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Friend request sent! Welcome aboard!

Request sent! Looking forward to being motivational buddies!

I'm with you. I have just under 100 lbs to lose. I'd be happy to cheer you on during your journey!

I'd be happy to be motivational buddies. I'm at the very beginning of this (again) and am looking for new friends too!

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If I were in your position, I'd agree with focusing on the marathon. Running itself is a good strength exercise for your legs, so if you do some light strength training for your upper body and wait until after the marathon for your lower body, I think it would work out. I'm no expert though, and this is just my opinion.…

Hi, I'm new here, but I plan to be logging on every day. I'll add you as a friend and we can support each other. :)

Congrats on quitting smoking and committing to lose weight! I just had to cancel my gym membership b/c it's too far away for me to commit to going regularly and I haven't really been using it. So I'm in the same boat, having to do things at home. If you have any stairs in your home, they are an awesome tool for exercising.…

Hi Maryanne, I'm no expert, so I can't really give you professional advice. I've been told that a good dieting calorie intake is about 1200 calories per day. I would definitely ask your Primary Doctor what the best way is for you to lose your weight. If you've been mostly sedentary for a long time, plus with having to use…

I'm new here also, and trying for the same sorts of goals. My first goal is to get below 200, and I will definitely cry when that happens b/c it's been so long since I've seen such a small number. I'll add you as a friend if I can figure out how to do it! Wishing you all the best of luck in your weight loss journey, and…

Thanks so much for the friend request!!!

Hello. I just joined now, and am ready for a change too. I'd be glad to be a support to you. :smile: