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    Hello. I live in Nova. Feel free to add.
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    Hi. New member here from Manassas, and a newcomer to the area as well, as I recently relocated from Florida. I've been on a my weight loss journey for almost a year and a half now. I went from an all time high of 231 back in December of 2011 to my lowest weight in years this past December (155 lbs). Due to poor eating habits and lack of exercise (winter was brutal for me) , I am now back up 181. *cry* I would love to have some local friends on MFP for motivation, support, get togethers... whatever! Please add me if you would like. :-)
  • Hi all! Baltimore girl here, who dances all around the DC Metro area. Really getting serious about getting in shape. Feel free to add me, I'd love more friends - especially ones that live close by! :smile:
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    Good morning Good morning Good morning

    I am from DC currently residing in Capitol Heights MD, I am currently working on losing over 50 pounds. At times i lack motivation as well as suffer from chronic fatigue.
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    Hey guys! I'm a Bronx girl currently living in Potomac, MD. Right now I'm a little over 30lbs down but I have another 30 to lose and I'm at a plateau and could use a swift kick in the tuchus!! Please let me know if you are in the area and looking for a workout buddy. I prefer outdoor activities and yogas to treadmills in a stuffy gym, but anything that will keep me moving will make me happy :)

    Kara
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    Hi! I'm Emily, living in Gaithersburg and soon to be commuting daily to DC for work (insert metro door-closing chime here!). I'm at 32 pounds lost right now -- about a third of the way there! I feel great! I actually don't know a ton of people around here since I moved to MD after college, but... add me! I am friendly and dorky and great at cheering people on. <3
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    Newbie checking in -- 29, live in Alexandria, work for gov't in Arlington... would love to have some local friends to give and receive support and keep each other sane! :)
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    Arlingtonian who spends my 9-5 out near Tyson's Corner where I can only walk around my office building. I am not native to the area, though I've been here 11 years, so I know enough not to be looking forward to this summer heat that's coming.

    I am a little bit of a dabbler (I've tried everything I can think of- rock climbing, yoga, roller blading) along with my triathlon hobbies so I'm sure you've seen me around somewhere.

    I am always looking for people to train with!
  • Hey y'all! I'm Kimberly from DC. I just recently decided that I'm going to start eating healthier and am glad that there are others doing the same. I'm glad I to see that there are others out their. Good Luck to all and I hope I can count on y"all for support :)
  • I live in Crystal City, work at Belvoir M-F, & teach in Fairfax. I've been eating healthy and working out 6 days a week at the gym in my apartment. Definitely would love to have a buddy to go hiking and stuff on the weekends! I've got a ways to go, but I'm definitely not going back to a sedentary lifestyle.
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    Hey All! I'm Tabitha in the DC area. Joined mfp June 17 and have already lost 7lbs. I was super excited when I saw there was a local group. I think that will help me stick to this for the long run.
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    Hey All! I'm Tabitha in the DC area. Joined mfp June 17 and have already lost 7lbs. I was super excited when I saw there was a local group. I think that will help me stick to this for the long run. :smile:
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    Hi Everyone- My name is Valerie I am 27 and currently live in Southern MD and work in Arlington, VA.
    My commute is 1 hour 30 minutes each way but it gives me some alone time away from a chaotic work and home life so I don't mind it at all.
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    thought i'd peep back in here.

    i'm:

    laura
    30 years old
    awesome
    work in mclean, va x 2 days/week; beltsville, md x 3 days/week
    i wog (walk/jog), lift heavy, and box.

    add me if you'd like! :)
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    Hey there everyone..Courtney here..just turned 35..live in Alexandria; lost weight but go by how clothes feel than the scale and it works better..doing Seal Team PT bootcamp workouts in the DC area..and loving it..HooYahh!
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    Hi I'm Gabbie and I'm 18. I grew up in Waldorf and after many years being stuck in Nebraska I am now back in the area attending AU studying International Relations. I've got about 120 lbs to lose (hopefully before I graduate).
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    I've been on MFP for a while but would love some more local friends. I live in Rockville and work in Tyson's.
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    Hi everyone! I'm Donna and I'm from Silver Spring, MD. I've already lost 20lbs and I think I have about 20 pounds or so until I get to my goal weight. If anyone wants to add me, feel free! I could really use some friends!!
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    Hello from Culpeper, VA! I'm Jennifer (43 yrs old). Grew up in Virginia, spent over a decade near Arlington while working DC, but now enjoying the lack of traffic jams in a more rural setting. Hope to lose 30 lbs before Christmas, maybe another 15 lbs by next spring to get down to my ideal weight.
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    Bowie Gal checking in. Anybody in Prince Georges that goes to Golds gym or LA Fitness?
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    Born and raised in Montgomery County (Germantown and Silver Spring), but moved to Southern Maryland (Great Mills) when my husband was transferred to PAX NAS. He got out and we decided to make this place home. :smile:
  • Ms.GettnMyShapeBck,

    Today is my first day to a new me, I have currently 210, my goal is 160 I have 50lbs to lose.
    I hope to meet some people from my area for some support because Im pretty sure I will have ruff slow days....
  • Out of curiosity, anyone go to the LA Fitness in Arlington or Pentagon Row?
  • Hello all. I am looking to lose 40 to 45 pounds. I started on August 20th (2013) and to date lost 18 pounds.
  • I attend Fitness Evolution. It use to be Golds (Laurel).
  • Hi.

    I hit up Golds in Chantilly, if anyone attends feel free to say Hi. Not really bothered on how much weight to lose, just want to continue getting stronger, I own a consulting firm in the area dealing with Information Security, and as you can imagine that's not really conducive to doing much but sitting behind a computer.
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    Hi Folks, NOVA (outside of the capitol beltway) guy here checking in, originally from PG County. Here to initiate a lifestyle change and to lose 45lbs. Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to the group.
  • Hello all! I'm about 80 lbs down from my highest weight, looking to lose about 65 more. I live in Alexandria, and work for the feds in NW DC. I'm a member of LA Fitness on Little River Turnpike, but I'm considering joining Planet Fitness on Kenmore...we'll see.
  • Hi all -

    Eric from Annandale here, non-federal worker (I work at a water plant down in Lorton) with a pretty good commute - 13 miles, about 20 minutes under good conditions, 30 under poor. Rotating shift work, 12 hour days one week, nights the next; 2 weekends out of every 4, overtime usually takes out a third (less of that recently, thank the Maker) when we have it, holidays as they fall in the normal schedule, etc. Finally getting real about watching what I eat and working out; doing pretty well with the former, and not terribly with the latter, considering how out of shape I am. Started at 274 pounds last month, as a 6'1" male at 42 years old, and am down 7 pounds as of my last weigh-in last week. Setting 200 as a target weight, though we'll see how realistic a goal that is. Due to both schedule and finances, a gym membership is basically out of the question, so I'm walking and doing bodyweight resistance training - I'm currently using the Max Capacity app on my Android phone for the latter, and will likely be transitioning to something with a little more bite to it as I get stronger and lighter.
    My primary goals are fat loss and increasing functional strength.
  • Hello everyone!

    My name is Melanie, and I live in Bowie, which is located in Prince George's County, MD. I cycle frequently (about 40 miles a week). The new gym by my apartment just opened (LA Fitness in the Town Center), so starting tomorrow I will be going there too. I would love to add new friends in the area who are also interested in a fit and healthy lifestyle.

    If you want to meet up and do something active, or just want a gym buddy at LA Fitness at the Bowie Town Center, please add me!
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