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[ohiominnie]

Hi all. I'm not really 100% new. I was here about a year ago. It's where I first learned about Curves and since then I have hated the fact that there was none around me. It sounded so wonderful and doable. About 6 months ago, one opened 30 minutes from me, but I still knew that the novelty of it would wear off after driving 30 minutes one way.

Well, last Monday (the 14th) a Curves opened right near me!!! It takes no more than 5 minutes to get there! I joined on day one ($49 registration fee special...not bad) and had my first training workout last Thursday. I managed to get there Friday, Monday and Tuesday. I love it (as much as one can love exercise that is!) It's so quick and the pace is such that you don't get bored and treat it as drudgery! We only have the beginning 8 machines now, so some of the posts I've seen lead me to believe they'll be getting more soon (I need the lovehandle and butt one, that's for sure)

Monday a note was on the write on-wipe off board about how they had 100 members already! They are already talking about expanding hours to make it more convenient for ppl to get in there! YAHOO!

It's just too bad they didn't open in January. We're doing the Cruise in 10 days and I could have used a little exercise a little earlier!

So it looks like I'll be joining you now and again! I probably won't have a lot of time to post often, but I hope to be involved a bit!

God bless.
ohiominnie

 

[Luvinit]

Good for you Ohiominnie!!!! Way to Go!!!

We are behind you 150%!!!

 

[kamgen]

That is Awesome!!! Glad to hear you are able to go to Curves now! Good for you!
We are glad you are here on WISH!!! Keep us posted on your progress!!!
Good luck!

Kamy

 

[nativetxn]

Hi <b>ohiominnie</b>, I'm so glad to see you here. Does this mean you are taking the WISH challenge? Will you be following the Curves eating plan or a different one.

Now, the really big question: Shall I add you to our official list of WISHers?

We have a really great support group going here, I'm so glad you will be visiting WISH now. You make a terrific addition to the group.

I'm so proud of you for working out regularly. You are going to do great with this new healthy living plan of yours, I'm sure of it.

Please visit WISH as often as you can? I need all the support and motivation I can get

Katholyn

 

[nativetxn]

Oops! Forgot something. If you would like to add the WISH clipart there is a great post telling you how to do that right <b>HERE</b>

We start the challenge at zero loss no matter how much we lost before we started. Then we get to add new clipart for each 5 pounds we lose. The WISH clipart is exempt from the clipart guidelines, isn't that great?

 

[Cthia]

Hi ohiominnie.

I hope you are going to be joining the W.I.S.H. challenge. There are several Curves people. I am one of them.

It must have been a sign for you to join Curves if so many of them were popping up.

Good for you for going so many days. Keep it up.

Most Curves do start out with the 8 and add on. I have heard it depends on how many members there are before they get more. But it also may be just them waiting to pay for more of them.

The love handles machine does work. Mine are starting to shrink.

Good luck.

 

[glo]

WELCOME

 

[wovenwonder]

Hello ohiominnie

I'm glad that you wandered back this way and found us again! Check back often --- we are a crazy bunch of 'losers' and glad that you are going to join us!

 

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by nativetxn
. Does this mean you are taking the WISH challenge? Will you be following the Curves eating plan or a different one.

Now, the really big question: Shall I add you to our official list of WISHers?

First, let me say THANKS for all of the warm welcomes and encouragement!! I immediately feel like I've got an instant support group! And with the lightning speed that ya'll replied I feel like I can get support whenever I need it!

Since the Curves by me is new, I don't think they've started any sort of eating plan. I've never been one to diet much because I can't deprive myself of things I like. A couple of years ago, I did the Weigh Down Workshop plan and fairly easily lost 20 pounds. When I decided (made a conscious decision) not to follow it anymore, I gained it back. Doing it took willpower and prayer, but I liked it because I still could have cheese, and bread, and soure cream...and brownies! mmmmm.

So...I would LOVE to join the WISH challenge. (Admitedly, I have NO idea what I"m joining!) I'll be doing Curves---the most exercise I've gotten in YEARS! and trying to get back to my Weigh Down Workshop eating "plan."

This is also a test post b/c I've added the banner at the bottom.

Thanks again for the warm welcome! I'm glad to be a part of the curvey, wishy-washy Dis'ers!

 

[wovenwonder]

Originally posted by ohiominnie

This is also a test post b/c I've added the banner at the bottom.

Thanks again for the warm welcome! I'm glad to be a part of the curvey, wishy-washy Dis'ers!

Purple looks beautiful on you! I love the saying of the curvey, wishy-washy Dis'ers! And soon you'll be able to call yourself a 'big loser' too! I never thought I'd be this happy to be a 'loser'!

 

[Beanie]

Welcome to the WISH board, OhioMinnie!!

 

[ohMom]

Welcome from Marysville! GO BUCKS!!

 

[ohiominnie]

ohMom...You're right around the corner from me. In fact, my kids' dentist is up there!!

A resounding GO BUCKS!!


wovenwonder...yeah, for the first time in my life I'm looking forward to being a LOSER!!! HA! I love it!

Back to dancing around my house putting away laundry

 

[blanq]

Ohiominnie, it is so great to have you here! I know so many people who do Curves, and each one really loves it! I think it's a good sign that a Curves opened up near you, instead of a McDonalds!

Linda