Lincoln, NE

Member Since October 2004

My Story

Five years ago I weighed 325 pounds. I now weigh 125 pounds. I not only lost pounds, but I lost inches " including height inches. Ive been told thats all part of weight loss It has taken me five years to lose the weight. Its been hard work -- all very much worth it!!

It wasnt an embarrassing moment that brought me to the decision of weight loss. In fact it was more of a dare. My daughter who was 14 at the time was going to Weight Watchers. In order for her to get to the meetings she needed a ride, which I provided. Since our finances at the time would not allow for more than one person to pay, I was a non-paying tag-a-long. I did not follow the diet at first, though I knew I needed to. Then my daughter dared to me to try it. So to prove to her that I could, I did. I went into this, not to go the whole nine yards, but as a one-day-at-time thing. Once I got going, I was living it. I couldnt stop. I didnt weigh myself for a very long time. I followed the plan and I was feeling so much better for it.

My father had one stroke a year starting at the age of 53 until he was 56. He died from complications from the third one at 56. I have 2 older brothers, both of which have had heart by-pass surgeries. The oldest was 44 when he had his and the younger one at 38. My mother lost her battle with breast cancer 15 years ago. As I was losing the weight I realized that I too was at high risk, especially since I was extremely obese and had high blood pressure. I also have allergies, asthma, and hypothyroidism.

I was not exercising, but I knew that I needed to. Throughout my life I have always been heavy and have had exercised induced asthma. After having lost 145 pounds in 1 year and a half time, I decided it was time to join Curves. I remember after my first initial workout at Curves my legs were wobbly due to never having exercised. After over 1000 workouts I have kept at it for the past 4 years.

Since my weight loss and joining Curves my high blood pressure has become normal, my asthma, allergies and hypothyroidism are all under control. In the meantime, Im working hard to maintain my weight and health by working out at Curves.

I enjoy every moment of every workout and will continue to do so FOREVER !

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