Tell me about Curves

[dorisdvu]

I need all the help I can get. I (like many of you) have tried numerous (and I mean NUMEROUS) weight loss programs. I have to say that I believe the best program is WW; however, the most I lost in a year was 20lbs. Nothing seems to work for me. I have considered joining Curves. Can I do it? I am rather large (250lbs) and anyone who is plus size knows what I'm talking about. Help me please.

 

[DiznEeyore]

Doris,

I've belonged to Curves since April. I've lost a lot of inches, even though I totally fell off the WW wagon this summer.

I can tell you that at the studio I belong to, there are women of *all* shapes and sizes and all ages. There are definitely ladies in the 250+ range that work out faithfully. One gal has trouble feeling comfortable in a couple of the machines, so she just walks in place or does lunges next to those machines, and then moves on.

It's all about getting healthy and being good to yourself, and it's a wonderful supportive atmosphere.

I hope that helps answer your question. If you have any more, just let us know!

 

[JESW]

I am another Curves person! In fact, just went this morning! I go 3x a week. This program REALLY works for me. I love the fact that you are in and out in 30 -40 minutes. Women of all ages and sizes can do Curves. The instructors can help you with a program that works for YOU. You don't have to be a fanatic on the machines - do them at your pace. I like to march on the recovery squares - some women jog - others just move their feet around. I sweat A LOT during my work-out because I put a lot into it - some women walk out with barely breaking a sweat. I started out at this new Curves the beginiing of August at 220 lbs - not sure what I'm at now since I won't weigh myself! I will get weighed & measured at Curves on 10/12 to see how I've done.

Go in for a trial run and see how you like it. Most of the women I've spoken to really like it and are sticking with it - mush easier now that the kids are back in school. Last night I went to my DS8's Open House at school and I saw two women I hadn't seen for a while - they commented how I now had a waist - made my night!

Hope you like it!

Jill

 

[snoopy]

I've only been a member of Curves for 3 days but I can tell you my experience so far has been so good. One of the things that I like so much about it is that there is really a cross section of women there. Today at my workout there were 4 other women doing the circuit with me. One was about 20, very tiny. The other two were like me, in their 30's/40's. One had about 100 pounds to lose, the other just looked like she needed to lose only a few. And the last was a woman who was probably in her mid 60's and looked the most fit of us all! Truly, everyone there is SO supportive. Not sure if they are like this at all Curves, but I know I hit the jackpot with my Curves location - from the instructor/leader to the women that go there - everyone has made me feel so welcomed. There doesn't seem to be the normal judging that so often occurs at gyms.

Do try it out, I think you'll like it!

 

[snoopy]

I've only been a member of Curves for 3 days but I can tell you my experience so far has been so good. One of the things that I like so much about it is that there is really a cross section of women there. Today at my workout there were 4 other women doing the circuit with me. One was about 20, very tiny. The other two were like me, in their 30's/40's. One had about 100 pounds to lose, the other just looked like she needed to lose only a few. And the last was a woman who was probably in her mid 60's and looked the most fit of us all! Truly, everyone there is SO supportive. Not sure if they are like this at all Curves, but I know I hit the jackpot with my Curves location - from the instructor/leader to the women that go there - everyone has made me feel so welcomed. There doesn't seem to be the normal judging that so often occurs at gyms.

Do try it out, I think you'll like it!