Burke

Member Since February 2005

My Story
Curves Success Story:
Katie " Age 25
Pounds Lost: 70+
Inches Lost: 47+
Body Fat %: Dropped 15%
Dress/Clothes Sizes: From a 16 to a 4/6

Growing up, I was always the "fat kid". I was also a "dancer". As strange as that sounds; it was true, which made my obesity even more obvious. My mother would try to help set me on the right path, but I would rebel. At first, the weight didn't bother me. Eventually it did, but I acted otherwise. I put on a deceptive smile, so nobody knew how upset I was inside. I loved making others happy, since I couldn't make myself happy. As I went through high school and college, my weight continued to increase. In August of 2007, I went to the doctors to check on a suspicious mole. When I stepped on the scale, I was at my heaviest weight. That was my wake up call! I was no longer a kid; I was no longer in college; I was in the real world. I could only blame myself for my weight. I knew I needed to do something. I had tried many times before to loose weight, but this time was different. I was doing it for ME, not because a doctor or my mother told me to. I finally realized I was worth something!

I had joined Weight Watcher in the past and stopped going. I joined Curves in 2005 and never went. In September of 2007, I made a promise to myself that I would stick to Weight Watchers and attend Curves at least 3 times a week. I have kept my promise for over a year and a half. During this time, I have lost over 70 pounds, 47 inches, and my body fat has dropped by 15%. This September, I will be running a half marathon to mark the 2 year anniversary of my promise. If you had told me two years ago that I would be running a half marathon, I would have fallen over laughing.

I am truly thankful for Curves, for it is the reason I will be able to run my race. Curves workouts molded my fabulous new body. I joined Curves because I had always been intimidated by the machines and people at "big gyms". The personal attention at Curves is priceless; it is such a welcoming place. The circuit coaches teach you, encourage you, and make sure you are working at your full potential. Words cannot describe my gratitude for the Burke Curves staff. They have become my extended family.

On top of all this, no matter where you are, it is just a 30 minutes workout. In my busy schedule of three jobs and traveling back and forth from Virginia Beach, I was able to accomplish my weight lose. As clich as this sounds, I know, now, anything is possible if you put your mind to it. I am lucky to have learned my self worth at a young age. We are all worth it! As its motto states, Curves gives women the power to amaze ourselves I am still amazed at my success! Thank you Curves!

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