Lake Jackson, TX

Member Since December 2008

My Story
I have spent a lifetime of fighting obesity. But after more than 40 years in a demanding career, coping for more than 25 years with the ups and downs of a husband with severe health problems resulting from end-stage renal failure and eventually dialysis, raising 2 children and taking an active role in helping to raise our grandchildren, I never took the time or the effort to deal with my own health and obesity problems.

I had always put the needs of others ahead of my own but I thought that I finally needed to make myself a priority by losing weight and improving my health. Over time, I developed severe arthritis in my knees, shoulders and lower back. Eventually, I had a total knee replacement on my left knee. I summoned the courage to give Curves a try. There I have found the tools to take back control over my life. The nutrition classes offered by Curves and the friendly staff have been very motivating. I had concerns that my arthritis would keep me from doing any strenuous exercise, but with the encouragement of the staff and with Curves Smart, I have found that I am able to exercise more strenuously than I ever thought that I could. Curves Smart allows me to challenge myself to increase my workout effort with every visit. As I get stronger I find that many of my old aches and pains are much less.

I have lost almost 30 pounds in six months and work out 4 to 5 days a week. The workouts are fun and I enjoy meeting other members who have similar goals and who inspire me everyday.

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