Keizer

Member Since October 2006

My Story
Most of my life I have battled being overweight. I started out chubby and literally grew for there. I faced low, self-esteem and teasing from my peers. I made several attempts to change the way I looked and felt about myself. By the age of 21 I had reached my limit. I was 5'4" and weighed 177lbs. I was facing the reality of genetics. Diabetes runs on both sides of my family. I could see my life following this path when I began to battle blood sugar complications of my own.
This was when a friend told me about Curves. I was reluctant to look at what Curves had to offer. When I finally was convinced to see what this place was all about, I found myself being greeted with kindness and knowledge. That night I joined curves and began the journey to change my health and my life.
The amazing and motivating aspect of Curves is the relationships that are built within just 30 minutes. This was key to my success because I found that others actually noticed and cared if I came into work out or not. I had been a member at other fitness clubs before but never built any friendships.
I became familiar and comfortable with the workout routine before deciding to challenge myself more. Once on the right track with fitness it was time to make a life change with the foods I ate. I joined the six week weight loss program which taught me more that just cutting calories. It taught me how to eat for life and to increase my metabolism. During the six weeks I reached my goal by losing a total of ten pounds. The fact that I had meat my goat that first six weeks was enough to keep me motivated and continue my progress.
It has been two years now since I began my journey. It took me a little over a year to exceed my own expectations and I have now spent the past year keeping off the weight I had lost. I have lost 47.5 pounds and weigh 129.5 pounds. Thanks to the Curves program I can now make it through the holidays without stressing about my weight. If I gain a pound or two and its no big deal because I know how to take it right back off. For the past two years I have been able say that I am truly happy with my body and my weight.

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