Houston

Member Since March 2007

My Story
I joined Curves - Klein West in March 2007, and I can say without a doubt it has changed my life, body and spirit for the better! When I came to Curves I had recently ended a 20+ year marriage, returned to graduate school after over 25 years of being away from a college environment, and was in desperate need of a healthier lifestyle.

My eating habits had become atrocious, mostly because I would leave my regular 8-hour job in municipal government, headed to the University of Houston for my graduate school classes, and then stop by the nearest fast-food restaurant on my way home for whatever quick, greasy and unhealthy food that I could quickly consume. This caused me to have problems managing my blood pressure, and glucose levels. (Note: I have hypertension and type 2 diabetes). I knew I had to do something quickly before my health became any worse. I went to my doctor for a consultation, and she made some adjustments with my medications. Along with those adjustments, she also recommended that I start exercising. I told her that my schedule was too busy, and that I did not have time to attend a conventional gym. I contacted my sister who had just recently become a member of a local Curves, and she recommended it highly. She said that every woman should be able to take 30-minutes out of their busy schedules to take care of their health and wellness. She was absolutely right!

I decided to join during the March Food Drive of 2007, and that was the beginning of a life changing experience. The manager of our local Curves was very helpful and encouraging. She patiently, and enthusiastically demonstrated how to use each and every piece of equipment, and let me know that by coming three times a week I could trim down, lose weight, and feel better within a few short weeks, if I was consistent with my attendance and exercise efforts. I also found it encouraging to meet other members, some in their twenties, thirties, forties, fifties and even seventies who were a testimony to the amazing Curves experience. The Curves circuit is a great way to exercise, unwind and socialize with other ladies who take their health and well-being seriously.

Well, I am happy to report, that over the past two years I have gone down three dress sizes. When I started Curves I was a size 16, I am now a size 12,and am working for that size 10 that I wore so well in college over 25 years ago. I have lost over 50 inches off of my body and over 20 pounds. I am a new woman! My doctor even says if I keep this up, I could possibly be able to come off of my medications in a few more months. I get compliments on a consistent basis from my co-workers, and friends who tell me that I look younger, and am truly an inspiration on how a woman going into her 50s can turn her looks and health completely around by joining a fitness club that makes trimming down and losing weight easy and affordable. It is something you just cannot afford not to do for yourself!

Take it from me, Curves works, and it will work for you too! Stop by your local Curves today, and become the healthy, happy and fit woman your were meant to be. I did, and I would not have it any other way!

My blood pressure and glucose levels are better controlled, and now I don't only go to Curves three times a week, but sometimes I am able to attend an additional day or more just because it makes me feel even more energized. Curves is now a part of my lifestyle!

I am a happy, healthy, energized member of Curves - Klein West. Remember, with God all things are possible!

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