“ I would be interested in meeting new people. I work a full time job and also own my own business (Pampered Chef) which keeps me pretty busy. I would be very happy to do recipe swap with anyone who is interested. Let me know: ouchalbany@aol.com ”

“ Hello, I just moved to Passaic NJ and when I was saw this website I got so happy because this is exactly what I need to improve my body. ”

“ hI..hoLA sALUT ;-) Hi to everyone, and thank you for the emails. I apologize if i reply late but i most of the time busy..but i will try my best in the future.. Thank you for the friendship given in the meetups!!! ( Do not forget smile ;) ”

“ "Hi, My name is Joe. I'm a telecommunications engineer from River Edge. I'm looking to meet new friends and hopefully that special someone." ”

“ Weight Watchers has worked for me in the past, but I'm always open to trying new things. Most importantly, it would be nice to have support, on-line and in person! ”

“ Hi, Suzy from WhitePlains. Graphic artist by trade but my real love is animals! I enjoy yoga, meditation, nature, self improvement, kickboxing, movies, dining out. I'd like to meet authentic people who are open, honest & welcoming. ”

“ I want to meet interesting people and learn some new things. ”

“ I am looking to meet single adults of likeminded faith to share time and support eachother in our faith in good and difficult times. ”

“ A few meetups I am interested in are in Manhattan, I am hoping that some will start in Northern NJ so it will be easier for me to be able to attend. ”

“ Just moved from Brooklyn to Westchester and looking to get to know the area better. ”

“ Real interested in getting into the BFL lifestyle. I hurt my back a few years ago lifting and have since really fallen out of shape. I'd love to find a partner or group to work out with, which will help with those slow-motivation days. ”

“ Any NJ Devils fans out there please contact me and I would love to start a Meetup!!! I never have anyone to attend games with so I'd love to find some other fans out there!!!! ”

“ Hi, My name is Randy. I am self-employed and am interested in meeting other self employed individuals to exchange ideas. ”

“ Hi! I'm Olaya, I teach bellydance as well as dance It. I find that I can express myself through this art form. I also love to enhance my costumes and do my own alterations to them. I would love to share my sewing techniques and learn new ones. ”

“ hey i'M 19.. AND HUGE.. AND REALLY WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT! ”

“ Hi, I've been living in Fairfield, Ct. for 12 years, originally from The Bronx. I would love to meet more people. My friends and family are scattered throughout the United States & abroad. Wud love to make new friends. ”

“ Hello everyone, I am a small business owner in Bergen County specializing in Graphic Design, Web, Consulting, Photography, Printing. For some time I have focused on the area of life and business coaching. Looking to meet new friends and network ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy giving and getting useful information. ”

“ I love this group! Where have you been my whole life! Michelle ”

“ I love to hiking in beautiful locations and I love meeting new people. ”

“ i love to exercise. so this will be fun for me. i also organized the poughkeepsie Zumba( dance and fitness) group. ”

“ Hi I've lived in Pleasant Valley less than a year and want to meet some friends. Look foward to meeting others! ”

“ I'm new to the area (sort of the area... I live in Wappingers Falls) and am looking to have some fun, silly times with new friends! Hoping that some events will be a lil closer to home now and again... but I'm willing to give it a whirl or carpool. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i'm trying to get back in to shape and i need a work out partner(s) ”

“ Hi my name is Gabriella.. am51 , married. I have very low self esteem , not assertive, and shy................ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to get my body in better shape mentally and physically. I HATE being overweight. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because change the way i eat ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want a better body! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get tips and ideas from people who share my interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because am looking to meet new friends to workout with and also to hang out with ”

“ Greg, Thank you for your invitation. I look forward to meeting you soon. Angela ”

“ I'm just starting the program and looking forward to the next 12 weeks.I'm from bergen county. ”

“ My boyfriend and I started the challenge about 4 weeks ago, and are putting the commitment we have in so many other areas of our lives to work on our bodies - and seeing progress each week. We have 2 children and a pretty large dog. ”