O.K. so I joined Curves last night. I paid a $49.00 start-up fee and $29.00 a month deducted off my credit card. What is so funny is that they told me the enrollment fee was $150.00 but since I was the "100th" customer I will get my enrollment fee at 66% off and only have to pay $49.00 plus the 1st month at $29.00! I thought that was bull but I joined anyway. I need to do this for myself! Thanks for all the responses! Jen RNY 11/29/04 352/238/ wanna be 150ish

Hiya Sara, I am with you - EVERY lost pound counts! :D Congrats on 100 lbs gone forever! Keep up the good work! God bless you and keep you, ~Andrea

I have no personal experience with Curves, I am a member of Omni Gym and its 40$ a mnth. That sounds about average for most gyms. The reason I am responding is due to what info I could get from my best friend about her Curves experience. I was under the impression its a great place to go if you want a quick in/out 30 min routine, follow the numbers don't think. I am in no way putting down, or saying those of you whom are members and enjoy it "don't think". I simply get the impression its a place to go and not have to worry about what you should and shouldn't do, but simply follow the program. For busy individuals with not much time this is great. My friend felt she was restricted and could not do extra work on any one area, because you move from station to station in specific time intervals. Are all Curves facilities like this, or are some different? I would suggest learning the "routine" from someone who goes to curves, then joining a larger full service gym and incorporating the "routine" into your work out. Seems you would have more flexability with time of day to go, and amount of time in each area etc. Most gyms have "programs" similair to curves, groups you can join, or trainers (included in the fee) to help you make a routine specific to you. Good Luck. I just thought you might want to think long term, if at a later date you want more options and are tied into a contract. Michelle

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Susan, I know what you mean. After losing weight the hubby can reach areas that he never could before and it's great! Of course, he seems to think that he has been the one to GROW rather than me shrinking. Ah, well...it's all about the ego! Keep having fun and I hope the relationship is better this time around. Carey 243/163/130