Hi Bostonians,

I'm 26 and a graduate of UMass Boston with my BA in English. I would love to meet some people who live in the city and are losing weight. I joined on 1/3/13 so I definitely need some inspiration.

Hey everyone. I'm Violet and moved north of Boston in September but haven't really had the chance to go to the city due to work and grad school. I live in the Haverhill area and currently have a member at the YMCA. I'm planning on starting a Couch to 5K program tomorrow. Anyone want to join the "fun"?

Hello everyone, my name is B King. I was a Calvary Scout (19D) with the 1-89th/2nd BCT/10th Mountain Divison. During my second tour in the Kunar province. I was wounded in an IED attack Korengal river. Other then the expected facial and skull lacerations. I suffered severe nerve damage along my spinal cord. Mainly focussed at the base of my skull and my mid-back (T6-T8). After years of intense physical therapy, I have finally reached a point in my life where I can live a normal life. A huge part of my normal,life was physical health. During my rehabilitation I gained 20-25(?)lbs. This might seem like a dramatic amount but I lost a significant amount of my lean muscle mass. Also, my once epic stamina is gone and my cardio is a joke. Smashing the APFT was easy for me. Now, I have to train just to pass it. I am following Dr. Aragon's nutritional program (men's Health) and Steve Smith's fitness regime (Military.com). Since, my discharge I moved back to Boston. I was working out at the physical fitness center at the VA (which is honestly a depressing place). So, now I work out at Planet Fitness. Either the Dorchester or City Hall location. While, I have the strength training locked up, nutrition is a subject I am completely ignorant. I really need guidance on how to decrease my excess fat, yet still get the protein necessary to build lean muscle mass. I am also thinking of trying South Boston Yoga studio. In order to increase my flexibility and back and core strength.

hi! I am susan, 43yrs young and live in Saugus. for the first time in my life I am serious about being fit. made good progress this past year but have a long way to go. mfp works! ( when I stopped so did weight loss boo) I go to WOW rt 1 Peabody. love it. taking classes like zumba & yoga but interested in more, I have a trainer, am a new fitbit user, I do weight/strength training and started jogging/running. ( first time ever! never thought I could do it) my goal is a 5k in 6months to a year. would like a gym buddy and/or breakheart ! and of course if anyone wants to add me as a friend that would be awesome. mutual support & encouragement is very helpful.

Hey all, just moved here from Chicago (originally I'm from Colorado). Living in Somerville. Cheers!

Hi, I'm Beth and live in Braintree. 2 years ago I started to lose weight and lost a total of 34 lbs! Since my lowest weight I've gained about 15 back (insert huge frown here). Trying to get back to eating well and working out regularly!

Ditto - I know this group is not super active anymore, but who knows! I'm Chelsey. I'm from Maine, went to school in Boston, live in Brighton and work in Boston.

If anyone is still active, I'd love to have some more Boston friends on MFP!

Hi, I'm Martha, 55yo lives and works in Downtown Boston. I have a desk job and find it challenging to be more active at work.

I live with my narcissistic, but loveable cat, Hungry Buddy. He has his own Facebook page and can stand to lose a couple of pounds himself. Long term goal is to lose 100+ (Me, not the Cat) Wish me Luck!!

I have great difficulty staying motivated. Ex Chef who loves to cook and dine out.

Cheers.

I grew up in upstate NY but went to Berklee College of Music in Boston and lived there many years after. I consider Boston my home because it was the one place I felt proud living in and being a part of. Huge Red Sox and Pats fan, although it breaks the hearts of my family and friends in NY Live in Central Florida now but always think of Boston as home

Hi All, Live in Arlmont and looking to lose some weight during this pandemic.