“ My name is Mark DML from Queens NY just recently become single after a long 6 years in a relationship. Looking for good people, good hang out buddies, dive buddies to start friendship with. Feel free to e mail me. www.myspace.com/markdml Thanks ”

“ Hi, my name is Jackie. I love working out. I am looking for new ways to add variety to my fitness routine and meet new people in the city. Looking forward to meeting each of you and getting a good workout in! ”

“ I have been strength-training for about the past 11 years. I began powerlifting and then switched to muscle definition about three years ago. I would love to join a Weightlifting Meetup. It's difficult to meet serious female weightlifters. ”

“ Hey everybody. Im very interested in partnering up with anyone in any aspect of fitness. You can also find a specific fitness partner on my website. MyWorkoutSpot.com keep in touch! Boris ”

“ 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! I'm new to the area and I'd like to meet some people with the same interests. I'm new to bodybuilding but would like to compete someday. I'd love to make some friends and have some fun in the process!! ”

“ trying to get muscular would like for my legs to be bigger accepting help from anyone ”

“ Joseph ”

“ Hey looking to meet some new people and get better at chess...! ”

“ hello,this is kenneth a nigerian weightlifting gold medalist.i have for two festivals and won one of them,and still preparing for another festival again kaduna 2008,hoping to make again by the grace of God,and im also looking forward to go for the up ”

“ Computer programmer checking this Meetup.com thing out! Just a guy into other guys in the bk. ”

“ Fitness and strength have always been a keen interest of mine. That is why I have joined meet-up.com. I am looking for entrepeneurs to join me on my team at www.myseriesse.com/strong to promote Sylvestor Stallone's nutritional line. Unite!! ”

“ G'day! Have recently moved from sunny Bondi Beach. Am homesick and need to connect with other Aussies ”

“ Hi I'm Sherry :) Like to do everything from lunch, brunch, ballet, museums and shopping.. to jazz and blues. Crazy work schedule so looking for friends to enjoy these things with.I'd like to start a meetup for different activities. ”

“ Hello everyone I'm looking for a committed person with whom I can do a weight routine 3 days a week, with possibly an additional day or two of cardio-focused training or other routines. ”

“ 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. ”

“ I was an expat in Asia for 17 years. And I'm looking for friends from that area. I worked as part of the regional Singapore-based office for an Ad company, while based in Bangkok. would love to meet up with everyone. Mark ”

“ In the industry and in the progress of starting a meet up. I'm just gethering more information and material right now. Hope to see everyone in my meetup soon! ”

“ 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. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy fitness, nature and I want my dogs to meet some friends and have some fun! ”

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“ I like to meet and make new friends! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because self motivation is awesome but group motivation is spiritual... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because - I am a newly certified personal trainer looking for career advice/opportunities, as well as interaction with other trainers/fitness professionals. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because health and fitness is a passion of mine, 12 years in the fitness business, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and huge fan of bodybuilding..... ”

“ I'm an attorney interested in science, DNA technology, medicine and health issues in general. Live in Manhattan, midtown. Looking forward to meeting interesting people. ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because I am very overweight and need support in liosing weight. I am also going to join a weight watchers group in my area. ”

“ Hi, my name is Wei. I'm a huge follower of Buffet after reading his book. I moved into the city taking a job as a trader---but moved on and hopefully into something bigger =P ”

“ Hi I'm Jan. A massage therapist in a state of transition and a holistic wellness coach in training. I like the connection to each other and earth that we each have and would like to feel that energy through all areas of my careers. ”

“ Powerlifting enthusiast. Looking for other like-minded guy in the area to lift and grow together. ”

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“ I want these local Meetups because it's an opportunity to share some great experiences with new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to loss 40 pounds in a health supportive way ”

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

“ i love food from all over the world! ”

“ 26 5'8 165# Into liftin bigtime. Been at it for 7 years now. Workin on gettin bigger. Lookin for other lifters to share tips and workout with. ”

“ I want local Body Building Meetups because I would like to develop friendships, fraternity and social networks with other Latino and Black body builders. ”