I would say "support groups" probably?

Hey Melanie and everyone else! I started a thread in the support group. Here is the link!

See you guys over there!

Hi, I am new and I am looking for a buddy also. I need to loose about 70lbs. I like working out and do it 3 times a week. I hope that you get this message.

Hi! Yay for another buddy. You should post over in the support group thread I started! I posted the link just above your post. Or we could PM eachother, whatever you feel like.

What are you doing for your workouts?