Fountain, Colorado

Member Since March 2007

My Story
Hello to my sister Curvers,
In 1989 I started a family. With every pregnancy I would put on 30 to 40 pounds but would never lose that last 10 to 15 before the next. Well, eight pregnancies later I was sitting at 208 lbs. I was a hard working housewife, busy all day long, of course, and rewarded myself with whatever I pleased to eat. Alas, my lack of muscular strength for anything more than daily chores and my fat jacket size 18-20w haunted me.
In 2006 I lost my husband of 18 years to Leukemia. I was tempted to start smoking again (it has always been a weakness of mine). I took out a non-smokers life insurance policy and my weight was a concern for their health criteria.
I thank God for Curves! In March of 2007 I joined and was determined to lose 30 pounds in 3 months for a family reunion. I gained 5! OH NO, but I stayed with the program and had more energy (which I needed). I noticed my muscles becoming firmer and I wanted to eat better. Curves has an eating plan that balances carb., proteins, and fats and a three phase cycle that worked for me. I began eating better in November and after the Holidays I buckled down and lost the 30 lbs. by June of 2008.
The children and I moved back to my home town. I transfered my membership to a great Curves that keeps me motivated. I have kept off the 30 lbs. for a year. I can have chocolate if I want it and I never did start smoking. I am about to embark on losing the last 25 lbs. Then I plan to maintain my weight at 150 to 160 for the rest of my life. With Curves I know that I can.

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