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10/13/12 9:22 P

Hi,
I'm not new to SP, but new to this team. I'm a work-outside-the home mom of three kids (aged 7, 2 & 2). I've got about 10 pounds left to lose, and it's really sticky!

Live in central/west Etobicoke. Looking for an evening running/ walking partner in the Bloor & 427 area (although I have a car and could meet up). Only running around 5km, pace around 28 minutes, but I'm flexible.

Now that it's dark, I'm not getting out as much!

Tracy

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8/21/12 12:12 A

I am in the Sheppard and Markham area, needing a gym parter.

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8/12/12 6:40 P

Cycling Trip!

So... I don't know where to post this... but we (a tiny group of couchsurfers aging from 19 - 35) are planning a short 5-day bike tour starting August 26th. If anyone would like information on this please message me! We're either going to Barrie on the Go Train and cycling to Tobermory or we'll do a loop around Lake Simcoe. It's for beginner to intermediate so don't be shy!

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8/2/12 12:14 A

Hi there!

I live in Thornhill at Yonge/Clark East. I'm 28 and have quite a bit of weight to lose. I would really love to start running, but I feel so stupid and awkward doing it alone. I'm currently a walker and go in cold, moderate heat, snow, wind, and night.

I also have anxiety and depression issues. Heh.

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6/22/12 10:06 A

Hello, I have been on here for a month or so now, and am making slow progress (lost 3 pounds) and want a buddy near by. Would love to meet up with someone, maybe by email first, who lives near central or south Etobicoke. I am excited about turning a young 50 tomorrow and want to make this year a great one!!

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5/22/12 9:29 P

Hi everyone ! I'm new here. I am currently on a diet and exercising. I lost about 24 lbs so far. Now I weigh 202 lbs. I live in Mississauga and I would LOVE to have a buddy to workout with and lose weight with. We can share stories and encourage each other. =)

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5/22/12 9:20 P

Hi there.
I am looking for a weight loss buddy too !

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5/17/12 4:42 P

Hi Everyone!

I'm returning to the Sparkpeople flock and am looking for a workout partner - cycling or walking - no gym please. I live at Bathurst/Lakeshore and work at Spadina/Adelaide and would love to have someone to help motivate me to get off my ass and actually get active.

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5/1/12 9:10 A

Hi!

I'm in the Whitby area and trying to train for the 75km Ride for Heart. I'm looking for a like-minded cycling buddy to do the Waterfront Trail with me. My hours of availability are quite flexible. Hope to hear from you soon!!!

Cheers,
Dine

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4/21/12 9:56 P

Hi,

I am Maxx, Are you still interested in a jogging partner, in the high park area I also am lokking for some motivation to stay active to keep off the fat, it would be good if we hold each other accoutable.


Edited by: SEXYMAXX at: 4/21/2012 (21:58)

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4/18/12 10:29 A

Hi Im new here! I was wondering if anyone wanted to help me explore the ravine by St Clair West subway station. There's a nice huge hill to run up and down too. I would really like to run/jog with a buddy (for safety purposes and companionship/encouragement). Let me know. I'm a tough cookie. I'll run in the rain, snow, cold, but not incredibly hot weather. I think my boyfriend would have peace of mind if someone ran with me.

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4/11/12 9:04 P

Hey fellow Toronto friends!
My name is Heather..I weight 230lbs..I am 30 years old and I live downtown, Spadina & Front. I have a gym in my building which I can allow visitors to use with me or we can go out running although I hate how I look! But if there are any females out there with a significant amount of weight to loose who would like to be workout buddies and friends I would love to talk with you. It's hard doing this alone and being surrounded by skinny people!

I hope someone is out there who wants to buddy up!

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4/8/12 12:28 A

Hi I am male in 40s, willing to do any outdoor activity which is fun.

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4/8/12 12:21 A

Male in40s at 401 and warden

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10/11/11 12:39 P

LOOKING FOR A BUDDY DOWNTOWN TORONTO!! I CURRENTLY WORK OUT AT GOODLIFE FITNESS. PLEASE SEND ME A MSG IF INTERESTED

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9/18/11 1:06 A

Hello, all,

Situated midtown, nearest the intersection of Bayview and Eglinton, I'm keen to find a weight-loss and running buddy, someone who might also encourage me when I lag, whom I might urge too when he or she struggles -- an arrangement that's mutually beneficial.

A note on running pace for those who might like to join me in these exertions: I ran my first 5K on August 27th in 44:44. My pace averages around 9:00 of late -- that of the tortoise, not the hare. I still run in intervals of 10:1, usually three, sometimes four intervals each workout. If this is cool, I'd so love your company!









Edited by: S_____ at: 9/18/2011 (01:08)

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7/31/11 5:41 P

Hi, I'm Nikkol. Anyone in the Richmond Hill area looking for a walking buddy? I'm located near Yonge and Hwy 7.

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7/7/11 9:14 A

I'm interested in playing tennis. where are you located? I'm at 401 and Warden.

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6/25/11 4:48 P

I am looking for a friend around Yonge & Eglinton area.

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6/9/11 2:50 P

Hi All, Looking for a riding buddy in Pickering. Send me a message if anybody is interested.

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5/23/11 12:17 P

Hi,
Not sure if you are still looking for a buddy, I'm at QEW & Cawthra in Mississauga, and looking for a walking buddy ... send me a note if you are still interested.
Lisa

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5/19/11 9:03 A

I don't belong to that gym but I live near High Park ... want to go on a walk in the park together?

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5/18/11 10:52 P

I live near High Park I work out at System Fitness... actually just joined! I need a work out buddy!

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5/2/11 3:44 P

LIVE IN BARRIE and hoping to find a buddy to burn some calories with! I'm 40+ yrs (omg) and have 40+ lbs to lose. I was always a team player therefore, having a buddy to help motivate me and make losing weight fun, is what will work best for me :). We could motivate each other!

Edited by: BLAKESNANNY at: 5/2/2011 (15:45)

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4/3/11 9:37 P

I'm a SAHM too, Mississauga. Drop the kids at school and then boot over to work out at the rec. ctr.
Anyone know of a healthy place to grab a meal on the go btwn choir/gymnastics/piano/floor hockey commitments (that's spread over two kids!).

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3/23/11 1:24 P

Hi all, I'm 31 and I leave in the Beaches. I also work in North York and work out at the LA Fitness on Don Mills.

I'm looking for someone who works out there as well as I'm the type who needs accountability but can no longer afford a personal trainer! Or someone who's close by who likes to meet for coffees... any excuse to be social!

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3/22/11 12:34 P

I normally work business hours but I'm doing some temp work on the weekends, and I'm moving April 1, so I'm a bit busy the next few weekends.

How do you feel about an after-work walk? I'm doing a bit of temp work and have a class during the week too so I'm busy on weeknights too ....sounds like excuses excuses I guess .... PM me! We'll find a day!

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3/22/11 11:06 A

Deal! I have a nice new pair of sneakers (ok, they're 8 months old, but completely unused...urgh...), so I'm game. :o)

What does your schedule look like? I am working on Saturday and Sunday, but only during mid-day both days. I should get my new schedule for the next few weeks while I'm there on Saturday.

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3/22/11 6:44 A

Parisbaby that's kinda close to me, let's go for a walk in this nice spring weather!

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3/21/11 10:32 A

Hey all!

Just (re)started my SparkPeople account, and I'm in it to win it, now!

My bf, roommate and I live at Dufferin and King (roomie has also joined SP, fyi), and I'd be interested in joining up with someone for walks in the neighbourhood, since nobody wants to go with me! *sniff* ;o)

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3/15/11 4:55 A

Anyone near Streetsville, Mississauga? I'm 20, soon to be 21, and looking for a buddy close in age and female as well to hang out with, exercise with and share encouragement and such. I am in near desperate need for motivation in all areas of life right now...

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3/8/11 4:16 P

Anyone close to Jane and Sheppard?

Looking for someone to go jog or walk with in the area.

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3/6/11 10:30 A

Hi everyone,

I live in Scarborough (Kennedy & 401) and I work near Fairview Mall.

I have a Goodlife membership

I have 50lbs to loose overall, and I workout 5 days a week in the beginning of 2011. My new craze is Zumba/salsa wokouts - they are fun, great cardio, and I don't get bored like on a treadmill or running.

Anyone with sinilar interests who wants a buddy?

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3/3/11 1:37 P

I'd like a walking or yoga buddy .... I work near the CN Tower and live on Roncesvalles. Might be fun to meet up for hike in High Park or the ravines when the weather warms up a bit.

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1/30/11 12:23 P

Sorry, forgot to mention: I am at Lawrence and Dufferin, can train anywhere from Don Mills to High Park and Finch to Front Street.

Edited by: NORDICSKIFUN at: 1/30/2011 (12:23)

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1/30/11 12:21 P

A certified PTS/OAS and a former Running Room clinic instructor is looking for a recovery buddy: outdoor group workouts, XC skiing and travel devotee, member of the Toronto Bicycling Network (not only biking) and Toronto Bruce Trail Club (hiking), regular at the Ottawa marathon and Toronto Waterfront Marathon and 5K, learning to rollerblade. Health conditions: hypothyroidism, Wilson Temperature Syndrome. Age: 40, status: single, gender: female, target weight loss: 88 lbs, timeline: 11 months. Will be happy to offer free personal training coaching to somebody in the weight range 200-300lbs while we train together. I am First Aid and CPR certified too.

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1/30/11 11:03 A

I walk outdoors... though I did just order a treadmill which should arrive any day now. :) According to Spark I've walked/jogged over 45km since January 1st, 2011.

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1/27/11 3:33 P

I live in the Don Mills area and have a membership at the YMCA at Sheppard and Bayview. I'm at home most days and would like to find a buddy with whom I can walk or work out.

Edited by: CAF331 at: 1/27/2011 (15:33)

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1/19/11 6:35 A

I live in central Mississauga, and work at Eglinton and Renforth - i'd love to find a buddy to hit up an exercise class now and then! Or to got out for a healthy dinner somewhere!

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1/14/11 10:00 A

Do you do your current walking at the gym? I don't deal well in the cold so I don't do walking outdoors in the winter but come summer I would for sure be down with setting up a walking group! There are tons of entrances to the Don Valley and great paths down there. I used to walk at the Leslie and Sheppard entrance. It's a really nice trail that goes up past Finch.

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1/12/11 5:41 P

Hi -

Edited by: JAHNFAR at: 3/25/2012 (18:15)

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1/5/11 3:00 P

hello to all, and i hope you are having a great start to the new year.
I live in the Jane and Lawrence area. I'm looking for a buddy, hopefully someone in the area, we can go for a run, walk...

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1/4/11 10:33 A

I hope there is someone who lives out near you. At least for winter workouts. Come summer maybe we can get people together for a weekly walking group. I'm on the Don Mills side of Sheppard so meeting in the middle or along there somewhere wouldn't be too hard. :)

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1/2/11 8:47 P

Hi
I am in the Keele/Sheppard area looking for someone to team up with. I can't run (due to past surgeries on knees), but I can walk. I would be willing to join Curves or something with a partner if I can find someone. I like to be active - I just prefer it to be with a friend (I don't like doing things on my own).

I want to lose about 70lbs this year. It's going to be hard work - but I need to do it.

I look forward to hearing from people in my neighbourhood.

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12/20/10 3:33 P

Hi,

I'm around Don Mills and Sheppard. My WL plan is pretty much exercise and paying attention to my foods and such.

I'm a member at Extreme Fitness at Yonge and Sheppard area. Anyone go there? I usually go for the Cardio Kickbox class on Wednesday evenings. I'm kind of shy to use the equipment, I don't like the lay out of the gym as much as my last one. This one feels more intimidating. But I think that part might be easier if I have someone to work with.

I recently got in on a year long bet where the person who drops the highest percentage of body fat withs the pot (each person puts in $100) and I'd really like to get a bit more hard core about the exercise come January.

I'm also a dancer. I do belly dance, hip hop, and really anything else I can find. I work full time so it's all about evenings. Weekends are kind of difficult sometimes but I can usually do late morning early afternoon.

Always down for a fitness partner or just someone who is in the same boat as me to hang out with and talk about stuff.

Oh and I'm 30 if that makes a difference to anyone (I don't really care how old the people I hang/work out with are)

Edited by: TAMMERIAN at: 12/20/2010 (15:34)

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11/28/10 5:46 A

Hi! I live in East York near Greenwood and Danforth.

I'm looking for someone to meet in person, go for walks/jogs with, or just meet for coffee and talk progress. I don't mind emailing either, but I enjoy meeting new people, and having someone who is working towards a similar goal to me, getting healthy and happy.

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11/10/10 12:05 P

I live in Brampton, is anyone able to buddy up to help each other. I live near Williams and Bramalea.

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8/6/10 10:05 P

Hi all! I'm new to SP and looking for a weight loss buddy. I live in King West downtown. PM me if you are interested in meeting up for walks etc.

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7/22/10 10:12 A

Cool! I'm busy this weekend but maybe next? PM me when you want to go and we'll work something out!

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7/22/10 10:10 A

Theres a trail near St Clair subway station. If that isn't too far for you. I've never had the chance to walk it before. I think its about 5 km.

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7/22/10 9:35 A

I could meet you halfway for a walk sometime. I don't like super-hot days with the sun beating down on my sensitive skin though! Is there a nice park on the transit line that's not too far from you?

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7/22/10 12:20 A

Hi, I live in Scarborough. Mostly looking for someone to walk around with. I would like to lose at least 15 pounds possibly 20 and would like to tone up a little too.

PS. I am always up for walking in the downtown area, mostly because I find it to be more fun.

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7/11/10 8:46 A

I's like to learn to play tennis, just for fun, not competitively ... anyone up for that?

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7/4/10 9:06 A

Hi all,
I am new to sparks people and would like to find a workout buddy to jog, talk and just motivate each other on the road to get healthier.
I am 24 and a college student, my goal is to lose 10 pounds and increase my muscle mass before September.
I live around Bayview and Finch, let me know if anyone is interested =D

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6/15/10 1:10 P

Hello, all!
Stephanie here,I'm a 35 yr old stay at home mother of 2. I live in Oshawa and am hoping to find a spark-buddy! I am truly just at the beginning of my journey and am not moving around enuff,I need a good push in the right direction to get my exercises started. At best I'd love to have someone to walk with, at least someone to just talk to and support thru all the necessary steps to a new awesome healthy life!

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5/25/10 11:24 P

hello, I'm Belen, 29 years old. i have 2 kids, 11 year-old boy and 11 month-old girl. finding time to work out is a project, but now that the weather is nice, would like to go for a run or walk...i have a gym memebership (wynnfitness keel&401), but they don't have babysitting, making it a bit harder for me to go. besides i hate going there by myslef...
if you live in the Jane and Lawrence area and would like to meet up for a walk or run, let me know...

take care everyone....

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5/25/10 2:07 P

Hello allI'm a STHM of one boy and am looking to hopefully find a spark buddy to share stories and hopefully good news with:0...

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4/23/10 6:31 P

hi every1...im the mother of 1 boy.....i live at colonial/college way.....im finding a female buddy to join mee walking...................any 1 here

Edited by: STAR_2 at: 4/23/2010 (18:32)

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4/18/10 7:37 A

There is a rink at North York city centre (not the right name?), at Yonge & Sheppard area; plus the one at Scarborough Town Centre. We'd have to wait til next winter (obviously!)

Yeah, it's been awhile for me too! :)

By the way: welcome to Sparkpeople!

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4/17/10 10:31 P

I always wanted to get back on skates. I tried once or twice! Where do you usually skate??

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4/17/10 8:52 A

Hi Yatucha! You're not far from me at all--I'm at Steeles and Pharmacy! Don't know if I'm up for running and jogging (I'm still working on running up & down the stairs 5X without running out of breath), but it would sure be nice to have someone to go skating or skiiing with in the winter!

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4/16/10 10:29 P

Hi Everyone! I'm new to the group, Sparkpeople, and fitness for that matter :)
I live near Bayview & Finch and would like a fitness/support buddy on this weight loss journey! There's also a great park nearby with a baseball diamond. Anyone interested in starting a team(s)? ...or working towards a 5K run...Ok jog??:)