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Goulds
Member Since July 2008
My Story
"My Story discloses in a general way,
what I was like, what happened and what I am like today after losing 100 pounds"
I weighed approximately 250 lbs and was very unsteady on my feet. Approximately one year ago I looked out through the kitchen window and wished I could walk 50 yards to the dog house. I had my right knee replaced in November, 2005 and the end result was I couldnt bend it beyond 85 degrees nor could I walk without assistance. June 5th 2008, I had a defining moment: I realized that I needed help. June 7th 2008, I walked through the doors of a 12 step program and embraced a food plan plus commenced a very reputable vitamin and mineral program.
Within one month, I was able to walk to the dog house. I was feeling much better about myself, I had lost over 20 pounds. Then I had defining moment #2: I needed a good exercise program along with my 12 step program and my vitamin & mineral program.
Curves was moving close to where I lived and having heard glowing remarks re the 30 minute work-out program, I set out to investigate it. Upon entering the beautiful Curves Facility in the Goulds, NL I was greeted by the very warm, caring, professional proprietor, Karen Butler. She explained the program to me and showed me the machines and explained how they all worked. I intimiated that I was not in very good physical shape and may not be able to do very much as I was so unsteady on my feet.
Karen assured me that if I wanted to give it a try, she would help me. She literally assisted me on and off each machine and recovery board. Little by little I was able to master them on my own. However, it took about five months of hard and determined work and lots of assistance. Without the love and support of this very fine person, I know I would never have mastered and love the Curves Circuit which I attend religiously 3 times a week.
In December 2008, I left the Goulds NL, travelled to South Carolina USA via Dundas, Ontario and was able to continue my Curves and my 12 step programs in each location. One of the wonderful features of the Curves program is that it is worldwide.
The advantages of the Curves program are many. First of all it only takes 30 minutes to complete the circuit, I thought oh well, I can do that.
Within the first month I was walking better, my legs were stronger and my feet steadier. I wanted to walk more. I had more energy to work in the garden, do housework, grocery shop, dances etc. The heartburn reflux was non-existing plus I had a very healthy and happy outlook on life in general. I started to get out of bed at 6:30 am and just wanted to get this day of my life started, instead of rolling over and sleeping until 9:30 am like I did for 3 years. I strongly feel that had I been introduced to Curves when my rehabilitation from my knee surgery was completed, I would have had a much speedier recovery. I did report my findings to my surgeon, as well as to my physiotherapist hoping they may be able to incorporate the Curves Circuit as a part of rehabilitation for other patients.
I can attest that without the Curves Program I would not be in the terrific shape I am in today. For the past year it has rejuvenated me three times a week and I really enjoy and look forward to each and every workout
Having lost approximately 100 pounds to date and being able to wear a size 10 (down from a size 24 ) I feel I have been given the gift of a second chance at life. I didn't think I had it in me to embrace and stick to a Tri-fold program:
-FOOD PLAN + 12 step program
-EXERCISE (CURVES)
-VITAMIN & MINERAL SUPPLEMENT
To me they fit hand in hand and all three are necessary components for a healthy lifestyle. Now that I have been successful, I plan to continue to implement all three components in my daily living for as long as possible (at least until I am 90).
I never thought I would give myself this wonderful gift for my 75 birthday. I do treasure it!
I strongly urge anyone, at any age who is interested in a healthier lifestyle and who wants to shape up, feel better and enjoy life to join Curves. It sure is a way of life for me now.
THANK YOU KAREN!
THANK YOU CURVES!!
Frances M. Congdon
Grateful Circuit Member
Curves, Goulds, NL
July 15, 2009
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