Introduce Yourself!
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Hi, my name is Linda. I just turned 50 and live in Virginia. I'm fairly new to this site but I'm already totally in love with it. I can't stay off of it. I just found this group and I thought what a wonderful idea. I would love to meet someone to work out with and get/give moral support during our weight loss journey. I would love to make new friends as well so please feel free to me add me and let's help each other out. If in the meantime, I could find love again after 10 years, that would be the ultimate reward. I am true believer that anything can happen so one never knows
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Hello! My name is Tim, 34, from South Georgia. Unfortunately 5'8". I have 2 kids (10,6) and have been using MFP for over year. I have been a computer programmer for the same company for almost 14 years. I just started using the forums a little more and have found a lot of great ideas and great people over here. Definitely hoping to meet someone and someday get remarried but it has been hard to meet people down here.0
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LOL ... J #2 sounds like a smart man! You should keep him!! Ha!
hahah I will tell him you told me to.0 -
Hi my name is Katie. I'm a single mom of a 9 year old daughter Rylee. I love to sing and write poetry to name a few. so glad to hear about this group. hope to make many friends here. anyone can friend me0
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Hello....I am JT or Jeff, I am 51 years old, yep that's right I said it 51. Thank god for genetics and a healthy lifestyle. I currently work for the Department of the Air Force as a Analyst and Police Tactics instructor. I am also retired Air Force, I retired nearly six years ago as a First Sergeant. I have degrees, in Human Resources, Logistics, and Health Science. I love to workout, cycling, running, lifting. I am an avid outdoorsman, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping anything outdoors I am for it.
My weight loss story...I have lost 75 pounds since Jan 2011, I started at 248 pounds and am now at 173.0 -
Howdy, I'm Ashley, I'm 25, and I'm in the military stationed down in Biloxi. I love it down here! I'm an instructor in the Air Force for computer networking crap.
I love sleeping, eating, fitness (of course), dogs, partying with friends, tattoos, reading, and going on adventures. My preferred workouts of choice as of lately are ZWOWs from Zuzana Light.
My heaviest weight was around 172-175 in the late summer of 2010. I joined MFP in Jan 11 weighing 168 lbs, lost about 25 lbs and got down to low 140s, then PCS'd here and got separated/divorced and gained a little back.. but I'm back on track! Back down to 147.. but I honestly don't care about the number on the scale, I care about how I look. My shopping adventure yesterday included lots of size 7 shorts and size small tops, so I'm satisfied!
Welcome to all the lurkers! lol0 -
I am Marge and 42 years old. I am in the Information Technology field. I love to laugh, joke around, and to spend time with my children. I have been woggling for a while now, need to start getting serious into jogging. I also need to start eating healtier.0
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Hi my name is Jovito, I am 22 and from California. I've used this site for almost a year and it's been a helpful. Right now I work as a medical assistant but I'm currently going to school to get a BSN. After that I am thinking about continuing and getting my masters and becoming a nurse prac, but who knows :P0
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I have been woggling for a while now,
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Hi guys!
I'm Jenn. 32. Michigan. Forensic Interviewer. Single (obviously). But I refuse to let that define me. :noway:
Just found out about this group today, and figured I might as well join. I'm not very good about being very active on here (posting/responding) other than logging food, but I recentlly joined the Zombie Appocolypse challenge, so I've been around a bit more.
Feel free to add me... especially if you're in MI or nearby. I love to have people around to keep me accountable!0 -
Anna, I just have to laugh at your bumping uglies comment. It seriously had me laughing here at the office....OOPS!! :laugh:0
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Hello all,
I am Bill a 6'3" 220 lb 38 yr old divorced father of two wonderful kids (9 and 7). I joined MFP in February after finally admitting I had been a lazy sloth for about 6 months. I am back on track and MFP really helps. I have met some great people on here and enjoy the forums and people very much.
I am single and have been for nearly 6 years. I have no qualms with it and have spent a lot of that time learning a great deal about myself. I have dated quite a few different people over those 6 years some for a few months and some for a long weekend. All those different situations have convinced me I dont have a type but I am refusing for anything less than being completely swept off my feet everyday. I deserve that and my future partner deserves it as well.
Hope everyone is having as great a time as I am and best of luck in your fitness and romance goals.
Bill
Edited to say I live in South Carolina and am a Marine Infantry Officer and have been for a long time...about to retire and start all over with some new career as yet undetermined.0 -
Hey, I'm Jim... 29 years of life so far. Living in Minnesota0
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Hi, my name's Lori - the username is a play on the German phrase "alles klar" but I appreciate it's very subtle and I'm quite happy to be adressed as Alice! I'm a 40 year old female living in the Cotswolds in England and I'm single because the last guy I was involved with was someone who I'd previously counted as a close friend of many years' standing - he really did a number on me and it's taken me several years to repair the damage and to learn to trust my own judgement again. I'm happy to report I'm just about there, though - joining mfp is the last stage of the healing process, I want to shed the weight I've been using as a suit of armour and I'm starting to take far better care of myself.
But enough of the 'bleh' stuff - I run an independent electrical retailers', I'm a hedgewitch, a voracious reader and I love most music apart from a lot of mainstream stuff. I have 8 tattoos, 3 cats and an extensive collection of crystals. I'm loving the community feel on here (I'm hardly ever on facebook these days!) and I'm really looking forward to getting to know all you lovely people.0 -
Hi Folks!
My name is Erin and I am a divorced mother of a 3 year old, living in Massachusetts. I joined the site a while ago but just started getting serious about tracking food. I am happy being single for now, I sacrificed so much for my ex-husband that now hearing my friends talk about simple compromises they make for their marriages, makes me stabby. So I am taking some time to just focus on my son and my career, while I let my heart and soul heal. I have been working out with a trainer in a small group for almost a year. I love the things we do and challenging myself to get past my comfort zone. I have made a lot of progress but have a long way to go. I will do un-assisted pull-ups if it kills me!0 -
hi all...i'm lynette...a single mom to a 22 year old girl! i'll be 45 next month and have been on here since january...slow goings for me but i'm feeling lots better and enjoy being so active - which came as a total surprise to me! (-:
i'm in nc and work for the state here...i rarely use capitalization and love (!!!) and (...)...sorry! i'm absolutely loving mfp and lurk around the forums...i'm glad i stumbled across this single peeps group!
looking forward to getting to know y'all better...0 -
I'm like wicked short,
I can hear your Boston accent all the way over here in western MA :drinker:
I do have a thick accent so I'm told.0 -
Hey Everyone, My name is Tim, I live in San Diego where its always sunny, well except for today that is
Im 39 and been single for about 3 months now after a 3 year relationship. I have 2 kids, A daughter who is 19 and a son thats 16, both who live with me 24/7. I got hooked on MFP because I am taking a nutrition class and the teacher recommended we track what we eat. I have found the message boards totally addicting and full of support and knowledge for weight loss and exercise. I stumbled on the single peeps and I am now learning a ton about dating which seems to have changed quite a lot over the last few years. Plus I can live vicariously though a few of you on how awesome it is to meet someone new. There is a lot more so if you wanna know just add me as a friend and feel free to ask away! 0 -
Hi, my name's Lori - the username is a play on the German phrase "alles klar" but I appreciate it's very subtle and I'm quite happy to be adressed as Alice! I'm a 40 year old female living in the Cotswolds in England and I'm single because the last guy I was involved with was someone who I'd previously counted as a close friend of many years' standing - he really did a number on me and it's taken me several years to repair the damage and to learn to trust my own judgement again. I'm happy to report I'm just about there, though - joining mfp is the last stage of the healing process, I want to shed the weight I've been using as a suit of armour and I'm starting to take far better care of myself.
But enough of the 'bleh' stuff - I run an independent electrical retailers', I'm a hedgewitch, a voracious reader and I love most music apart from a lot of mainstream stuff. I have 8 tattoos, 3 cats and an extensive collection of crystals. I'm loving the community feel on here (I'm hardly ever on facebook these days!) and I'm really looking forward to getting to know all you lovely people.
Hey fellow Brit!! :bigsmile: Just to let you know we're going to organise a meet in London, if you can get down this way, would love to see you.
Sorry about your ex, thats just not right when they knock the life out of you. Glad to hear you've picked up the pieces and are ready to move into the next chapter :flowerforyou:0 -
Collin (not Cletus).... 39..... Single-father in Charlotte, NC. I have a 7yr old daughter. MFP'er because I wanted to make some changes to my body and got hooked on becoming fit.
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Hi, my name's Lori - the username is a play on the German phrase "alles klar" but I appreciate it's very subtle and I'm quite happy to be adressed as Alice! I'm a 40 year old female living in the Cotswolds in England and I'm single because the last guy I was involved with was someone who I'd previously counted as a close friend of many years' standing - he really did a number on me and it's taken me several years to repair the damage and to learn to trust my own judgement again. I'm happy to report I'm just about there, though - joining mfp is the last stage of the healing process, I want to shed the weight I've been using as a suit of armour and I'm starting to take far better care of myself.
But enough of the 'bleh' stuff - I run an independent electrical retailers', I'm a hedgewitch, a voracious reader and I love most music apart from a lot of mainstream stuff. I have 8 tattoos, 3 cats and an extensive collection of crystals. I'm loving the community feel on here (I'm hardly ever on facebook these days!) and I'm really looking forward to getting to know all you lovely people.
Hey fellow Brit!! :bigsmile: Just to let you know we're going to organise a meet in London, if you can get down this way, would love to see you.
Sorry about your ex, thats just not right when they knock the life out of you. Glad to hear you've picked up the pieces and are ready to move into the next chapter :flowerforyou:
Thank you! I do travel South from time-to-time (at the risk of sounding like a migrating bird!) so please keep me posted - would be fab to meet up with some fellow mfp peeps!0 -
Collin (not Cletus).... 39..... Single-father in Charlotte, NC. I have a 7yr old daughter. MFP'er because I wanted to make some changes to my body and got hooked on becoming fit.
Don't really know much else to say...
Hey Collin,
I work in Charlotte and live in Rock HIll.0 -
H my name is Katie. I'm a single mom of a 9 year old daughter. I am single because I was married before and left my ex because he was abusive to me and my daughter and I knew we deserved better than that . I love music and have been singing since the early age of 5 years old. I also teach the preteen sunday school class at present but my family is looking for a new church we need a place where we are fed spiritually and can learn what our calling in life is. at present I have no idea.
I can relate some to the lady who mentioned shes single because she pushes guys away that get close to her. although my circumstance is I lack confidence in myself that doesn't seem to flow very well. I am learning to be more confident made friends with the youth pastor at my current church we just became friends. He is a lot like me really shy but we have things in common like our weight loss journey he asked me to join with him on and our girls. he's a single dad of 2 girls. I am a single mom of 1 daughter.0 -
My name is Shelley and I am freshly 30 years old. I'm just gonna embrace that! I am currently living in Iowa but moving back to my home state of Washington in 5 weeks. I am finishing up my LPN school here and will finish my RN back in Washington (I have been accepted into the last 3 quarters of the program there!).
I made the switch to nursing after working in broadcast TV news for 6 years. I just got bored....
I am a Washington State University grad...tried and true COUG! Some would say I bleed crimson and grey
I am pretty darn active because I like to do SO many things and and am very social. Summer is my fave time of year: boating, BBQs, wine tasting, bicycling, currently training for a sprint triathlon, sporting events (baseball, leading into college football and NFL), and I could go on. In the winter I snow ski.
I am a Christian and love the Lord! I go to church (non denominational, contemporary) regularly!
I love my friends and family. Almost any day I would rather be with them than be alone.
I consider myself to be very independent, but don't get me wrong, I kinda would like to find someone I can depend on now and then ;-)
Really, the only thing "missing," in my life is my soul mate. But, I am content being single for now, until I meet him!
Well there's my nutshell! Look forward to chatting with everyone!0 -
My name is Pamela, I have a 19 & 16 year old sons & a 12 year old daughter I work for the local school department and a day camp for girl scouts in the summer months. I'm from RI, aside from spending time with my kids i like to read, (horror & mystery) sew, and be at the beach. I've developed a love for walking recently, used to dread it before. not sure what else to say...any questions ask away
P.S. I hate to wear shoes
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Lorro aka Anji :drinker:Who are you?
Pretty much open to anything in the company of friends but my current faves are dancing, fun times with my girls, swimming, losing weight, eating (!), music, people (most of them, anyway).What do you like?
Got divorced after 21 years of marriage. No regretsWhy are you single?
OptmisticWhat do you look for in a partner?
Kind
Compassionate
Has integrity
Gets my sense of humour and makes me laugh - is fun to be with
Clever (not book clever, people clever)
Has lived with a woman (been in a long term relationship)
Open to new experinces
Someone I can lean on (emotionally)
Loyal
A hedonistic streak helps
Wow that's a long list!. :noway: No wonder I'm single :laugh:0 -
Hi, my name's Lori - the username is a play on the German phrase "alles klar" but I appreciate it's very subtle and I'm quite happy to be adressed as Alice! I'm a 40 year old female living in the Cotswolds in England and I'm single because the last guy I was involved with was someone who I'd previously counted as a close friend of many years' standing - he really did a number on me and it's taken me several years to repair the damage and to learn to trust my own judgement again. I'm happy to report I'm just about there, though - joining mfp is the last stage of the healing process, I want to shed the weight I've been using as a suit of armour and I'm starting to take far better care of myself.
But enough of the 'bleh' stuff - I run an independent electrical retailers', I'm a hedgewitch, a voracious reader and I love most music apart from a lot of mainstream stuff. I have 8 tattoos, 3 cats and an extensive collection of crystals. I'm loving the community feel on here (I'm hardly ever on facebook these days!) and I'm really looking forward to getting to know all you lovely people.
Welcome Lori :flowerforyou: A fellow Brit :drinker: And to all you single peeps :bigsmile:0 -
What a great idea! Feel free to add me as a friend, one can never have enough going through this journey! :flowerforyou:
Hi single peeps, I'm new to this group, not MFP just this group, so HI!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I'm Barbara (or Barb), 34 in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Originally from NY but
the weather here! I've never been married and have no kids. Weight has been an issue my whole life,. I've had several serious relationships but that's about as far as it goes. I'd much rather be single and happy than in a bad relationship (which I was). I just feel if a guy can look past the "few extra pounds" and get to know ME for the awesome person I am, he'd have the best GF ever!!!! But it's SOOOOOO hard being out in "the real world" when you're short & not thin and everyone around you is a size 2. Ugh!!!
Health and fitness has become a HUGE part of my life and I would love to have a partner to go through life that understands. Not that I don't love my occasional Taco Bell, Wendy's and pizza but it's so hard when you're eating healthy and that is ALL your partner eats. I'd love a workout partner to keep me motivated, play tennis or raquetball together, go on walks/5K's. Someone who LOVES fitness as much as I do and integrates it into their lives instead of seeing it as a chore and a hassle.0 -
I'm Dave, 35, live right outside of Detroit. I have probably the coolest black lab and running partner anyone could ask for. I do a lot of things for fun, concerts, sporting events, traveling, snowboarding, golf, I'll try anything twice.
Why am I single? Most relationships I've been in have made me miserable after a few months, I'm not sure why. And whenever I meet someone who I'm really in to I somehow manage to screw it up. I'm still having fun trying though.0 -
Hi peeps! I'm Lindsay from Denver! I work in the Human Resources Department for a local dental corporation and I'm currently in school getting my masters degree in Organizational Leadership. I like an assortment of activities from drinking beer, concerts, hiking, camping, dancing, hanging with friends/family and spending time with my dog.
I'm single, never married....but have had 3 long term relationships over the years. None of them were Mr. Right so I'm back on the market. I got out of a horrible relationship about six months ago so I'm focusing on me at the moment. I'm open to the idea of dating again but not in a hurry. I've lost almost 35 pounds since getting rid of the dumb butt so I'm at least doing something right! :laugh:
Nice to meet all the other single peeps!0
