Signed Up for Curves today!

I just called, stopped in and talked to Laurie - Portland center. I have been thinking about joining Curves for a while - but never had the "real clear picture" of what that meant. I have learned SO much on this journey about myself and why I eat. I have cut out a lot of the bad things I used to eat and I don't even want them..doesn't mean I won't tomorrow...but if I do..I think I will do it in moderation. I have never felt so clear on my objective to lose weight before - and it is because of the support groups, the reading, realizing that this is what I truly want - to be healthy and be able to do what I want to do - to let the "real Nancy" out - the one that has been hiding for SO long! Thanks to each and everyone of you whose post I have read, or profile I have read - to those in the siupport group and the smaller group afterwards...to Kim Daniels...2 hours with this counselor and I got to so many things that I have been avoiding for like forever! I want to finish this process and get a date - and then I will have to use all of this strenth to get through that tough time after surgery...I have to remember this one! Have a Great Day! It's my Dad's 73rd Birthday! And I love my Dad and he is behind me on this...so thanks Dad! Nancy

Hi Nancy I want to say Congrats for signing up for Curves and to start exercise... I am very proud of you to take first step and you will be ending like me to jog after you had this surgery. I love Dr Kim Daniels.. She is a great person who do understand how we went through. Please post on J's Food Log & K's Exercise Log to help you to keep your track which is one of your tools! Good Luck on your processing and You are very good hands with Dr Aranow. I am also one of his patients too SMILE! Hugs Kathy K

Thanks Kathy! Dr. Aranow is great...and the people I have meet have been such an inspiration. Have a great day! Nancy

Hi Nancy!!! Congrats on the Curves! Great choice. And to have your family behind you is priceless. It took a little while to get my parents on board, but once they did, they were incredible supporters. We are quite fortunate! Love, Tammy

Thanks Tammy! Missed seeing you last night! My parents know about it and that I want to do it - but I don't think that they believe that there is much risk - at least they don't appear to know that. I explain more each time I talk about it...but no one, so far, has said "you shouldn't do that"... Hope all is well! I am off today..I staye up TOO late last night and woke up early..so I feel like a bit of a zombie...I am waiting for a phone call and then I am heading to Curves...hopefully that will give me some energy! Have a Great Day! Nancy

Nancy - Congrats! I loved reading your profile. You deserve this and it is going to be awesome for you. I did curves for two years (pre-op) and I did enjoy it. I liked that it was a 1/2 hour and you got a full body workout. Your date is going to be here before you know it and no need to stress about after care either, sounds like your sister will be right there no matter what! Good luck and take care!! Happy B-day to your dad!! Phyllis

Thanks alot Phyllis! I went today and completed my first session at Curves! It was fun..tiring..but not painful...well some parts were! Everyone was SO nice! The owner has WLS 2 years ago and she walked me through the workout. I have to tell you that it was relatively easy to go there because I knew that she was there - the support of just having someone know what you are going through is SO amazing. I was going to join the one in Middletown, but heard that this one in Portland was run by someone who had WLS..made me jump on it. I am SO glad I did...I have been wanting to do this for years..but either attempted and ran out crying or was just too afraid. I will go after work..it will work out well. Thanks again for all your kind words! Nancy