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Fort Myers
Member Since January 2007
My Story
I first joined Curves in January 2007 weighing in at 209 lbs. The heaviest I have ever been and I was not happy with myself at all. I had not been exercising regularly nor eating as healthy as I should have been. I had lost weight before by doing pilates at home and working out to exercise videos or at a traditional gym but lost my motivation and gained the weight back. I was determined to loose 50 pounds and drop at least one pant size and to get my abs back. Curves was the answer for me. I could fit 30 minutes of exercise into my busy work schedule. I work in the Retail Industry and work crazy hours at times so I workout after work and it helps relieve my stress especially during the Christmas Holidays and snowbird season. Plus, the owners of my Curves (Cathy & Sue) are just fantastic. They provided expert support and guidance on my weight lose journey. At Sue's suggestion I started working out four days a week in January 2008 and soon saw great results. By July 2008 I had lost 28 pounds and 18.50 inches. I was well on my way to obtaining my weight loss goal. In June 2008, I was diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis and bone spurs in my right foot. I had to stay off four of the circuit machines for six weeks until my foot got better. I was worried I would have to give up coming to Curves if my foot got real bad. I use the ballet bar at our Curves to do all the calf muscle stretches my podiatrist has given me to do and it paid off. With the help of orthodics for my tennis shoes and stretching exercises my heel pain went away and I resumed my circuit workouts. By February 2009 I had lost a total of 48.50 pounds and 33.50 inches. My abs are back, and my waist looks good again. I have alot more energy and am sticking to my low-fat diet eating lots of fruits and vegetables daily. I also cut white sugar out of my diet and it has helped. I now weigh 168 lbs. gaining a little weight back in 2009 but I am determined to not get heavy again. I wear a size 10 pants down from a size 14 and I can wear medium blouses again and no more exta large! God has truly blessed me with my affiliation with the Curves Organization. My Curves has outstanding people (Loretta,Nancy,Leslie,Cathy,Sue)working there. They have first rate people skills and offer their wisdom,knowledge,and guidance on a daily basis to all ladies who walk through the door. I cherish the friendships I've made there and all the fun we have together. Curves I salute you!
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