Question:
Like it or not?

I just joined "Curves" yesterday. I am to the point in my weight loss that I need to start toning up, or trying to. I was wondering if any of you also joined this health club and how you like it. Is it actually working for you? If it is, how many inches have you lose in how long? Does it work on the panni, too? Thats what Im worried about the most. Thanks in advance! Good luck and God bless everyone!    — Kerry P. (posted on March 15, 2002)

March 15, 2002
I have recently joined the gym at work (limited equipment but not bad). After my first 6 months I noticed my weight loss slowing so I pushed on the exercise and it has really helped. I still have a ways to go (about another 100 lbs) so I don't know if I can help on the toning question but I have lost inches and I feel so good from the exercise. I especially like the step class but it's only 1 night a week. Good luck to you.
   — Karen Q.

March 15, 2002
I joined Curves about 3 months ago...so far I enjoy it and have noticed more firmness in my stomach and upper arms...still waiting for inner thighs to firm up though. The bad thing about Curves is the hours they keep. I can't say how many inches I've lost that is directly related to Curves but my surgeon says I have lost 49 inches and 69 pounds in 3 months but that it is mainly due to walking 3 miles per day. Good luck and just stick to walking and working out and I'm sure you'll tone up and be happier because your healthy.
   — Lori M.

March 15, 2002
I joined Curves on Nov 29, 2001. My Lap RNY was on 9/27/01. Since then, I work out there an aveage of 5X per week and have lost an average of 9 inches per month. It has raised my weight loss by 1 to 1/2 pounds per week compared with not exercising. My friends tell me that I look healthier since I started going there, and several have started going as a result. My secret? I really work with a full range of motion and try to increase repetitions as often as I'm able. Also, I don't go and socialize much. I work. The stretching is as important as the machines, and I watch the clock to be sure I'm getting the full 15 second stretch every time. My standing heart rate has decreased significantly, and now I have to have a higher heart rate to get up to 75-80% fat burning range. It depends on how you carry your weight, your age, and your body's elasticity on how your pannis will respond. Personally, my abs are getting to be in great shape, but I'm pretty sure I'll need a tummy tuck. I've lost 98 lbs, but still have about 100 to go. By the way, they just hired me to work there 2 mornings/week, so they must think I'm doing something right:-) Good luck to you! Hope you have good success too. Mary Overton
   — Mary O.

April 11, 2003
Hello!! I had my surgery (open) on Oct 4, 2002 and started going to the gym about 6 weeks out. To this date--April 11, 2003 I have lost 107 pounds and 104 3/4 inches. I have lost over 16 in just my waist and over 10 in my hips. I also have a large stomach, and things are going back to a better place. I will probably need a tummy tuck, but I know that my stomach would look worse if I hadn't excercised. I also wouldn't have lost 100 pounds in just 5 months. Good luck with the workouts--they are worth it in the long run!! Jodi
   — Jodi L.