Problems relating to obesity such as heart trouble, hypertension, diabetes are all part of my family history and when I reached the age of 50, my cardiologist said it was only a matter of time before the inevitable would happen to me. I was diagnosed with hypertension and just before I join Curves over a year ago, I recall how difficult and painful it was for me to walk due to the extra weight and pressure on my knees. Desperate for change, I check with my doctor and joined Curves. From the beginning my Curves Sisters have been there for me-cheering me on. There was always something helpful and practical to read on the bulletin boards and everything encouraged a positive attitutude. My health has improved dramatically, I have been taken off my medication and my doctor's last words were "This is amazing...I'll see you in a year"

In the fall of 2001, at the age of 40, I found myself at an all time high weight of 232 pounds and facing a multitude of health problems (elevated cholesterol, hypertension, achy joints, etc.) I decided that I would have to change things inside of me in order to change the outside of me. I started watching my weight by incorporating a low-glycemic style of eating and in no time I was beginning to see the number on the scale drop, but now I needed to find an exercise program that I knew I would do. An Aunt of mine from Seattle told me to find Curves, that I would love it. I walked into Curves on March 27, 2002, signed on the dotted line and never looked back. As a matter of fact, by November 2002, I became the manager of Curves-State College, and have lost many inches (size 22 to a size 12) and have lost 60 lbs! I now have healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels, my joints do not ache anymore, and I have abundant energy. I began mountain biking in 2003, completing a 12 mile race (last, but I finished!), and participated in the 5 boro bike tour (42 miles) in NYC in 2005. I would NEVER have been able to do this 6 years ago. Curves has truly changed my life. I recommend it to any woman who is trying to find a ‘gym’ where they can fit in……no make up, no men, and no mirrors (okay, maybe a few mirrors!)

I had lost 50 pounds on my own, but I had 10 pounds to go, and I had hit a plateau. I lost those final 10 pounds and hit my goal weight within 2 months of joining Curves.