Blairsville

Member Since January 2003

My Story
Hi, my name is Yvonne. I am 47 years old and have had kidney disease all my life. I did not find out until after my son was born in 1982 and I was very ill. I have been on many different medications throughout which has caused my weight to fluctuate. I needed something to help me maintain my weight.

When I heard Curves was coming to my area I was so excited. I could actually have exercise with strength training and cardio all in 30 minutes. At the time I was working a full-time job and my husband and I own a farm so I did not have a lot of time for myself. When they opened Curves January, 2003, I joined and have been going ever since. I made a commitment to go 5 days a week and sometimes 6 days a week.

Joining curves has made me a stronger and healthier person. The workout and friendships I've Made have helped me out so much in my life. Eventually my kidneys failed and I had to have a kidney transplant but I continued to do my workout up until the date of my scheduled transplant. Fortunately for me my husbant was a match and able to be my donor. The doctors could not believe what good shape I was in. I was only in the hospital after the transplant for 4 days. I was back at Curves in 6 - 8 weeks and going strong if not stronger. I also walk my dog every AM and PM thru any weather conditions and now bicycling 8 - 10 miles 3 times a week.

I have had some set backs with my kidney disease but in my eyes it could always be worse and I consider myself lucky enough to be able to have the support from my family, friends (including the staff) at Curves to help me push forward.

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