North Springfield

Member Since July 2005

My Story
In 2005 I was ready to get my left knee replaced. It had taken its toll on me. At 57 and having become sedentary at 240lbs., it was now or never. The first words out of the surgeons mouth after the operation was...."Now you have to keep that knee moving". Well, I havent stopped! And thanks to Curves Annandale-South/North Springfild VA, its kept me inspired and confident.

It wasn't easy at first. I hated exercise, was self-conscious and not a happy woman. I had a big job ahead of me. Needless to say with patience, persistence and perspiration I amazed myself. With driving music, stretching and resistance machines at Curves....I amazed everyone. Of course I drastically changed my eating habits. It is amazing how little we need to eat as long as it's the right foods. Soon my weight was going down, I was feeling stronger and I was feeling alive. As long as I was seeing results, the 2 1/2yrs. it took me to reach my goal flew by. With Curves 3 times a week and a healthy diet, I was reaching a lot of goals and I wasn't about to stop.

I had all kinds of amazing plans for myself. Getting into clothes I liked and looking great in them was one of the first. I even got a tattoo....right on my bicep! That was something I always wanted to do. And then I began to challenge myself physically. Getting outdoors and walking everywhere. Shooting hoops at the park and building up my stamina. Got back to playing drums again which really takes a lot of stamina. Then my good friend Linda from Colorado was there for me and I was reaching goals that truly were amazing. Hiking the mountains, biking the trails and even some cross-country skiing. I was in Colorado any season I could get there. I was strong and had an amazing boost in my confidence. I'm even going to Maine this summer to lead a DrumCircle Workshop. How amazing is that?!

So here I am now, ready for the next adventure! I'm 90lbs. lighter, maintaining my weight for life and working out at Curves. The encouragement and support I receive from all the members is amazing! I find myself writing inspiring poetry for our newsletter in hopes that everybody can feel great about themselves and know they can be AN AMAZING MEMBER TOO!

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