I just joined the group! I live just outside Baltimore City but I work in the Sparks area! This is my 2nd go round with MFP and it's going much better this time! Oh and I'm 29, turning 30 in December, which I try not to think about :laugh:

Hi all! New to the area (military member, just stationed at Ft Meade), but I've been with MFP for a while. Did awesome last year getting in shape but fell off the bandwagon. But now I'm back at it, trying to find my routine and get my toned arms back I will be buying a home in Severna Park in a couple weeks, so not quite Baltimore but not too far. I am a licensed Zumba instructor and working on getting my Group Exercise Instructor certification through ACE. I'm trying to find a gym to teach at (just Zumba, Aqua Zumba, and/or Zumba Toning for now) that has a daycare option, so if any of you know of any connections, please enlighten me! And if anyone ever wants to meet up for a run I like to run too...I have two kids ages 3 and 4 that I push along in my double jogger, so I'm not too terribly fast while pushing all that way but I stick to it. Good luck to all of you and hope to meet some new friends here!

Hi all! I'm Linda. I have lived in MD my whole life and am struggling with weight loss. I'm down 42 lbs but still have about 80 to go so this is a long road for me. I love Zumba, cooking and books. I currently live in Dundalk which is in Baltimore Co.

I'm always looking for places to go and hang out with friends. And when there is food involved I'm always looking for ideas of things that I can order that won't get me in too much trouble. So any spots and specials I should know about let me know.

Hi everyone! My name is Shannon and I just signed up for MFP today by way of my trainer. I just finally got back into the gym and back with my trainer today after a very long pause and he recommended this site. I am a Weight Watchers user and I have to say that I will be cancelling that membership tonight and keeping this one since its free and the same thing it seems. I'm excited to get back into working out and eating better. It's been a long time coming and I'm too young (31) to be feeling so tired all the time... Time to make a change.

I hope to meet some cool people along the way

Hi, I'm Alex. I'm 30 yo and live in Owings Mills. I discovered MFP a few months ago and have been thrilled to have a free tool that lets me see what I'm really consuming. My goals are variable. I want to gain an addition 10 lbs. of muscle, but I also need to lose about 5 lbs. of belly fat. Once I enter a cutting phase, I would love to have other MFPers to run and do HIIT with me. Cheers

I live in southern Carroll County and I just started all of this... Literally 2 days ago. It really is helping me with portions and I am learning about the foods I consume on a daily basis. I am starting a fitness program in a week or so and I think this plan will work wonderfully! I wish everyone good luck!

Hey there
I was raised in Glen Burnie, but currently living in Baltimore Highlands. I have a long term goal of losing and keeping off 100 pounds. I have struggled with my weight my entire life - the most was 398, the least was 198. right now I am at 298, so I am not the biggest that I have been, but I am also not anywhere near my ideal. kinda weird with that "98" . hahaha. I am 5'10 and people are always telling me I don't look like I weigh "that much".... I don't want health problems, and I most certainly do not want to have to go through another back surgery ever again in my life.

also, the main motivator, is that I ordered my dress for my brother's wedding, two sizes too small. My goal is to have THAT dress taken in at least another size, or two

So i measured a size 28, ordered a 24, and want it to be taken down to a 20. we'll see.
My short- term goal is to buy a new outfit for my birthday, having lost at least 20 lbs by then.

I belong to gold's gym near david's bridal, if anyone is interested in meeting up for a work out.

Hi! I live in Parkville/Carney and work in Dundalk. I'm from Texas originally but have been in Baltimore since 2005. I've been on my weightloss journey since January 2. As of today, I'm 65 lbs. down and have 95 lbs. to go to my ultimate goal. I'm a member of the Parkville Y and work out there regularly. I'm a hiker and backpacker, and I enjoy hula hooping for fitness. If anybody lives nearby and wants to join me at the Y, please do!

Mary Jo

I'm not far from you in Carney. Feel free to add me.

Hi, Linda! I teach in Dundalk. If you ever want a walking buddy, let me know. We can make a few laps around the quarry or you can meet me at the CCBC campus and we can walk the loop around the college.

Hi everyone!!! My name is Kenyette and I live in Columbia and work in Howard County as well. I joined MFP around March and didnt really start using it until April. Tracking what i eat and how I exercise has really helped me lose weight. I topped the scale at 243 and I knew it was time for a change! I got a Planet Fitness membership and I now log every morsel that I eat. So far i have lost 12 lbs. That may be little to some, but I feel like I have moved mountains. I wish everyone luck in their weight loss journeys. If you need motivation, I am a great supporter. Feel free to add me as a friend.

hey & welcome back! I'm in the Baltimore City area! We can keep eachother motivated & informed about fitness opportunities in our area!

Hi everyone! I'm Shaylyn and I'm 25 years old from NJ. I moved to the area about 3 years ago. I weighed around 180 in high school and I am down to 138 now thanks to weight watchers during college. I've maintained the 138 range for about 4 years and looking to finally get down to my goal weight of 120-125 and tone up.

Please add me as a friend! My diary is open as well.

-Shay

Hey there, my name's Jazmine and I live down in the Columbia area. I've been trying to get serious about getting healthy since April, but I've had a few set backs. I finally got serious and dropped a dress size, which is really exciting. I don't have many friends/family that's really into it so its nice to see a group of people in the area that are.

Quiet in this forum so I'll bump it

My name is Ryan, 28, and since college has been over for a while now, the Freshman 15 shouldn't still apply so I am attempting to lose it and more. I've been a Maryland resident all of my life. Activities I enjoy: photography, the outdoors (hiking, running, recently into cycling), soccer, travelling. Feel free to friend me and we'll make it a challenge to lose weight!

Hello Everyone! My name is Mindy and I am from Pasadena. I am always up for local support as we all strive to get healthier!