Hello! I'm Jackie and I was born and raised in Youngstown and am currently living in Columbus. I just joined this site today and am so happy that there is an Ohio group! I am looking for some motivation and support to help me accomplish my goals and I hope I can find that in this site.

So far I am liking this site. Finally a productive use of social sites.

Mostly good, wait until you ask the wrong question some will be on you quicker than you can say "that is not what I meant" Glad you are sticking with it, keep it up.

HI. I live in Cincinnati, the East part.. I'm 34 with a teenage daughter and a husband who thinks he's a teenager. I'm enjoying this site alot and have seen progress. I'm excited to see so many Ohioan's on here, especially from Cincinnati! I would love to talk to others from around the area (or anyone if your looking for a friend ) Feel free to add me.

Hows doin y'all, I'm in centerville, born an raised in the heart of Dayton, lol i think i've suffered enough lol.. My girlfriend an I are
working on, both trying to lose and if fortunes smile find similarly goal drivin folks to work out with and for support.

Hey my name is Richard and Im from Northwest, OH. I am trying to become a fitness model and right now am working on my personal trainer certification.

Hello all, my name is David, I live west of Cleveland with my girlfriend, who is also a friend of mine on here. She turned me on to this. At my heaviest weight I was 203. Today, Im 181.5 and dieting for a competition (mock) right now, to see how my body reacts to this diet. I have been lifting seriously for 5 years now and dieting. Im fasinated at how the food you eat or don't affects your body, pertaining to bulking or cutting.

I have found out that this site, is bro science (to me, bashing bodybuilding) in some forums. Its ok. I know what I know, I have seen my body change for the better. And I know what works for me. For the most part, Im self motivated, as I am also a second degree black belt (retired).

I dont mine, helping people out and thinking about going back to school to be a personal fitness trainer. I love watching people achieve their goals. and I hate watching people workout and not get the most from their exercises...

I wish everyone, good luck on their goals. Make this year the year you achieve them.

Hi, Im Chrissy. I live in Fairborn, outside of Dayton. Looks like a few of you are close to me, we should try and meet up to work out. I have been the same man for 12 years now & our son turned 4 in December. I have never been a small girl but I was always comfortable with my weight until after I had my son & then got laid off 2 years ago. I am sick of the extra weight and my mini goal is to get into the clothes I bought before I got pregnant with my son!

Hello there Ohio group... my name is Kellie. I live on the north side of Columbus and I grew up in Kent. So yea, been pretty much stuck here all my life

Any one else scared for February snow? I can't believe how nice its been all of January... def not like Ohio

Hi, I'm Wendy. I'm 52 and moved to Columbus from Southern California 6 years ago. My husband and I moved here to be part of a certain church. We heard the minister speak and just wanted to be part of this congregation, but didn't know anyone here--that was tough at first! My lifelong friends and family are on the other side of the country. BUT I love Ohio--what a mixture!--and don't miss California itself, except for the people. I have a furry companion, a Westie named Jack. I sing and play a couple instruments and write music. My hubby still makes trips to California on business (he's in renewable energy sales), so I'd love to connect with more folks here in Columbus. I've just started MFP and am learning how to work the site. Thanks to Nikki_too who introduced me to this group!

I've been a member of this group since November and realized I haven't introduced myself, lol. My name is Kellie, I'm 38-ish and from Conneaut...the northeastern part of the state. I started to change my life around back in April of last year after having quit smoking in March. To fill the void of having a cigarette during breaks at work, I started walking. From there, I started jogging, doing aerobics, cycling. etc. etc. This year, I'm hoping to do some kayaking and hiking, as well as running my first 5k.

I'm married and a mother of a grown son. I have three dogs, who are as much my children as my two-legged baby. Two of my furry babies are St. Bernards and the third is an American Bulldog. I work full time and go to school part time, and I'm thankful to have a house husband who worries about all things domestic (which I abhor, by the way). I'd love to find out some fun things to do in Ohio, especially the northeast and central areas. I went ziplining last year at Tree Frog Canopy Tours in Mohican and it was AWESOME!!

Hi im Tiffanie and I was born in ohio, moved away for about 12 yrs while my father was in the military and have been back for the past 16 yrs. I am a mother of 5 children and 1 grand child even tho i am 39.
As a child i never had to worry bout my weight or what i ate and now that I am about 15 lbs over weight i am having blood pressure problems. BC (before children) i was always walking somewhere, underweight, and didnt care what i ate as long as it wasnt seafood or meat other than a cheeseburger...lol
i have made it a point to start eating healthier and exercising on a regular basis again. I have a few family members on MFP for support but I think that I am needing a lil extra help, especially with recipies and such.
i have been a member for a few weeks now and I am ready to really shed some lbs.

Hi! I'm Lauren and I'm 27. I was born and raised in a suburb of Cleveland and went to Kent. When I graduated college I moved to Maryland for 4 years where I really struggled with my weight. I moved back to the Cleveland area this past summer and currently work as a high school math teacher.

I'm trying to get myself back into shape! I used to be a swimmer (both speed and synchronized) all throughout my life and would love getting back into that. So far I have not had enough courage to get in a bathing suit and hop in a pool since moving back home. I do workout daily (elliptical, yoga, weights, running, spin classes) and I LOVE MFP! I haven't utilized the support system here yet so I am really looking forward to doing so.

Hi I'm Dawn! I was born and raised in Alaska until about 4 years ago when my husband and I moved to Columbus when he started at OSU. Let me just say that I LOVE Ohio!
My husband and I both put on a little extra weight after we got married, and we're both trying to get back in shape. He likes to climb mountains (and I do too sometimes) so it will be nice when I can climb montains without being out of breath!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to both of us getting into better shape and exploring more of Ohio and the lower 48 states!

Hello I am Kim and I am 31 years old. My husband and I live in rural Ohio, around the Findlay, and Lima area. I am new to myfitnesspal and am also a new mom. I didn't gain very much weight during my pregnancy only 6 pounds total but I started out at 247lbs. At my 6 wk PP check I was weighing in at 235 so I feel that being down 12 pounds from prepregancy is a good start. I want to lose weight so that I can be healthy for my son and keep up with him when he is older. I have be a large woman since high school 15 years ago. I originally was a size 7-8 and gained all my weight quickly when I started having severe migraines. I have never been able to lose it only gain more, so I am excited to be going down in size. Looking forward to working with all you towards all our goals.

Hey, it looks like this group is growing. Glad to see it ,but I am so behind in keeping up. Sorry :blushing:

:flowerforyou: Dawn, I would have to think that Ohio weather must seem very mild to you.

The Ohio weather is awesome! I love the heat in the summer, the mild winters and the awesome storms!