Gerri, you aren't far from me (I'm in Sterling). I'm on Route 7 often, though I try to avoid it. If you see a crazy woman waving at you and honking then that is probably me. I don't have any kids either but we do have a black lab and a cat. Best of luck in your weight loss goals!

Gerri, you aren't far from me (I'm in Sterling). I'm on Route 7 often, though I try to avoid it. If you see a crazy woman waving at you and honking then that is probably me. I don't have any kids either but we do have a black lab and a cat. Best of luck in your weight loss goals!

Hey thanks! You too! Maybe we'll be stuck together on rt. 7 one day... <sigh>

Hey Loves!! Im Keyonna but I go by Keke, I live in Montclair, VA.. But I work in DC the commute isnt too bad since I work early hours

Keke- You Are Awesome!!!

Hi everyone! I'm Megan, I live and work in Manassas, so I really can't complain at all about my commute:) I just started using MFP a couple weeks ago, so I'm still getting the hang of it. Feel free to add me; I don't really know anyone on here and it's always great to meet people working toward a common goal!

Hello everyone! I'm Sherie, I live in Mechanicsville. I smoked my last cigarette Jan. 31 2011 Then I quit running and doing dvds in March. I gained 23 pounds:( Not sure why I quit working out, I just got lazy I guess, but I'm back and going strong (30 days) Saturday I had my best ever 5K~33:09 (treadmill). I plan to run my old outside route (hills) on Thanksgiving to see what my road 5K is. I miss pounding the pavement, but the treadmill has been very convenient. I use to hate it, when I had to run on it because of bad weather I'd quit after a mile, but I've recently started watching movies while running and I'm loving it. It's a little to dark for my liking to run in the morning. I'm ready for spring already.

It is truly amazing how the lungs heal after quitting. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's right! The infamous Mel lives in Ft. Meade. :bigsmile: Ok so, my name is Melissa. Please call me Mel :bigsmile: I'm a SAHM, but looking to go back to work soon. I'm a dork...been on MFP since June.....I'm a flirt...I'm offensive...And I wont lie

also obsessed with the show Dexter :bigsmile: my car is even named Dexter and my GPS is Deb ....and a ton of TV I'm kinda a TV junkie...

That's all I got for now...anything else just ask...:devil:

Yes traffic is horrible. I live in Fredericksburg and work in DC.

Hey, Hey! I'm CK. I've been a member of MFP for a while now but just started actively using it 40 days ago (celebrated Day 40 today! Woot!) now I'm wondering what took me so long. I love it! I am a native DMVer and have lived all over the area. Upper Marlboro is where I lay my head and D.C. is where I make my bread. I'm a driver and my commute isn't bad at all. It's actually shorter than taking the train. I figure I'm going to have to deal with insanity with both methods so I might as well be in the comfort of my own car. I began my weight loss journey in August 2010 and lost 24 by February only to slightly fall off the wagon. I'm now back on track and 5 lbs away from my lowest weight during my journey. My initial goal is to lose 40 lbs. Once I get there I'll set a new one. Looking forward to chatting, sharing tips, supporting and motivating one another in this group.

I'm brand spanking new... signed up last night. My name is Regina and I live in Arlington. I've done Weigh Watchers online before which is very similar to this and lost 25lbs. A friend told me about MFP so I figured free is always good. I'm hoping to get my motivation back and start back on my regular workout routine. I pretty much just do routine strength training and cardio at my local gym but would love to hear about fun and effective classes in the area.

I hope to learn lots (and/or laugh lots) with you all. Peace!

"Upper Marlboro should be it's own county...big and easy to get lost."

LOL. This is true. I feel the same way about Silver Spring. It even has boroughs like NYC.

welcome newbies!! Glad to have you! feel free to add me as you please ;-D I'll be organizing a meet-up at some point after the new year. I'm thinking bowling -- seriously love that game.

Hey all. I'm Avonie originally from Montego Bay, Jamaica via Toronto, Canada. I now live in Springdale, MD. No commuting dramas here because I work from home...albeit an often dreary basement. The wifi does grant me some reprieve. I recommitted to MFP on Dec. 2, 2011 and know now that logging my food and exercise is only half the journey. Equally important is reaching out to like minded folks to give and get support. Very happy to have made this connection.

Hello everyone!! I've been on MFP for a while, but am excited to find a group of local people who share my goal for weight loss!

My name is Robin, and I am a 28 year old mother of one. I am married to my best friend, and he is the reason that I am currently living in Clinton, MD as I was born in raised in small town Culpeper, Va. A country girl at heart, ya'll know this traffic and excess of people is KILLING me!!!!! I miss home and find it difficult to adapt to the city at times, but I look forward to getting to know all of you as we journey towards our healthier, happier, and SMALLER selves.

Hey guys, I'm Traci, hailing for Rockville, MD. I weight 208, trying to get down to 180 and then 160. Been jogging, doing yoga, palites ad eating right, but kinda having a hard time, hopefully someone can give me better advice of losing weight.

Duh, I've been a member of this group for awhile and forgot to introduce myself!

I am another federal worker. I live in Waldorf, MD and work in D.C. Feel free to friend me, my diary is open...the good, the bad, and the ugly.