Junction City

Member Since July 2005

My Story
I have been a member of Curves since July 2005. I joined Curves after being diagnosed with borderline diabetes after reaching my high weight of 200 pounds. I knew at this point that I needed to take control of my weight as diabetes was a family inheritance on my father's side of the family. I knew that I didn't need any more medical problems as I have battled with asthma since childhood.

I started working out at Curves three times a week. I basically maintained my weight during the first year, but lost inches and body fat. At times it was very discouraging that the scales were not going down, but when I went for my checkup a year later my blood sugar levels were decreasing. In 2007 I went back for my annual checkup and my blood sugar levels were once again up. The owner of Curves had mentioned that if I was interested Curves had a 6-Week Solution Weight Management Class. In January 2008 I participated in the 6-Week Solution Weight Management Class, it was unbelievable the inches, pounds and body fat that I started losing. After completing the 6-Week Solution Weight Management Class I joined the online Curves Complete where I prepare my own weekly menus. After a year and six months I have lost 55 pounds, 42 pounds body fat, 48 inches and have gone from a size 18 to 10.

I feel like a totally new person. I now enjoy going to stores and trying on clothes. My husband and I took a trip to Cancun in August 2008 and I have never felt as confident in a swimming suit as I did then. I enjoh walking and bicycling. I no longer get pains in my feet, legs and knees.

It hasn't been an easy task by any means, but the Curves staff (especially the owner) is always there to help and provide that extra support. My confidence in myself has definitely grown.

Co-workers, family and friends continually praise my success, and have indicated that I am more outgoing and happier. They have indicated that I smile a lot.

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