Canal Fulton

Member Since January 2009

My Story
Heres my story, which ends in success. My name is Jaimee, I am 34 years old, a wife, mother of four, full time nursing student, and a part time hospital employee. Needless to say, my life is just a tad crazy. In January, I started thinking about my upcoming graduation in May. I could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, that light didnt shine as brightly as Id have liked because I was 60 lbs. overweight. I had been so busy going to school, taking care of the kids, the house, running the kids around, studying, studying, & more studying, that I truly had neglected myself. Its so easy to eat unhealthy when youre stressed, tired, and on the run. However, thats exactly what I did for several years. I knew the last semester would fly by quickly and I still had one huge obstacle in my life to conquer my weight. I had millions of excuses why I couldnt lose weight, didnt have time to work out, and why it was easier to grab fast food instead of preparing a healthy meal. Mondays would come and go, another week was lost, and I felt like a failure each time. I had accomplished so much; especially this past year and was so proud of myself, but I couldnt stick to a diet. I envisioned myself walking across the stage at graduation and beginning my career as a RN feeling confident about my appearance. I knew I had to lose weight for myself but I wondered how I was going to do it when I had failed so many times before. What could or would be different this time? The answer came when my mother-in-law called me and told me she joined Curves. She was so enthusiastic and told me that I needed to join. I told her I didnt have time to workout and didnt think it would be worth it because my expenses were tight.more excuses. I finally decided to give it a try. I went to Curves and got weighed and measured on my first day. I was sixty pounds overweight and felt overwhelmed with yet one more thing to tackle in my hectic life. Mike, the Manager at Curves, told me about this program they were doing called the Curves Weight Management Program. I thought it sounded great and actually believed it was something I could stick to. After starting the program, I got weighed the following week and had lost 10 pounds. Finally, that was what I needed to keep going. No more excuses for me. I made time out of my busy schedule to follow the program. It turned out that it was easier than I thought; maybe because I was getting results for the first time in a long time, and I discovered that making time for me was just as important as everything else that filled my day. I began getting up earlier every morning to workout. I looked forward to it. It was like I was on a mission and NOTHING could stop me. I looked forward to going to Curves every Monday for my weekly weigh-in and proving that I could do this. I left feeling on top of the world. With each passing week, the pounds started to drop off and I began digging out clothes from my closet that I hadnt worn in years. I looked forward to buying a new summer bathing suit and shopping for a size 12 instead of that dreaded size 20. In case youre wondering, I looked great crossing that stage to receive my diploma in May! Now, not only do I look thin and healthier, I am HEALTHIER. My life is still hectic; I still get stressed because Im not some superwoman. Im just like you and every other woman out there, but Ive learned how important it is that I sometimes have to come first. I know I will continue on this path Ive created for myself . I will continue my relationship with Curves, because their support is awesome and we all need some awesome in our lives now and then. I know I wouldnt be at this point in my life right now without them. They are truly in business to help anyone reach their goal and maintain a healthier lifestyle, whether youre overweight or not. They are just as proud of me as I am of myself. I share this with them. Soas I said at the beginning, this is my story.my success story.

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