Fork Union

Member Since August 2006

My Story
In July of 2006, the results of my yearly physical revealed that my cholesterol and blood pressure levels had become dangerously elevated. My family's medical history includes such aliments as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease, so I wasn't surprised to hear this news from my doctor. From adolescence to adulthood I had always been a heavy person in terms of my weight; but when my doctor described my condition as morbidly obese, I knew I had to do something to turn my situation around. My biggest fear was being diagnosed with one or more of these ailments in my family history and told that I would have to take lifelong medications to control them. This has become the case with a number of my family members, and I knew I did not want to become a part of that number.

Before taking the medication route, my doctor suggested I change my diet (which I did), and increase my exercise regimen (which at that time barely existed). I joined my local Curves the following month and started working out at least three times a week. In the beginning it was very tough for me, but I had awesome circuit coaches who pushed and motivated me every step of the way. The members became like a second family to me, and before long going to Curves was the highlight of my week (and it still is)!

Today, with the help of Curves I have lost 141 pounds and a total of 99.5 inches! I have gone from wearing a size 24/26 to a size 14. Most importantly, my blood pressure and cholesterol levels are both in the normal range. No medication for this Curves lady, praise God! Thank you Curves for providing a great place to get fit, stay in shape and have fun. You changed my life!

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