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Thunder Bay Ontario
Member Since March 2008
My Story
Hi, my name is Julie and I am 48 years old. I decided to get healthy after my mother-in-law had a stroke in July of 2008 and my father-in-law passed away in November of 2008. My husband is disabled and we have 2 sons, ages 13 and 12, still at home. My wake up call came when I started having health problems and felt like I couldn't even walk up a flight of stairs. I came to the conclusion that my boys needed at least one healthy parent. I started going to a pilates class in January of 2008. I had gone to pilates years before and really enjoyed it. This time I felt like I needed something else on top of pilates in order to get fit. I kept seeing the sign for the new Curves that opened up and one of the older ladies in my pilates class had started going to Curves so I decided to give it a try. I haven't looked back.
I go to Curves 3 times a week after work. I find it a great stress reliever. I still go to a pilates sculpt class one night a week as well. Last year, I did the Big Bike Ride for Heart and Stroke with Curves even though I was feeling pretty out of shape. This year, I started riding an exercise bike a couple months before in preparation and I really enjoyed this Big Bike Ride. I didn't even feel out of breath.
The best thing is that I feel healthy. I walk my dogs with my family every night and on top of that, try to go for walks on my own as well. I can walk up and down stairs without feeling out of breath. I enjoy exercising and feeling the burn and knowing I am keeping myself healthy and strong. The best thing this year was going for a bike ride with my 12 year old son and him telling me that it was neat to ride with me because now I could keep up.
I recommend Curves to everyone I know. I believe thatthe exerciss not only keeps me healthy on the outside but inside as well as it is a great stress reliever.
The manager and staff at my Curves are fantastic. The same group of women basically go after work and I enjoy seeing familiar faces. Thanks again Curves for giving me back by health and my life.
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