Any other Curves for women members here?

[Gillian]

Now I don't want to start trouble, but I know that one of the curves bear me is charging new members more than that. They have permission from curves. I don't know what their rent is, but I wouldn't be surprised if it is around $2000. Central NJ is pretty expensive!

If you sell the franchise do you still have to pay royalites, or does the new owner have to pay them?

I think the one I go to used to be a restaurant. It doesn't look like they did a whole lot. The walls are burgundy & the floor is black & white vinyl tiles. There are 2 bathrooms/dressing rooms & an area for stretching. They have 11 machines now and they just fit! The township is very large & there are many many strip malls so maybe they picked this location (not the greatest) because it was affordable for a new business. If they move to a nicer place or bigger place they won't lose a lot of money.

 

[Mrs. Potato Head]

Gillian, I don't know what happens if you sell the franchise. I would think that the new owner would pay the royalties. My concern would be if you owned one, and had to close it for some reason, you would be stuck. I don't know. Part of me really wants to look into it further, but another part of me is not sure if I really want that type of commitment right now.

Our Curves is in a brand new strip center, so there was not anything else there before. Everything is new. I would imagine that Central NJ is more costly than it is here. We have 11 machines now, and a Glute machine on the way. There is room for about one more, then it will get pretty tight. Our stretching area is small, but that has not really been a problem.

Anyhow, I still really enjoy Curves! I don't think I have ever really stuck to anything like I have this. It has done so much for me, both physically and mentally. I feel so much better than I have in a very long time. I have to say I look much better too. Now, if these last 10 lbs. would just fall off of me, I would be very happy!

 

[Gillian]

I've only been going for a few weeks, and I was sick for 2 of those, but I really like it, too! Between Curves & Atkins, the weight really DOES fall off! Have you tried Atkins? It's awesome!

BTW, my curves said that people who come 3 times a week lose more that people who go 4 times a week. Isn't that funny? I haven't had a weigh in yet, so we'll see how the 2x a week people do

 

[Mrs. Potato Head]

Well, today was measure day. It's getting slower, but it is still coming off. Since last month I have lost 2 more lbs. and a total of 1.5" and 1/2% body fat. This is a total of 19 lbs. , 12.25 inches, and 3.2 % body fat since January.

Gillian, I did the Curves six weeks challange which is basically the same diet as Atkins. I did great on in. When the six weeks ended (about 11 weeks ago), I continued on Atkins. I really do like this diet. I am not as diligent as I should be, but my eating habits sure have changed for the better! Atkins is wonderful, and I would recommend it to anyone!

 

[MaryJ]

This was my best month ever at Curves! I'm a slow loser, and have had some ups and downs, so when I measured today and had lost 3.5 lbs., I was thrilled! That makes a total of 4.5 lbs. I also lost another inch for a total of 2.75 inches and 1% in body fat. I also lost 2# in mass for a total of 2.5#. I am doing the happy dance here in Indiana!

The people at Curves think it's amusing that I have my internet buddies that I report to, but you are my greatest encouragers. Thanks everyone!

 

[Gillian]

I just had my first measurement at Curves! I am so excited! In my first month I lost 6 pounds, 5 3/4 pounds body fat, 2 1/2% body fat and a total of 15 inchs! My butt got kind of flat but they say it will get rounder (again, but in a different way?) soon. I'm in my 3rd month of doing Atkins also.

I've 20 pounds to go, unless I get pregnant

I really enjoy the workout now, and can feel muscles in new places! Thanks to everyone here for reccommending Curves

 

[laurenk]

WAY TO GO Mrs. Potato Head,MaryJ, and Gillian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep up the GREAT work!!

 

[CathyCanada]

I'm back!! I was embarassed because I had actually gained inches at my last measurement. The owner asked if I was to get my period soon and I said yes and she showed me that I was retaining water (which I knew because my rings were so tight) and said we will re-measure AFTER my period to get a better idea. Worked for me. I have been faithfully going 3 times a week.
I have to thank you ladies. I was really down after my last measurement and really had a hard time going back but I kept thinking of you all and it inspired to keep at it.
Thanks!!
CC

 

[Pooh93]

Well I haven't been measured in a couple month, but I got measured today and since January, I have lost 12 1/2 inches and 6 lbs. The lbs is more upsetting to me. I have not posted on here for quite awhile as I feel like such a failure. I can not seem to get my head in the game regarding the lbs. I lose a couple, gain a couple etc. It seems I eat when I am stressed and when I get the stressed solved in one place of my life, it gets out of control somewhere else! Anyways...I was surprised that I lost inches and that gave me a boost to my morale and makes me want to try again.

 

[Gillian]

Great job Laurie & Cathy! Never give up! I know what it's like to have bad days, & even bad weeks. All you can really do is just start over

I track my weight every day, and those silly hormones sure do mess with it! I use excel to make a chart & every cycle I see the same pattern of ups & downs. Sometimes it's so annoying!

 

[danacara]

Hi,
I am a big Curves fan. I lost 17 lbs. last summer with Curves and WW. This summer I hope to lose the last 17 to take me to goal weight.

I go to the Curves in Central NJ that Gillian mentions - it is more expensive than the prices cited on the last page. (The one you're mentioning is in a town that starts with W, right Gillian?) I used to go to Gillian's, which is in a town that starts with H? That one got really packed, big lines, so I switched to the W one. I love it, they really have done a beautiful job. There is tons of Bath and Body Works stuff everywhere, I come out of there smelling quite fresh and fruity. It's just white and crisp and new, it's really lovely.

My calves are killing me from the glut machine. I just started doing that machine when I switched to W, and I think I'm doing it wrong. Next time I go (Wednesday) I am going to ask for instructions.

Dana

 

[Gillian]

Yes, that's right dana! How did you switch to the other one? there's one opening in P, where my mom lives, so I'd like to be able to drop off my 2 year old & go work out there sometimes. A friend of ours works at the W one in the mornings.

The owner of my curves is opening her 3rd one! They are gonna be rich! I'd love to open my own, but I'm not sure this is a good time for me. And I'd need a partner.

Is the glut machine the one where you squat? I just checked & I'm doing it right. At first I couldn't sit down all the way, but now I can. It gets my heart rate going! I do pretty well with lines there. there is a big 6:30 am crowd, so I get there at 7, when it empties. I can also go in the afternoon & mondays are the only bad day.

 

[danacara]

Hey! I had a student membership at H, so when the three month period was up I just signed up for a new student membership at W. So Sue and Julie are opening up a third Curves? Good for them!

I don't think H has a glut machine, but there is one at W. The squat machine is different (who else thinks that the squat machine is the toughest piece of equipment at Curves !?! ME!!!). The glut machine involves standing, leaning forward and pushing back on a hydraulic resistor. It really firms up the patootie, but my calves are feeling it big-time!

 

[Gillian]

I'm not sure if it's Julie & Sue. They have 1 together, Julie & DH have another one, Sue has a third one, and this is yet another one, but I'm not sure with who. I didn't get to ask.

I think we have that machine. It has a long thing that you lean on? And you do one leg at a time? I don't think that's supposed to hurt your calves! Do you bend your resting knee a little?

Julie said I can get a visitor pass to go to WW sometimes. I have to check it out & say hi to Carla!

I am being lazy today. I have to go to the dentist & then drag myself over to workout. Please send me some energy!

 

[CathyCanada]

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d d I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it.... (sorry that was the best I could do with a music note!

The last time I was measured was 2 days before my period and I have been retaining water like crazy so I was sooooo depressed at the results, but today......wooohooooo!!

I lost a total of 6 1/2 inches!!!!!!! Including 4" off my abdomen (did I tell you I was bloated?) and 4 1/4" off my thighs. It has been almost 6 weeks since my last measurement too.
I have been doing extra ab work at home and this will only spur me on!
Still doing the happy dance!!!

CC

 

[Mrs. Potato Head]

Cathy - WAY TO GO!!! I know you feel soooooooo good! Keep on dancin'! You may lose some more! It is so inspiring when you get such awesome results! Keep it up!

 

[CathyCanada]

Thanks Mrs PH, it really does help!!
CC

 

[laurenk]

That is AWESOME CC!!!!!!!!! I get my second measurement done on Monday. I can't wait!!!

 

[Gillian]

Great job CC!!! Soon you are gonna disappear. We will miss you!

 

[danacara]

Today at Curves I forgot what station I started at! That's what I get for not paying attention. I try and start at the station in front of the squat machine, so that I can get that one out of the way first. Do you have a usual "starting station"?

Also, I wonder if all Curves are laid out the same way. This is the order of our machines (starting at no particular point):

squats
tummy crunches (in seated position)
flash-your-crotch machine (you girls all know the one that I mean, the inside-outside thigh machine)
bicep curls
glute machine (stand, push your leg out behind you)
oblique (turn side to side, work your tummy)
front thigh curls (sit, ankles between the pads, straighten and bend your legs)
chest/back (pushing horizontally)
quadriceps (feet on the board, push out quickly)
back (pulling vertically).

My old Curves used to go backwards through the order on Wednesdays, but my new Curves does not.

Is this the order of your Curves?