Hi there -

I'm in White Bear Lake. I've been looking for a Meetup group or something similar for local support. Perhaps this will do it!

Hello fellow Minnesotans. I live in the northern metro. Using MFP for some inspiration/motivation assistance and a way to track my diet and exercise that wont get lost or forgotten at work/car/messy house

Hello all!

I'm originally from Coon Rapids but currently live in the Saint Cloud area! Glad to see Minnesota representation on this site!

What part of Alaska?

Hello, my name is Heather - I grew up in Bloomington & have lived in St Louis Park now for 17 years. I have been on this healthy path since January 2013 and making good progress. I typically workout in my basement - I like kettlebells, stationary or traditional biking, and I can't believe I'm saying this - I am beginning to like running (NEVER thought I would say that....ever). Anyone feel free to add me...and I am certainly open to a meet-up in the cities too!

I'm Melissa and I grew up near Stillwater. I currently live in Hugo. I got started using MFP on my iPhone and love the app for tracking my activity and food.

Greetings MFP'ers! My name is Greg, I am originally from Edina and now live in Rosemount. Almost two years ago I was in the worst shape of my life with 45 rapidly coming up ahead of me. I was completely sedentary and enjoyed eating FAR too much. I knew I had to make a change, and quickly! but how?

I was fortunate in that I was able to hire a personal trainer named Hamish Ganga, the owner of Forte Fitness (now Minnie Fitness). He weighed me, and the reality of being 280 lbs sunk in. He gave me an eating plan and a food journal. Since my penmanship stinks and I'm usually closer to a computer than I was to my journal, I quickly found MFP, and adapted it to meet my goals.

6 months later, through learning, re-learning, making mistakes, and finding small victories, I had lost 70 lbs! This was the promise Hamish had made to me (if i did my part) and I was ecstatic.

I then switched from one-on-one training to bootcamp (still through the same gym) and classes at Lifetime (I'm generally at Eagan and Lakeville, so say hi if you go there!) My weight stalled out through the summer of 2012... a combination of too much Minnesota summer events causing sloppy eating combined with my body wanting to lose size instead of pounds, but after the first of the year, I really poured it on I cracked 200 for the first time since 1986 ... and on my 46th birthday this May, I weighed in at 179 lbs -- a total loss of 101 pounds -- all through modifications in eating and movement.

I've settled in at a weight that is more like 190, but I am so much happier and healthier at this weight than where I was two years ago. I've been able to give up three medications (blood sugar, gout prevention/uric acid suppression and acid reflux prevention) completely, convert my prescription Vitamin D to OTC D, and halve my beta blocker and blood pressure medication. Careful eating and exercise have become a lifestyle and not something foreigh.

By the way, I'm no superhuman -- I grew up about the most unathletic person ever. So, YOU CAN DO THIS... it just takes the right mindset and never, ever giving up.

I'm always open to sharing what worked for me and what didn't and I'm also happy to make new friends here on MFP, on Fitocracy, and even in real life.

By the way, you can see my weight loss progression here: http://bit.ly/1akl1ZA

Thanks for reading this and I hope to connect with some of you here!


Greg

Too bad recents posts do not run first.
Woodbury is our winter address, two Harbors in the summer.

Hey Everyone. I'm Erin. I currently reside in the Southeast Metro. I have lost about 50lbs, most of that was before joining MFP. I'm about halfway to my goal, and trying to keep up my motivation.

Hi Nate! Someone at least a little closer to my neck of the woods (I'm in Cloquet).

Hello- New to the group. Mom of 2 young ones, crazy busy life, and now making sure to have time to focus on me- and get healthy! I am overweight, but instead of pounds to loose I am trying to focus on how I feel as I make transitions into healthier eating habits and working out. Looking for new friends to motivate me along the way, and always down for meeting up for outdoor walking. I live in St. Paul.:flowerforyou:

I'm John and I live and work in St. Paul. Two kids 4 and 6. I am going to start tracking food and exercise. I have started the T25 Focus and the planking challenge.
"It's Go time!" Haha.

Hi Diane!! I am originally from Big Lake (Class of 2006 ) It's nice to see a fellow BL'er. I am currently living in Bloomington.

Hi Pals!

I'm Lee from St. Paul. Just joined 40 or so days ago but I have logged in every single day without fail. I try to eat about 1100 calories daily and exercise at least 30 minutes on my treadmill if not more. I am registered for the Run or Dye this Spring and look forward to participating in many more similar events.

My health and weight loss journey is new and fresh but it is definitely an rejuvenating reaction resulting from a conglomeration of many months of passiveness, procrastination, denial and maybe even some avoidance. I have no more energy for excuses and despite being a full-time consultant, single parent, part-time grad student and small business owner, I am determined to make time for ME and put myself and my health first.

I would love to connect with others in the cities both online and offline to gain motivation and support. Please add me :-)

Hi! I live in the Minneapolis area Downtown/Uptown. I love biking and hiking and hanging out at the lakes.. Send a friend request!


Jen