Hi DaVinci!!
I am new too, not much over a week. I'm here to tell you to stick with it!! I have been soooo motivated and encouraged!.... Buddies are just people that you think you might relate to, or have something in common with, or maybe are just on the same weight-loss plan as. For me having a buddy just seems like a good way to keep me coming back to the site. It gives you a friend and someone to be excited with! If you want to send me a private message and tell me a little about yourself I'd be happy to chat more - maybe we can even be buddies!
The site is quite looming at first looming at first but if you just play around you can figure most things out. Always ask if you don't know though and someone out there is bound to have an answer!
GOOD LUCK!!!
Angela