Sacramento

Member Since October 2003

My Story
When I joined Curves in 2003 I was one of the first 100 members to sign up. I felt comfortable at Curves from the minute I walked through the door. As I climbed onto the scales, as the tape measure was slipped around waist, hips and thighs embarrassed at the numbers being recorded, I prayed Curves would be the answer! Today I am happy to say I have shed 67 pounds, 10 inches in each thigh, 10 inches in my hips, 6 inches in each arm, 7 inches in my waist, and 6 inches in my bust. I have kept the weight off for over 2 years. Never in my life had I been able to keep weight off - sure I could lose it, but the key to success is maintaining weight loss!

The journey has been so rewarding, although there have been a few set backs along the way. I was just reaching my peak on the Smart Program, burning off 400 calories in a half hour. I was so excited - my energy level was better at 56 than it had been in my 30's! I felt confident and in control of my health for the first time in my life.

Imagine my surprise when I went for a routine mammogram in August of 2008 and a lump was discovered. A core biopsy was performed two weeks later, the lump was indeed cancer. My workout came to a complete halt. Surgery was to be performed on September 12.

On March 4, after 6 rounds of chemo and 6 weeks of radiation I returned to Curves in late March. Imagine my disappoint when I could barely make it around the circuit with the Smart Program. My energy level was zapped. My calorie burn - 189 from 400! My first week back I was able to perform only one workout! I actually remember crying upon leaving one evening, I was so exhausted. But I never gave up!

Since May I have been on the circuit 4 or 5 times a week! Today my calorie burn level was 398! My goal is to reach 400 before August! Curves has been a lifesaver for me. The support I received and continue to receive from other members and the staff at my club cannot be expressed in words. I gained 15 pounds during my treatment. Since March I have lost that 15 plus 7 more. I have about another 45 pounds to lose, but know I will have continued success with CURVES! Thanks You CURVES! Thank You God. Count your blessings every day, I know I do!

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