Madisonville

Member Since March 2008

My Story
I'm a busy mom of 5 young kids all under age 10, the oldest being of special needs. Ever since my kids were born I have poured my time, energy and life into providing their needs, neglecting my own health in the process. Over the past several years my lack of consistent exercise and poor eating habits had left my body in poor condition. I was exhausted, overweight and uncomfortable. I wanted to have more energy and more confidence in my appearance.
In early 2008 I attended a convention where I signed up at many of the booths and advertisements available. Curves just happened to be one of them. About a week later I received a followup call from Curves and scheduled an appointment to come in for a free weight and measure. I was apprehensive at first, but the staff was very friendly and the environment was energized and caring. With my husband supporting me and watching the kids while I came, I began to exercise three times a week. Within three weeks I noticed a definite boost in my energy level. Instead of dragging my feet around the house I noticed that I had a new spring to my step...even a slight jog at times. My strength level increased and where I once had joint pain I didn't anymore. I also noticed that 'how' I walked had changed. Instead of relying mainly on my bones and joints I now walked using my muscles. As I exercised regularly I continued to increase in my strength and my self confidence grew.
My weight, however, didn't decrease like I had hoped. I was exercising, but my eating habits had not changed. In January 2009 I began attending the Curves Weight Management Nutrition classes. My eyes were opened to how poor my eating habits really were. I followed the guidelines laid out in the nutrition plan closely and began to see results immediately. My focus though, is long term. I know that it took a long time to add this weight to my body and I wanted to take it off in a way that would have a long term lasting effect. In the Curves plan I see that. Within the next three months I had reached my original goal weight. I look great and I feel great. But most of all, I see food in a different way. Cravings no longer have dominance over my appetite. I now see food as a tool for good health. And because I eat healthy now, my entire family eats healthier. And we enjoy and savor our bites knowing they are the best ones for us...and they taste good too. Thank you Curves for your encouragement, friendliness, direction and consistency in helping me set and reach my goal... to be a healthier me. Currently I have lost 26 pounds since I started Curves last year.

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