Question:
No weight loss since going to Curves!!!

I have been going to Curves for 1 month now. I go 4 days a week. When I am there I work hard, push myself. I love it, but I am starting to worry that it is keeping me from losing weight. When I was only walking 2 miles a day/4 days a week I was losing steady. I am 6 months out and down 91 pounds, with 38 more to go. Will I ever get that last 38 off or what? Trying to stay positive, but worried. Thanks for your comments. Stepahnie    — Stephanie G. (posted on February 12, 2004)

February 12, 2004
Are you still walking? The walking might of been more of a work-out for you then Curves. Also, have you checked to see if maybe you are losing inches and not pounds? I am almost 7 months out and have just hit my first platue, 20/25 more pounds to go and I guess I will have to fight for everyone. You will start to lose again! Keep the faith!
   — TheresaC

February 12, 2004
I am not a member of Curves.. but I have learned some about the workout.. and it could be that its not quite enough for you to get those last few pounds off.. I'd add in more walking and see what happens...
   — Lisa C.

February 12, 2004
I go to Curves as well. The first month I lost 2 lbs and 6 inches. So far this month down 8 lbs. If you are working hard you could be building muscle from the fat. It would not be the working out that would casue the plateau. Eat lost of protein and drink plenty of water. Hang in there.
   — Angels4unme

February 12, 2004
We are all so different with how fast we lose this weight!!!!!!!!! Keep the big picture in mind you are almost at goal and you are only 6 months out!!!!!!!!!! You have a 24 month window to lose weight and the closer you get to goal the slower it comes off!!!! I go to Curves 5 days a week and I am nearly 17 months out. I have lost 20 inches and 20lbs since I started 4 months ago. I was walking and jogging over 5 miles a day and the scale wouldn't budge. Give it some time some months I shrink more than others. Our bodies struggle to adjust to our ever shrinking frames so dont get discouraged the weight will come off. I might ask if perhaps your eating has increased in the last month or so???? My appetite increased around that time so my activity level had to also in order to keep losing. Don't worry keep moving and the weight will go. Wendi Open RNY 9/19/02 down 156lbs
   — lovemonterey

February 13, 2004
I have been going to a Curves-like fitness center for 2 months. The first month I only lost 4 lbs. but the 2nd mo lost about 10. I have lost quite a few inches and feel great.I'm 9 mos. post-op & have lost 97lbs. Some of the other ladies at the fitness center have been going 2 mos. & haven't lost. Everyone loses at a different rate. Hang in there!
   — Patricia D.

February 13, 2004
Don't forget you can "gain" weight when exercising because you are building muscles - so you are not gaining fatty weight it is muscle weight - and eventually you will see fatty weight lose also. Don't get discouraged - just ask any personal trainer and they will tell you this - I would stop weighing and continue to follow the regimen you're on.
   — Anna M.

February 14, 2004
You have been going for one month, did you get weighed and measured yet? I truly believe that the measurements are more accurate then the scale. How many rounds do you go? I would switch it up a little bit, work hard M-W-F and then go jog or walk on T-TH. Plus, the more days you go the higher the risk of bulking muscle. I believe Curves is a wonderful workout and I have seen such great results myself. I haven't had surgery yet but I've lost over 30 pounds and over 30 inches in 8 months. I'm glad you love your Curves but don't give up on the workout yet, since it's only been one month. Good luck and keep smiling!
   — Stephanie @.

February 14, 2004
My aunt had her surgery a couple of months ago and is currently going to Curves, also. She has been busting her butt, thinking the extra work will help but it has done the opposite. It's actually slowing down her weight loss. She's losing some weight but she's putting back on muscle weight. It's goos to have an exercise regimen but you may be pushing your self too hard. I would maintain an exercise program but don't kill yourself.
   — Kelly T.