Cadiz

Member Since February 2006

My Story
In December 2005, I was shocked to be diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Although my BMI was 25 putting me slightly overweight, I did not have any family history of diabetes. The doctor took a proactive approach and started me on diabetic medication, as well as medications for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I joined Curves in February 2006. I worked out faithfully 3 times a week and saw some results, but not the huge drops in pounds and inches that other members enjoyed. In the summer of 2008 our Curves got the Smart equipment and boy did I see a change! I thought I was working out hard before, but the new equipment really challenged me and I finally saw the results that I had been wanting. In the fall, I added the new Curves Weight Management program to my routine and lost 15 pounds over 5 months and lost many inches as well. My doctor was pleased to see a positive change in my blood work as well, and has allowed me to stop taking the blood pressure and diabetic medicine. I would like to lose 5 more pounds, but am thrilled with the results that I have obtained at Curves and am a faithful member who works out 3-4 times a week. My doctor is pleased with what I have been able to achieve and has encouraged me to "keep up the good work". Now that I have been able to reverse my prediabetic diagnosis, I am hopeful with Curves and weight management, that I will never become a full blown diabetic.