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I live in Alexandria and work at AU in upper (way upper) NW. I drive 11 miles and one-way it's 45 minutes on a good day (it would take at least 1-1/2 hours by metro). I grew up here, but lived in the mid-west most of my adult life.0
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Hi everyone,
I'm Greg, 28 from Brunswick (little west of Frederick). Work in Ashburn Virginia for a communications company and not for a government agency! Although I have worked for several in MD and VA. I found MFP a few weeks ago via reddit and figured i'd give it a shot. I'm holding strong and have changed my ways pretty drastically from eating out all meals every day to making pretty much everything at home and controlling portions!
Hoping to find some support and ideas here, as well as where people in the area go to find a good meal that is not 1,000 calories per hamburger!
Welcome Greg!! Glad to have you aboard!! It does make a big difference once you actually take a look at what you're putting in your body.. I was just thinking how I'd go to Wendy's or McDonald's for lunch, and how one of those meals would probably wipe out 3/4th's of my calorie allowance!! Not to mention packing a over a day's worth of sodium and fat along the way!!
A good idea is to start a thread here soliciting ideas for just that.. I'll try to find some here in the rockville/moco area..and I'm sure we'll have other members chime in w/places from their respective areas as well!!
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Hello, I'm Emmy I'm 30. I live in DC. I've been on MFP for a little while now ( I think since may) I have been doing great except for workouts. hopefully I can get inspired to get back to the gym (it's been two months and getting close to three since I've been to the gym. at first it was my work schedule that stopped me but now i realize I'm lacking motivation to get back to it. so with that said i'm glad this group was created for us in the DMV maybe i'll find a workout partner in the process.
Hey there Emmy!! Way to hang in there even w/the 2~3 month lull.. the important thing is you came back and are ready to get back to it!!
There's so much to do in DC, do you belong to one of the chain gyms (bally's, gold's), or one of the other's that are more "personal" I guess..? I see them featured on the news from time to time.. One was featured when the whole Seargent's workout trend started to get popular..!
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Hi! DC area native here--now living in McLean, Va., and I mostly telecommute now (yay!)--but I have commuted everywhere from Capitol Hill to downtown to Georgetown to Alexandria. Exercising is no problem for me--late night bingeing is! :frown:
Mostly telecommute..?? no sympathy for you!! Just kidding!! That's pretty awesome!! I telecommute 2 days a week, and use one of them to hit the weights at my local Planet Fitness.. !!
Ahh.. late night binging... One of my favorite past times!! It gets hard to resist sometimes right?? Esp ice cream.., and snack cakes.. ok let me stop.. bad habits are hard to break! lol
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Hi all! I'm Lyndsay. I live in Annandale, VA and work in Reston for an environmental clean-up company (reverse commute). I have lots of weight to lose, but I love kickboxing and walking my dogs. When it gets warmer I hope to get back in to bikeriding.
So glad there are others here!!!!
Hello Lyndsay!! Ahh..the good ol' reverse commute.. When I had a reverse commute, I'd point and laugh at everyone stuck in traffic headed in the other direction!! Now that I've moved and have to be IN the traffic, my past actions aren't so amusing anymore..
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Although today is LOVELY in the metro area, we all know that bitter cold is coming.. kind of a bummer because if we had these groups start up earlier in the year, it'd be easier to organize walks and such that people wouldn't have to pack 3 layers of clothes on to attend.. I'm getting ahead of myself though..
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Work calls again.. Will be back in a little bit!! Thanks again to everyone for joining!! 0
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I'm Caroline, originally from South Jersey and now living in DC. I work as an engineer/government contractor and I'm also a grad student at GMU.
My partner and I got really lucky and found a house in the Capitol Hill/Eastern Market neighborhood, only 1 mile from where I work. So I have plenty of opportunities to get my biking and walking exercise in! Prior to that we were commuting 2-3 hours every day, so I can empathize with all of you who spend a significant portion of the day stuck in a car.0 -
everybody wassup, since we all in the same area thats wassup....Let drop these lbs0
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Morgan from Maryland
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i got 50+ to lose too0
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morgan is awesome lol0
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I guess I might as well introduce myself. I'm Maxwell and I live in Arlington, VA. I'm 26 and am a government contractor. I am CrossFitter and I'm not really looking to lose weight as much as gain muscle (don't mind losing body fat).
Welcome Maxwell! I saw you post about MCM.. is that the Marine Corps Marathon?0 -
Another Federale, also in Rockville, but with a reverse and early morning commute, so that's not so terrible. I've been at this since August, and feel like I've barely made any progress, so it's great to have more support, and even some locals. (I'm a born and bred local, which is unusual in this area.) I try to get my exercize in before work, which is difficult as I'm at work at 7:30, and some days are better than others. Glad to have found you all.
Welcome insaindon!! We're here to support you!! I've been trying and trying to get even a 15 minute workout in before heading to work..!! No luck so far though.. Being a night owl doesn't help too much I guess..!!
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Hi everyone! After hearing the horrible commute stories I feel bad admitting that I live 5 minutes away from my Fed Job in DC. But, I'm 27 and recently gotten excited about running after avoiding it forever. Thank you C25K, I'm down to my last 4 lbs and excited about my first race next month.
Hello Katy! Aaaaaand no sympathy for your 5 minute commute either..hehe!
How hard was the C25K to get into? I'm trying to start running and hear pretty good things about it.. but I D E S P I S E running!! hehe..
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Hi, I'm Shanna (Shaw-Na) from Easton, MD on the Eastern Shore. I'm a single mom of a rambunctious three year old girl and I am engaged to be married to a wonderful man in May of 2013. I'm looking to lose about 100+ pounds and I've lost just about 11 so far in 3 weeks.
I walk while at work. We have a course that is 1.5 miles out and back that I try to walk on my lunch breaks, provided someone can cover the phones. I've been trying to do some isometrics at home and I have the Slim in 6 program that I can't seem to put in my DVD player and actually use. I have two torn discs in my lower back so I can't do some moves, like crunches, and both of my knees are prone to giving me fits. That is mainly caused by my being so overweight.. but that's what I'm here for! Hopefully this is the right group to join.
Hello Shanna!! The good ol' Eastern Shore... I've been through there a couple of times.. pretty nice! Congratulations on the engagement..!! Stick w/us/MFP and we'll do all we can to help you reach your goal!!
Sorry to hear about the torn discs and knee problems.. I'm sure we can find some exercises that will help you get around those obstacles and well on your way!!0 -
30 year old from Gaithersburg here. I am trying to shed about 50 lbs and would like to do most of it by my wedding (and honeymoon) in July. I work in Rockville so no complaints on my short commute. I try to run around my neighborhood with my dog as my main source of exercise. I am also a member of Planet Fitness and my work has a gym, but the PF membership is collecting dust and I have yet to go to my work gym (only been on the job 3 weeks so far). I also grew up in MoCo, so I am a longtime local.
Welcome Ken!! I'm pretty much in the same boat as you goal wise!! Earlier this year I was hitting PF on muddy branch hard, then fell off as the summer came along..!!
let's get back on track, and if that's the PF you head to, maybe we can hit it up sometime and lift or whatever!!
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Hello Everyone my name is Amena. I live in Hyattsville. I started this journey in January. I have only made one other real effort at loosing weight this is the longest I have stuck to it. I've lost 51lbs and have 73 to go.
My motivation has been wavering for the past few months I am still looking for new motivation to get back into things like I was before. Work has gotten stressful and I have started grad school. The challenge now is to loose this weight during stressful busy times. I know I can do it and I know you all can too. Looking forward to being a part of this group.
Hello Amena!! Thanks for joining the group!!
Congrats on the 51 lbs lost so far!!! other 73...piece of cake!! Esp w/DMV MFP behind you!!
I know how life itself can get in the way, and I'm still trying to figure out how to stay focused when things get stressful and hectic..!! We'll do this together!!!0 -
@liveinthemix it isn't hard to start at all!! I hated..I mean HATED running, what helped with C25K is that they build in walk breaks to build up your endurance. So it doesn't seem like you're making much progress until you get to the later weeks and you're able to run for 15, 20 minutes without stopping. You'll be hooked0
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Hey, I'm Mike living in Stafford, VA. My goal is to lose about 15-20lbs but get stronger a the same time and motivate others. I am loving life; My inspriations are Family, Fitness, Friends, and Football. I enjoy meeting new people and making new friends. Feel free to hit me up.0
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I'm Caroline, originally from South Jersey and now living in DC. I work as an engineer/government contractor and I'm also a grad student at GMU.
My partner and I got really lucky and found a house in the Capitol Hill/Eastern Market neighborhood, only 1 mile from where I work. So I have plenty of opportunities to get my biking and walking exercise in! Prior to that we were commuting 2-3 hours every day, so I can empathize with all of you who spend a significant portion of the day stuck in a car.
Hello Jersey Fam! Born in Raised in Central Jersey; own a house near LBI. Welcome! I am a CTR out here in VA and loving life.0 -
I'm amazed at all the lbs everyone has lost. Way to go group. oh and everyone please feel free to add me, I mainly use MFP from my phone so it's a chore to add folk sometimes (laaazzzyyyyy I know)0
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I'm Caroline, originally from South Jersey and now living in DC. I work as an engineer/government contractor and I'm also a grad student at GMU.
My partner and I got really lucky and found a house in the Capitol Hill/Eastern Market neighborhood, only 1 mile from where I work. So I have plenty of opportunities to get my biking and walking exercise in! Prior to that we were commuting 2-3 hours every day, so I can empathize with all of you who spend a significant portion of the day stuck in a car.
Hello Jersey Fam! Born in Raised in Central Jersey; own a house near LBI. Welcome! I am a CTR out here in VA and loving life.
My family used to go to LBI almost every weekend in the summer. One of the things I hate about DC is that it's such a hassle to get to the shore. 0 -
Hi Peeps! I am semi-new to MFP. I just really started logging and getting my butt in gear last week and I am UP a pound. So discouraging. I know it's probably just from all the working out I've been doing but it's still annoying.
Anyway, I work in Falls church for a government contracting company and I live in Sterling, VA. The commute is about 20 miles (dagger!) but it really isn't all that bad. I may be transferring to another position that is located in Fairfax, VA though. I should know more about that next week.
Okay, so I need you all to keep me motivated. I think I may start the C25K again this week. I have tried it before and got to maybe week 5 or 6 but then kind of lost motivation and gave up. I, also, HATE to run but I have to say that it did help build up my endurance.
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Hi, I'm Shanna (Shaw-Na) from Easton, MD on the Eastern Shore. I'm a single mom of a rambunctious three year old girl and I am engaged to be married to a wonderful man in May of 2013. I'm looking to lose about 100+ pounds and I've lost just about 11 so far in 3 weeks.
I walk while at work. We have a course that is 1.5 miles out and back that I try to walk on my lunch breaks, provided someone can cover the phones. I've been trying to do some isometrics at home and I have the Slim in 6 program that I can't seem to put in my DVD player and actually use. I have two torn discs in my lower back so I can't do some moves, like crunches, and both of my knees are prone to giving me fits. That is mainly caused by my being so overweight.. but that's what I'm here for! Hopefully this is the right group to join.
Hello Shanna!! The good ol' Eastern Shore... I've been through there a couple of times.. pretty nice! Congratulations on the engagement..!! Stick w/us/MFP and we'll do all we can to help you reach your goal!!
Sorry to hear about the torn discs and knee problems.. I'm sure we can find some exercises that will help you get around those obstacles and well on your way!!
Thanks! The 11 pounds I've lost so far have done wonders for my knees so I'm hopeful that once more weight comes off I'll be able to be more active. I've been doing isometrics in place of crunches for now. I would love to become a runner sometime down the line. My mom used to be in a running club called the Hash Hound Harriers. They would send out a "rabbit", which was a single person to lay down a course through a town which led from one bar to another. After about 20 minutes, the rest of the group would follow, with the option to stay at any of the bars they stop at along the way. However, the rabbit would usually pick one of the best bars in town as the final destination. She said it was a lot of fun and a great way to meet new people.0 -
Hey yall! I'm Gerri from Leesburg, VA! I work in Ashburn, VA for the university i graduated from back in '09. Even though my commute is only 8 miles from door to door, it takes me 40 minutes each way (i hate route 7). I'm not a mom to any human kids, but i am a mom to 7 wonderful pets -- a beagle pup, tabby cat, two red eared slider turtles, two robo hamsters, and one fat and happy pacman frog. I live with my domestic partner (we're sick of the terms boyfriend and girlfriend but have no plans to get married anytime soon). I volunteer for a local PFLAG chapter and as the choir director at a local church and i'm a complete nerd. If you're ever on route 7 and you see a red prius drive by with a bunch of nerdy stickers on the back (world of warcraft, portal, coheed and cambria, etc.) please honk and wave!0
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Hello all! I'm Kim from Crownsville. No commute horror stories here, I live really close to work:) Been with MFP for a long time but totally committed since October 2010. I am living proof that it can be done:) Glad to be here!0
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I'm Caroline, originally from South Jersey and now living in DC. I work as an engineer/government contractor and I'm also a grad student at GMU.
My partner and I got really lucky and found a house in the Capitol Hill/Eastern Market neighborhood, only 1 mile from where I work. So I have plenty of opportunities to get my biking and walking exercise in! Prior to that we were commuting 2-3 hours every day, so I can empathize with all of you who spend a significant portion of the day stuck in a car.
Hello Jersey Fam! Born in Raised in Central Jersey; own a house near LBI. Welcome! I am a CTR out here in VA and loving life.
My family used to go to LBI almost every weekend in the summer. One of the things I hate about DC is that it's such a hassle to get to the shore.
Yup! I wish we had a beach near by!!! That and the traffic is the only negative side to the DMV...0 -
Hey Loves!! Im Keyonna but I go by Keke, I live in Montclair, VA.. But I work in DC the commute isnt too bad since I work early hours0
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Hi All Im Jasminn. Live in MD. Work in DC. I seriously only live like 10 min a way but tell that to the TRAFFIC!!! It is a lot better going home. Usually I'm home by 4:15 PM (off at 3:30) Im currently still doing 30 Day Shred. Doing very well with it!! Plan to start Ripped in 30 next week.
Hello Jasminn!!
Ahh yes.. I'm familiar with something being such a short distance away..yet takes so long to get to... esp in rain.. or if the weather even calls for snow...!!
Awesome on the 30DS.. Ripped in 30 better watch out!!!
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I live in Alexandria and work at AU in upper (way upper) NW. I drive 11 miles and one-way it's 45 minutes on a good day (it would take at least 1-1/2 hours by metro). I grew up here, but lived in the mid-west most of my adult life.
Hello Blueimp!! AU's campus is nice..!! I have a couple of friends that run a radio show there..!! Good stuff.. Welcome aboard!!0
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