing silly dances.

Anything else you would like to share?

This challenge will be a REAL challenge as I attempt to squeeze in exercise minutes for our team while I am so challenged as the caregiver for my hubby and working full time in our little self employed consignment gallery. I'll do my best for the team!


Edited by: FLORIDASUN at: 6/19/2019 (08:23)

What is your name or nick name? Terri

What do you like to do for fun? Read

What diet are you following? I mostly eat a plant based diet but if I get a hankering for meat I will eat it!

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Weight loss challenge is to stay focused and intentional to drop another 5%. Emotional challenge is that my Dad is having open heart surgery this week which is going to require more of my involvement both physically and emotionally and I don't want to slip back into coping with food.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I did the Spring 2019 5% challenge with the WRJ&G and was successful at losing my 5%. Being actively involved in a team made a huge difference in my weight loss.

2 random fun facts about you? I am a simple, no frills person who is mellowing with age...thannk goodness! And I like sipping hot tea in the afternoon even during the summer.

Anything else you would like to share: I have 6 adult children, 4 of whom are married, one who is on the autism spectrum who lives with us, and one who has chosen the drug culture. We have 3 granddaughters and a grandson coming in September.

I'm looking forward to the next set of challenges for my 5% team!

Edited by: ROSIEGRIER at: 6/19/2019 (08:19)

What is your name or nick name? Cathy

What do you like to do for fun? Read, garden, spend time with my two Grandbabies , do crossword puzzles, make things with plastic canvas

What diet are you following? No particular diet, currently reading 100 Days of Weight Loss by Linda Spangle

What is your favorite exercise? walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Learning how to balance taking care of me and taking care of Grandbabies and everything else in my life

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Have done many -- have never reached my 5% but have always been inspired to keep working toward it and to not give up on it

2 random fun facts about you? In my "spare" time I also take care of other people's dogs here and there, I do volunteer math tutoring during the school year

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nick name? MAURI

What do you like to do for fun? READ, MOVIES, WATCH NCIS & PBS

What diet are you following? WW, SINCE IT'S FREE AT WORK

What is your favorite exercise? QI GONG

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? STAYING ON TRACK DESPITE A CRAZY WORK SCHEDULE OF EARLY DAYS, LATE NIGHTS AND 7 DAYS WORK WEEKS

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. MANY. THIS TIME I REALIZED IF I AM SUCCESSFUL WITH THIS SUMMER & THE FUTURE FALL CHALLENGE, I WILL BE 25% OF THE WAY TO MY OVERALL GOAL WEIGHT

2 random fun facts about you? I WORK ON A 38 FT VERY PINK RV CALLED THE HOPE BUS; MY KITTY KATIE IS TREATED LIKE A BABY.

Anything else you would like to share? APPRECIATION TO ALL THE LEADERS, WHETHER OVERALL OR INDIVIDUAL TEAMS, FOR THEIR MANY HOURS OF HARD WORK TO HELP US BECOME HEALTHY.

What is your name or nick name? Hi I am Kim

What do you like to do for fun? Go to the movies, go to the beach and hangout with my kids and dogs

What diet are you following? No specific diet just eating in moderation

What is your favorite exercise? Running

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

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Yes several years ago I was apart of the 5% challenge. It was always really fun and met a lot of great people.

2 random fun facts about you? I moved from the cold MN winters to the hot tropics 19 years ago. And I have 3 awesome boys!

I am really looking forward to being apart of the 5% challenge!!

What is your name or nick name? Hello my name is Donna

What do you like to do for fun? Reading, writing, EQ2,

What diet are you following? Just trying to say within my healthy calorie range and trying to exercise five times a week.

What is your favorite exercise? Currently, I am only walking and doing dumbbell and floor strengthening exercises. I've been out of shape and overweight for a while and trying to get back into shape. Before I gained all this extra weight I used to love to run, scuba, swim, and hike

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Finish the current story and get it to publishers by the end of the year. Get below 200 on the scale before the end of the year.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. This is my first one. Hopefully, I'm not to late to join.

2 random fun facts about you?

What is your name or nick name? Moni (pronounced Moanee) short for Monika which is German.

What do you like to do for fun? Play around and in the lake plus walk to clear me head from the office I am in 9-5pm.

What diet are you following? Cutting sugar way back.

What is your favorite exercise? hiking, walking and swimming.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? None

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have been active with the 5% Challenges for many years. I like to stay accountable and active plus make friends along the way.

2 random fun facts about you? I have a guinea pig named Phoebe. She loves to bite me and chatter her teeth at me. Don't know what I did to deserve that treatment!! I also have a German Shepherd named Heidi who looks menacing but deep down is a love. She is very protective and loyal.

Anything else you would like to share? Just want to keep busy moving forward and active. I also have another 5K this Saturday which will be my 3rd this season. I am entered by myself. Hubby and the boys are busy with a boat show. It is a huge step for me and I am excited!!

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nickname? Patricia

What do you like to do for fun? Read, watch TV/movies, Spark, travel.

What diet are you following? No junk food.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking.

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

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Best challenges I've ever been to.

2 random fun facts about you? ---

Anything else you would like to share? Wishing everyone a joyful challenge. All my respect to the main leaders and their awesome work.

What is your name or nick name?
Falon

What do you like to do for fun?
Anything outside - I run, hike, bike, garden, camp, and kayak

What diet are you following?
Vegetarian, following CICO and trying to focus on the quality of my food and mindful eating

What is your favorite exercise?
Dancing

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season?
Grieving after several losses and an impossibly difficult year

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
EL for Spirited Underdawgs, have done many challenges but finally started seeing results this past challenge (spring 2019)

2 random fun facts about you?
(1) I have two adorable kitties, and I'm totally obsessed with them
(2) I love to write, and have recently started up again

Anything else you would like to share?
I've badly needed this break, but I'm ready to hit the ground running on this challenge!

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nick name? Katie (katie5668)

What do you like to do for fun? read, walk, ride horses, hike,fish,garden,fish, hike,did I mention fish?

What diet are you following? trying to keep carbs , then CI/CO . No food is off limits, just need to make conscious decisions when eating . Lots of veggies, fresh or stir fry.

What is your favorite exercise? walking (outside preferably, keep company with Mr T in the winter )

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season?
Still adjusting to being single (widowed)

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
ML on Spirited Underdawgs for the first time last Challenge, previously EL. Learned a LOT!!

2 random fun facts about you?
Quirky sense of humor, Love to make people laugh

Anything else you would like to share?
Wishing everyone a successful Challenge!!

What is your name or nick name? Elizabeth

What do you like to do for fun? I like to cross stitch, knit and spend time with my husband.

What diet are you following? Basically tracking my food and staying within the range recommended by Spark People. Try to eat a lot of veggies. Drink lots of water.

What is your favorite exercise? I am following a pool exercise routine set up for me in physical therapy. I also walk 15 min 1 to 2 times a day. (Recovering from back surgery last November).

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? I am still dealing with some back and sciatic pain.

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

2 random fun facts about you? I come from a family of 11 children. I have a pet parakeet named Luna.

Anything else you would like to share? I am almost 63 yrs old. I have been married for 35 yr and have 3 grown children. I have been fighting my weight since high school. I tend to binge eat and will start seeing a nutritional therapist for this at the end of June.

What is your name or nick name? Amy Jo

What do you like to do for fun? Spend time with family and friends, enjoy the outdoors, watch a movie, my interests are varied.

What diet are you following? Calorie & nutrient tracking, regular exercise (mostly walking), drinking my water...basically just trying to take care of my body.

What is your favorite exercise? walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? I have some knee and hip pain, so no high-impact stuff for me, but otherwise nothing out of the ordinary.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. yes, I did a few with the Spirited Underdawgs...struggled in the last one I was doing with them so they asked me to leave their team for the next one and suggested I join the Casual Travelers instead. Frankly I was hurt since I had been a very dedicated team member up until that particular challenge, but I admit I wasn't contributing at the level I needed to be. I'm ready to give it my all again now, but asking for a different team.

2 random fun facts about you? I like to sing karaoke & I like to roller skate, although I haven't in some time...thinking of getting back to it but a little afraid of what a fall might do to me at this point in my life.

Anything else you would like to share? I have 3 rescue dogs that own my heart, I am 52 and have been divorced for 20 years, and I have been overweight all of my adult life. I lost just over 80 pounds in 2016-17, but like a dodo I gained it back in 2017-19. I've recently started back, am doing well, and determined to NEVER EVER QUIT!

What is your name or nick name? Nan

What do you like to do for fun? Read, play games on my phone, laugh with my family.

What diet are you following? Intuitive vegetarian

What is your favorite exercise? Because of health issues the only thing I can really do is walk, gently.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Nothing In particular

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us. No

2 random fun facts about you? I've taken a liking to German metal bands. I know how to knit.

Anything else you would like to share? I Have 5 sons, ages 30 down to 6. Three I gave birth to. My wife is a great cook and baker.

Edited by: NANLTHOMPSON at: 6/21/2019 (06:44)

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nick name? Sandy

What do you like to do for fun? Volunteer quite a bit during the month....brings me great joy! I also like to relax, play with furbabies, read and work out in the yard.

What diet are you following? WW & I keep track of actual calories and nutrients on sparkpeople for my personal preference

What is your favorite exercise? Lifting weights (started back at it on the 8th-low key to start).

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Nothing particular jumps out at this time

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I participated in 2 years worth of 5% Challenges 2016 to 2018. I gave myself a long enough break but I miss it; especially the camaradiere.

2 random fun facts about you? I'm retired again (2017, 2019) & I'm a mom to two furbabies, a female dog, Lucky, who's 14 years old & a female cat, Sox, who's 6 years old.

Anything else you would like to share? I'm seriously thinking of going back to school & taking a tax class with H & R Block later this year. And I love to walk; joining a local walking club on Wednesdays. My happy news is I have a grown son who will turn "50" in July.... My, how time flies!

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nick name?

Chelsea

What do you like to do for fun?

Relax! I spend all day chasing a one year old so quiet time is pretty fun these days.

What diet are you following?

I'm counting calories. I mostly try to stay semi low carb (not Keto).

What is your favorite exercise?

Walking!

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

Saying no to treats.

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

I have not.

2 random fun facts about you?

I'm a solo mom to a very active baby.
I'm an aspiring midwifery student.

Anything else you would like to share?

Super happy to be here- hoping for some accountability and friends!

What is your name or nick name?
My name is Angela, no nickname.

What do you like to do for fun?
Now that it's summer, I love to read and sit around the pool relaxing. I also like to run races and to spectate when my daughter is in races with My Team Triumph.

What diet are you following?
No specific diet. I'm a vegetarian. I'm trying to follow a vegan diet a few days per week, just to really pay attention to what I'm eating. I need to get back into consistently tracking my foods and getting enough protein.

What is your favorite exercise?
Running!!! I have a half marathon in a week and another one in September, as well as a few shorter distances coming up. I especially love running in the morning in the summer and then hopping in the pool when I get home!

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season?
I have a half marathon just before the challenge starts (next weekend) and a half in September. I am really hoping to PR at both races, which will require good focus on my nutrition this summer!

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I have been a Rowdy Rebel twice and have loved it. I didn't hit my 5% goal either time, but I still lost weight and have kept it off between challenges, so I'm happy with that.

2 random fun facts about you?
*I LOVE runDisney and would run all the races there if I could afford it and lived closer! It was my first marathon in 2014 and my first multi-day even in 2018 (Dopey challenge), so it's special to me :)
*I'm also rather addicted to Harry Potter.

Anything else you would like to share?
I don't really understand how to interact on spark people online, because I usually use my phone and don't see everything, but feel free to friend me or whatever you do here ;)

Greetings to all
My name/nicknamme: Cindy
For Fun: Reading, Grandchildren, Friends, YMCA, Concerts/Theatre, Bible Studies & other classes
Diet: Healthy Eating - Fruits/Veggies
Favorite Exercise: Walking, Bike, Weights - trying to see exercise as "play."
My personal challenge: Sweets
Previous 5% challenge - tried once before but had a hard time figuring out the "rules". When one of the leaders sent me a scolding I dropped out. Need accountability so want to try again. Hope this time is a better experience.
Two random fun facts about me: I am enjoying semi-retirement - only working very part-time. Love learning, taking classes and teaching.
Here's to a good summer!

Edited by: ANDEC1 at: 6/14/2019 (22:12)

Hi everyone - what an inspiring group of people, my goodness!

My name is Meg and I don't really have a nickname. For fun, I like to volunteer with a community musical theatre company - backstage, not onstage! I love the Broadway musicals we put on twice a year.

I don't follow a specific diet - I get weird about restrictions and sabotage myself - but I'm back on SparkPeople to follow and track a more healthy, lower calorie diet than I've been eating for the last year or so. My focus is on more fruits and vegetables, more vegetarian meals, and moving my tastebuds away from processed sugar and carbs to more whole grains and naturally sweet food (which I've done before so know is possible for me).

My favourite exercise of all time is running. That isn't something I've been able to do for a number of years due to injury and over the years I've grown to enjoy walking and the elliptical trainer. I also really enjoy swimming and hiking.

My personal challenge is that I expect to be starting a new job over the summer and that is traditionally a "dangerous" time for me in terms of my healthy choices. I see that one of the pre-work assignments is to examine the things that have sabotaged me in the past and come up with strategies to address them. I'm really looking forward to getting into that thinking / planning over the weekend so I can be more successful through that transition.

I haven't done a previous 5% challenge, but man you guys seem awesome! I am really jazzed to be part of this. How inspiring to read all the introductions of people who are doing this. It's so great to read about other people who are already doing what I hope to do.

Two random fun facts about me:

1. I'm going to be a great aunt for the first time in late November and I'm really excited about it, even though I don't feel old enough to be a "great" anything!

2. I've signed up to walk a half marathon in early October and am intimidated by the distance (21.1 km!!). But I also know I can do it if I do the training / practice consistently over the summer and early fall.


Really look forward to doing this challenge with all of you!

A little bit about me…
What is your name or nick name? AM or Anne Marie or Amy (SP name AMYLFA) – I will answer to any of these.

What do you like to do for fun? Bicycle. So why aren’t I doing it?!?

What diet are you following? I’m just now working to get into ketosis, which is not fun. I will maintain a low carb diet, mainly for some medical benefits, but it is certainly is a good way to lose weight, too. I also am a vegetarian; I do eat eggs and dairy.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking and hiking.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? I’m working on dealing better with stress and anxiety.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done several 5% Challenges. They were a pleasant, amicable way to keep myself paying attention to my health and practicing good habits.

2 random fun facts about you? I played the flute in HS and college (a few years ago LOL), and have recently taken it up, again. I finally planted my bee garden, this Spring, and it is flourishing. I love watching my honeybees and several wild species of bees in the garden. I guess that makes me a beewatcher.

Anything else you would like to share?

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

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nick name? I’m Nan

What do you like to do for fun? I’m currently knitting poppies as my contribution so
we can have a poppy fall at armistice in November. It’s
something you have to think of as or you’d go round the twist
I hope lots of folks are also knitting since we need 2500 and I
can only do 3 max of an evening

What diet are you following? Portion control and garbage limitation. Living with an 88 year
old mum it has to be food she’ll eat and I can’t ban cakes and
candy from the house


What is your favorite exercise? I’m not a major exercise enthusiast but I like a good walk

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? I stress easily and eat to
match it.
Challenge Nan for this season is
Relax the stress and find an alternative to nibbles stress eating
And SLOW DOWN my eating. Eat don’t vacuum it off the plate.
Friday 14 June mum and I are off to Windermere to a hotel for
a week and I’m going to try to slow to mum’s pace of eating so
maybe she’ll eat more if I’m still eating and not stop because I’m
finished..

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I’ve been on several over the years. I’ve reinvented myself several times and made my self a new user. It’s the resolve I need to sort out

2 random fun facts about you? I’ve abseiled from the Forth Rail Bridge for charity.
I’m terrified of heights

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.

Take a moment and read the introductions thread and visit members' Spark pages and leave a message that you stopped by. Introduce yourself to prospective new team mates.

We will have the most successful Spark teams ever!

What is your name or nick name? Rusty

What do you like to do for fun? Trains, hiking

What diet are you following? protein

What is your favorite exercise? hiking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Heart and lungs

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Lost 150 years ago gained 100 back losing again

2 random fun facts about you? Enjoy Little Theater acting, love singing in a choir

Anything else you would like to share? 70 and needing to have a few more years to finish work

What is your name or nick name? Jenx

What do you like to do for fun? Read, study history, walk my dog, play with my niece

What diet are you following? Nothing specific, trying to make healthy decisions and watch my total calorie intake. I'm a vegetarian.

What is your favorite exercise? I like to try different things as I get bored easily with on specific exercise. Currently, I'm training to run/walk several 5k's this summer

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season?: I have chronic knee problems from years of abusing them and am avoiding have surgery

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it: I usually get really close my goal. It has been a while since I've participated in a challenge.

2 random fun facts about you?: 1) I recently got back from a fantastic trip to Egypt! 2) I am a doting auntie to a fantastic and very energetic 3 year old

Anything else you would like to share?: I am going on a cruise to Mexico this fall and have a goal to be at or near my goal weight before we go.

What is your name or nick name? Gale

What do you like to do for fun? Bowling, movies, road trips

What diet are you following? Counting Calories

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

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

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I didn't reach my goal

2 random fun facts about you?

Anything else you would like to share?

Come and tell us a little about you!

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

What do you like to do for fun?
I love being outside (paddleboarding, hiking), reading, spending time with my family, boyfriend, and friends, and cooking.

What diet are you following?
I don't follow a diet, though I try to eat healthy foods and include veggies/fruits with everything.

What is your favorite exercise?
I am part of Camp Gladiator and their workouts are definitely my favorite. I also love paddleboarding, hiking, and walking.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season?
I keep getting injured (for example I keep getting shin splints and right now I am having an unknown problem with my big toe), being able to say no to sweets has been an issue again recently.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I did summer 2018 5% challenge and the spring 5% challenge. I love the challenges, but occasionally I don't give my all. I am hoping this time I can give my all.

2 random fun facts about you?
1) I love traveling
2) I am hoping to get into biking this summer

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nick name? Dee
What do you like to do for fun? Read, Nature Walks, Games
What diet are you following? Counting calories
What is your favourite exercise? Dancing, Swimming, Walking DVD's
Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Lack of motivation and Last Meal Syndrome

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I did one a few years ago. I successfully lost my 5%, but then lost motivation and didn't do a second one.

2 random fun facts about you? I belong to a book club and we wear something that matches the book at each meeting. This month is 60's clothing. I'm 60 years old, but usually I don't admit I'm that old.

Anything else you would like to share? I've been on SparkPeople for 10 years and have lost and gained weight many times. I want to develop some permanent healthy habits. KALISWALKER inspires me!

What is your name or nick name? Goaty
What do you like to do for fun? Watch football, cricket, rugby
What diet are you following? Kinda slimming world
What is your favourite exercise? walking, fitness dvds playing games
Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? i don't fit in any of my lovely clothes

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

2 random fun facts about you? I keep chickens and bees and love to travel
Anything else you would like to share? Married to fat husband

Summer 5% Challenge

What is your name or nick name? Minnie

What do you like to do for fun? Watch and go to Baseball, Football, Nascar

What diet are you following? Try to eat balance meals

What is your favorite exercise? Swimming Walking with my dog

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Yes to lose weight and get stronger

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I took a break from the Spring Challenge but I have enjoyed all previous challenges

2 random fun facts about you? Love board games and watching movies

Anything else you would like to share? Married have 4 children and 3 grandchildren

What is your name or nick name? Laura

What do you like to do for fun? Read, spend time with friends

What diet are you following? Count calories

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? My 26 year old daughter with disabilities has had a recent diagnosis with a newly discovered genetic condition. Lots of doctor visits 2 hours away but fingers crossed that things will stay stable.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I did the spring challenge as a Weight Warrior and really enjoyed it. Since retirement last June I have been dealing with my mother's strokes and move to a nursing home and then assisted living and my daughter's hospital stay .... most of the time from Thanksgiving to mid March. It was GREAT to do something for me!!

2 random fun facts about you? Recently retired, grandmother to 4

Anything else you would like to share? I have three daughters, two wonderful son in laws and 4 grandkids including 8 month twins.

What is your name or nick name? Name: Dinees, Nick name: Necdoo

What do you like to do for fun? Read, Crochet, Build with Legos, Entertain hubby

What diet are you following? Isagenix

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

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

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I just finished the Spring Challenge as a Rowdy Rebel and loved it. I enjoyed the team work and the enthusiasm. It was overall a great time

2 random fun facts about you? I am attempting the Murphy Challenge. I love sweets

Anything else you would like to share? I have a great husband, two grown children and 3 grandchildren

Go 5 % challenge!! :)

What is your name or nick name? Carolyn

What do you like to do for fun? Run, garden, read, time with family and friends

What diet are you following? Not really following one.

What is your favorite exercise? Run/walk and weights

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Weekend eating

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I'm brand new to the challenge and looking forward to starting!

2 random fun facts about you? I love God, sunshine, usually a happy person.

Anything else you would like to share? Really struggle with what is really healthy eating??

What is your name or nick name? Pam

What do you like to do for fun? Reading, playing games on the computer, exercising.

What diet are you following? I work hard not to eat processed foods.

What is your favorite exercise? Yoga

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

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. This will be my third challenge I believe. The challenges have been very helpful to keep me accountable. Team members are a great support.

2 random fun facts about you? I am just this side of the crazy cat lady. I am a very funny girl.

Anything else you would like to share?

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

What is your name or nick name? Alicia, sometimes I'm known as grasshopper

What do you like to do for fun? Read, crosstitch

What diet are you following? Not really following one.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Not currently

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I'm brand new to the challenge and looking forward to starting!

2 random fun facts about you? I'm a Disney fanatic and I love to sing.

Anything else you would like to share? Excited to get to know new people!

What is your name or nick name?

What do you like to do for fun?

What diet are you following?

What is your favorite exercise? Walking and pool jogging

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? loose weight particularly belly fat and strengthen the bottom of my forearms. ps. soo i want to loose belly fat because my belly rests on my lap is it is so hot when I sit! And I want my upper arms underneath to look better because nearly all of the Lands' End dresses I like are sleeveless! And I want to loose weight so as I age the stress on my joints will be less. I DON'T CARE one peep about being thin! I'm really healthy as I am but want to resolve those issues. :)

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

random fun facts about you? I'm a classical singer and have 3 tiny maltese dogs and one cat

Anything else you would like to share? Happy to have found this.


Edited by: NOELANCONTRALTO at: 6/8/2019 (16:18)

What is your name or nick name? Julie

What do you like to do for fun? Camping with my family

What diet are you following? I am not following one.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

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

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

2 random fun facts about you? I homeschool and I spent two years in Honduras teaching an MK (Missionary Kid).

Anything else you would like to share? Excited to be here.

Username: Spark Fran 514
Real name: Fran
Where are you from: Spokane WA all my life.
some one in the family has lived in the house




Birthday and age 12/5/
I use a polar loop to track activity due to the age of my computer

Occupation: retired nurse in home care giver
Family: 1 brother lives in Aurora Co.
Pets:
1 dog Racey



Hobbies: scrap booking / Journaling and Spark people gardening

How did you choose your username? my name and how many times i have tried to loss weight Fran 514


Joined Spark in Jan 2012 at 210 pounds
Its now May 2019 and I am 10 pounds from the goal weight set my doctor! 132
Enjoy walking and did our 12 K race on May 5 number 26!
I am not fast but improved my time from last year this year

Finish time: 02:37:53
Overall place: 29,591st
Time up Doomsday: 09:10
1 Mile Split: 19:47
5K Split: 1:03:47 first year they time a part of the race
Pace per mile: 21:09
Average pace for 69-year-olds: 18:07
Up doomsday hill 6 min faster than last year
It’s a huge hill !






this is me heading to the finish line.
Enjoy the team and the challenges they keep me motivated when i feel giving up

"Tis a lesson you should heed. Try, try, try again.
If at first you don't succeed, Try, try try again."
~William Edward Hickson~



Edited by: SPARKFRAN514 at: 6/7/2019 (23:38)

What is your name or nick name? Laurie

What do you like to do for fun? Quilt, play games like 500 or Eucre (really just about any card or table games) and some video games, search for dead ancestors (genealogy) - both online and in local cemeteries

What diet are you following? Nothing formally

What is your favorite exercise? Kickboxing (Combat), elliptical, jogging outside (but find I have to rely on the treadmill runs more than I'd like)

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? chiropractic issues. I put my neck, ribs, pelvis out easily and that lays me up for longer than I'd like

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

2 random fun facts about you? We homeschooled our 4 daughters, married 35 years

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nick name?
Tymber
What do you like to do for fun?

Run, garden, go to garage sales with my daughter...anything active although I do love to read non-fiction

What diet are you following?

I am a vegetarian

What is your favorite exercise?
Running but anything aggressive really

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

Yes, I am having shoulder surgery
Menapause is just kicking in 🙄

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I have been doing challenges since 2015. I love them! I have lost about 70 lb so far

2 random fun facts about you?
I LOVE halloween
I am a lover of cats

Anything else you would like to share?

I will be starting on my dissertation right about when my daughter will be getting married next year!

I am starting a library for a non-profit that works with immigrants.

What is your name or nick name?
Elona or MiamiRN. Some like to call me Mia. All of my names are fine with me

What do you like to do for fun?
My favorite things are playing and teaching children. I also love animals, reading, drawing, sewing, hiking and photography.

What diet are you following?
Mediterranean.

What is your favorite exercise?
Swimming, Tai Chi, walking and hiking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season?
I’m retiring to the Philippines June 10th. Is it a challenge? I suppose it is! Lol

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
This is my 3rd or 4th one. If you like see my blog. It’s about my experiences with the challenges. You won’t be disappointed

2 random fun facts about you?
I am a spry 69 year old. I have achieved maintenance and have a dream to win the “Gold” in swimming one day in my age bracket.

Anything else you would like to share?
Pending

What is your name or nick name?
Lauren, Lala or Puppy

What do you like to do for fun?
Read, write, watch TV, play games, workout, play with stuffed animals

What diet are you following?
Just tracking on Spark

What is your favorite exercise?
Indoor cycling (I don't have a bike), swimming, running, strength training

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season?
I recently underwent a trauma and have been struggling to deal with the aftermath. I've gained 20 pounds in 2 months and was already struggling before it because of eating disorders. I've been unusually sedentary and eating a lot for comfort.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it.
I have and I LOVED it. This team is AMAZING.

2 random fun facts about you?
I'm poly and have a husband and wife.
I love triathlon.

Anything else you would like to share?
Not at the moment?

What is your name or nick name? Martha and have never had a nick name

What do you like to do for fun? Actually love working out, being with friends, reading and relaxing by the lake, playing with our dog

What diet are you following? No diet, basically follow Michael Pollen's advice to eat "real food, less of it, more plants." Still track my food after all these years because it works.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking! Love doing it for exercise and walking our dog.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? I've been at maintenance now for over 6 years and want to stay there.

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

2 random fun facts about you? (1) As a pre-teen I competed in the National Baton Twirling event with my majorette corps the "Petite Debs." (2) I went to the Peppermint Lounge as a 14 year old after seeing the Beatles in concert. They were supposed to be there, but didn't see them.


Anything else you would like to share? Joined Sparkpeople in 2013 to help me stay at my goal weight. I find this site amazing and incredibly motivating.

Martha

What is your name? Maryanne

What do you like to do for fun? Crochet, bike, decorate cakes, read

What diet are you following? Mindful eating

What is your favorite exercise? Spinning walking Sidney Squad videos from Youtube

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Social gatherings featuring food and vacation.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have participated many times. Recently I have been a Weight Warrior. Not lost weight but developed tracking habits.

2 random fun facts about you? I'll be an empty nester in September (but still have my fur baby). I love Cape Cod Mass.

Anything else you would like to share? Looking forward to being active with the team.

What is your name or nick name?

What do you like to do for fun?

What diet are you following?

What is your favorite exercise? I like to walk and love to do Body Pump (weight lifting with music) at my YMCA. I'd like to restart yoga.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? I will have some summer trips. I hope to keep walking.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have participated many times. Recently I have been a Teddy Bear. I lost some weight over the winter challenge.

2 random fun facts about you? We have 3 chickens at home.Got my first tattoo at 52.

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nick name? Barbara or Barb

What do you like to do for fun? read, work jigsaw puzzles on computer, paint, play piano

What diet are you following? Counting calories. Right now I'm having to be on a bland diet for awhile because of some intestinal problems.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking and Pilates

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Hypothyroidism and some intestinal issues

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've done several. I haven't met my 5% yet, but I've pretty much maintained and learned a lot.

2 random fun facts about you? Retired Kindergarten teacher, went skydiving on my 72nd birthday.

Anything else you would like to share? Love to travel when I can, and I will be gone on vacation from June 8th until June 16th. Wish everyone success in the challenge.

What is your name or nick name? GAIL

What do you like to do for fun? read MOVIES

What diet are you following? JUST CUTTING BACK

What is your favorite exercise? walking,

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? clutter ANXIETY

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. have been doing it for a while LOST 4 LBS. HOPE TO LOSE MORE

2 random fun facts about you? HAVE A TWIN LOVE CATS.DOGS

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nick name? Debbe

What do you like to do for fun? Concerts, concerts and more concerts - heavy metal, prog, punk and new wave.

What diet are you following? low carb

What is your favorite exercise? right now...nothing. Must get my motivation back

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

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've done several 5% challenges since last year...on my 6th I think. I've lost a total of 15 lbs so far. I haven't hit my 5% during the challenges but it motivates me to stick with it. The weight is coming off slowly but it's coming off.

2 random fun facts about you? love headbanging, love to read/watch scifi/fantasy,

Anything else you would like to share? Love my firecrackers and looking forward to a fun, productive summer challenge! Thank you to our leaders - you all ROCK!

What is your name or nick name? Tanya or T

What do you like to do for fun? I love to read, listen to music, cook, take pictures, and get outdoors with my husband and dog.

What diet are you following? None at the moment. I've been 6 years in maintenance range and know what I can get away with and what I can't.

What is your favorite exercise? Walking, preferably. Though we have a home weight lifting machine and I do enjoy working out with DH.

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? We have been in "home limbo" since April - we are moving to WA after living in So Cal our entire lives and we haven't been in our own kitchen, nor have we had a scale. Once we move I am hoping things settle down.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've been in multiple challenges, though not in the last year or so, and have always loved the team support, the competition, and the challenges. While I am not a big lb loser, I do usually meet my maintenance goal, and that's what is important to me at this time.

2 random fun facts about you? After 28 years of teaching I am hanging it all up, moving away from my family and friends, and starting a new life from scratch with DH. I want to raise bees and chickens.

What is your name or nick name? Paula

What do you like to do for fun? Shopping, creating new craft ideas.

What diet are you following? "9 plate and reducing sugar.

What is your favorite exercise? Dancing, Swimming

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Cutting out all sodas and reducing added sugars for now.

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

I have been in the 5% challenges for a number of times. First I was with the Determined Daisies in 2013 and lost over 50 pounds I was so dedicated at the time. Then I had to have both knees replaced at the same time. The recovery for me took almost 2 years. I was then asked by Carol to join her team in the Champions in the Kitchen team in 2015? or 2016? I love this team too. I have the support I need and have met some of my goals while there. The team members are awesome. I look forward to the Summer challenge and Spring the most.

2 random fun facts about you? I have been married for 39 years later this month. I used to ride a motorcycle and belly dance. I love to meet new people and make new friends.

Anything else you would like to share? Not at this time. :)

What is your name or nick name? Jenn

What do you like to do for fun? Reading, Food Preservation, Outdoors Actvities

What diet are you following? Fitbit Tracking

What is your favorite exercise? Swimming

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Two jobs, bad knees and plantar fasciitis.

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Did one in 2017. Enjoyed it.

2 random fun facts about you? I create my own sausages and sauerkraut. I work for a MiLB baseball team.

What is your name or nick name? Sandy

What do you like to do for fun? Singing, reading, travel

What diet are you following? Using My FitnessPal to track calories; using some Weight Watchers tools

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Trying to juggle multiple responsibilities including taking care of my aging mom

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I used to do these every season and was a team leader for a long time. I had a tough experience in a team which put me off Spark for awhile, but I'm back!

2 random fun facts about you? I'm part of a barbershop chorus as well as a quartet; I have a dog and three cats

Anything else you would like to share? Hope you are all having a great day - you can do this!

What is your name or nick name? Audrey

What do you like to do for fun? Reading, karaoke, going to amusement parks

What diet are you following? Sensible eating; cals in vs cals out

What is your favorite exercise? I'm really into spinning right now

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Just keeping up with 3 kids. Oh, and taking medications that cause weight gain

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I most recently participated in the Spring 5% challenge. I managed to pretty much maintain my weight, which to me is more important than not gaining. I hope to be more successful in actually losing this time around.

2 random fun facts about you? I once danced for a Rockette. I do a lot of volunteering at my daughter's school.

Anything else you would like to share? Good luck everyone!

Hi!
My name is Barb or Barbie (my family name for me)
I enjoy decorating our home, going for walks by the water & love camping near the ocean, I enjoy sewing & being creative, I love to journal & enjoy collecting quotes that inspire me to be my best, I love Pinterest, I collect recipes & enjoy cooking and I love spending time with my hubby, 2 girls, my son to be son (wedding in october) and mom & siblings & families.

My current challenge & diet choices go together. My thyroid had to be removed a year ago & learning to live on medication & adjust my exercise & food choices to lose/maintain a healthy weight is a challenge. I am currently trying a low carb diet & some keto diet ideas as well as working on exercise tweaking as my fibromyalgia pain levels effect this too. Currently adding in some green tea & Apple cider vinegar to help gently boost my metabolism.

I have been a teddy bear and doing the 5% challenge for 8+ years. I was an extra leader & a motivational support leader for a few years as well. I find that this team & the seasonal challenges has kept me consistent in choosing a healthy lifestyle and can't imagine my life without it.

My husband & I are retired and are living in my childhood home caring for my 80 year old mom. I am an RN so also was blessed to get to care for my Dad until he left for heaven after a long battle with cancer. I am thankful for this season of life & that I am blessed with a loving family. I am in a season of finding a "new normal" and seeking to design a daily life that honors God & my Dad too. Making healthy choices is a priority and taking care of myself & those I love is my hearts desire.

Thankful for the 5% challenge & all the leaders....you bless my life!
Smiles Barb

Come and tell us a little about you!

What is your name or nick name? Diane

What do you like to do for fun? Ski, but I can't!!! So I walk, do diamond painting, dirty paint pouring, singing, and reading.

What diet are you following? SPARKS guidelines cause it WORKS!! I am DOWN 125 lbs! WOOHOO!!

What is your favorite exercise? Walking and yoga

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Just the struggle of my mind saying "I WANT" and my inner voice "NO YOU DON'T!"

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. Since Dec 2010. In the following challenge I stepped up to being the ML (Motivational Leader) of the Spirited Under Dawg team. This past challenge became the CL (Challenge Leader) of the A team!!

2 random fun facts about you? Strange sense of humor, and I LOVE living in my birth home of Maine!

Anything else you would like to share? I want to learn the Ukulele and teach my clients how to play it!! That's just for FUN!!! I work with the elderly and they PUT UP WITH ME!! YEAH!!

What is your name or nick name? Peggy

What do you like to do for fun? Read, Knit, Play Bunko

What diet are you following? Weight Watchers

What is your favorite exercise? Walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? Emotional eating

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I've been the CL for the Teddy Bears for several challenges. Great way to make friends and support each other.

2 random fun facts about you? I'm a HUGE Houston Astros Fan. I love all things Disney.

Anything else you would like to share?

What is your name or nick name? Donna

What do you like to do for fun? walk

What diet are you following? my own

What is your favorite exercise? walking

Do you have a personal challenge you are dealing this season? continue to lose weight

If you did a previous 5% Challenge tell us about it. I have done several and in total have lost 40 pounds.

2 random fun facts about you? I am a author and sell my books at Amazon. I enjoy gardening, walking and nature.

Anything else you would like to share? I was able to retire at age 50 and am now 68. I keep active and still feel like I am 18.

Edited by: APPLEPIEAPPLE at: 6/4/2019 (15:28)