I am from the southwestern corner, Pipestone to be exact.

Does anyone know of good topic posts or websites where I could find walking buddies? I tried searching but most of the posts were for those up north. Thanks in advance and I hope you all have a lovely week.

Hi everyone, I'm Laura and I'm from Forest Lake/Wyoming area. However I do work in the Ham Lake/Andover/Blaine area for Anoka-Hennipen school district. I am restarting my weight loss journey and is trying to be part of a group to get the much needed support and motivation which is clearly lacking from my family right now. If anyone is interested in creating a weekly walking group please let me know! My goal is less about how much weight I lose and more of being able to keep up with my students.

Hello! Not new to MFP but Just found the MN Group.

I live near Thief River Falls, MN

Been doing the MFP thing for almost 1 year to the date. Inching closer to my goals after a couple dry spells. Originally in 2007 I was 312lbs, first attempt at losing brought me down to 285 by January 08. I leveled off there for a couple months because I was absolutely in love and content. Then her and I parted ways and I dealt with it via exercise. By Sept 08 I was down to 238lbs. Fall and winter was tough to stay motivated but I hovered in the mid 240s for that time. I meet my wife in the winter of 09. Got very comfortable and content again. 09-2012 I continued to gain weight and was back at 283lbs. January 2013 my work had a weight loss competition and I set my sights on the $50 prize :happy: By May '13 I was down to 255lbs and $50 richer. I was eating better and that winter I snowmobiled like crazy. (Actually an amazing exercise when you ride for hrs a day!)

July '13 I was back @ 260s and finding it hard to be motivated. My sister-in-law introduced me to MFP and we both set some goals and put a bet on who could get there first. She won by January '14. I had lost many inches but only 20lbs due to biking alot.

I won $50 again this year at work but our weightloss comp ended in April when I got down to 230lbs and I absolutely went on a hiatus. So back on the wagon 2 weeks ago! @240lbs. I checked in today @ 237!

MFP works!

So Hi, I'm Mike.

Hi everyone!

My name is Anna and I live in Staples,MN. That is near Brainerd. I am hoping I can someone near me to get together with once in a while to discuss weight loss tricks and tips, the challenges of changing your eating habits with a full house of people, an celebrate our accomplishments!

Hi Laura! I have family in both Duluth and Moose Lake, I am very familiar with your side if the state. While you we're at DQ there is a good chance my son helped you or cooked your food glad you stayed safe!

Hi all!

My name is Michelle and I live in Bluffton, MN (not very far from Staples, Anna!), next door to the farm I grew up on. I had gastric bypass surgery in 2002 and have kept 100+ pounds off for over a decade. Quit smoking 4 years ago and have seen a steady creep ever since. Started on MFP about 2 months ago and started exercising 6 days a week about a month ago. Today, life is so much better than it was 60 days ago!

Hello, everyone! I hope this is still active. I was born in Bemidji, lived for a year in Bloomington, did the majority of my growing and learning in Shakopee and then made a move to Chaska for a few months and then to my home now in Lakeville. I have lived here for two or so years and will be moving to Burnsville in less than a month.

Hope it's here, beautiful today!!!! Gayle Minneapolis

From Minneapolis but now live in Champlin.

Hello. I'm from West Central Minnesota.

Anyone still here? 🙂

Maple Grove here!